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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I remind the Leader of the House that the outcome of the England-Ireland match could mean a great deal in respect of the confidence and supply motion? [Laughter.] I jest, of…31 Jan 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeI thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for setting the scene, and the hon. Member for Leeds North East (Fabian Hamilton), who is not in his place, for his help in…31 Jan 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeAbsolutely. Joking aside, the mathematics are plain. I understand that it is my children and grandchildren who will be paying off our debts for their whole lives, and I am…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Maintained Nursery SchoolsI congratulate the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell) on setting the scene so well. As always, I want to introduce a Northern Ireland perspective. I know that the…31 Jan 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: WomenThe hon. Lady is most gracious and kind in giving way. This is a very important point. Many people in my constituency are employed in manual labour, which means that, as they get…31 Jan 2019HANSARDNuisance CallsBearing in mind the fact that nuisance calls make up some 40% of calls to elderly residents, have the Minister and the Department given consideration to putting in place a system…31 Jan 2019HANSARDMoney LaunderingWill the Attorney General further outline how much money seized from criminal assets in the assets recovery scheme has been reinvested into community funds in the past year?31 Jan 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: WomenWill the hon. Lady give way?31 Jan 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was here for business questions and I had the opportunity to hear the response from the Leader of the House. Perhaps my…31 Jan 2019HANSARD ZimbabweI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. She reiterates the facts of the case that we all know of. There is evidence of violence, corruption, attacks on women, and the stealing…30 Jan 2019HANSARD ZimbabweIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate under your chairmanship, Mrs Main. First of all, I thank and congratulate the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Kate Hoey) on bringing this issue…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayFirst, I congratulate the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) on securing the debate and giving us all an opportunity to participate. This issue is…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentMy party, the Democratic Unionist party, recognises the importance of tackling domestic abuse and of supporting victims of domestic violence. However, this is a devolved issue in…30 Jan 2019HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Mr Wilson, and I thank you for calling me. I also thank the Minister, who, we know, has a deep interest in human rights and I am sure we…29 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention and his wise words. I absolutely agree that we need to implement right away the response that families need. He is right: one…29 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsI thank you, Ms Dorries, for enabling all Members to speak today, and I thank the 17 right hon. and hon. Members who have spoken for their personal and incredible contributions,…29 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsI beg to move, That this House has considered support for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. I am conscious that other people want to…29 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThey always wish to hear the Strangford perspective on life, but that is by the bye. Will the Chancellor outline the possible negative effects that reducing the deficit could and…29 Jan 2019HANSARD VenezuelaIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hyndburn (Graham P. Jones) on securing it. This is an issue on which I have been vocal. It is…29 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He is absolutely right. By the way, several of today’s speakers applied for this debate along with me and I thank them also.…29 Jan 2019