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HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Challenging economic inactivity and supporting the vulnerable across the country is something that we all want, so would the Prime Minister be surprised to learn that, in…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWould the hon. Gentleman consider that there is a political reason for the Northern Ireland Office to bring this measure forward: to placate the Irish Government and their…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationCan I ask the House to pay tribute to and acknowledge the contribution of my hon. Friend the Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon)? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] That emotion, that…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsAt question time last week, the Prime Minister seemed to intimate that the Government were bringing forward amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Within hours of him…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Political Institutions: ReformDoes the hon. Lady acknowledge that much of the work that was achieved in the Belfast agreement was undermined in St Andrews in 2007, when there was a change to how the First and…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Political Institutions: ReformI heard the Prime Minister refer to the work of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee in the Chamber last week. Does the Minister realise that that has met only 12 times…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Political Institutions: ReformThe Minister knows that I have challenged the Secretary of State about the transformation fund that was set up when the Executive came back two years ago. Does he agree that it is…13 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThat is an important point, and one that the Minister needs to clarify. The Government’s online advice actually says that it is not simply a married couple or those in a civil…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI want to take the Minister back to his earlier commitment on Scotland. Will the Government give the same commitment to farmers in Northern Ireland? We have a very different…12 Jan 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ContractOn 26 March last year, three RAF Pumas performed a final fly-past of Aldergrove in my constituency. What urgency is there to fill that capacity gap of medium-lift helicopters and…12 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application To Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials In Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I have two questions for the Minister about the regulations. He touched briefly on the interaction with Garda…07 Jan 2026HANSARD2025 BudgetWhen the Executive were restored two years ago, a fund was set up for the transformation of public services. As of yet, that money has not been fully allocated. Will the Secretary…07 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefThe Ulster Farmers’ Union and the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster made many representations here with regard to the damage that this policy would do to Northern Ireland farms, but…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and RetentionI welcome the steps taken by Ministers in their support for our armed forces, but may I caution them that the Northern Ireland Office’s troubles Bill has the potential to undo all…05 Jan 2026HANSARDSupply Chain Resilience4. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on providing additional funding for the ReImagining Supply Chains Network Plus programme.17 Dec 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationRegarding the accusation that the Secretary of State is rushing this through, he will be conscious of an Irish Government who are not rushing anything through with regard to…17 Dec 2025HANSARDSupply Chain ResilienceThe Minister mentioned our investment event held last week, where I and the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) hosted Antrim and Newtownabbey borough council for…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Grassroots Cricket ClubsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I congratulate the hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew Lewin) on securing the debate. I do not want to start with…16 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS: Winter PreparednessI commend the Secretary of State for his action to try to prevent industrial action. Nye Bevan had his own challenges with the BMA. The covid inquiry made a number of…15 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyViolence against women and girls is a current issue, but it is also an historical issue. On the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, sexual crime is not listed as one of those that can…15 Dec 2025