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HANSARDSteel TariffsNorthern Ireland manufacturers—and, indeed, metal traders—who rely on those specialist grades, including stainless steel box section, are already impacted by EU tariffs, and the…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I thank and congratulate the hon. Member for Southport (Patrick Hurley) on securing this debate. I should also…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI fully support the Member’s contribution. In fact, one in five Northern Ireland students is registered as having a disability. So the Open University opens up not just…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperReflecting on the contributions so far, it is also worth noting that the Open University supports the members of our British armed forces through its courses.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Minister said that the defence investment plan will be published following a “line-by-line review”. It is obvious that the previous Secretary of State resigned because he…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sAs the father of two teenagers, and on behalf of other parents, can I thank and congratulate the Secretary of State on bringing forward this legislation? She has already said a…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderThe victim, Stephen Ogilvie, is a health service worker, a radiographer. Our health service across the United Kingdom, but especially in Northern Ireland, depends on many workers…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I also congratulate the hon. Member for North Down (Alex Easton) on bringing forward this motion. I also join him in…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeOn the transformation funding, could the Minister clarify just how much the PSNI has got out of the pot he mentioned? I know that it has put in several bids.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI appreciate that it was Justice that received the money, but could the Minister clarify how much the PSNI actually received? When members of the Policing Board were in front of…09 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackThe right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) described the incident as “medieval”. It was not just medieval: what we saw happen on the streets of the United Kingdom was…09 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service ReformTransformation needs to be embedded through a recurrent budget. We are three months into this financial year, at Northern Ireland political speed, and we still do not have a…03 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsNorthern Ireland is home to some innovative carbon capture businesses with real export potential, but many UK clean technologies face a gap between successful pilot innovation and…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI thank the Secretary of State for raising that. If I read the Bill right, schedule 8 allows the CQC to carry out investigations into Northern Ireland and Wales, whereas the CQC…01 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthWill the hon. Member give way?18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthA King’s Speech allows a Government to provide a reset—a signal to the general populace that they want to do something different and are going to build on the last Session. The…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI agree with the hon. Member. The right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) mentioned earlier that every Northern Ireland politician who is worth their salt was at the…18 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ15. In a parliamentary Session that started out with a degree of anticipation, a level of expectation and a promise of change, in what could be the Prime Minister’s last Prime…29 Apr 2026HANSARDDunmurry Police Station AttackWhat price does the Secretary of State put on a Northern Ireland life? What price does he put on the lives of PSNI officers, whom we have praised in this House today for saving so…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Foreign Secretary has paid tribute to Sir Olly Robbins on a number of occasions. In that case, can I ask what the grounds were for his dismissal and what was contained in…21 Apr 2026