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HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsBecause of the processes that the Government and the EU structural fund have followed, Northern Ireland has been able to access the fund. The simple reason is that we have lower…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayIt is always a pleasure to speak in any debate that refers to the armed forces—it is always a pleasure to speak in the House, but this is a particular pleasure. I thank the…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayThe Minister was also in Bangor in North Down. I was alongside him—that is how I know.26 Jun 2019HANSARD Heated TobaccoI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on bringing this important matter to the House for consideration. Does he agree that advice must be provided first about smoking cessation,…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Disabled Access: Thirsk StationThis week, most Members across the House took the decision to drive for that net zero carbon outcome for the UK, but that can be achieved only if more people make use of public…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayIt is always good to be reminded of these things by the hon. Gentleman. As I said, aside from the ones that we know directly, there are many, many other charities that do…26 Jun 2019HANSARDLiving with DementiaIn my constituency, 1,152 people live with dementia. As the Minister rightly said, it affects a lot of families as well as the wider family circle. Has she given any consideration…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillIs the hon. Lady aware of a story in the press a month or so ago about a father and mother who were divorcing, and when it came to deciding who would have responsibility for the…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI intervene to back up the hon. Lady’s argument. To make marriage a relationship that one can exit unilaterally simply by saying that one wants out will fundamentally change its…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI thank the hon. Lady for taking a further intervention and you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for letting me intervene. Does she accept this concern—I believe it is her concern as well?…25 Jun 2019HANSARDLiving with DementiaFirst, I apologise for not being here at the start of the debate; I had a meeting with the Turkish ambassador, so I just could not be here earlier. Does the hon. Lady agree that…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActI recently read a post that said: “It’s not about homosexuality, heterosexuality or transsexuality—stop promoting sexuality to our children full stop. Let kids be kids.” We need…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Gambling Levy: Online Gambling and Greyhound RacingMy grandfather kept greyhounds, so there is a particular interest in them in my family. I agree that these dogs are not simply assets; they are living and breathing, and deserve a…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI want to make a quick intervention because the hon. Lady mentioned the words “family relationships”. When the Conservative party came to power, one of the policies it pursued at…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI fully support what the hon. Lady has put forward. I talked to her beforehand about this subject —indeed, we have talked about it on many occasions—and she and I agree that we…25 Jun 2019HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: Criminal JusticeOver 30,000 British nationals visit Trinidad and Tobago every year. Forty people were murdered there in January 2018 alone, and the deaths of Mr and Mrs Wheeler in particular…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillWe are all very concerned about the impact on children. The reality of the damage of divorce is manifest, not just in the process, which we are discussing, but primarily in the…25 Jun 2019HANSARDUnsustainable PackagingDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the general public need to have a good look at how they perceive foods? I am always aware of this issue when it comes to the general public…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Smart CitiesIt is not just Belfast, but its peripheries: it is my constituency of Strangford; my council area of Ards and North Down; Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council; Mid and East Antrim…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Climate ChangeI congratulate the Government on bringing this proposal forward and assure him of my party’s support. I want to put that on record today. This issue is a topic of conversation…24 Jun 2019