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HANSARDUnavoidably Small HospitalsMay I say what a pleasure it is to speak in this debate? I thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) for raising the issue for his constituents in a commendable way and…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19As always the hon. Lady gives us a focused way forward. Since I was elected as an MP in 2010, the contaminated blood scandal has been at forefront of my mind, as it has been for…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19It certainly is. Things are never straightforward and there are complex issues. However, today our request is quite simply on behalf of those who have contacted the hon. Member…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Urgent and Emergency CareI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for his clear financial commitment to trying to address the issue of ambulance response. I also congratulate the new leader of…05 Sept 2022HANSARDBusiness StatementIt is nice to see you in your place, Mr Speaker, and it is nice to be back. I understand the reasons for the postponement of tonight’s business, but my constituents tell me that…05 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Like others, I want to make my point on this. On Sunday, just yesterday, one of my constituents closed his family shop, café and…05 Sept 2022HANSARD Ukraine UpdateI commend the Secretary of State for his strength of character and for putting, with gentleness, a bit of backbone into some of the other colleague countries, which were perhaps a…05 Sept 2022HANSARD Telford Child Sexual Exploitation: InquiryI commend the hon. Lady. It is hard to listen to stories such as this because they are so heart-rending and personal. I think we all accept that these issues are real for the hon.…05 Sept 2022HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipI welcome the Minister’s answer. If the United Kingdom becomes part of this bloc, will the Minister outline what trading advantages will come directly to Northern Ireland and its…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Holocaust Memorial and Learning CentreI get the impression that the Minister greatly understands the concerns of everybody in the Chamber, but can he outline what discussions have taken place with members of the…21 Jul 2022HANSARD No-fault Benefit DebtsI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this important issue forward. He has outlined some cases; I had a similar case, and I commiserate with his constituents. Does he not…21 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. You almost caught me off guard there, but I do have a question and it refers to Northern Ireland. I know that the Secretary of State is particularly keen to…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI am very pleased to speak in this debate. I am also pleased that it is called the Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment debate. I have probably taken part in every one of these…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEEI commend the right hon. Lady and the Committee for all their hard work and their recommendations. It is clear to all of us here that a lot of effort has been put into the report.…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsFirst, I thank all hon. and right hon. Members for their magnificent and significant contributions. They have covered many of the subject matters. I declare an interest as the…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am indebted to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Thank you so much. You are most kind. The Leader of the House has had his request answered, as indeed have I. Flabbergasted as I am, I…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Net Zero Strategy: High Court RulingThe Minister will agree that we need to strike a balance. Will he outline how he intends to address concerns in the agri-industry sector in Northern Ireland about the fact that…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsI certainly would, and I agree with the hon. Gentleman’s analogy of the seamless garment. I believe that human rights and religious belief work together and that when we attack…21 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillWell, have you brought your wellies? He wants to go and buy himself a pair of wellies. Before he goes on to the farmer’s field, he’d better ask for the farmer for his permission.…20 Jul 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseIt is always a pleasure to hear the Minister, and I thank him for his statement. I also thank all the fire and rescue services for their endeavours and for the vital work they do…20 Jul 2022