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HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I understand that the regulations are law as things stand, but I will urge the Government later in my contribution to repeal section 9,…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021The regulations, if passed, will compel Northern Ireland Health Ministers to commission abortion services in line with the legal framework outlined in the 2020 regulations.…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. I appreciate that this is a very emotive issue, as other hon. Members have said. Many of us have different opinions—I fully…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021No, I am going to make some progress. However, the Government overreach in this legislation goes beyond abortion regulations. Paragraphs 85 and 86 of the CEDAW report, which were…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I do not disagree that there are women in appalling situations, such as the ones the hon. Lady has just described, and my heart goes out to them. The point I made in my speech was…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021rose—26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021No, I am going to make progress because I know many other Members want to speak. In not withdrawing the legislation, Ministers are sending a signal that they believe the right of…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I absolutely agree. The law is in place, but the question is whether it is the role of the UK Parliament to enforce the commissioning on the Health Ministers. As I will argue, I…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I have deep empathy for women in that situation—not only in Northern Ireland but across the world, under all different circumstances. As I said, I will come on to that point. The…26 Apr 2021HANSARDFamilies and MarriagesWhat steps the Church of England is taking to support and strengthen families and marriages.22 Apr 2021HANSARDFamilies and MarriagesThis has been a tough year for families, but the strain on family life began long before covid, with policies encouraging parents to work longer hours, the breakdown of family…22 Apr 2021HANSARDLocal Infrastructure InvestmentIt has been a privilege to co-chair the Stocksbridge towns fund board and work with the local community to develop our plans to regenerate the town with £24.1 million of…19 Apr 2021HANSARDLocal Infrastructure InvestmentWhat plans he has to increase investment in local infrastructure.19 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI wish to speak to the numerous amendments and new clauses relating to corporation tax changes and the new super deduction. As the previous speaker, the right hon. Member for…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalThe funding challenges faced by Liberty are serious, but I have been reassured by meetings with my right hon. Friend, and by the Prime Minister’s response to my question…25 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsAs my right hon. Friend has already said, the steel industry is fundamental to our future in the UK, and we cannot reach our net zero commitments or our infrastructure targets…24 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe first duty of any Government is to keep people safe. Although recent events have been shocking, we are fortunate to live in a country where citizens are overwhelmingly…15 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayThis debate gives us a fantastic opportunity to celebrate women. As 21st-century women in Britain, we have so much to be thankful for: education, opportunities, free healthcare…11 Mar 2021HANSARDAgricultural Policy: FarmersWhat steps he is taking to consult and engage with farmers on future agricultural policy.04 Mar 2021HANSARDAgricultural Policy: FarmersLast year, I visited a dairy farm near Penistone in my constituency that is using new technologies to increase efficiency and improve yields. That is a great example of innovation…04 Mar 2021