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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat better week than this to discuss the potential for a tourism sector deal for Northern Ireland? After all, this week the sun has got its hat on, Rory’s out to play, the Open…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI thank the hon. Lady for giving way so early in her speech. Does she agree that, with online banking, online retail and edge-of-town and out-of-town shopping, the high street has…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI share the hon. Gentleman’s frustration. Does he agree that, if people in Scotland were then told, “There is a hiatus at the moment, but we, the Westminster Parliament, are going…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI assure my hon. Friend that many people in Northern Ireland will be glad to hear him refer to that, because very deep, profound and empathetic views have been expressed. That…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIn dealing with the overarching issue of the devolution settlement, does my right hon. Friend agree that part of the problem—he seems to be alluding to this—is that some Members…09 Jul 2019HANSARDPrisoners: Access to WorkDoes the Minister acknowledge that this sort of practice has been going on for some years in prisons such as Magilligan Prison in my constituency and that it is replicated in…09 Jul 2019HANSARDActive TravelI am a keen walker. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that some of the biggest benefits for those who cycle and walk are the personal health benefits, particularly in today’s climate…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe Minister talks about human rights versus the devolution settlement. Does he agree that what came across in the debate, and hopefully it will be held not just here in Great…09 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe hon. Lady talks about Sinn Féin. Does she agree that, although its members do not take their seats here, we seem to do fairly well without them? The door is open for them to…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWe are.08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman that the language is very important. Does he agree that it is equally important for all of us, both in Northern Ireland and across the UK, to…08 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ10. As the Prime Minister enters the endgame of her premiership, will she join me in congratulating the Royal Portrush golf club on celebrating the return, after almost 70 years,…03 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland CentenaryI thank the Secretary of State for her response. Does she agree that people across Northern Ireland will want to enjoy, celebrate and commemorate the centenary at the events in…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI congratulate the hon. Lady not only on securing the debate, but on her enduring interest in the matter, which I and many others share. Does she agree that we need to hear from…03 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Centenary1. When she will announce a schedule of the events that will mark the centenary in 2021 of the creation of Northern Ireland.03 Jul 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundSome of the problems in our United Kingdom can be traced to the disparity between the regions and nations of the UK. Will the Minister ensure that the shared prosperity fund is…02 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionThe hon. Lady refers to young people attending, but does she agree with me that although it is exceptionally important that the generations would we represent here are made aware…02 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI suppose a cynic might say that it is a good job that a third of Labour and Conservative MPs are not here, because otherwise we would not get into the room. The issue that the…02 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?02 Jul 2019HANSARDSecurity Co-operationDoes the Minister agree that we must increase our level of security on the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic, given the threat that dissident republicans…27 Jun 2019