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HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI, too, do not envy the Chancellor. How do we get the balance right of supporting the business sector and supporting the vulnerable while ensuring that we do not add further to…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Statutory Sick PayI thank the Minister for giving way again. One thing that is very much an issue in my constituency—it probably is in the constituency of the hon. Member for Leeds East (Richard…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsI spoke to the Minister beforehand. As she said, this pandemic has been greatly disheartening for the culture sectors. For example, Scottish dancing and Scottish piping are very…02 Mar 2021HANSARDYemen: Aid FundingAccording to the report published yesterday by the all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion or belief, the last remaining Jewish communities in Yemen…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Statutory Sick PayIn my constituency, quite a number of employers did not buy into the furlough scheme, and sick pay simply does not cover costs. I understand that the Minister is always very…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for an incredible, record-breaking vaccine roll-out, with which we are all incredibly impressed. Given the wonderful results showing that even one…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Social SecuritySince coming to the House in 2010, I have spoken on this issue on each and every occasion, and I wish to do so again today. I have spoken on it over the years because I have had…02 Mar 2021HANSARDChildren and Young PersonsMy comments on the regulations, although brief, are vital, and I look forward to the Minister’s response. I understand that the amendments to the Education Act 2002 relate to the…01 Mar 2021HANSARD PensionsIt is clear that automatic enrolment for pensions has been a good thing for many people, so I am pleased to add my support for the measure. The Library briefing puts it…01 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome TaxI thank the Minister for his comments and introduction. I have always been a massive football fan, supporting the greatest club in the league, and I always support the home…01 Mar 2021HANSARD ElectricityI thank the Minister for her presentation and for setting the scene so well. Regulation 2 sets a rate for the operational cost levy and the electricity system operator regulations…01 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillI would like to say a few brief words and thank all other right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions. This is all about making sure that Ministers’ maternity allowances…01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Route Map: Covid-19Will the hon. Gentleman give way?25 Feb 2021HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the light of the report on the Northern Ireland protocol carried out by the European Research Group, a group of influential Members…25 Feb 2021HANSARDEducation Route Map: Covid-19I spoke to the Minister before coming to the House. In the past, before covid-19, we had things called summer schools. We have not had summer schools for the past year. Does the…25 Feb 2021HANSARDWelsh AffairsThe hon. Lady and I are both committed Unionists. In relation to education, some of my constituents from Strangford are attending medical school in Cardiff. We should celebrate…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillOne of the items that has been brought to my attention is that 57% of flats requiring remediation were purchased for under £250,000, which means that many of those people are…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Contracts: Judicial ReviewDoes the Minister share my view that, although transparency is important, saving lives is even more important, and that the public servants who have done much to secure the vital…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMay I say what a pleasure it is to follow the contributions made by right hon. and hon. Members so far? I put on record my thanks to the Minister and the Government for their…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillI have been asked to speak by my party leader, my right hon. Friend the Member for Lagan Valley (Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson), and by other Members who have relatives who own such…24 Feb 2021