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HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity Fund: Northern Ireland5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK shared prosperity fund on local communities in Northern Ireland.20 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity Fund: Northern IrelandThe voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland has said that the reduction in shared prosperity funding available in the next financial year, coupled with the increase in…20 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipIt has been reported—indeed, it was mentioned by the shadow Minister, the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton)—that Putin has deployed North Korean troops in…20 Jan 2025HANSARDPublic ServicesThe Minister talks of transformation. When the Executive were restored at this time last year, the Government put a pot of £235 million into transformation. A senior Northern…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIs the hon. Gentleman surprised that the parliamentary ombudsman issued another report this morning damning the Department for Work and Pensions, which she criticised for “failing…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRivers, Lakes and Seas: Water QualityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I want to bring attention to Lough Neagh in the middle of Northern Ireland, which is the largest freshwater lake in the…15 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseIn his initial answer, the Minister talked about protecting the UK and spoke about our nation’s farmers. He also advised farmers to consult gov.uk, which gives advice to Scottish,…15 Jan 2025HANSARDUS Declaration of Independence: 250th Anniversary15. Whether he plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.14 Jan 2025HANSARDAdoptive Parents: Financial SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I thank the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) for bringing a very important topic to the House’s attention.…14 Jan 2025HANSARDUS Declaration of Independence: 250th AnniversaryI join the Minister in his opening comments. The 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence presents a unique opportunity to promote cultural and historical links…14 Jan 2025HANSARDKnife CrimeA nurse was stabbed in an emergency department in Oldham over the weekend. Will the Home Secretary join me in condemning any attack on our health and social care workers, and…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareI thank the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Mr Kohler) for bringing this important debate to the House tonight. I congratulate him, but it is unfortunate that it was not held in…13 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS Diagnostic Processes: Technological InnovationEarly diagnosis saves lives. Randox in my constituency runs a number of NHS health checks from the Isle of Wight through to Lanarkshire. Will the Secretary of State encourage…08 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I have a couple of queries for the Minister. The chief electoral officer says that 87,700 retained electors are due…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDefence spend with Northern Ireland small and medium-sized enterprises last year accounted for only £3 million. What will the Secretary of State and the Minister do to proactively…06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillWhen I was Minister of Health in Northern Ireland—for four years—I looked to the Dilnot report, and I tried to introduce parts of it there because of the differential that exists:…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI will shorten my speech on your guidance, Ms Ghani. I encourage all Members of the House to follow the example of the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) and sign…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportThe Secretary of State has repeated time and again what this statement is not about, but what it is about is this Government not listening to the WASPI women and this Government…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI thank the hon. Member for giving way; she has been generous with her time. Does she realise that this is not just a problem in England, Scotland and Wales? It is a significant…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman references Sir Jon Cunliffe, and I thank the Secretary of State for commissioning the review. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that Sir Jon’s review should look…16 Dec 2024