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HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportI thank the Minister for his assurances. Can he confirm what amount will filter through to the smaller clubs, specifically to the youth teams, especially bearing in mind the…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillI thank the Minister for bringing forward the Bill. He has set out why it is essential—I and others in this House believe it is, too—in the current economic situation. We need to…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)I thank the Secretary of State for all he has done. I have spoken to him many times about these issues. I am sure that he, like me, has received lots of emails outlining concerns…30 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes this not illustrate the “best of both worlds” that my hon. Friend has referred to? Does he remember that as recently as last year, two Northern Ireland skippers were arrested…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Flexible Rail TicketingI thank the right hon. Gentleman for initiating the debate. I bring to his attention something that has been coming to me. For many students, especially in my constituency and his…29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillFor Northern Ireland to be a successful part of the United Kingdom, may I gently suggest that the Minister should work with us on new clause 7, which my party has tabled? It is an…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesI thank the Secretary of State for his replies thus far. Will he outline what has been done in tandem with hospitals to ensure that fourth-year medical students can get hands-on…29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank the shadow Minister for the constructive way in which she is presenting her point of view. Does she agree that new clause 7, which was tabled by my colleagues, among…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19As my party’s health spokesperson, I have been asked to highlight many issues in the short time I have to speak. However, I also need to stress the effect that the pandemic…28 Sept 2020HANSARD Belarus: Presidential ElectionsI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. I am greatly encouraged, as this House should be, by the fact that we have a Foreign Secretary who leads from the front. Will he…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesOne interesting point that was made at the time of this significant agreement was about finding “a just, comprehensive and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian…24 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenI thank the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) for securing this debate. We have heard some incredible contributions. I spoke about Yemen many times in the…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on the balanced way in which he is opening this debate. The events of the recent weeks have encouraged me and many others; I wonder whether they…24 Sept 2020HANSARD NHS Hysteroscopy TreatmentFirst, may I say how nice it is to see the hon. Lady back in the Chamber? I am very pleased to see her. Someone very close to me is going through this particular thing at the…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe country that continues to be the greatest problem is Iran. I understand that the United Nations arms embargo on Iran, for conventional weapons, expires in mid-October. Will…24 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillIn my constituency, there are many people with mental health issues—indeed, one of my constituents, unfortunately, died just within the last month. Does the hon. Gentleman believe…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodI thank the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for his statement. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to meet Gordons pharmacy in Newtownards. As a type 2 diabetic, I declare an…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillIt is always a learning curve, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I am still learning. On the issue of our veterans in Northern Ireland—I declare an interest as one of those veterans, having…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillThe Minister who will be replying—23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillOn that point, the right hon. Gentleman is right about the armed forces covenant and the ability of members of the armed forces community to bring a claim for injury or death…23 Sept 2020