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HANSARD County Durham: Cultural OpportunitiesI commend the hon. Lady, who I spoke to before the debate, for recognising the cultural attachments that we all have. I know she is aware that County Durham and Northern Ireland…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 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 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 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) BillI, too, thank the Minister very much for the statement. I also thank the Liverpool MPs, who have worked very hard to achieve balance in the Bill between citizens and the priority…19 Jan 2026HANSARDProposed Chinese EmbassyI thank the Minister for her answers. In last week’s urgent question on the Chinese embassy, I highlighted that while the consulate is entitled to facilities that enable its…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Iran: ProtestsI thank the Minister for his answers. He will be under no illusions about the barbaric tactics that are being employed in Iran; indeed, last week’s statement made it very clear…19 Jan 2026HANSARDFlu Vaccination: School AbsencesIn Northern Ireland there is only a 52% uptake in flu vaccinations. There are two reasons for that: first, parents want to be sure that it is okay and safe for their children; and…19 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Elections: CancellationThe hon. Lady is indeed a very honourable lady, in her response and in the way that she does things in the House, but the fact is that, whether it be down to reorganisation or a…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for your patience in getting us all in; it is much appreciated. I also thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement. I agree that the…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Disclosure and Barring ServiceI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate; I spoke to her beforehand about the incredibly important issues that she is raising. Does she agree that child safety must be…19 Jan 2026HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is important that worship is retained, but one of the reasons that people will stay is that they have jobs and opportunities. When I met some Church representatives last year,…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Prisons: Illegal DrugsI thank the Chair and his Committee for all their hard work. Back home in Northern Ireland, 41% of prisoners surveyed said it was easy to acquire illicit drugs and, worryingly,…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Gambling Harms: Children and Young PeopleIt is a real pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Sittingbourne and Sheppey (Kevin McKenna) for bringing this debate, for…15 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I say a big thank you to the hon. Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West) for setting the scene, and…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsI thank the hon. Lady for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch—I hope I have pronounced that correctly; apologies if my Ulster accent has destroyed that word. The last new town we had in…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for this opportunity to ask a question about Bangladesh. The Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob…15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesIt is important that we improve access to youth activities for young people, particularly because of the rise in their anxiety, depression and mental health—important issues. The…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDHopefully there will be easier questions for the Minister to answer in the time to come. This is issue is very important to my constituents; I get hundreds of emails about it. The…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsWill the hon. Lady give way?15 Jan 2026