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HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesThe UK is a world leader in healthcare provision, founded on the core values of the NHS. What steps is the Department taking to promote British expertise in this sector and sell…25 Apr 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI congratulate my right hon. Friend on securing £350 million for the Belfast city deal, but does she agree that it is vital that we do similar for Londonderry?10 Apr 2019HANSARDDevolved Government5. What progress she has made on restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland.10 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I hear your guidance and I know that there is much pressure on our time. I encourage the Government to enact this statutory instrument on sanctions…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)Absolutely. That point stands well on its own. This should be an opportunity for the House to come together and send a message of solidarity to Juan Guaidó and the democratically…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)I rise to support the Government’s statutory instrument on sanctions on Venezuela. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Latin America, and as the Prime Minister’s…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)Let us move on with the need for sanctions against Venezuela. That regime has not entered hardship as a result of the oil price collapse; it has entered hardship because, not just…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)The hon. Gentleman is 100% on the money. That is the inconvenient truth that many Opposition Members fail to recognise, because massive abuses were committed well before the…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Not only has the volume of oil produced collapsed, but many of the oil workers who would have produced the oil have fled the regime.…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)Can the hon. Gentleman give an example of anyone in this House “cheering with delight” when people in Venezuela are starving? Let him give me one example. That was an outrageous…09 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela18. What discussions he has had with the Lima Group on the political and security situation in Venezuela.02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuelaThroughout my visits to the region, it has become abundantly clear that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela is having a huge impact across Latin America. What steps is my…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationThat is why I called the Westminster Hall debate last year and why I am on my feet today. It is absolutely critical that permitted development, which has a place in our planning…28 Mar 2019HANSARDOrdination of Women: Priesthood8. What steps the Church of England is taking to mark the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationIt is a great privilege to be able to speak in a debate of such importance to my constituency. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for applying to the Backbench…28 Mar 2019HANSARDOrdination of Women: PriesthoodThroughout 2018, celebrations were rightly held in honour of the centenary of the women’s vote. What plans does the commission have to carry on in that vein for the 25th…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationI absolutely agree. The Minister has a difficult decision to make, because the planning system for shale gas simply cannot continue as it is. After various appeals, the planning…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationAbsolutely. Time is against me, so I will not give way again. It is important that the Secretary of State bears in mind the concerns raised by local communities and Members such…28 Mar 2019HANSARDEmployment Level9. What assessment the Government has made of trends in the level of employment since June 2010.11 Feb 2019HANSARDEmployment LevelRecent figures show that unemployment in my constituency continues to fall. What plans does the Secretary of State have to reduce it further by working with businesses and further…11 Feb 2019