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HANSARDMissing Persons GuardianshipI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this timely debate on an emotive subject, which he is dealing with properly and appropriately. Does he agree that, in advance of the…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Several days ago a local newspaper in Northern Ireland, the News Letter , carried a story about two Sinn Féin MPs with the headline:…12 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Life: IntimidationI have been subjected to online intimidation. Does the Minister agree that we need to drive home the message that the secrecy of the iPhone or keyboard is not protection enough…06 Feb 2019HANSARD BBC CommissioningYes, I unequivocally agree with that. The only addendum I would make is that the BBC is not exempt from scrutiny itself—that is the point. It is an appalling reflection on BBC…05 Feb 2019HANSARD BBC CommissioningI beg to move, That this House has considered independent accountability of the BBC commissioning process. I am delighted to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and to have…05 Feb 2019HANSARD BBC CommissioningI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. The compulsory nature of the licence fee has been raised on previous occasions, and I am glad that he has raised it again today.…05 Feb 2019HANSARD BBC CommissioningI accept the right hon. Gentleman’s point, but I invite him to look at more of the BBC’s content. Perhaps then he will reflect on his view. I am sure we will have another debate…05 Feb 2019HANSARDTourismWill the Minister do what he can to help to promote a summer of sport in Northern Ireland and in my constituency? The Open golf tournament is coming back for the first time in 70…31 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I notified you earlier about the point of order that I seek to make, as I did the hon. Member I wish to mention—the hon. Member for Dulwich and…30 Jan 2019HANSARD ZimbabweI commend the hon. Lady not just for securing this debate, but for her courage and tenacity in pursuing the issues that she has. Does she agree that because there is no violence…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolutionIn endeavouring to restore devolution, will the Secretary of State ensure that there is appropriate emphasis on those who caused devolution to fall in the first place and are…30 Jan 2019HANSARDChild PovertyThe Treasury could tackle child poverty, attack the bureaucracy and help lower-paid workers across the economy in the UK by raising the level at which people begin to pay national…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentThe hon. Gentleman is addressing the nature and complexity of the changes. Many of us support the long-term objective. However, the number of times issues have been delayed and…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCataloniaIn any discussions that the Government might have with the Spanish Government, and indeed Governments across the EU, would the Minister be assured that each of those Governments…22 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Security SituationI live in Londonderry, 3 miles from the scene of the bombing, and some of my constituents were in the vicinity, although they were thankfully unharmed. I welcome the Secretary of…21 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Care and Protection of AnimalsCan the Minister lay to rest some of the vile scare stories that have been emanating in the past few months about how, in certain circumstances in which we may leave the EU, there…17 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentSince I came into the House in 2001, I have seen a significant increase in the number of Members across the political divides who have spoken and voted in favour and defence of…16 Jan 2019HANSARDTaxation of Low-income FamiliesI commend the hon. Lady for her continuing interest in this issue. Does she agree that its effect on middle or average-income families earning around £22,000 to £26,000 per year…16 Jan 2019HANSARDTaxation of Low-income FamiliesI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. This is an issue that I and many others have taken an interest in for a long time. Does he agree that, particularly for…16 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThis withdrawal deal keeps us as an annexe of the EU, not exiting from it. In the past two years, a narrative has developed within the Chamber and across the nation, and it is a…15 Jan 2019