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HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionThe hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Helen Goodman), who was unfortunately unable to be present at the start of the debate, referred to the previous debate about the Uyghurs. I…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionI thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Along with that evidence, which many hon. Members referred to in their contributions, is he aware of the report of the United…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionThe hon. Gentleman and I are often in debates together—sometimes I intervene on him, or he intervenes on me, and it is pleasing to hear his comments. He reinforced the point made…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Personal Independence Payments: MerseysideI am quite moved by what the hon. Lady says. Many of us know of people in similar circumstances. At my constituency office, three people in 10 days came to see us who had fallen…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesI am coming to the end of them. The last case that I will refer to is the murder of Louis Robinson, a detective constable who was kidnapped in South Armagh and murdered. All of…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Personal Independence Payments: MerseysideMay I reflect on the hon. Lady’s opinions regarding PIP? I am very involved in this matter in my constituency back home, with the changes that there have been. Does the hon. Lady…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionI thank my hon. Friend and colleague for his salient and appropriate words. I will quote the comments in the report, particularly the words of Sir Geoffrey Nice QC in the last…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Policing: SomersetWill the hon. Gentleman give way?25 Mar 2019HANSARD Policing: SomersetI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way; I spoke to him beforehand and he will understand where I am coming from. A great benefit of community policing in my constituency, and…25 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilIn a previous question to the Prime Minister, I stated clearly that Northern Ireland would never be the sacrifice for the withdrawal agreement. I felt the sacrifice then, as I…25 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly ElectionI thank the Secretary of State for what she has said so far. Her decision not to hold the Northern Ireland Assembly elections is understandable, but it leaves Northern Ireland in…21 Mar 2019HANSARDPassengers from British AirportsThe passenger numbers at Belfast City airport and Belfast International airport have been exceptionally good, but connectivity is key. Will the Secretary of State outline what…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell), whose contributions are always well worth listening to. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for the…21 Mar 2019HANSARD NICE Appraisals: Rare Diseases TreatmentsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck), with her passion for the subject matter and on behalf of her constituents, so well done to her. I…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, I met some people of Christian faith from Cuba, who expressed concern over the Cuban Government’s attitude to church congregations. Christians represent some 20% of the…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeI congratulate the hon. Member for City of Chester (Christian Matheson) on raising this issue today. I agree with many things that he said; as he will know, there are some things…20 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationMinister, like others in this Chamber I have a real concern over the rights of parents. I hope the right hon. Gentleman will be able to help me on a specific point relating to the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth InequalitiesI congratulate the hon. Member for Telford (Lucy Allan) on bringing this issue to the House. I am always very pleased to support her on any issues that she brings to the House.…20 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationI am very happy to contribute to this debate. I would like to focus on the distinction between relationships education and sex education in relation to the right of withdrawal.…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Insect PopulationI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this matter to Westminster Hall. I declare an interest, as a farmer, landowner and member of the Ulster Farmers Union. I will make…20 Mar 2019