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HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyI absolutely believe that. It is time to support the new Prime Minister and that strategy, to look to the future with optimism, commitment and focus, and to ensure that we deliver…23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyWe obviously have a difference of opinion, but I had an opportunity last week to go to one of the Department for International Trade’s breakfast presentations. It was clear to me…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Roadside Recovery Vehicles: Red LightsI thank the hon. Lady for securing this debate; I spoke to her before it started. Does she agree that roadside recovery workers would be much safer if red lights were used, as…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Lower Limb Wound CareI congratulate the right hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Ann Clwyd) on securing the debate. She often features in Adjournment debates in this House. We are very pleased to see her…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Lower Limb Wound CareI am pleased to hear this very positive response from the Minister. In Northern Ireland we have a very good community nursing programme that is delivered through the social care…23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Jul 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceI thank the hon. Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day) for setting the scene so well, with lots of detail. The thrust of the issue is this: no matter what…23 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health: Young PeopleWill the Minister outline what discussions have taken place with the devolved Administrations to ensure that best practice and best results are implemented UK-wide, especially…23 Jul 2019HANSARDSituation in the GulfI thank the Secretary of State for his statement today and all the hard work that he has done and I hope will continue to do. The Veterans Minister, the right hon. Member for…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsNo one has mentioned one issue so far tonight, but it is important for it to be on the record in Hansard. I refer to the issue of water leakages. If there is a demand for more…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPensions for Severely Disabled Victims (Northern Ireland)Should innocent casualties and far-from-innocent paramilitaries be treated in the same way? The answer is “No, never.” The Minister has said that, and 14 of the victims’ groups…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Serjeant at ArmsOn behalf of the Democratic Unionist party, I wish to convey my thanks to Kamal El-Hajji for his time in this House. There is no doubt that, on many occasions, we all felt a bit…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Batten DiseaseLess than half of all available rare disease treatments licensed by the European Medicines Agency are reimbursed in the UK for patients to access freely through the NHS, compared…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsThe hon. Gentleman and I share many loves of the countryside—particularly a love of country sports, but also a love of the environment. Does he agree that there is a delicate…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsThe hon. Gentleman, I and many others in the Chamber agree on and appreciate the wonderful work of the National Farmers Union and the Northern Irish Ulster Farmers Union on…22 Jul 2019HANSARDHouse BuildingIt is not just about how much time it takes to build a house, but about the types of house being built. Will the Secretary of State further outline whether a scheme is in place to…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. My hon. Friend the Member for Belfast South (Emma Little Pengelly) said that it is the job of Members of this House to raise…18 Jul 2019HANSARDBlue Badge Scheme: Hidden DisabilitiesWill the Minister further outline what training must be undertaken by those responsible for parking enforcement to ensure that people entitled to a blue badge for hidden illnesses…18 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe healthtech industry and health technology is a very valuable sector for the United Kingdom economy. This technology sector is very important, with 127,400 jobs, 3,860…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasI thank my hon. Friend for her very kind intervention. There are some 80-plus churches in my constituency. I write to them and let them know what is going on, and this debate will…18 Jul 2019