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HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationEver mindful of the surplus that the hon. Gentleman has referred to, and given that Northern Ireland cannot generate its own electricity, we fully understand the value of sharing…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Section 21 EvictionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I thank and commend the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden) for setting the scene. In Northern Ireland, we…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. Her enthusiasm for the sport is self-evident. Does she agree that the focus on team sports in the media and on TV can be the…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Crisis in IranBecause nobody wants to go there!25 Oct 2022HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportI thank the Minister for her answers. She mentioned the important strategic position of Doncaster airport—as did all Members on both sides of the Chamber—and she mentioned the…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Human Rights Legislation ReformIt is a pleasure, Ms Fovargue, to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the hon. Member for Blackpool South (Scott Benton) for presenting the petition. I am very much in favour…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportI welcome the Secretary of State to his place and wish him well. I commend the right hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) for her initiative, and I thank all those who made…24 Oct 2022HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. For clarity—it is important for us to have the right timings—the shorter version of the agenda for today refers to a Westminster Hall…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Motor Neurone DiseaseIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate. I commend the hon. Member for Northampton South (Andrew Lewer) for setting the scene so well. I also commend others for their…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI thank the Secretary of State very much for her determination to change things for the better, which is what we all want. In four out of five cases of online grooming the victims…20 Oct 2022HANSARDUkraine: Potential Russian War CrimesIt is obviously important that all the evidence the Ukrainians are gathering to seek out those who have carried out crimes is collated quickly. Is there any help that our…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingDo not tempt me, Mr Hollobone. I am very pleased to have heard excellent contributions. The hon. Member for Coventry North West (Taiwo Owatemi) has a deep interest in the issue,…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Chinese Consul General: Manchester ProtestIt has been quite difficult to listen to these answers—I say that with great respect for the Minister—because we do not really feel that the issue is being dealt with strongly…20 Oct 2022HANSARDEast Kent Maternity Services: Independent InvestigationFirst, I welcome the hon. Lady to her place. We are very pleased to have her expertise and knowledge in that role as Minister. This House will benefit from it. I would also like…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Ukraine UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. It is encouraging for all of us in this House to know that we have a Secretary of State who is very much committed, in every…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing. As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingI fully support that. I am probably of a greater age than nearly everybody in this Chamber, and I remember when we had not heard of insulation. We know about it today, and it is…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingWill the Minister give way before he sits down?20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingI am pleased by the Minister’s comprehensive response; it is very helpful. I will ask two questions. I said in my speech that landlords need to be incentivised, if there is a…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHomes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and WellbeingI make these interventions in a constructive fashion, because I want to have the answers—I think we all do; that is why we are asking. So far, the Minister has done brilliantly. I…20 Oct 2022