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HANSARD 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. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Ms Abbott) for her courage, and I commend the courage of all hon. Members who have made a clear commitment…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 2025HANSARDAutomotive Manufacturing: EmploymentI commend the hon. Lady for securing the debate. I did some research on the industry back home in Northern Ireland, and I am sorry that I cannot make a speech because I have…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is great that this House is commemorating the historic victory that marked the end of the war, which had taken so much. At a time when we are often asked to apologise for so…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsI thank the Minister for his statement. He will be aware of the tremendous filming potential in Northern Ireland, and of the increasing number of Hollywood films shot there. The…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy ResilienceI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing the debate forward. Whether we like it or not, we must be aware of and consider these important matters. The Climate Change Act (Northern…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps will be taken to support more community pharmacies that can offer a broad range of services to people in rural areas, to ensure that those who are most isolated from…06 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateI thank the Minister for his statement, as well as for his carefully chosen words; it is never easy to respond to all these questions. As he has stated, peace talks must be a…06 May 2025HANSARD Neon SignageThe hon. Lady is putting forward an argument for the creative industries, but what the neon sign market has created cannot be ignored. I always do my studies before I come to the…06 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsI thank the Minister very much for his wise, strong, confident words—words that I think all Members of the House wish to hear in relation to this investigation. In all my time in…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Members for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) and for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) for setting the scene…06 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI notice an oversight in the Minister’s contribution: Northern Ireland made a very significant contribution. There was never any conscription needed in Northern Ireland, and the…06 May 2025HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: Chemicals SectorWhat assessment has the Minister made of the benefits that inclusion of the chemicals sector among the eight sectors could bring for our national security and our pharmaceutical…01 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceThe hon. Lady is right to mention the Armenians. If we go back even further, we remember what happened in the Armenian genocide. She outlines the case of those prisoners of…01 May 2025HANSARD Energy Prices: Energy-intensive IndustriesI thank the Minister very much for her answers. Manufacturing currently represents less than 10% of the UK economy, but in Northern Ireland it represents 16% of the economy and…01 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceI thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their participation in this debate on prisoners of conscience and the importance of faith and freedom of religion or belief. The…01 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceI beg to move, That this House has considered prisoners of conscience. Many Members would like to have been here today but unfortunately were unable to be because of other…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthI thank the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for leading the debate with such an emphatic and detailed speech. I also thank his staff for ensuring that all…01 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions has the Minister had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland about encouraging young people into casual hospitality employment, to teach them about the benefits…01 May 2025