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HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of Terrorismrose—24 Nov 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. Does he agree that there is more to be done to ensure that our children grow together in harmony, celebrating the differences…24 Nov 2021HANSARDEnergy-intensive IndustriesIn my contribution I referred to Shorts Bombardier—Spirit as it is now—and the £85 million project it is trying to develop in Belfast. Has the Minister been to see that project or…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Captain David MockettI commend the hon. Member for bringing the matter forward. I hail from a nation where too many lives have been lost in similar devastating manner. Does the hon. Gentleman agree…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismFirst, let me welcome the Home Secretary’s decision fully to proscribe Hamas. Many, including myself, will argue, “Better late than never. It is long overdue.” Hamas’s charter is…24 Nov 2021HANSARDEnergy-intensive IndustriesFirst of all, I thank the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Jack Brereton) for securing this debate and I commend him on his frequent contributions on energy-intensive…24 Nov 2021HANSARDIntegrated Health and Care ServicesWhen it comes to the integration of health and care services, it is very important that we have early diagnosis. The covid-19 pandemic has shown that there are some 200,000…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI commend the right hon. Gentleman for amendment 10. With 2,700 vacant nursing posts in Northern Ireland, and 40,000 in the NHS as a whole, will the amendment offer more nursing…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillThe Secretary of State referred to how the Bill delivers for the four regions of the United Kingdom. I just put it on the record that 60% of people in Northern Ireland are opposed…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillIt is a pleasure to be able to make some comments on Third Reading. The Secretary of State and the Minister will know my position on these matters. I should like to commend the…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI have almost finished my speech. The Health and Care Bill is an opportunity to improve health and wellbeing, and it should not be usurped to remove essential safeguards such as…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillDoes my hon. Friend share my concerns that a large number of people throughout the whole United Kingdom object to this? We have had hundreds and hundreds of emails from my…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe number of diabetics, both type 1 and type 2, across the United Kingdom and the number of children with obesity is rising. Does the hon. Gentleman feel that new clause 14…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe figures back up what the hon. Lady says. Two thirds of smokers in the UK start smoking under the age of 18, and over a third—39%—start under the age of 16. What she proposes…22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsThe hon. Lady is right: it is not about the assumption. The debate is about the reality for the Gurkha soldiers and where they are. The hon. Member for Glasgow North West referred…22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for that valid point. I would certainly look to the Minister to respond to that. I am sure that he is already getting the answer that we wish to hear…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right in what he is saying. I am a type 2 diabetic and I am well aware of the issues. As I understand it, figures that have been gathered during…22 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsI thank the Secretary of State for her responses to very difficult questioning. Will she outline what discussions have taken place with her counterparts in France regarding the…22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Dr Huq. I was keen to participate. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing the petition to be debated and the hon. Member…22 Nov 2021HANSARDAutomated External Defibrillators: Public AccessFirst, I thank all hon. Members who have spoken for their contributions. A consistent theme is coming through about having all the data in place; and The Circuit network is going…18 Nov 2021