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HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillWell, it was Democratic Unionist party MPs who were prepared to oppose the Bill in this House while their MLAs supported it back in the Northern Ireland Assembly. That was a…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPublic Order Legislation: Religious Expression3. What guidance her Department has provided to police forces on the application of public order legislation in relation to the expression of religious beliefs.23 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operative Society relies on a supply of glass eels to meet its regulatory commitment to be a sustainable eel fishery, but the supply from GB rivers is…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on bringing forward the report, and the Chair, the hon. Member…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastThe right hon. Member is correct. That appeal was being heard at the time, and I remember those issues being raised. I am conscious that this debate is on the Select Committee…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI do accept that point. If the hon. Gentleman looks back to my contribution in that debate at the end of January, he will see that I made that same point, because I could not…19 Mar 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: ProsecutionsThe Solicitor General will know that 29 women have been murdered since 2020 in Northern Ireland—we have seen a significant increase in femicide. Will she give me an assurance that…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansThe right hon. Lady says that the system is unfair. Does she agree that charging interest rates during maternity and paternity leave is also unfair? It disadvantages people in the…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansOn that point, does the Minister agree that there is another way? The Open University also allows people to earn and learn at the same time. The situation is not as simple as…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026I thank the Member for giving way. He will be aware that a good friend of ours, Frank Feighan, the TD for Sligo-Leitrim, is in Westminster today. Frank has often championed the…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026rose —11 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Scottish VeteransFirst, may I join the commemoration of Jeane Freeman, having served with her during her period as Scottish Health Secretary? The question I asked was actually about whether the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Scottish Veterans2. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Veterans Commissioner on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.25 Feb 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Local Growth Fund4. What plans he has for the delivery of the local growth fund in Northern Ireland.23 Feb 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Local Growth FundI thank the Minister for meeting me to discuss the concerns raised by the voluntary community sector in Northern Ireland about how the fund will be split between capital and…23 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillAs I said earlier, I will be supporting the Bill. I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for their engagement with the devolved institutions on the Bill’s intentions, and…27 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI welcome the Secretary of State’s approach to the Bill, and how he has worked across all devolved Administrations. May I seek his assurance that medical students who reside in…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces Billrose—26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillThe Secretary of State talks about a patchwork quilt and a postcode lottery. Operation Restore supports military veterans with their physical and mental health, but Northern…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperThe Police Service of Northern Ireland is currently excluded from the counter-terrorism policing grant of about £1 billion a year, which is accessible to GB forces. Now that…26 Jan 2026