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HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDI congratulate the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire (Pete Wishart) for securing this debate. There is no doubt that this is a contentious issue for many, but the position…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Local Government Funding: North-west EnglandI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this debate. He is absolutely right to underline the importance of local government. I served as a local councillor for some 26…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Electricity Infrastructure: Rural CommunitiesThe hon. Gentleman is right to mention resilience and modern technology. I declare an interest as a member of the Ulster Farmers Union. The National Farmers Union and the UFU have…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Social Housing: South CotswoldsI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. I spoke to her beforehand to get an idea of what she would be referring to. We had a debate in Westminster Hall this…21 Oct 2025HANSARDEnding HomelessnessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for setting the scene so well, and I wish the Minister well in…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDHow will the Minister and the Government react to the united political opposition from both sides of the community in Northern Ireland, nationalist and Unionist, to the ID card?…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Rape Gangs: National Statutory InquiryI thank the Minister for her answers. I know her heart is in this to get justice, and I do not think that there is any doubt about that. However, it is difficult to hear the news…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Co-operative Sector: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (Jim McMahon) for securing this debate. The hon.…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Co-operative Sector: Government SupportI absolutely agree. I spoke to the hon. Gentleman beforehand; I was fairly sure that he would come up with a Portaferry connection to the debate, because he has family connections…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillWhat the right hon. Lady is putting forward is a very logical and sensible way forward, but I am conscious that young people in particular can do something wrong in life, and then…21 Oct 2025HANSARDFree Schools: Application DecisionsI thank the Minister very much for his answers, and I thank the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mr Brash) for setting the scene so very well. We in Northern Ireland are very keen to…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanI welcome the Secretary of State and thank her very much for her statement. I was saddened to hear of this decision and, more importantly, the message it sends to our Jewish…20 Oct 2025HANSARD A50/A500 CorridorWill the hon. Member give way?20 Oct 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThank you for allowing me to speak on this issue once again, Ms Ghani. I will prefix my comments with this. It is always good to see the Ministers—the Minister of State, Foreign,…20 Oct 2025HANSARDAlleged Spying Case: Home Office InvolvementThe Minister is striving incredibly hard to answer these questions; some would say—well, with respect, we will leave it at that. The news of suspecting spying in Parliament is…20 Oct 2025HANSARD A50/A500 CorridorI congratulate the hon. Member on bringing this debate before the House. He is an assiduous Member, and he is doing extremely well in bringing forward his constituents’ issues.…20 Oct 2025HANSARDWorld Menopause DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I commend the hon. Member for Neath and Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) on setting the scene so well, as she always does. I…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOnce again, I welcome the Leader of the House to his new role, which he is clearly enjoying very much. I wish him well. On Wednesday past, I met a deputation from Chin state in…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Local Authority Statutory DutiesI thank the Minister for her answers. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and we wish her well and thank her for all she does. The local Youth Justice Agency team in my constituency…16 Oct 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care CommitteeI thank the hon. Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) and the Committee for what they have brought forward. We live in a society that is multicultural; every part…16 Oct 2025