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HANSARDFirearms LicensingIn Northern Ireland, we already have strict medical controls. Those work, and that is because of the participation of shooting organisations and individuals. Perhaps when the…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI very much welcome what the Government are bringing forward. It is good news and, as the Minister says, if anyone is against that, there is certainly something wrong with them. I…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMay I commend the shadow Minister for what she has said? The Minister referred to discussions with the regional Administrations. UK Export Finance’s industrial support has helped…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressThe question on the lips of all of us in this House and this nation is: when will this ever end? That is an eternal question. It is understandable that the Government will stagger…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Healthy RelationshipsIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank the hon. Member for Ribble Valley (Maya Ellis) for setting the scene incredibly well and allowing us all…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address MotionI thank the Minister for his answers to incredibly difficult questions. Procedure is very important in this place—indeed, it is why democracy still reigns. You, Mr Speaker, have…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Pharmacy First: Withholding PaymentsI thank the Minister for his answers. I want to give a helpful suggestion from a Northern Ireland perspective. He will agree that a rural pharmacy will find it more difficult to…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Social Rented Housing SectorI thank the Chair and the Committee for their report; I declare an interest as the chair of the healthy homes and buildings all-party parliamentary group. Finding a way forward is…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Onshoring: Fashion and TextilesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Leicester South (Shockat Adam). He and I support the same football team, although I am afraid that they are not doing that well at…12 Feb 2026HANSARDUK-EU Agritrade: SPS AgreementI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for his clear message on veterinary medicines for Northern Ireland, and for his and the Committee’s encouragement to the Minister to…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to raise of a matter of freedom of religion or belief in Turkey. The European Court of Human Rights has recently decided to jointly communicate 20 cases concerning the…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Onshoring: Fashion and Textilesindicated dissent .12 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationThere is no doubt that every one of us, including the Minister, is keen to encourage the planting of more woodlands but, by its very nature, having more woodlands, as the hon.…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. He is right to highlight jobs in his constituency and further afield, because many other companies depend on this work. Does…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Supported Exempt Accommodation: BirminghamI spoke to the hon. Gentleman beforehand, and he knows where I am coming from. I congratulate him on bringing forward this critical issue for vulnerable people. He will know that…11 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham (Sarah Green) for giving us the opportunity to contribute, and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. A specially accredited unit operates at Belfast city hospital, featuring a multidisciplinary team to treat mesh-related problems. If…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationThe hon. Lady refers to some of the vanishing bird life in her area. In my constituency there are a number of farmers and substantial landowners who have taken an initiative to…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Supported Exempt Accommodation: BirminghamWith the hon. Gentleman give way?11 Feb 2026HANSARDEducationI thank the Minister for his answers. The Education Minister in Northern Ireland, Paul Givan, has been keen to introduce restrictions on students using smartphones in schools, and…11 Feb 2026