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HANSARDManufacturing Supply ChainI worry that the hon. and learned Member is in danger of talking down Northern Ireland and its incredible business opportunities. We are here to champion it. If issues arise from…08 Jul 2026HANSARDManufacturing Supply ChainI take every opportunity to champion Northern Ireland’s brilliant manufacturing sector, and whether it is Denroy, Airbus or Thales, or even Harland & Wolff, which has just…08 Jul 2026HANSARDManufacturing Supply ChainI certainly agree with my hon. Friend; many opportunities are arising from the defence growth deal, on which I have worked closely. Many businesses, small and large, across…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSeasonal Scampi FishersMy hon. Friend is a powerful campaigner on this issue. The Secretary of State and I recognise the importance of fishing industries across the United Kingdom, and the Secretary of…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSeasonal Scampi FishersAs I have said, we have written to the Home Secretary about these issues, and I am sure that my hon. Friend will be making her case very powerfully as well. It is our duty to work…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSeasonal Scampi FishersAs the hon. Gentleman will know, we totally support our fishing sector, and I am interested to hear more about that proposal. If the Immigration Minister is speaking with the hon.…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI hear the right hon. Gentleman’s comments. Securing locally agreed arrangements for managing parades in Northern Ireland is the best option for sustainable, long-term reform. The…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I start by congratulating the hon. Member for North Down (Alex Easton) on securing the debate. He has campaigned on…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeNot at all: I feel a connection and commitment. The way to deliver that commitment is to respect devolution and give a record financial settlement—more than at any time in the…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeThat is funding to the Department of Justice rather than directly to the PSNI but, as I stated, given the hours of police time saved, that investment will clearly have a benefit.…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeIf it is okay with the hon. Member, I will come to that point later. I will definitely address it, and I invite him to intervene on me if I do not—I may live to regret that. The…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI will be happy to arrange a meeting between me, the hon. Gentleman and representatives about the issue that he just raised.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI appreciate the frustration behind the hon. Member’s words about the time it is taking to secure the budget. I hear that and I will commit to raise with the Executive the…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeFrom the direct amount funded by the UK Government—there are separate bids that are being considered by the Executive—Justice is receiving £22.6 million. That is transforming the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyOf course. The dedication and professionalism of our armed forces is respected across this House, the country and the world, and we must have a strong defence industry standing…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic ImpactMy hon. Friend is right. Not only are businesses thriving and creating good jobs, but they are protecting us and our allies, including protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression.…03 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service ReformNot only have we given a record settlement—more than ever before in the Executive’s history since devolution—but we are supporting the Executive, having discussions with them and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic ImpactThere is rightly huge pride in the defence sector in Northern Ireland, where aerospace and defence are worth more than £2 billion a year. The defence growth deal will unlock even…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyThe first duty of any Government is to protect their people, and this Government are ensuring that we all feel the benefit of the investment in defence. Take, for example, the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service ReformPublic service reform is needed, and that is exactly what we are doing. Just last week we announced a £42 million package to be invested in the digitising of prescriptions. With…03 Jun 2026