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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillI gave the example of one of my constituents, whose legitimate expectation was to have repayments over a 20-year period. He negotiated the loans accordingly at a bank—the bank is…06 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: WiltshireI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this issue forward. As Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, he will know only too well the experiences we have had in…06 Mar 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationThere has been a bomb attack in Londonderry; there have been various shootings across Northern Ireland; and we had three parcel bombs at Heathrow airport, London City airport and…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) Billrose —06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillIt is always a pleasure to speak in this House at any time, whether it be first or last—whatever the case may be—and I relish the opportunity to do so today. I wish to follow on…06 Mar 2019HANSARD UK Relations with KosovoGood work has been done by our own UK Government to support the reform and restructuring of the police force, among other initiatives. That is essential for this war-ravaged area.…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Families of Commonwealth SoldiersI thank the hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey (Drew Hendry) for securing this debate; I have always wanted to say that right, and I have had the luck to do…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Families of Commonwealth SoldiersOnce again, the hon. Gentleman has advanced a very good, comprehensive case. The soldier in the field who is doing his duty in uniform is always conscious of his family back home.…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillI did not expect to be called first, Madam Deputy Speaker, so you have caught me off balance. [Interruption.] I am never lost for words. I am pleased to be called in this debate…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Regional Transport InfrastructureI congratulate the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on bringing the matter forward. We all know that a rising tide floats all ships, and certainly investing in…05 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesI apologise to the hon. Gentleman for being unable to stay and make a speech in this debate—I have a meeting with a Minister—but I want to make this point. Does he agree that,…05 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesTo re-emphasise that point, when it comes to parents seeking a school for their children to go to, it is so important that they have a choice between secular teaching and…05 Mar 2019HANSARDJob CreationCan the Minister further outline whether there will be tax benefits available for small businesses that may not be able to sustain this level of wage increase? That was one…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundI thank the Secretary of State for the commitment that he has shown. He said that Northern Ireland would benefit from the stronger towns fund. My constituency contains four major…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Bus Services: Greater ManchesterI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. As I said to him before the debate, Translink has spent a substantial amount of money on new buses in my constituency. Those buses are…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Tax Avoidance, Evasion and ComplianceI thank the Minister for his statement. Since the last time this matter was raised in the House, what has he done to close the loophole that has allowed big business to avoid…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Privatised Probation SystemI thank the Minister for his responses. Some 69% of females in the judicial system have mental health problems, so how will the current probationary regulations take that…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank you for your response, but I, too, am appalled by the actions of the Government of the Republic of Ireland, who have…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Carrier Strike StrategyThe hon. Gentleman is making a superb case. There is a great need for the supply chain to be in place in order to repair and build again, and I would like the benefits of that…28 Feb 2019HANSARD A Better Defence EstateI thank the Minister for his statement and for his very clear commitment to addressing many of the issues facing service personnel, including accommodation and finding work. I put…28 Feb 2019