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HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate. May I first thank the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) for obtaining it? He said that he found some Polish words…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Unemployment and AutismI was just sitting here thinking about the best way of doing this. The hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) has made some suggestions. When it comes to…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Religious Slaughter of Farm AnimalsI spoke to the hon. Gentleman beforehand to get his thoughts about what he was going to say. In my council area of Ards, there was an abattoir that carried out some of the ritual…02 Jul 2019HANSARDProblem GamblingI, too, give a cautious welcome to the Secretary of State’s statement. It is good news, as everyone says, that £100 million over four years has been pledged by gambling firms.…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Unemployment and AutismI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this subject to the House for consideration. Every one of us in this House and those outside are concerned about it. Does the hon. Lady agree…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this matter to the House. There will not be a single elected representative who is not aware of someone who has been through this. Is she aware…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Elmet and Rothwell (Alec Shelbrooke) and to have heard the many excellent speeches and interventions of right hon. and hon. Members.…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentI share the hon. Gentleman’s concerns about China’s reasons for doing this. Many of us feel that China has an insatiable demand upon the resources of every country it is involved…01 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS Long-Term Plan: ImplementationI thank the Secretary of State for the statement and the substantial moneys that the Government have committed to the NHS long-term plan, particularly given the need for the…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentOne of the things that many of us spoke about, and which I spoke particularly about, was education. Through DFID we will be able to increase levels of education, achievement and…01 Jul 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI am sure that I must have missed it—I hope I have—but did the Minister mention whether Northern Ireland is in the pilot scheme?27 Jun 2019HANSARD Children’s Future Food ReportI have not.27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: ResilienceWhat recent discussions has the Minister had with the Irish Government regarding co-operation and security on the Irish border were we to leave the EU on WTO terms? Will he…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesIt is a pleasure to speak in support of the motion standing in the names of the hon. Members for Harrow West (Gareth Thomas) and for Wycombe (Mr Baker). I thank the hon. Member…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Children’s Future Food ReportDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise the good work done by faith groups? Their physical and financial contribution enables food to go directly to those who need it most. They play an…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Children’s Future Food ReportThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Let us not look at this issue as if it could be worse; let us look at it as if the state of this country for poor children could be better, should be…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI should be more than happy to do that. I read in the paper that the hon. Gentleman was the guest speaker at that event. Our credit unions are clearly punching well above their…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Children’s Future Food ReportI thank the right hon. Member for Birkenhead (Frank Field) for putting his case so well. I also commend the hon. Members for Congleton (Fiona Bruce), for Stoke-on-Trent North…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, NHS Health Scotland published the first data from the official evaluation of minimum unit pricing in Scotland. The figures are highly encouraging, and I commend them to…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI thank my honourable colleague for that intervention. I am sure that the Minister is listening and hope that he will take on board that suggestion, which could be very helpful. I…27 Jun 2019