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HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionWill my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating my constituent Jamie King, who is 15 and won a place on the National Youth Orchestra playing the bassoon and was awarded a…25 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUCan the Secretary of State confirm that, having spent months propping herself in front of every TV camera going, demanding a seat at the table, the First Minister of Scotland was…20 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe internet and social media have provided huge opportunities and positives for our young people, but we have been far too slow to react to the negatives, including…19 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopIs it not the case that the time for running around Europe with ambitious schemes that will not be accepted is over, that that simply increases the chances of a no-deal exit and…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate him on securing this debate. Does he agree that city deals also provide a fantastic opportunity for local employment and for…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Licensing of Medical DevicesI pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman for the work he does as chair of the all-party group on surgical mesh implants. He will be aware that when the Medicines and Healthcare…12 Feb 2019HANSARDPensions DashboardI thank the Minister for that intervention, which was very useful and clarifies the point nicely. My other questions are on the industry delivery group. Is the Minister in any…06 Feb 2019HANSARDPensions DashboardIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Ryan. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) on securing this debate; I thought he did a brilliant…06 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsFor parents across East Renfrewshire, the safety of their children online is an absolute priority, so I very much welcome the announcements from the Government of more steps in…06 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial SecurityI am very pleased by the development of automatic enrolment in East Renfrewshire, but while the Minister is at the Dispatch Box, will he take the opportunity to update me on the…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKIn 1979, David Jones, the janitor at St Cadoc’s Primary School in Newton Mearns, coached his team of 14 primary 7 schoolboys to the first of three consecutive mini world cups at…04 Feb 2019HANSARDEarly Parenthood: Supporting FathersThank you, Mr Davies. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) on securing this debate, and I thank her for her support for new MPs who…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved Government6. What progress has been made on restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland.30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe lack of a functioning Assembly creates real problems for setting Northern Ireland’s budget. Can the Secretary of State explain what steps she is taking ahead of the 2019-20…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. One issue that is not often raised is that of people with cancer who have disabilities. Wendy Douglas, a constituent of mine, died of…30 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundIt is incredibly important that the UK Government do not confine their engagement in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to the devolved Administrations. Will my right hon.…28 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Draft Credit Rating Agencies (Amendment, Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I take the hon. Lady’s point, but is it not a bit rich to go on about the necessary scrutiny when half the people on her own side have not turned back up after the Division?23 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Security SituationThe Secretary of State pointed out that Londonderry was the first ever UK city of culture in 2013. Can she confirm, particularly in the absence of devolved government, that the UK…21 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. My constituent Susan says that the pain she suffers is so bad that the only time she does not feel it is when she is…15 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Actrose—10 Jan 2019