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HANSARDPSNI Policy: Journalists’ Data Obtained under WarrantI appreciate that the right hon. Gentleman takes a special interest in journalistic freedom and civil liberties, and I have already shown him a copy of this intervention. May I…23 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceI wonder whether the hon. Lady is aware of the figures that I have received. Some 850,000 children and young people have a clinically significant mental health problem; one in 10…23 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness Establishment: WomenIf we are to encourage more women into business, it is essential that we tackle the gender pay gap at executive level. What has been done to address that issue?22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman not understand that Unionists believe that our sovereignty has been removed by this agreement and that being a Unionist in Northern Ireland is very…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillFirst of all, Unionists are greatly dismayed at what has happened in relation to the withdrawal agreement, but does the right hon. Gentleman also recognise the issues for…22 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast Friday one of the supermarket giants told the agrifoods sector in Northern Ireland that it could no longer source all of its chicken product in Northern Ireland, because that…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Further Education: St AustellI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I spoke to him beforehand in relation to this. Does he recall the 2012 report of the Commission for Rural Communities, which showed the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionI have been contacted by Northern Ireland’s fishing sector, which does not want this Government deal, so can the Minister confirm that Northern Ireland’s fishing sector will have…21 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionAs the Secretary of State will know, the Assembly tried to meet today, when some 33-plus Members tried to initiate a debate to stop the abortion legislation going forward.…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsThe Secretary of State represents North East Cambridgeshire and is a member of the Conservative and Unionist party. I am a member of the Democratic Unionist party. A Unionist in…19 Oct 2019HANSARDScotch Whisky TariffsScotch whisky producers will have difficulties with the tariffs that will fall on their whiskies, but the Republic of Ireland will have no tariffs whatsoever. Echlinville…17 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyJudging by the Secretary of State’s voice, I think she is suffering from the same ailment as I am: a throat or chest infection. Does the Secretary of State acknowledge the…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Online Pornography: Age VerificationThe age checks for porn have been backed by children’s charities. The NSPCC said this morning that “viewing this explicit material can harm their perceptions of sex, body image…17 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(5)First, let me say that I believe very firmly in the principle of devolution for Northern Ireland. As someone who served in the Northern Ireland Assembly for 12 years and on his…16 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(5)The hon. Lady has had her chance. It would have been one thing for this House to vote to impose abortion on Northern Ireland in the face of every Member of Parliament representing…16 Oct 2019HANSARD Portishead RailwayI thank the right hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. He was very good to us in Strangford on many occasions in his former position as a Minister, so I wanted to come along…16 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(5)Yes, I agree with my hon. Friend. If the Assembly is not restored on Monday, the Government have an almighty problem on their hands. I say again that the majority of people in my…16 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(5)I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. She has made the case clearly, and I agree with her.16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesThe Home Secretary has outlined the Government’s strategy to deal with criminal gangs here in the United Kingdom. She will recognise, as we all do, that criminal activity reaches…16 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(5)I can very clearly state the evidence. The evidence is on record. It has been agreed by Government bodies that the figure of 100,000 is correct. The hon. Lady can sneer, smile and…16 Oct 2019