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HANSARDSurgical Fires in the NHSI thank the hon. Member for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (Steven Bonnar) for his contribution. He developed the debate in the way we hoped he would, referring to the strong…16 Dec 2021HANSARDJoint Committee on the Draft Online Safety BillWith reports that children as young as nine years old have smartphones, that the internet is essential to their learning and that their homework is almost all done online from the…16 Dec 2021HANSARDSurgical Fires in the NHSI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of preventing surgical fires in the NHS. It is a joy to see you in the Chair, Ms Rees, for the third time this week, and…16 Dec 2021HANSARDMajor Road Blockages: Climate ActivistsI thank the Secretary of State for his commitment to legislation that will effectively stop people delaying, inconveniencing and obstructing people going to their work and…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I, too, wish you and all Members of the House as well as the staff a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, Madam Deputy Speaker? This Saturday 18 December marks…16 Dec 2021HANSARDSurgical Fires in the NHSI am very encouraged by the Minister’s response. I referred to four key recommendations, which she referred to. She also referred to the fact that there are ongoing negotiations…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Free Period Product Scheme for SchoolsI have always supported this campaign. I know that in Northern Ireland, the local Education Minister is considering the matter, off the back of a debate in the Northern Ireland…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementI thank the hon. Member for introducing the debate. The very point that he is making is one that is obvious to us. Certainly for my party, including my hon. Friend the Member for…15 Dec 2021HANSARDSchool Openings: January 2022I thank the Minister for his positive answers. Does he agree that for some children, Christmas at home is not a time of joy, and that the mental health and wellbeing of pupils…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Free Period Product Scheme for SchoolsThe Minister will be aware that Northern Ireland Education Minister Michelle McIlveen said: “No-one should miss out on their education because they cannot afford or access these…15 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Public HealthI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his contribution. Does he recognise, as others do, that the National Farmers Union and its sister organisation in Northern Ireland, the Ulster…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementI thank my hon. Friend and colleague for that intervention. I absolutely agree. I know this debate is about the machinations of the protocol, but we are very clear where we stand.…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementI thank the hon. Lady for her measured delivery of that point. The issue may not be as clear as she refers to. The soil was okay at Hillmount Nursery in my constituency before 31…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementIt is a pleasure to make a contribution, Ms Rees. I thank the hon. Member for Rochdale (Tony Lloyd) for giving us a chance to participate in this debate. To be fair to him, I…15 Dec 2021HANSARDCross-border Transport ConnectivityThank you, Mr Speaker. Can I ask the Minister this question? Now that the bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been laid to bed at long last, can the Minister indicate…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Free Period Product Scheme for SchoolsThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech. Again, to give an example from Northern Ireland, these products are available through school nurses in the schools. Whenever pupils go…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonI thank the Minister for his answers, and I commend the right hon. Member for North Thanet (Sir Roger Gale) for his spirited account of the situation at RAF Manston. As others…15 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Public HealthThank you for calling me, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) for setting up the debate. She is part of that strong Stoke team. It is nice to…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementDid they ask for seed potatoes though?15 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I have spoken in these debates in the Chamber and in Westminster Hall as well. First, I thank the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker)…14 Dec 2021