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HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanI did not expect to be called quite so early, but it is a pleasure to speak, Ms Nokes. I thank the hon. Member for Kensington (Felicity Buchan) for setting the scene so well.…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Anti-loitering Devices: SafetyI thank the hon. Member for Clacton (Giles Watling) for bringing the debate forward; it is on an excellent issue. On the safety of the general public, the Minister knows, as do I…16 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusMr Deputy Speaker, I would be very happy for the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) to come over here and join us on our side if he wishes to do so. I know that we are…16 Jun 2021HANSARD European Union Settlement SchemeI thank the Government for all that they have done. What discussions has the Minister had with the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will have some responsibility for raising…16 Jun 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanI asked the Minister earlier—if she is coming to it, that is dead on, but if she is not, perhaps she will reply to me—about how green biofuels can improve rail and public…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI thank the Prime Minister for his statement today. Will he outline the steps taken to inform the members of the G7 summit of the constitutional position of Northern Ireland,…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Children and Young People’s Mental HealthIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Sir Gary. I thank the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for setting the scene so well. She obviously has a passion for the…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 and LonelinessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship all day, Sir Edward. It does not bother me, and I do not think it will bother other Members here either. We are very pleased to…15 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Sir Edward, and to follow the hon. Member for North East Derbyshire (Lee Rowley). I am wholeheartedly behind the Prime Minister in his…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersStobart Air, which has connectivity between Belfast City and many cities across the UK mainland, is on the edge of collapse—indeed, that will happen. Does the right hon. Gentleman…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Football GovernanceI have been a supporter of Leicester City since I was a wee boy of 16 years old—52 years. I say that because it does not have to be a big team for people to support it. Does the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. When you are in the Chair, I always seem to get called earlier. I am not sure why that is, but thank you very much. It is a pleasure to speak in…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)Back in my constituency of Strangford, one of the issues has been the advertising of these events on social media. There is a role for the police in relation to that. Does the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillDoes the hon. Lady share my interest in and my demand for having a freeport in Northern Ireland too? I understand that this legislation does not necessarily help that happen, but…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. We can all understand the difficulties that have been presented for those who are waiting to get married, have put off their…14 Jun 2021HANSARD EthiopiaI thank the Minister for his clear commitment to the job in hand. Like all the other hon. Members here today, I am deeply concerned about reports of multiple massacres in…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Safety of JournalistsThe hon. Gentleman and I share concerns about the escalating persecution of ethnic and religious minorities across the world. Does he agree that journalists have a role to play in…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Land BankingFirst, I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his first Adjournment debate. I have no doubt that it will be the first of many. Does he not agree that, while we are sympathetic to…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Land BankingWill the Minister give way?10 Jun 2021HANSARD Land BankingI thank the Minister. In the past year, we have seen a massive increase in the price of houses. In my constituency, house prices have risen 20% and that has been the case across…10 Jun 2021