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HANSARDEnvironment BillIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate, but I will not take too long. I want to ask the Minister a quick question. I am pleased to see what is coming forward in relation to…08 Nov 2021HANSARD HGV Driving LicencesOne thing that perhaps has not been done, which perhaps the Minister could follow up, involves coaxing those who have gained their HGV licence through being members of the…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing forward the debate. We have had 21 incidents of spiking in the last month in Northern Ireland. Does she agree that all Administrations in…08 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment Billrose —08 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseHas the Minister had the opportunity to discuss with the devolved Administration in Northern Ireland and the responsible Minister at the Assembly the exceptional circumstances…08 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseWill the hon. Lady give way?08 Nov 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for North Antrim (Ian Paisley) and I hope to have a meeting with you shortly on hydrogen and how it can be used to advance this great United…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNumber of OrdinandsI thank the hon. Gentleman for that response. Has consideration been given to offering bursaries to cover not simply the cost of fees but the cost of living for older ordinands…28 Oct 2021HANSARDUK-French Trading DisputeI commend the Secretary of State for his fortitude and his strong, firm stance. What steps will he take to ensure that British fleets can fish in British waters without being…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSustainable FarmingMany of my constituency farmers have already diversified and have been successful in that. Has consideration been given to funding diversification projects such as milk and eggs…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)May I first say a big thank you to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Government for all the help that they gave us—I say “us”; that is the United Kingdom of Great Britain…28 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House consider providing time for a debate on the terrible situation facing refugees fleeing Afghanistan? The resettlement scheme must be opened as soon as…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)You need both wings to fly.28 Oct 2021HANSARDSustainability and Climate Change (National Curriculum)I cannot match the exoticness of any of the three birds that the hon. Members for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) and for Brent North (Barry Gardiner) and the right hon.…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Reopening Local Police StationsIt is always a pleasure to speak in these debates. I thank the hon. and gallant Member for South Dorset (Richard Drax) for the duty that he did in Northern Ireland—I do not think…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Dame Carol Black’s Independent Review of Drugs ReportI commend the hon. Member for bringing this issue to Westminster Hall for debate and discussion. Does he agree that more should be done to ensure that alcoholism in particular is…27 Oct 2021HANSARDLosing Loved Ones Overseas: SupportDoes the Minister agree that although charities such as the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Northern Ireland do a tremendous job in assisting with complex repatriation, there is…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillIt is always a pleasure to speak on any issue in this House, but particularly on issues to do with Northern Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State, the right hon. Member for…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Motorcycling: Government SupportWhenever I see motorcycling being debated, I have to be there, because my brother raced motorbikes. Unfortunately, some 19 years ago he had a very severe accident and ended up…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBudget: Pre-announcement of ProvisionsDoes the Minister agree that being drip-fed Budget snippets from the press rather than in this House makes it more difficult for right hon. and hon. Members to fully consider the…26 Oct 2021