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HANSARDPromoting Trade with Northern Ireland3. Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on promoting trade between Scotland and Northern Ireland.06 Mar 2024HANSARDNeonicotinoids and other PesticidesOn the point about greater awareness, does the hon. Member agree that such debates are essential in not only the beekeeping fraternity but the wider community, who sometimes do…05 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn access to primary care provision, will the Secretary of State assure the House that she will liaise with Health Ministers in the devolved Departments to ensure that rural…05 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic GrowthWill the Minister liaise with the relevant Departments in Northern Ireland to maximise the benefits of promoting and developing the only enterprise zone in Northern Ireland, which…28 Feb 2024HANSARDUse of Agricultural Land for SolarI am delighted to see you in your place, Mr Speaker. Some people have short memories. Bearing in mind the difficulties that farmers are facing, particularly those with rocky or…27 Feb 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceThe point about case officers not being fully au fait with the issue is an extremely frustrating one that more and more parents are describing. They are experiencing delays on the…27 Feb 2024HANSARD BBC News Impartiality: Government's RoleI congratulate the right hon. and learned Member for Northampton North (Sir Michael Ellis) on securing this debate. I will start, as indeed he did, by quoting what anyone can get…27 Feb 2024HANSARD BBC News Impartiality: Government's RoleYes, I do, and the penalty should be the same as well. That should go without saying, but unfortunately we have to say it. I wish to turn to the comprehensive analysis that the…27 Feb 2024HANSARD BBC News Impartiality: Government's RoleThank you, Ms Bardell, and I will bring my remarks to a close. I agree with my hon. Friend. These issues have to be investigated. Hopefully the Minister, who I know takes a deep…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern IrelandOn our constitutional future, does my right hon. Friend agree that in the changed Northern Ireland that now exists, there are many of us who are proud of our British nationality…26 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern IrelandMy hon. Friend talks about bringing material over himself. Can he imagine the incredulity of citizens of Northern Ireland who hear about the situation? They will say, “What…26 Feb 2024HANSARDRural ConnectivityThere has been significant improvement in rural broadband connectivity in Northern Ireland as a result of our agreement with the previous Government. Will the Minister take steps…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. On insurance premiums, does she agree that it is important that not only we, but insurance companies make a significant…20 Feb 2024HANSARDDangerous Offenders: Increased SentencesDoes the Minister agree that wider society’s confidence in the judicial system is often determined by how dangerous offenders are treated? Does he agree that it is vital that we…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You will be aware that the Northern Ireland Assembly was restored two weeks ago. During the period when it was not sitting, Members of…20 Feb 2024HANSARDRegister of Children not in SchoolDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is important that wider society understands the distinction drawn by the hon. Member for Meon Valley (Mrs Drummond), and by my hon. Friend…20 Feb 2024HANSARDKurdistan Region of IraqDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that we must not allow those elements, particularly in Iraq and in other locations, to replace what most of us want to see, which is democratic…07 Feb 2024HANSARDNational Living WageI understand that concerns were expressed some years ago about how a significant increase in the minimum wage may well have a knock-on effect, particularly on the hospitality…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaA wise mum.06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for all the work he does in this area. Does he agree that some of the figures provided in preparation for this debate…06 Feb 2024