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HANSARD Glaucoma AwarenessI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. He rightly alludes to the issue of regular eye testing. Although we obviously want a response from the Minister, does he…09 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 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerMy hon. Friend is talking about an educational approach and trying to advise rather than force people; does he agree that the younger we start doing that, the better? Although…08 Jul 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerI congratulate the hon. Member on the timeliness of her debate. Does she agree that we need more research on the health costs endured by society and the NHS due to this problem?…08 Jul 2025HANSARDPrison Officer Morale: Pension AgeThere is a problem in our prisons across the United Kingdom. It is a two-spectrum problem, in that there is an increase in turnover, with prison officers leaving early, while the…08 Jul 2025HANSARDInvestment: Technology BusinessesTech businesses in Northern Ireland could take advantage of a Heathrow logistics hub. Ballykelly in my constituency has a large available land base, a seaport close by, an airport…02 Jul 2025HANSARDBusiness Energy Supply Billing: RegulationI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. She is raising what sounds like outrageous treatment of a customer and consumer. Does she agree that the Ofgem report was…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Glastonbury Festival: BBC CoverageI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and the sentiments contained therein, but would she agree that in the run-up to the festival it was clear to many of us, given the…30 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth Science and InnovationThe Minister will be aware that the life and health sciences launchpad in Northern Ireland has so far funded 32 business-led projects. That is good news, but 23 of the projects…25 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Foreign Secretary declare from the Dispatch Box that an Iran with no nuclear weapons is now a more likely prospect as a result of the actions of the Israeli and American…24 Jun 2025HANSARD VAT Registration Threshold: SMEsI do not know if the hon. Member is aware, but just this morning the Federation of Small Businesses in Northern Ireland released a report about the complications that the Windsor…24 Jun 2025HANSARD VAT Registration Threshold: SMEsDoes my hon. Friend agree that in recent years, because of inflation, even small businesses in the retail trade that try to maintain a level just below the threshold find that…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsOh, I am sure they do.24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. Does she agree that the desecration of such memorials almost defies belief? It was reported to me today that a granite…24 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyThe Secretary of State will be aware of the future towns funds, one of which is in Coleraine in my constituency. I want to see many more apprenticeships created through that fund.…23 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Bodies: British ProduceMany GB-based horticultural companies, as well as other companies, want to supply British produce into Northern Ireland, but have difficulty with the bureaucracy and paperwork…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseElectronic travel authorisations were first introduced in Northern Ireland just six months ago. Despite having put down several written parliamentary questions, I cannot seem to…19 Jun 2025HANSARDPeople Smugglers: ProsecutionDoes the Solicitor General understand the frustration, annoyance and anger of many people in the United Kingdom about the fact that we are paying the French authorities many…19 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridMy hon. Friend talked about Phoenix, and the other company is Firmus Energy. Consumers want to see more competitive pricing. In Northern Ireland, there is some degree of…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Political PrisonersAs the right hon. Lady is posing her questions to the Minister, perhaps she will come to this one, but if she does not, will she agree to add that the Government need to get…18 Jun 2025