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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe message I would give is simply that we still need a functioning Executive to work out and bring to account, with proper scrutiny, issues with the framework, so that at a…24 Jan 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillAs the Member of Parliament for Nationwide, whose headquarters are in Swindon, I am delighted that my hon. Friend mentions that building society, its leading role in mutuality in…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Ham (Ms Brown), who spoke with passion about her devoted pet. Her story will be repeated millions of times across our country,…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillNo, we are not, because the provisions of the Bill give the defence of reasonable excuse or lawful authority and, in any sensible analysis of a case, a police officer or a…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for raising that issue. Of course, the normal convention is that the Bill would come into force two months after Royal Assent, which is a…19 Jan 2024 Bills sponsored (10)