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HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentWe have had a number of debates in Westminster Hall on that very issue. Others who have spoken on that have said that key agricultural land needs to be retained for food…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Enabling the Public to call a General ElectionI thank the hon. Gentleman for introducing the debate. There is no doubt that Members have conflicting views about calling a general election. There are two key issues for my…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. You are a friend and colleague, but also a very impartial Chair. Everybody is impartial, by the way, but you…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentI thank the Minister for his detailed, helpful and comprehensive response. I read in the paper over the weekend about some of the innovation across the world on which we can…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Mathematical Sciences: Contribution to SocietyI appreciate the right hon. Gentleman bringing the matter forward and I concur with his comments. At this time, many of the United Kingdom’s priorities are focused on energy…15 Nov 2022HANSARDManagement of the Economy and Ministerial Severance PaymentsDoes the shadow Minister agree that this is not just about those who have to re-mortgage or restructure their deal, but about people’s vision of having their own home? I and…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Bhopal Gas Explosion InvestigationsIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, and to be involved in the debate. May I say how pleased I am to see the hon. Member for Stockport (Navendu…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentIn my contribution, I made the point that it cannot be the energy companies themselves holding the discussions with local people because, by their very nature, they will have a…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Housing Targets: Planning SystemI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this issue. Although it is the responsibility of the Minister, I want to express my support for the hon. Gentleman, as I always…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Humble AddressI just want to welcome the statement on behalf of all the loyal citizens from Northern Ireland. We are very pleased to endorse and support the statement as put forward. As loyal…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentI fully and wholeheartedly agree. The hon. Member for North Shropshire referred to safety and danger in her contribution, which was significant. That cannot be ignored, and I hope…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSri LankaYes, I agree. Hopefully, when the Minister responds, he will give us some encouragement on the hon. Lady’s request, which others have made, in relation to foreign aid and the…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. It is a matter for the Secretary of State if he wishes to call or not to call an election and legislate here in this House for…09 Nov 2022HANSARDHuntington’s DiseaseI thank the right hon. Lady for her intervention, which clearly outlines another issue. It is not always health alone that is an issue; it is also about not being able to work…09 Nov 2022HANSARDHuntington’s DiseaseIt is always a pleasure to speak in this Chamber. As the DUP health spokesperson, I wanted to add my contribution today. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Leeds Central…09 Nov 2022HANSARDSri LankaI thank the hon. Member for bringing forward this debate. I am minded of the fact that although the officers give the commands, the soldiers who carry them out are also…09 Nov 2022HANSARDVeteransI spoke to the Secretary of State beforehand, so he will know about this question. Is the Secretary of State aware of the disgraceful treatment of Royal Ulster Constabulary…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Bathing Water Status: RiversI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate forward. I spoke with him before in the Tea Room, so he sort of knows what I am going to ask, and I am sure he is well prepared…09 Nov 2022HANSARDSri LankaI am pleased to speak in this debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing it and for setting the scene so…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP27I thank the Prime Minister very much for his statement. I welcome the news that climate change remains a priority, but will he further assure the House that heating and eating for…09 Nov 2022