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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI spoke to the hon. Lady beforehand, and I understand her concerns. They are the same concerns I have, on behalf of those who have anorexia, those with mental health conditions,…20 Jun 2025HANSARD Licences and LicensingAs a Northern Ireland MP, I wish to convey my best to the English and the Welsh ladies’ teams. Although the order will not apply to Northern Ireland, that will not stop us…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI thank the Minister for her statement and her answers. In the short time she has been in her role, she has always delivered good news, and that is quite a talent, so I say well…19 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: ProsecutionWill the Solicitor General outline what support there is for the families of domestic abuse victims—specifically children who have witnessed and been traumatised by that abuse and…19 Jun 2025HANSARDIncontinenceI welcome you to your place, Sir Roger; it is a pleasure to see you there again. It is a pleasure to speak on this issue as my party’s health spokesperson. I thank the hon. Member…19 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyI thank the Minister very much for his answers. He is always incredibly pleasant, and we appreciate that. Can he confirm that the 10-year strategy incorporates the need to enhance…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Public Sector Pensions: McCloud RemedyI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. I spoke to her beforehand to ascertain her focus, which is clearly on the McCloud remedy. The McCloud remedy will have…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish to raise the urgent situation facing Christians in Nigeria, where militants recently carried out a co-ordinated attack, killing some 200 people and burning accommodation…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. He is right to bring up the issue of water safety education. Sometimes, even strong swimmers can unfortunately get into…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Political PrisonersWith the utmost respect to the Minister, I made the case for Jimmy Lai being denied his right to religious worship. He is a practising Roman Catholic, but cannot have his mass or…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Marriage between First CousinsI commend the right hon. Gentleman for bringing this issue forward. It is a difficult subject, and one that can be hard to listen to and respond to in a balanced way. I thank him…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasThe book is very clear, Mr Western: “the last shall be first, the first shall be last”. Today I am the last; the next day I will be the first. I thank the hon. Member for North…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Post-industrial TownsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. I spoke to her beforehand and know exactly what she is after, and we all support her in that. The remnants of factories—I think…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI commend the hon. Lady and her party for bringing this legislation forward. She is probably well aware that we in Northern Ireland, through Lord Morrow and the Assembly sometime…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Political PrisonersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I commend the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake) for setting the scene so well. I have…18 Jun 2025HANSARDBanning Conversion PracticesAbsolutely right, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister very much for her answers, but can she outline what support is in place for people of all faiths and none to receive counselling…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Post-industrial TownsAnd Northern Ireland as well.18 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, as always, Dame Siobhain. I give special thanks to the hon. Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for leading today’s…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridMy hon. Friend is right to highlight that issue. Yesterday, in the hydrogen aviation debate, we talked about how costly energy is at the moment. In the past, we had the tidal wave…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridOf course there is. The hon. Gentleman is a product of Northern Ireland, as his accent shows—although he is now very much a Scottish nationalist—and I believe he recognises the…18 Jun 2025