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HANSARDSpanish Parliamentary Election: GibraltarLast year I had the opportunity to visit Gibraltar with the armed forces parliamentary scheme, which made me very aware of Spain’s dependence on Gibraltar for job opportunities…14 May 2019HANSARDOne Public Estate ProgrammeI spoke to the Minister this morning before the debate. Does the hon. Gentleman believe it is important that there is a purpose behind the sale of any land, such as saving money…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundI congratulate the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on bringing this issue to the Chamber. I am sure that I am not the only one who longs for a prosperous UK. I,…14 May 2019HANSARD Medical Aesthetics Industry: RegulationWould the Minister consider making it so that under-18s could not have this treatment?14 May 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Stockton SouthI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on raising an issue which, as he has said, is important not just in his constituency, but in constituencies throughout the United Kingdom of…14 May 2019HANSARD Self-build HousingI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this idea to the House for consideration. The Minister and I were just at a meeting of the all-party group on healthy homes and buildings. Some…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I am aware that this duty applies to England, but over the years some of my constituents have fled to England because of domestic…13 May 2019HANSARD Self-build HousingI am listening very intently to the hon. Lady. We also have a co-ownership scheme in Northern Ireland, which enables people who are financially restricted in getting a mortgage to…13 May 2019HANSARDVillage HallsHundreds of farmers are being treated for mental health issues. What plans have been made to ensure that village halls have a signpost to mental health help for rural communities?09 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Offensive Weapons Bill seeks to strengthen legislation on weapons such as knives. The Bill is important, but friends in the Sikh community were concerned that it would impinge…09 May 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI thank the hon. Lady for giving way. I have personal experience of this through my brother, who unfortunately had a very severe accident, which left him brain-damaged. Owing to…09 May 2019HANSARDRefugees in Sri LankaVulnerable ethnic and religious minorities in Sri Lanka must be protected, and the Sri Lankan Government have given an undertaking to protect those who wish to worship their God.…09 May 2019HANSARDVoter Registration and ParticipationCan the hon. Lady outline any discussions that have taken place regarding the ability to vote online and any security advice that has been sought with regard to that proposal?09 May 2019HANSARD Commonwealth Personnel in the Armed ForcesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham), who has clearly put over his support for the campaign. I, too, thank the hon. Member for Glasgow North…08 May 2019HANSARD Commonwealth Personnel in the Armed ForcesI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I wholeheartedly agree with that, as I think all Members in the Chamber would. The background to this issue is clear. In November…08 May 2019HANSARD Military Aircraft ManufacturingI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. Everyone here will be aware of the work of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, including the dinners that it hosts…08 May 2019HANSARD West Papua: Human RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to follow the hon. Member for Leeds North West (Alex Sobel). I thank the hon. Member for Witney (Robert…08 May 2019HANSARDAutismWill the Minister further outline the steps that have been taken to push for a UK-wide, ring-fenced uplift to respite care funding for those who suffer from autism, bearing in…07 May 2019HANSARD Food Poverty: ScotlandI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. In my constituency and across Northern Ireland we have some of the highest levels of poverty among children…07 May 2019HANSARD BombardierThank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for his reply to these questions. I represent Strangford, as Mr Speaker said and others here will know as well. The factory in…07 May 2019