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HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady is most gracious in giving way. She will understand and agree with me and probably others that churches offer such services. Is it possible within this legislation,…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The right hon. Member will be aware that the Government have said that they are going to reduce it to six months, but is he aware that the pilot scheme was able to do divorce…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in Glasgowrose—17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I probably have a different opinion on this from the hon. Gentleman, but if we are dealing with facts, I understand that there is an evidential base of facts that shows that 50%…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowWhat a really good issue this is. I have had similar correspondence in my constituency, and Refugee Action is one of the charities that have contacted me as well. It is difficult…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The right hon. Lady is outlining the issues clearly. I understand that when relationships break down there is anger, pain, and hurt, but at the same time there are also children,…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Earlier, the deferred Division on abortion legislation for Northern Ireland was announced, and the votes were Ayes 253, Noes 136. My…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman mentions my comments to the Secretary of State last week. I do feel that the opportunity for Relate and marriage guidance should be available, as the hon.…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI declare an interest as vice-chair of the all-party group on pancreatic cancer. My colleague the other vice-chair is the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Amy Callaghan), whom…17 Jun 2020HANSARDExiting the European Union: Financial Services and MarketsBefore we start, may I say that, on the fourth anniversary of the death of Jo Cox, I associate my party with what has been said and convey to all her family and friends our…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesFirst, I thank the Financial Secretary very much for his help on many issues that we have brought to his attention. Will he further outline what steps have been taken to mitigate…16 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. How can we, as individuals in this House and members of the Democratic Unionist party, ensure that right hon. and hon. Members are aware…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysSo far, the Welsh Government and Assembly have agreed to do it, the Scottish Parliament has agreed to do it, the Northern Ireland Assembly has within the last three or four hours…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDamagesSome of my constituents have contacted me in relation to this matter, so may I just ask the Minister to confirm that the remedial Act and the SI will protect those cohabiting…15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityHave the Government taken into consideration the demand on energy that will arise from their policy to build 100,000 houses a year over the next few years? Are the Government’s…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Environmental ProtectionTo take the returnable plastic bottle option a stage further, if we are to make that happen we need to have the co-operation of the giant supermarkets and similar. Does the hon.…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Caravan Industry: Hull and East RidingThe hon. Lady has highlighted the importance of the caravan manufacturing industry, but it also depends on the people buying caravans and the caravan season. In Northern Ireland,…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Public HealthThe news from back home in Northern Ireland today is that the hospitality sectors can open on 3 July. That means the restaurants, the cafés, the coffee shops, the pubs and the…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI understand exactly the logical reason why the Government are bringing this forward tonight. However, the Minister will realise that many businesses and companies have to find…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleI thank the Minister for his answers so far. My colleague Diane Dodds, the Northern Ireland Assembly Economy Minister, is attempting to address this issue and to strike the…15 Jun 2020