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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation KenovaIn the press conference this morning, the Chief Constable said that the “investigation has demonstrated that murders that could and should have been prevented were allowed to take…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDThe hon. Member is speaking on behalf of his party, but also from a devolved nation point of view. Does he agree that this is one of those unusual circumstances in which this…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDawn Sturgess InquiryThe Minister has referred to the threat that Russia poses to UK national security. A former Irish Teachta Dála who was also a deputy chief of an Irish army unit has said: “If you…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for the evidence sessions. The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will go into Committee of the whole House, so those sessions will be the…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI agree with the hon. Member. It is not just the politicians who are saying that: the British Veterinary Association has said: “From 1 January 2026, the supply of veterinary…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandThe Minister has been gracious in taking interventions. One issue that she has not touched on yet is pet owners with a prescription who buy medication online from GB suppliers.…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandThat was part of the reason for bringing forward this debate today. Any Minister or any organisation I have spoken to that has been involved with the committee on veterinary…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI agree. The potential loss of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland threatens animal health and welfare. Essential vaccines and treatments may become harder to obtain,…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI beg to move, That this House has considered the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Allin-Khan. Before I…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandThe right hon. Member makes a very valid point. I remember well the Saturday when the EU tried to use article 16 of the protocol for covid vaccinations. At that point much work…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandThe hon. Member raises another valid point. Northern Ireland is exposed because of the divergence caused by the terms of the Windsor framework. Our supply chains, unlike those…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandWith regard to market surveillance to look at costs, what powers do the Government have, should a pharmaceutical supplier decide to increase costs? That would be interfering with…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI thank the hon. Gentleman for the first of several interventions. At that meeting, we made it clear to the Minister that a solution must be in place by the end of this year. If…03 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformJustice is devolved to Northern Ireland, with the exception of the regulation of non-jury trials. On 9 June, the then Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the hon.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn an earlier answer, the Foreign Secretary said that trade relations between China and the UK were “in our national interest”. To that extent, can I ask what conversations her…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention—that is one of the issues I was going to raise. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland was here earlier; when I asked that…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWhen I look to the Northern Ireland-specific page and a bit in the Red Book, and remove any paragraphs that refer to funding or programmes that have already been committed to by…01 Dec 2025HANSARDHughes ReportThe Minister will know that the Hughes report focused very much on England, but those affected by the redress scheme will be found across the entire United Kingdom. Will he ensure…25 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineThe Prime Minister’s statement says that Putin continues to seek to undermine our security. Can the Prime Minister give this House an assurance that when a deal is done to the…25 Nov 2025HANSARDUK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern IrelandCome 1 January, veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland will be reduced by 40%, according to suppliers over there. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that veterinary…19 Nov 2025