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HANSARD House Building: LondonI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate; he is absolutely right to underline this issue. Older couples whose families have flown the nest want to downsize but cannot…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Bronze-age Heritage: Cambridgeshirerose —05 Nov 2025HANSARD Bronze-age Heritage: CambridgeshireI will do what you tell me to, Mr Twigg. This great nation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is something to be incredibly proud of, and it must be…05 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesI thank the Minister for his detailed response to the issues that we raised. I mentioned the properties in Belfast that were allegedly held by certain people. Will he ensure that…05 Nov 2025HANSARDConflict in SudanI thank the Minister very much for his answers. Open Doors reports that there has been a spike in the abduction and killing of Christian men, women and children by radical…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. In September, it was alleged that more than 20 HMOs in Northern Ireland did not have appropriate consent. Does he agree…04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I thank the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward Morello) for setting the scene so incredibly well. International…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingThe Minister is a good man, and I mean that sincerely. I think he understands and shares the faith that I have when it comes to looking after those who are less well off. Every…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate and for all his work across Africa before coming to this place. I respect him greatly for his desire for human betterment. As…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaI am very much informed by my constituents in Strangford, where local church groups undertake fantastic work to support those in other countries plagued with the likes of malaria,…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Cross-border HealthcareIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd, as always. On behalf of us all, I look forward to your deliberations. I thank the hon. Member for Brecon, Radnor and…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsI thank the shadow Secretary of State for bringing this debate forward, and I welcome it. I am always constructive and encouraging, so let me say that Ards and North Down borough…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Royal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. I also respect the men and women of Royal Mail but, in my office, one major issue has been delay. For those who are elderly,…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Points of OrderYou will tell me whether it is or not, Madam Deputy Speaker. In my constituency, a young man was killed in Portavogie today in a knife attack. I think it would be in order to…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.03 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillWill the Prime Minister give way?03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this debate forward; I spoke to her beforehand. Does she agree that those leaving care may not have had the financial advice and instruction…03 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportI thank the Secretary of State for his answers. Reports in the newspapers indicate that 150,000 new Russian soldiers are being prepared for an onslaught in eastern Ukraine. I do…03 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictI will first declare an interest: I served in the Ulster Defence Regiment and the Ulster Royal Artillery for some 14 and a half years. This ruling was expected, as there was no…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI commend the Prime Minister and the Government for bringing this Bill forward. I think it heartens us all to see its contents. Does the Prime Minister not agree that, with the…03 Nov 2025