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HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresThe hon. Gentleman is right to recall his youth and how his love of the countryside energised him to seek the job and life he wanted. Marine biology and local sea life can do…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresI apologise for not being here at the very beginning of the debate; as I explained to you, Mrs Harris, I was running late because I had a meeting with a Minister beforehand. The…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyI thank the hon. Gentleman for that. I will be very brief. As of late 2025, the British Horse Society said that a significant majority of equestrians—78%—have experienced an…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyYes, but I will not give way again.14 Jan 2026HANSARDAjax ProgrammeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I want to say a big thank you to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for setting the scene incredibly well…14 Jan 2026HANSARDAjax ProgrammeIf he has not done the job, there should be no bonus. That would be the same for anybody, no matter who they are—you get a bonus because you do it right. But the Minister can…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UK-France RelationsI commend the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. He talks about the relationship between the UK and France, and we have fought many battles against each other. However, we…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorI also thank the hon. Member for bringing forward the debate. He is right to refer to the Lindsey oil refinery, but all of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr Dillon), who I spoke to beforehand about the issue. He is absolutely on the button…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there must be accountability for those Russians who have carried out massacres and raped, violently tortured and killed people, and they must be…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Factored Energy Arrangements: PricingI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this debate. He and I spoke beforehand, but he might not be aware that consumers with factored arrangements in Northern Ireland…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or Beliefrose —13 Jan 2026HANSARD Academic Technology Approval SchemeI thank the hon. Lady for always bringing forward incredibly important subjects, both to Westminster Hall and on the Floor of the House. Universities back home, such as Queen’s…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Political Institutions: ReformI agree with the principle of what the hon. Lady says; there are things that we can take advantage of through having a working Assembly. Another way we have an advantage is the…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesAbsolutely. The moral of the story involving the young lady, who happens to come from Newtownards, is: “Don’t get too emotional at the airport, because the clock is ticking.”…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank the hon. Member for sharing his experiences of Belfast City. It is a good airport, by the way. I am just saying, “Follow the rules, and make sure the timings are right.”…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. The Government have made an excellent choice of him as their envoy, and God has chosen him for that position, which is more…13 Jan 2026HANSARDStorm GorettiIt certainly is, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last night you asked me whether I got home okay last Thursday—and I did, but by the skin of my teeth, because the winds were blowing the…13 Jan 2026HANSARDUniversities: Statutory Duty of CareMy hon. Friend is right. The best way to approach this may be in a pastoral way, reaching out and noticing things—not that I am better than anybody else, but I do tend to see the…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Political Institutions: ReformThat is the issue; my hon. Friend puts it well. It is better to have it in the hands of local people.13 Jan 2026