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HANSARDUnsustainable PackagingI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on introducing the debate. He is of about the same vintage as I am, so he will remember fish and chips in newspaper. Does he welcome the…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 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilAid to the Church in Need raised more than €100 million in 2018 to help support persecuted Christians. Can the Prime Minister outline what support the EU Council is giving, and…24 Jun 2019HANSARDTree PlantingI planted some 3,500 trees on my land 10 years ago, so I see the benefits. Will the Minister further outline what help, advice and practical and financial support is available for…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionSome of the Christian Syrian refugees in Newtownards are talented in carpentry and their work is as good as that of any carpenter. The only thing holding them back is their grasp…20 Jun 2019HANSARDOnline Pornography: Age VerificationI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and his honesty. The protection of our children is paramount for everyone in the Chamber. Does he agree that typing in a year of birth…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionIt is always good to have the opportunity to speak about these matters. I thank the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Angus Brendan MacNeil)—I hope that is the right…20 Jun 2019HANSARDSerious Youth ViolenceI thank the right hon. Lady for her response. Will she outline the benefits that church-run youth clubs provide, and has she had discussions with the Chancellor to secure…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Sunday 16 June, the Quebec Government passed Bill 21, which prevents judges, police officers, teachers and other public servants from wearing religious symbols such as the…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Refugees from the Middle East and North AfricaIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) for bringing this debate here and setting the scene so well, and…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Refugees from the Middle East and North AfricaWell, he is very welcome. I am sure it will not be his last. It probably will not be my last either, but that is by the way. Since the partition of Ireland and the creation of…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Modern Slavery Act: Independent ReviewThe Minister will be aware of the legislative change in Northern Ireland—there was a meeting in the House to make Members aware of it. Has she had a chance to look in detail at…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Modern Slavery Act: Independent ReviewIt is a pleasure to be called in this debate. First of all, it would be remiss of me not to thank the right hon. Members for Birkenhead (Frank Field) and for Basingstoke (Mrs…19 Jun 2019HANSARD History Curriculum: MigrationDoes the Royal Geographical Society take cognisance of the persecution of those with religious beliefs across the world, in particular Christians, and of how they have migrated…18 Jun 2019HANSARDSyria: Civilians in IdlibI thank the Minister for his response. In my constituency, we have six Syrian Christian families who have been relocated under the Government scheme. The community and church…18 Jun 2019HANSARD History Curriculum: MigrationI thank the hon. Lady for giving way again; her speech, including its introduction, is excellent. Does she agree that it is essential that our children understand the importance…18 Jun 2019HANSARD History Curriculum: MigrationI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this subject to Westminster Hall. When we talk about migration, we cannot ignore the fact that our great nation, the United Kingdom of Great…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Bank Holidays in 2020I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way, and if he needs any advice on bonfires in Northern Ireland, we would certainly have lots of information. We do them every 11 July, by…18 Jun 2019HANSARD History Curriculum: MigrationI want to reflect on what the hon. Gentleman said about when he was at school. In my early years at school—long before he was at school of course—our religious and history teacher…18 Jun 2019