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HANSARD Murder of WPC Yvonne FletcherIn Northern Ireland, we have had more than our full share of murder and heartache. It must be remembered that our officers, past and present, offer to pay the ultimate sacrifice…22 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and for all he has said today. As we have woken to the disturbing news of Russian aggression, does he not agree that economic…22 Feb 2022HANSARDScience and Innovation: Levelling UpI thank the Minister for his answers. With reference to university places for those from low-income backgrounds, will he consider greater financial aid for STEM subjects—science,…22 Feb 2022HANSARD SanctionsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I congratulate all right hon. and hon. Members on their contributions. I want to make it clear that, having come from a place where I…22 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the Secretary of State for his answers to the questions. With the latest news regarding Russian security council meetings that invasion is imminent, will the secretary of…21 Feb 2022HANSARDLiving with Covid-19I thank the Prime Minister for the covid-19 vaccination programmes that all the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have benefited from. I am…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]rose—21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. His last point, which was reiterated by the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr Perkins), is particularly…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. With great respect to the Government, the issue for me is the lack of detail when it comes to apprenticeships. Does he feel, as I do,…21 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Government for bringing forward this statutory instrument tomorrow, and assure them that my party fully supports their intentions regarding sanctions. Will tomorrow’s…21 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the Houserose—21 Feb 2022HANSARDStorm EuniceI thank the Secretary of State for his diligence. Tens of thousands of people across Northern Ireland have lost electricity, including some 500 people in one village in my…21 Feb 2022HANSARDDefendants: Mental HealthIn addition to those with mental health disorders, people with other disabilities such as hearing impairment require additional support in court. This House has taken steps to…10 Feb 2022HANSARDDementia Research in the UKIt is always a pleasure to speak in any debate secured by the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams). Indeed, I do not think she has secured any debate on…10 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn behalf of myself and my party, I welcome the Leader of the House to his new job, fresh from his job as Chief Whip. I also wish the former Leader of the House, the right hon.…10 Feb 2022HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationI thank the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia Kearns) very much for her excellent introduction to the debate. The contributions so far have been enlightening. I must also…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRussia Sanctions LegislationI thank the Minister for his answers. Has he had communications with other NATO leaders regarding Macron’s lone-wolf approach to Putin and ensuing comments that demonstrate a…10 Feb 2022HANSARDDementia Research in the UKThat is exactly the kind of story we are all trying to illustrate with our words, or broken words, this afternoon. It is exactly what my constituents say to me. The economic cost…10 Feb 2022HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationI am not surprised—by the way, I suspect that it is half-empty. [ Interruption. ] Perhaps more than half. In seriousness, the debate is about strengthening the ties between Taiwan…10 Feb 2022HANSARD Neonatal Leave and PayFirst, I commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this Adjournment debate. I welcome this discussion as an essential part of employment reform, and I support him fully in his wish…09 Feb 2022