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HANSARDClergy Recruitment: Rural ParishesWill the right hon. Lady outline whether she has considered the idea of more joint parishes—joining with other denominations—thereby involving the community and making more…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way and for putting forward his viewpoint in the Chamber today. No matter what the issue may be, the Unionist population in Northern…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Dog Meat in the UKI should have said earlier that the hon. Lady’s colleague, the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron), also could not be present, but wished to be…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Dog Meat in the UKWhat my hon. Friend says is very true. I will speak later about the number of countries that have signed up and changed the law, as will other Members. It indicates why we are…21 Feb 2019HANSARDSerious and Organised Waste CrimeI thank the Secretary of State for that response, but will he further outline whether he intends to liaise with the Ministry of Justice to increase the judicial ability in these…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Aquaculture)To reiterate and strengthen the opinion the Minister has just rehearsed, it is important to note that the local fish producers organisations that I referred to endorse what the…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyI have been moved by the speeches we have heard, and particularly by the hon. Lady now. Does she agree that we need the three themes of love, tolerance and respect of everyone in…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsI am not sure we have that same service. I think it is left to many other organisations. The hon. Lady has highlighted what we can do, but we also have fewer resources. The fire…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsMy hon. Friend may have read my script and known that I was going to mention that. I have become very alarmed by attacks on the fire and rescue service, the PSNI and the ambulance…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Aquaculture)I welcome the details set out by the Minister. As we know, aquaculture is not a big sector of the fishing industry in Northern Ireland, but it is a critical part of it.…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Horse TetheringI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this important subject to the Adjournment debate tonight. The British Horse Society is on record as stating that although many horses will…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. It is not sufficient to be reactive; we should proactively address these issues. That should be one of the key messages from the debate.…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for securing it. It is also a pleasure to follow the hon. Members for Batley…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Small Modular ReactorsThank you, Mr Paisley. It is a pleasure to speak in the debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Copeland (Trudy Harrison) on securing it and on arguing the case for her…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Recall of Women to PrisonsI wanted to attend this debate, Mr Hollobone, but I had to be in the Chamber for a statutory instrument and could not be in two places at one time—although, I do try to do that…20 Feb 2019HANSARDFree Childcare: Costs and BenefitsIn my contribution, I referred to the take-up figure of 91,000. The number that could take up the scheme is 417,000. I asked what the Government are doing to bridge that gap and…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTransport for TownsI congratulate the right hon. Member for Don Valley (Caroline Flint) on securing this debate. I represent Comber and Newtownards, which are small former mill towns with textile…19 Feb 2019HANSARDFree Childcare: Costs and BenefitsI congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones) on bringing this issue to the Floor for consideration. I deal with this issue every week in my office, and in…19 Feb 2019HANSARD St Helier and St George’s HospitalsI thank the hon. Lady for giving way. I sought her permission to intervene beforehand because I am always very interested in health issues, and I am here to support her as well.…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Making Tax DigitalI very much welcome HMRC’s efforts to introduce MTD through its pilot schemes, where the take-up has been significant. However, there is a shortfall of up to 25%, as the Minister…19 Feb 2019