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HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeFor everyone in this House, there is nothing more important than our support for children’s education and ensuring that standards in all schools are up to scratch and equal. In…11 Jan 2023HANSARD British Council Contractors in AfghanistanI commend the hon. Gentleman for his perseverance. Whenever he has raised the matter in the Chamber or Westminster Hall as a question, statement or query, I have been here to…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Spiking Incidents: PreventionThe right hon. Lady is absolutely right. It is important that we take a holistic approach that involves all those who have a role to play, including bouncers, and that it is done…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Spiking Incidents: PreventionI thank the hon. Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham) for bringing this issue forward. He deserves credit for his perseverance, commitment and dogged determination to ensure…11 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyI like to think I am well prepared for most things. Whenever those interventions come, I will be happy to give way.10 Jan 2023HANSARDLifeboat Services: Search and RescueI certainly do. We have all said how much we appreciate that. The hon. Member for Torbay said that in his introduction. My hon. Friend the Member for East Londonderry (Mr…10 Jan 2023HANSARDLifeboat Services: Search and RescueThank you, Mr Davies, for chairing the debate and for giving me a chance to participate. I thank the hon. Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster) for setting the scene so well, and hon.…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyIt is indeed a pleasure to speak in the Adjournment debate—only this time not as one who asks for an intervention, but as one initiating the debate.10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyFor once, I can give way—to my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) first.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is not often I get called to speak before halfway through, but I am very pleased to have been called. The sentiments expressed inside this Chamber…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyThat is the sort of support I am always looking for. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, and the other Members for their interventions too. I am pleased to introduce…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyI will probably see how the debate goes; there may perchance be an opportunity.10 Jan 2023HANSARDSentencing Policy: Rural CrimeI thank the Minister for his answer to those questions. Back home in Northern Ireland the Ulster Farmers Union, in which I declare an interest as a member, have regular meetings…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. It is an absolutely super subject, but a very worrying one as well. Does she agree that all young people, no matter their…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyWhat does matter and what does count is the people of Strangford—my constituents. That is the point I want to make. The legacy will be for them—for all the households in…10 Jan 2023HANSARDWindrush Lessons Learned Review: Implementation of RecommendationsCan the Minister outline how she will apply the lessons of Windrush to the attitude of some on immigration—specifically on allowing people to work here and help to fill the gaps…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyHow wise and true those words are. The right hon. Gentleman sets the scene for what I will say next. Wind turbines are popping up as a quick fix. Undoubtedly, when the wind is…10 Jan 2023HANSARDStrangford Lough: Tidal Wave EnergyIn the last portion of my contribution, I referred to a Canadian company—I understand the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland is aware of it, too—which is keen to harness…10 Jan 2023HANSARDLifeboat Services: Search and RescueI think the hon. Gentleman can finish now.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Emergency Service Personnel: Posthumous AwardsI commend the hon. Lady for bringing the issue forward; the fact that we are all here to support her indicates that our thoughts are the same as hers. Does she agree that a…10 Jan 2023