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HANSARDBadger CullingI thank the Minister for her positive response and for clearly charting a way forward, which hopefully will address the issue. Has the Minister had the opportunity to speak to the…21 Mar 2022HANSARDBadger CullingI thank the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for introducing this e-petition debate. I want to adopt a similar attitude to that of the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersI was doing some research beforehand and I see that there is an older people’s commissioner for Scotland, for Wales and for Northern Ireland, but not one for England. Does the…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersTo back up the right hon. Gentleman’s comments, I point out that 300,000 pensioners and people in Northern Ireland—18% of the population—are in absolute poverty. That is reflected…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Jack Ritchie: Gambling Act ReviewI thank the hon. Gentleman for holding this debate. Northern Ireland has the highest rate of gambling disorders in the whole UK, with some 2.3% of the adult population addicted.…21 Mar 2022HANSARDBadger CullingDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise the economic boost that comes off the back of cattle no longer being lost? Protections should be taken to ensure that they are not lost. I know…21 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlI thank the hon. Member for Streatham (Bell Ribeiro-Addy) for bringing the urgent question forward. This serious incident has undoubtedly sent shockwaves to every parent and…21 Mar 2022HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI join others in thanking the Secretary of State for his clear commitment to protect our legal rights across the whole of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker, that I could not be here for this debate because I had a debate in Westminster Hall that I had sponsored. I want to add my support for the hon.…17 Mar 2022HANSARDGender Specific Religious PersecutionThank you very much Ms Rees. First, I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I thought it certainly showed the power of the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) that,…17 Mar 2022HANSARD DWP Estate: Office ClosuresOn the impact of job losses, the Minister has clearly said that, in his opinion, there will be no impact on the offices and the delivery of the service, but I suggest that there…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I wish you, Mr Speaker, and everyone in the House—right hon. and hon. Members—a very happy St Patrick’s Day? It is said that if, on St Patrick’s Day, St Patrick turns the…17 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters will be well aware of today’s announcement by P&O Ferries that there will be no sailings. I understand that 40% of its holdings are owned by a Russian company. This has…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Paid Miscarriage LeaveI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this matter forward. I have always supported her in her objective of trying to achieve this. I was there to support her when she had a debate…17 Mar 2022HANSARDGender Specific Religious PersecutionI beg to move, That this House has considered gender specific religious persecution. It is always a pleasure to speak in Westminster Hall, and I am very pleased to serve under…17 Mar 2022HANSARDGender Specific Religious PersecutionI asked a business question of the Leader of the House yesterday in order to highlight the killings of 50 men, women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I was hoping…17 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansThe hon. Lady and others in this Chamber will have heard the right hon. and gallant Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart) recall in graphic detail some of his experiences of genocide…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansI do think that, because Russia thrives on instability. The hon. Lady is absolutely right, and I thank her for her intervention. Historically, Russia has maintained rocky…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Mr Bone. I thank the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David) for setting the scene with expertise, knowledge and a deep interest. I know…16 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesI thank the Minister for what she is saying, and I welcome the £400 million that is going to Northern Ireland under the Barnett consequentials. The Republic of Ireland has…16 Mar 2022