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HANSARDPlanning Reform: Economic GrowthAs the Chancellor tries to cut through the bureaucratic red tape around planning outlines, can she undertake that, if successful over the course of the next six to 12 months, she…09 Sept 2025HANSARDHydrogen Supply ChainsThe hon. Member refers to geography. In Northern Ireland, particularly in my adjoining constituency of North Antrim, hydrogen buses have become a phenomenon that was unheard of 15…09 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. He is outlining accurately the issue in Ukraine, where the Russians are deploying drones to devastating effect. Does he…03 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State reiterated the issue of the conditional recognition of the state of Palestine. If the Government want to do that, would it not be better equally to make it…02 Sept 2025HANSARD The Battle of BritainI congratulate the hon. Member on this debate and his magnificent introduction. I am sure he spent some time preparing it, and it is a tremendous introduction. Would he agree that…02 Sept 2025HANSARDMental Health Research Funding: Eating DisordersThe eating disorder issue is escalating, as the Minister rightly points out. Will he agree to hold discussions and consultations with the devolved structures in Northern Ireland,…22 Jul 2025HANSARDBlack Country DayI congratulate the hon. Lady not only on securing the debate, but on the magnificent job she is doing in selling the Black Country to Westminster Hall and the wider community.…22 Jul 2025HANSARD SudanThe unfolding scenario in Sudan almost defies description. The Minister has quite rightly spoken about the importance of accessibility. Does she agree that, for accessibility to…16 Jul 2025HANSARDFinancial Services ReformIn her statement, the Economic Secretary was right when she alluded to the FTSE being at a record high yesterday, though many international indices, whether in the US, the far…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsNot quite!16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate; many of us have been involved with credit unions for a number of years. She has spoken about the diversification of credit…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education InstitutionsI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. Regional colleges such as the North West regional college and the Northern regional college in my constituency do exactly what…16 Jul 2025HANSARDWarm Home DiscountThe Minister will be aware that many homes, particularly in rural areas, are older properties that are difficult to insulate. Does she agree that we all need to concentrate on…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024Does the Minister agree that one of the incongruous parts of the legislative process is that when the Bill, which is now an Act, was being negotiated in the other place, Lord Hay,…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024Yes. I thank my hon. Friend for making that point, which I am just coming to. Even after my right hon. Friend the Member for Belfast East secured parliamentary support for his…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted by the Division, the issue now is twofold. I thank the Minister for her assistance in getting a reduction on the standard…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024I thank my hon. Friend for that. Indeed, of the passports that I held, the British one was mine. The other one was not—I can reassure him of that. I acquired it temporarily for…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024I beg to move, That this House has considered the implementation of the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr…15 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionOn that point, would the hon. Gentleman agree that what we must avoid at all costs is equating those who went out meticulously planning—over days, weeks or even months—to take…14 Jul 2025HANSARDBroadcasting: ScotlandThere have been a number of co-productions by BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Scotland. Does the Minister agree that we should develop and promote co-productions throughout the…09 Jul 2025