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HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers: BathWill the hon. Lady give way on that point?21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationOn the point of trust, just so that we get it on record, is there any guarantee that the Republic of Ireland will withdraw the inter-state case if this legislation passes?21 Jan 2026HANSARD Dementia Support: HampshireThis is a massive issue for each and every one of us. The hon. Lady has referred to figures in her constituency, but given Northern Ireland’s ageing population, the figures there…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers: BathI spoke to the hon. Lady before the debate, and I explained why it is so important that I support her. In the middle of Newtownards, my major town, we have a massive canal—it has…21 Jan 2026HANSARDClean Energy ProjectsI thank the Secretary of State very much for her answers, and she is absolutely right to develop green energy and clean energy. The Irish sea separates Northern Ireland and Wales,…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI thank my hon. Friend for that. My cousin Kenneth Smyth and his good friend Daniel McCormick were murdered in an ambush on the way to work on 10 December 1971—54 years ago. There…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention. The door to justice must remain open. No equivalence can or should be drawn between the innocent victim and the…21 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillI commend the shadow Minister for what he is saying. This is about not just those on lower incomes, but those on middle incomes. It is about the mums and dads of the students—all…21 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) for setting the scene so well and for her contribution.…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWill the Secretary of State give way?21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe reason we do not trust the Irish Government on legacy issues is clear. It was a murder haven for years. Many people who committed murders, some of which we might hear about…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationMyself and my party, the DUP, stand squarely— [ Interruption. ]21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsI commend the hon. Member for securing this debate. Having been elected as a councillor back in 1985—in those days, I had some hair—and served some 26 years on the council, there…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWarm Homes PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. It really is good news, and we all welcome the warm homes plan and help for families. However, I have some concerns. I know that…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers: BathI thank the Minister for all that she does and for her answers to the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) in trying to find a way forward. I mentioned the street pastors in…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliationindicated assent .21 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI commend the hon. Member for securing the debate. He has outlined the waiting lists, which are no better for us in Northern Ireland—they are over a year, and up to six years. The…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI commend the shadow Minister and the Conservative party on this amendment, which is crucial. The key is whether the British Government have fully briefed the US about the risks…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDomestic Abuse-related Deaths: NHS PreventionIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this debate, setting the scene incredibly well and…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseI thank the Minister for his comprehensive responses. On ransomware and what we are trying to do with technology, Northern Ireland leads the way on cyber-security, as does…20 Jan 2026