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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI commend the hon. Lady on her speech. One way to start to address the issue is in schools, at an educational level. Some of the history teachers back home tell me that they…29 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth: Coastal CommunitiesI thank the Minister for his positive, constructive and helpful answers. For Ards and North Down council in my constituency, the thrust of its economic growth strategy is tourism,…29 Jan 2026HANSARDUkraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied TerritoriesThank you for calling me to speak, Ms Butler—it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. I say a big thank you to the hon. Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel)…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportOn behalf of the 5,000 WASPI women in my constituency, I must register my deep concerns about the way that people are hiding behind the ombudsman’s report, and saying, “No, we…29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI commend the hon. Member for bringing this issue to the House; he is absolutely right to do so. The state of the waterways is a growing concern for us in Northern Ireland.…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Prison Capacity: Annual StatementI thank the Minister for his statement. Does he accept that in their rush to free up space, the Government have missed the rehabilitation aspect that is essential to any real…29 Jan 2026HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryI commend the shadow Secretary of State and the Conservatives for their consistent focus on this issue. Does the shadow Secretary of State share my concerns about the long-term…28 Jan 2026HANSARDLong-term Health Conditions: Women6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support women who are disproportionately affected by long-term health conditions.28 Jan 2026HANSARDLong-term Health Conditions: WomenI thank the Minister very much for that answer. Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are the single biggest cause of pain and disability in the UK and one of the most…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Animal TestingI commend the hon. Gentleman. He is bringing forward some very harrowing stories, and they are certainly hard to accept. Non-compliance with animal welfare laws on farms in…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance RequirementsAs always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin) on setting the scene and the hon. Member for York…28 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Authority Children’s ServicesAs always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Woking (Mr Forster) for setting the scene incredibly well. Our children’s…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this issue forward for debate. I, like others, always try to be helpful in my contributions. At a meeting with key stakeholders, the British…28 Jan 2026HANSARDIvanhoe Line: RestorationI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing forward this matter. I spoke to her before the debate, and I now rise to support and encourage her. I hail from a rural constituency that…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Education Funding: DistributionI commend the hon. Lady on securing this debate. She is absolutely right to bring this incredibly important issue to the House. It does not matter where we are in the United…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI always try to be constructive with my interventions and comments. In Northern Ireland, youth unemployment is at 7.3%, but here it is more than double that at, I think, 15.4%.…28 Jan 2026HANSARDLiving StandardsWhat assessment has the Minister made of the recent trends in household living standards across the United Kingdom, including through discussions with the relevant Minister in…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Broadband: InstallationI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. Under a previous Government, the DUP had funding from the confidence and supply arrangement, and we were able to boost the…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsThis is an incredibly difficult subject to address, and I thank the hon. Gentleman for doing it incredibly well. As a grandfather of three beautiful granddaughters and having seen…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Consumer Energy Bills: Government SupportI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this matter forward; it affects everybody in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. About 39% to 40% of households in…27 Jan 2026