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HANSARD 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 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 Investment Industry Exposure to Modern SlaveryI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this forward. I spoke to him outside, so he knows what my thoughts are. Does he not agree that it is important that for girls in…26 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeCan the hon. Lady respond to me and my constituents, who wish to offer those people not only places in the two factories, but accommodation? The offer is there today.25 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeI thank the Minister for all she does. In Northern Ireland, it will be the Northern Ireland Assembly that looks after the allocation of Afghan refugees. At the very beginning of…25 Oct 2021HANSARD Abraham AccordsI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on bringing forward this debate. I spoke to him last week about intervening tonight. He asks what the United Kingdom can do. Does he not…25 Oct 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillMy hon. Friend knows that I agree with her. There is no doubt about that whatsoever, and I am pleased to endorse her comments. As the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire…25 Oct 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillI commend the hon. Gentleman for his energy and enthusiasm for this issue. Belfast city zoo is part of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and he is probably…25 Oct 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI commend and thank the hon. Member for Hampstead and Kilburn (Tulip Siddiq) for her press appearance—she is much admired by many in this Chamber. Recent news from Nazanin’s…25 Oct 2021HANSARDNHS England Funding: Announcement to MediaI commend the Minister for being assiduous and incredibly dedicated. We welcome money wherever it comes from because it is important to have it. In Northern Ireland we are very…25 Oct 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and to follow the hon. Member for Crawley (Henry Smith). I am well aware that this Bill does not specifically apply to Northern Ireland.…25 Oct 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillBack home, my provincial press this morning referred to the fact that at this time of the year and during fireworks week, more dogs go missing than at any other time of the year.…25 Oct 2021HANSARD Arrest of Sudanese Prime MinisterI thank the Minister for her response to the urgent question. The arrest of the Prime Minister of Sudan is the latest act in an increasingly violent situation in Sudan, which is…25 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: IndiaMay I welcome the Secretary of State to her place and wish her well? I endorse the need for a trade agreement with India, but, as the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Cat…21 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Government’s vaccine roll-out has been a success story, but it is important that we continue that success story. I had the flu jab three weeks ago and I will have my covid…21 Oct 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesI commend the hon. Lady for everything she has done in bringing these issues to the House for our attention. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as host of…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House consider providing time for a debate on the persecution of religion or belief and minorities in Pakistan? Last week, the Pakistan Government rejected…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBlack History MonthI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate on a really important issue. I am here to support her for that purpose. History should be rich and we should ensure that…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government ResponseI wish the Minister well in her new role. Will she outline what plans are in place to begin to get on top of waiting lists, for example on breast reconstruction post mastectomy,…21 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthI commend the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) on her contribution. I cannot think of any debate that we have not been together on. Indeed, the hon. Lady usually puts…21 Oct 2021