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HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesThe hon. Gentleman is speaking about co-operatives now, but I am sure he will come on to mutuals, which are also included in the heading of the debate. Does he agree that it has…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesMy hon. Friend is itemising the co-operatives in his local area, which can be replicated across the United Kingdom. Does he agree that as long as these groups, whether they are…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this timely debate. Does she agree that those who advocate a pro-abortion stance in this debate—which is more appropriately and properly…14 Dec 2021HANSARDConsultations on Addressing Legacy of Northern Ireland's Past: Victims GroupsThe Secretary of State has said that the victims groups are central to all he is doing in this regard, but now that there appears to be total unanimity in opposition to the…08 Dec 2021HANSARDConsultations on Addressing Legacy of Northern Ireland's Past: Victims Groups2. What recent representations he has received from victims groups on consultations on addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past.08 Dec 2021HANSARDPrisons StrategyThe number of drug finds in prisons quadrupled in the 10 years up to 2018, so much so that the Government introduced a £100 million package to try to address the drugs issue. Drug…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAsthma OutcomesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. On raising awareness, will he join me in congratulating and commending so many of the voluntary groups, particularly those…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesOn the important issue of face-to-face contact and the empathy needed, particularly for very vulnerable families obviously in need, will the hon. Lady join me in paying tribute to…01 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the run-up to the winter Olympics, the Chinese Government have made clear their international standing in terms of their attitude in the South China sea and their attitude to…30 Nov 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsMy hon. Friend is alluding to the foolhardiness of some public representatives talking about the rigid implementation of the protocol, and has quite rightly alluded to the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Booster VaccinationsTake-up of the booster jab in Northern Ireland has been somewhat behind, although it is now beginning to catch up. Does the Secretary of State agree that the roll-out is best done…23 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. On the widespread support that there obviously is across the United Kingdom, does he agree that it is time for this nation…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeOn the point about drugs, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the issue seems to be an increasing prevalence of drugs in our prisons, which makes the job of prison staff that he…16 Nov 2021HANSARDNon-Disclosure AgreementWill the Minister assure us that he will have discussions with his colleagues at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ensure that organisations and businesses…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillThis Bill had its genesis in New Decade, New Approach, and we are here today to try to make progress. As its name implies, we are trying to build for the remainder of this decade.…26 Oct 2021HANSARDPost Office ClosuresAnd many other topics.19 Oct 2021HANSARDPost Office ClosuresOn the issue of not providing a full range of services, does my hon. Friend agree with me that we need to look to the future? In the past, the Post Office did innovate to some…19 Oct 2021HANSARDCruise IndustryBefore my hon. Friend begins to elaborate on Strangford, as he is wont to do on every occasion—obviously, he is right to do so—does he agree that the boost to Northern Ireland…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaI join the Minister and others in their congratulations and tributes to the England football team, and in their condemnation of the abuse suffered by the three black players. In a…14 Jul 2021HANSARDSecurity of Ministers’ Offices and CommunicationsI accept the need for external CCTV coverage to ascertain entry and exit, but have any checks been made to establish whether any other internal offices, where Ministers, MPs or…28 Jun 2021