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HANSARDHumanitarian Aid: Educational ProgrammesIn the past, the Minister has spoken very positively about education. What assessment has been made of the potential progress that could be made in reducing youth radicalisation…13 May 2025HANSARDUS-UK Trade Deal: Northern IrelandYou have set me a challenge, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister) for securing this urgent question. It is so important to…12 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI thank the Minister for giving way. I have asked questions in this Chamber—to be fair to the Minister, she has answered in a positive fashion—on border security in Northern…12 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe Minister will know that I chair the all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion or belief. An important thing for us is those of a Christian faith and…12 May 2025HANSARDBritish Nationals Murdered Abroad: Support for FamiliesI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate on a subject that is very important to many. Between 2010 and 2015, more than 250 British nationals were murdered abroad, in…12 May 2025HANSARDProtection of Prison StaffI thank the Minister very much for his answers—he always comes to the Chamber with the answers we hope for. It was shocking to read of the violent attack on prison staff by the…12 May 2025HANSARDBritish Nationals Murdered Abroad: Support for FamiliesThe point I made to the hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mr Reynolds) was that families sometimes find out about these cases on social media or somewhere else. I would have thought…12 May 2025HANSARDEducation, Employment and Training Support: MakerfieldThe rules and regulations that apply to employment, education or training in the Makerfield constituency should apply across this great United Kingdom. Many of those in the…12 May 2025HANSARDArable Farms: Cost of MaterialsMy farmers in Northern Ireland and Strangford, and farmers across this great United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, produce some of the best products. Prices are…08 May 2025HANSARD Brain Tumours: Research and TreatmentI thank the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Dame Siobhain McDonagh) for sharing her story and for all her endeavours in this House on behalf of her sister and others. I hope…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesIt is real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. Like the hon. Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi), I apologise for being approximately…08 May 2025HANSARD Brain Tumours: Research and TreatmentOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sorry to ask this, but we need to understand what is happening about the trade negotiations and the statement that may be coming. I…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesThe Minister is always assiduous and gives good answers. He has put forward many good ideas to ensure that the issue of cold, damp and mouldy homes is addressed in the United…08 May 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Tackling Economic CrimeOne thing that concerns me in Northern Ireland is criminal gangs and former paramilitary gangs being involved in all sorts of crime, now including economic crime. They see…08 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: WomenIn my constituency of Strangford, many women have started their own businesses, but there has been a problem in getting access to the finance to make that happen. Venture capital…07 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) on setting the scene. I want to give, as I always…07 May 2025HANSARD New Nuclear Projects: WylfaI commend the hon. Lady. All the time that I have known her and the leader of her party here, the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz Saville Roberts), their commitment…07 May 2025HANSARD Havering Borough and Essex DevolutionMay I commend the hon. Gentleman? In all the time I have known him, he has always been British to the core—there is absolutely no doubt about that. Although I am a supporter of…07 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleI commend the right hon. Lady for securing this debate. Westminster Hall is full today, so this is clearly a massive issue. PIP is effectively a lifeline to help to maintain…07 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffNever the final episode—still a wee bit to go yet. I thank the Minister very much for his answers, and for the energy he displays on behalf of the sector. In a question in the…07 May 2025