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HANSARD Domestic Abuse OffencesThe hon. Lady has brought to mind a circumstance that I, as an elected representative, have witnessed on a number of occasions over the past few years. A married man has secured a…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationThe judicial review is pending. It is like the sword of Damocles hanging over the head of the Government. Does the Minister fear the judicial review that will, perhaps, force the…17 Mar 2025HANSARD G7I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and his strong words, which are much appreciated. I welcome the reaffirmation of support for Ukraine contained in the statement as…17 Mar 2025HANSARDDisability Living AllowanceMy staff member, alongside me, does benefit applications, appeals and tribunals at least five days a week. She overturns 75% of applications in favour of the applicant, which…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIs the hon. Lady aware of the pilot scheme introduced in Northern Ireland by the Education Minister, Paul Givan? In some schools, all the children’s mobile phones are placed in…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingWhen the Minister approaches the Chancellor and persuades her to increase the threshold from £1 million to £5 million, he will be my friend forever, and he will be the friend of…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseHuman rights violations in Algeria, particularly against the Kabyle Berber minority, are of growing concern. Reports highlight increasing repression, including arbitrary arrests,…13 Mar 2025HANSARD NHS England UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for his positivity on getting waiting lists down and making the change that is needed. He referred to Scotland, Wales and…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this issue. I was just looking at some of the stats for Northern Ireland in order to support his argument. In 2023, pupils with…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for leading it. I am always so proud to stand up in this place…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and he sums up our views. The decision to introduce the farmers’ inheritance tax will destroy the very essence of what so many farmers have…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesI thank the Minister for her statement, and for the energy and enthusiasm that she shows on behalf of this great nation. Over the years, my constituency has had a great history of…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTrade Union RecognitionI very much welcome the Minister’s response. After I worked in my mum and dad’s shop, I joined the firm Henry Denny and I was required to join the union. I was not sure about…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Community TheatreI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. I am very fortunate to have the Web theatre in Newtownards, which gives people the opportunities that she referred to. Does she…12 Mar 2025HANSARDSwann Report: 40th AnniversaryI commend the hon. Lady for securing the debate. I spoke to her beforehand to ask permission to intervene. I looked at the Swann report, which she has outlined very clearly. Does…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Housing Development Planning: Water CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Lewell-Buck. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan) on securing the debate. As I said to her…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. What he says is absolutely right, and I am reminded of Proverbs 31:9: “Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights…12 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveThe Minister is much liked in this Chamber, as we all know. However, it is disappointing to hear that new applications for the sustainable farming incentive have been paused in…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportI commend the hon. Lady. She is right to mention buses. If I miss a tube in London, another one is along in two minutes; if I miss a bus in Portavogie, I may have to wait half a…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceThe hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams) asked why the UK Government are not doing more to bring about peace. Could the United Kingdom Government be the…12 Mar 2025