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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareDuring a recent episode of “Question Time”, the new presenter Fiona Bruce asked the audience how many of them were stockpiling. Almost nobody put their hand up, much to the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: High-quality JobsWill the Minister spell out yet again the extent of his support in the industrial strategy for the likes of Bombardier and related industries in Northern Ireland?19 Mar 2019HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.14 Mar 2019HANSARDPoint of OrderThank you, Mr Speaker. The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland is, as we speak, announcing its intention to proceed to prosecute a number of people in relation to…14 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Civil Service ResponsibilitiesCompared with two years ago when we triggered article 50, how much more and better prepared is the civil service right across the UK for what needs to happen in the next few…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Backstop ProtocolFrom the Minister’s discussions with ministerial colleagues, can he indicate whether they are indicating to him that, at this very late stage in our discussions with the European…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to follow my right hon. Friend the Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson). I am afraid, as far as the Northern Ireland Office is concerned, I will continue on the…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillThe hon. Gentleman quoted the leader of Sinn Féin’s explanation of situations that had to come about in advance of the talks process. Does he agree that that sounded remarkably…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillI commend the hon. Lady for raising the issue of the medical school. Does she agree that there is an urgent need to develop not only the medical school in Londonderry but the…05 Mar 2019HANSARDWorkers’ RightsCan the Minister assure me that, whatever the way in which we leave the European Union, workers will receive protection that is commensurate with, or greater than, that enjoyed by…28 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUThe right hon. and learned Gentleman has referred to spending a lot of his time standing at borders. When he was at the border in Northern Ireland, was he able to see the complete…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. He has quite rightly drawn attention to the good work that has been done, with our 0.7% commitment, in the countries that…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUnhealthy Housing: Cost to the NHSI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate, and on the work that he continues to do on these issues. Does he agree that the subject that he is entering into—the need to…26 Feb 2019HANSARDZimbabweDoes the Minister not agree that much more direct liaison is needed between the nation states in the south of Africa to ensure that greater pressure is applied for efforts to…26 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsDoes my hon. Friend agree that the funding reductions we are debating have an effect on the morale of emergency services? Another thing that has a massive impact on their morale…20 Feb 2019HANSARDMental Health ProvisionThe Minister will be aware of the high prevalence of mental health issues among ex-service personnel, particularly people who served in Northern Ireland and the middle east. What…19 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopWill the Solicitor General tell us whether the Government have made it clear to the European Union in negotiations that its insistence on the backstop will prove the most…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Heathrow logistics hub process is coming to a conclusion, and there are a number of bids from Northern Ireland, including one from my constituency. Without prejudicing the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionThe Policing Board did not function for many months, as the Secretary of State knows. She recently made political appointments from my party and other parties, including Sinn…13 Feb 2019HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationThe Minister alluded to the Africa-led initiative, which has been positive, but will she not undertake to be much more emphatic in trying to co-ordinate an Africa-wide initiative…13 Feb 2019