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HANSARD Cashless TransactionsI am mindful that in my constituency of Strangford, where we have a fishing sector, there is a tradition of boat owners paying their crewmen in cash. There has been a reduction in…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention, and congratulate her on all she does, and on her interest in the issue. Mental health issues have caused 300,000 people to lose their…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Pupil Referral UnitsThe hon. Gentleman has raised a vital issue. Given the importance of helping children who are ill, pupil referral units are an essential tool to retaining access to education that…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate, and to follow those who set the scene. The hon. Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) made a significant contribution, as…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Grassroots Football Funding: Wembley StadiumI thank the Minister for her response to the debate secured by the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders). Does she not feel, as some of us do, that we should…22 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate. Ofwat imposes no penalties on managers who break their commitments. Does he agree that legislation must be put in place to…22 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Security SituationI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. How will she ensure the PSNI has enough resources to investigate not simply this despicable incident, but the terrorist cell…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Coty Site (Seaton Delaval)I was in contact with the hon. Gentleman before the debate, and—21 Jan 2019HANSARD Coty Site (Seaton Delaval)Does the hon. Member for Blyth Valley (Mr Campbell) agree that the Government have the ability to intervene in such cases? An empty factory could open and therefore create jobs.…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI thank the Prime Minister for her statement and for her endeavours. A poll in Northern Ireland just last week shows that 70% of Unionists are against another vote on leaving the…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Sustainable SeasMay I also add my thanks to the Chair, the hon. Member for Wakefield (Mary Creagh), and the Committee for bringing this report forward? You were very clear that these must be…17 Jan 2019HANSARDSerious and Organised Waste CrimeDoes the Minister intend to liaise with the Ministry of Justice on increasing the ability of the judiciary to make examples of those who flout the law? The fines are less than the…17 Jan 2019HANSARD Children’s Social CareI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this issue forward. From my research on the matter, it seems that there are an additional 15,000 children in need in England since…17 Jan 2019HANSARDProtection of Historic Church BuildingsIn the UK, there are some 340 important historic churches. National lottery funding has made money available to some of them, but there is certainly a shortfall in funds. May I…17 Jan 2019HANSARD Children’s Social Carerose —17 Jan 2019HANSARDMental Health First Aid in the WorkplaceThe right hon. Gentleman has obviously had sight of my notes, because I was going to refer to that point later. He is absolutely right. The 30-year terrorist campaign has a…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseInternational Christian Concern has reported that Vietnamese Government officials arrested and threatened 33 Christians in Phá Lóm village last November. Police reportedly tried…17 Jan 2019HANSARDMental Health First Aid in the WorkplaceI congratulate the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Luciana Berger) on securing this debate, and I thank her for setting the scene so well. I thank right hon. and hon.…17 Jan 2019HANSARD Children’s Social CareI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way again; he is most gracious. Does he agree that more support should be given to families who are prepared to intervene, to help a child…17 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference: Government ResponseI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing this debate to Westminster Hall. Hopefully, the Minister will respond to all the important issues that we are bringing forward. Does the…16 Jan 2019