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HANSARD Welfare CapWe talk about labelling people, and we used to have that awful acronym “NEETs”—young people who are not in education, employment or training—and thank goodness we have moved away…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCrime PreventionRural crime is a scourge across the entirety of the United Kingdom. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with her Cabinet colleagues on ensuring a consistent approach…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversI thank the hon. Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) for securing the debate. In Northern Ireland, we still have restricted driving, where a newly qualified driver must display…28 Jan 2025HANSARDFamily farm taxThe removal of agricultural property relief and business property relief on inheritance tax on farms will have a devastating impact on family farms across this country. In…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Jan 2025HANSARD Storm ÉowynI add my tribute and thanks to the emergency services, core workers and care workers who were on the ground over the weekend, and to those providing welfare in our churches and…27 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025I thank the Minister for that clarification, because my concern has been protecting those slots that are vital to the economy of Northern Ireland and to people coming across to…27 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. May I just ask the Minister a couple of questions, particularly about how these provisions apply to Northern Ireland?…27 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeI thank the hon. Member for (Bradley Thomas) for bringing us this debate. All Saints parish church in South Antrim is one of the finest Elizabethan Gothic ecclesiastic buildings…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Russian Maritime Activity and UK ResponseThe Secretary of State said in his statement that we are strengthening our response to ensure that Russian ships cannot operate in secrecy near UK territory. He will be aware of…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsWill the hon. Member give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillDoes the hon. and learned Gentleman share the concern that the staff of the Northern Ireland veterans commissioner are appointed by the Northern Ireland Office, as is the…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillThe Ulster Unionist party would support new clause 2. I, too, pay tribute to my predecessor as Ulster Unionist MP for South Antrim, Mr Kinahan, for the work that he did in this…21 Jan 2025HANSARDWelfare of DoctorsWe should not be looking to the old saying “Physician, heal thyself” within our national health service. It is critical that the practitioner health service should be available…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsI raised the issue of the £235 million transformation fund that the Government have given with the Minister in Northern Ireland questions. I know the Minister and I agree that it…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsWill the Minister give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsSouth Antrim.21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsOn Northern Ireland having the biggest health spend, will the hon. Lady reflect on the fact that that in its recent publication, the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council equated the…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland took the decision not to deploy the Stormont brake, despite it being supported by…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Global Combat Air ProgrammeI thank the Chair of the Defence Committee for his statement. I declare an interest as a member of the armed forces parliamentary scheme. In March 2024 the RAF published its…20 Jan 2025