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HANSARDHealth and Social CareI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. I was pleased to see him back after his operation, and he is making a clear case on cancer-related issues. Just this week, I met…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersThe National House Building Council in Northern Ireland gives some guarantees to people who buy houses, although it may not always be able to have the enforcement powers that it…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationI thank the Secretary of State for his commitment, dedication and strength of character in getting the deal over the line. On nurses, the extra £109 million to maintain an equal…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Ockenden Review of Maternity Care: Shrewsbury and TelfordI am an avid watcher of that Sunday night programme, “Call the Midwife”—I am not sure whether you watch it, Mr Speaker—where everything seems to work out at the end of the day.…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionThe Secretary of State has outlined a number of important stats. Local councils such as mine—Ards and North Down—are specifically involved in achieving climate change standards…15 Jan 2020HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionWelcome to your place, Mr Deputy Speaker. The JCPOA, successful or not, will impact upon countries across the world. Iran is not a safe place for its own people, never mind any…14 Jan 2020HANSARDHMRC Tax Office: CumbernauldWill the Minister give way?14 Jan 2020HANSARDHMRC Tax Office: Cumbernauldrose—14 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentAs the right hon. Gentleman is looking forward to the future, does he welcome the starting again of the Northern Ireland Assembly and accountability being back in the process…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his contribution so far. He mentioned the international dimension. One of the great advantages of our education system in the United Kingdom…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeAbsolutely—thank you so much. I thank the Minister for his response. He will know that the success of George Best Belfast City airport is down to the Government policy of…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeMr Speaker, The Bible says that “the last shall be first, and the first last”.14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlyberose—14 Jan 2020HANSARDEU CitizensWill the Minister further outline whether he intends to level the fees between European partners and Commonwealth partners such as Canada to ensure that there is a level playing…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresCongratulations on being re-elected, Madam Deputy Speaker; we are very pleased to see you in the Chair. I thank the Minister for her statement on the Australian wildfires. If the…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019May I say how pleased I was to hear the maiden speech from my hon. Friend the Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart)? I think we can look forward to some exceptional contributions…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe Democratic Unionist party has tabled new clause 39 in relation to fishing. If one of my boats leaves Portavogie, goes out and catches a fish in the Irish sea and comes back…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing this matter to the Committee for consideration. Today I had the opportunity to meet representatives from the Russell Group, which…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe hon. Lady is making some very pertinent points. In my constituency, the agri-food sector is important for jobs. We need workers’ rights enshrined so that those in the sector…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI want to put on record in Hansard that lots of people have contacted me by email about the issue that the hon. and learned Lady is referring to. There are many churches and many…08 Jan 2020