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HANSARD SudanI thank the Minister for her answers to all the questions and her strong words on our commitment. I believe those words will encourage us all, and hopefully thereby encourage our…16 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF E-7 Wedgetail ProgrammeThe hon. Gentleman is indeed my near-neighbour—we are just divided by a bit of water—and I have very much appreciated his friendship and support over the years. The hon. Gentleman…16 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingWill the hon. Lady give way on that point?15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingI agree with the points that the hon. Gentleman makes about child poverty. In Northern Ireland, child poverty has grown by between 35% and 40% in total, so many people in Northern…15 Jul 2025HANSARDNew NuclearI have always been a supporter of nuclear power. Unfortunately, we do not have access to nuclear power in Northern Ireland, but I know from discussions with the Minister that he…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024I was minded, when my hon. Friend had a passport in either hand there, to think, “Which one is best?” Well, we know which one is best: the British one. Does he agree that one of…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Mike Martin) on setting the scene so well. My contribution to this…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. She is absolutely right to highlight the issue. It is very hard to listen to because the particular circumstances are so…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Beer DutyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison, and it was a pleasure to hear the hon. Member for Woking (Mr Forster) set the scene so well. I was intrigued by the…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Local Justice Area ReformI commend the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd—I hope that is somewhere near the Welsh, but with an Ulster Scots accent—for bringing forward this debate and I congratulate…15 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the Secretary of State very much for his well-chosen, careful, contrite words, which were said in a tone that the House appreciates. As an MP who has often decried the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDCondition of Roads: CheshireI commend the hon. Lady for securing the debate; I spoke to her beforehand. I am reminded of the old wee rhyme that my mother used to say to me: a stitch in time saves nine. Does…14 Jul 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillTo be honest, I think many of us have sympathy for the hon. Lady’s new clause, but I am concerned about the security of this country, for which the Minister and the Government…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionA pithy one, Sammy, if you know what pithy is.14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionYes, that was pithy—well done. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is the rewriting of history and an injustice done to soldiers who served. There are many in this room…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I commend the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for setting the scene on behalf of the…14 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformI thank the Secretary of State for her answers. The issues with the leasehold system, and the need for legal protection for everyone, have been set out in debates in Westminster…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionOn a point of order, Mr Mundell. Before the debate, I spoke to you, the Speaker’s Office and the shadow Minister. Many of us here would love to participate in the other debate in…14 Jul 2025HANSARD PrivilegeI was born in Omagh a long, long time ago—70 years ago, to be precise. I do not remember very much about it, but Omagh has always been dear to my heart. I remember well the event…14 Jul 2025