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HANSARDNorthern Ireland’s Place in the UKInternal trade is one of the key strengths and benefits of being part of our United Kingdom. Irish Government statistics, however, suggest a 60% increase in north-south trade with…08 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland’s Place in the UK1. What steps the Government is taking to strengthen Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.08 Dec 2021HANSARD Wales’s Contribution to UK Armed ForcesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Fay Jones) on securing this debate. It might seem…30 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, which is a good and relevant one, and it speaks directly to the heart of what the Minister said in his opening comments. There is good…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI rise to speak to new clauses 60 and 61 in my name. Simply, they would put patients first. I am thankful to my right hon. Friend the Member for West Suffolk (Matt Hancock) for…23 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillWe have heard a grim account of some of the problems, and we have properly considered them and looked at the legal implications and the penalties attached. Does my hon. Friend…19 Nov 2021HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163 ), and negatived.19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI add my own words of congratulation to my hon. Friend on bringing this important Bill forward, and I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Sajid Javid),…19 Nov 2021HANSARD Planning (Enforcement) BillMy hon. Friend makes a powerful point about the impact on residents of rogue developments. My hon. Friend the Member for East Surrey (Claire Coutinho) likewise made a point about…19 Nov 2021HANSARDSupreme Court Judgments: Scottish Parliament Legislative Proposals2. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the implications for the Government's policies of the Supreme Court judgments of 6 October 2021 on the legislative…18 Nov 2021HANSARDSupreme Court Judgments: Scottish Parliament Legislative ProposalsI thank the Attorney General for her answer. Many, indeed all of our laws are crafted carefully, thoughtfully, and often after vigorous debate, and many offer important…18 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Seventh sitting)This is an important point, so I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way again so soon. There is no four nations concept within our constitution. We have one United…04 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Seventh sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Seventh sitting)Is it not precisely the point that this does reflect the devolved agreement, because the Secretary of State has those reserved powers?04 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Seventh sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fifth sitting)I think that it is important that we pay attention to those matters, so I am grateful for the discussion, which I am following with interest. However, I have some familiarity with…02 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Sixth sitting)What would the logic would be if the situation were reversed, so that the UK Government wished to declare a natural emergency, but the devolved Administration did not? Has the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI cannot really add to the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Vale of Clwyd (Dr Davies) and his praise for the impact of this Budget in north Wales, but I will give just one…01 Nov 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI associate myself with the comments of others and with their praise for the hon. Lady for raising awareness of this issue. Would she be willing to include in the Bill’s…29 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)No, I was observing that there is a discussion taking place within the Senedd about the number of Members, and one of the arguments for increasing that number is about improved…28 Oct 2021