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HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsSometimes I forget that I am wearing the mask, Mr Speaker, but I thank you very much for calling me. Airlines have had a difficult past 12 months. Belfast City airport, Belfast…29 Apr 2021HANSARD British Meat and Dairy ProductsI congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on setting the scene so well and giving us all an opportunity to participate. I am tempted to use a pun and say that…28 Apr 2021HANSARD National Minimum Wage EnforcementI thank hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) for introducing the debate. I am always encouraged by what the Minister says, and it is encouraging to hear the…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Amendments to the Independent Complaints and Grievance SchemeThe Democratic Unionist party supports what the Government have introduced, and I want to put that on the record. Whenever we get the conclusions of what the Leader of the House…28 Apr 2021HANSARD ImmigrationI thank the Minister and all the contributors to the debate. This is an issue of great importance to me. I recognise that the Minister does his utmost in the capacity of what he…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Redundancy Protection: Women and New ParentsI thank the hon. Member for East Renfrewshire (Kirsten Oswald) for setting the scene so well. From his comments, I understand the Minister is sympathetic to this issue. Overall,…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI thank the Minister for his update. We all share the same frustration and that goes without saying. To say that the situation is distressing is a gross understatement. While I…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I echo the comments by others in relation to those who served in Northern Ireland and the protection that we need. The Minister has…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Alcohol Products: LabellingI thank the Minister for outlining very clearly a strategy to address the issues that the hon. Gentleman is referring to. Minister, I know that it is not technically your…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Alcohol Products: LabellingApologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. One massive issue has been the promotion of drink at cheap prices so that people can get drunk cheaper. Would the Minister be sympathetic to…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Alcohol Products: LabellingWill the Minister give way?27 Apr 2021HANSARD ElectricityI declare an interest: I am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for healthy homes and buildings. I understand that the scheme the Minister is proposing is important for…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Alcohol Products: LabellingI thank the hon. Member for bringing this issue to the House. It is a massive issue in his constituency, and very much one in mine as well. Does he not agree that alcohol-specific…27 Apr 2021HANSARDMental Health: Access to NatureMay I say what a joy it is to see the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) looking so well? We all look forward to seeing her back in the Chamber again; I just…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillIt is a pleasure to see the Minister in his place. I know that he is committed to this; I have no doubt whatsoever about that. In my constituency and across Northern Ireland, a…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Animals)It is a pleasure to speak in this debate, as it always is to speak in the Chamber whenever the occasion arises. I thank hon. Members who have contributed to the debate so far. I…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Animals)I certainly do; indeed, I wish to make that very point in the conclusion of my contribution. How ludicrous was it? There were four ponies for two ladies in Ballygowan in my…27 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillI have been contacted by many constituents who are in a precarious position and do not have such options. My hon. Friends the Members for North Antrim (Ian Paisley) and for South…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021First, I thank you, Mr Hosie, the Secretary of State, and right hon. and hon. Members for giving me the opportunity to come and present my case to the Committee, even though I am…26 Apr 2021