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HANSARD Northern Ireland TroublesOn that assurance from the Secretary of State about the protections for veterans, on 19 September he stood beside the Irish Government when he made this announcement, and later…14 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI congratulate the Prime Minister on getting us to this point. The Labour Government’s role in decommissioning in Northern Ireland is not as complete as portrayed. In a memo of 17…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Windsor Framework: Internal Market GuaranteeI thank the hon. and learned Gentleman for securing this debate and for continuing to raise what is an important issue. He mentioned the manufacturers, but would he also agree…10 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyI welcome the Government’s announcement of a dedicated procurement hub in Northern Ireland to support our SMEs, although I note that no location has been announced in Northern…08 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am joined today in the Gallery by the leadership of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, an organisation and young people who are passionate about youth work, our rural…03 Sept 2025HANSARDIndustrial Action13. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of industrial action on NHS services.22 Jul 2025HANSARDIndustrial ActionIn a previous role, I found that health workers took industrial action only in extreme circumstances, so I agree with the Secretary of State that if the strikes can be prevented,…22 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Internal MarketIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I thank the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) for securing this debate. I am sure that we will hear in…22 Jul 2025HANSARDPost-16 Education: SkillsThe apprenticeship levy is collected equally across the United Kingdom, but unfortunately it comes back to Northern Ireland under the Barnett consequential. Will the Minister look…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPost-16 Education: Skills5. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that post-16 education provides the skills necessary to support the economy.21 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportAs far as I can see, some of the Paymaster General’s announcements and his acceptance of some of the recommendations and sub-recommendations will cause devolved administrative…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Strategy for ElectionsA previous parliamentary inquiry into the funding of Northern Ireland political parties expressed a concern about the lack of visibility on how cross-border parties—the likes of…17 Jul 2025HANSARDParental LeaveHugh’s law would have brought in job protection and financial support for parents of children aged between 29 days and 16 years and guaranteed parental leave while those children…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe shadow Leader of the House referenced Monday’s Westminster Hall debate on Northern Ireland veterans. Unfortunately, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland ran out of time…17 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionI thank the Petitions Committee for allowing this debate, as well as the 176,000 petitioners. The right hon. Member for Goole and Pocklington (David Davis) finished with a poem.…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that point, because there can be no equivalence between someone who went out with murder and mayhem in mind and those who put on a uniform to…14 Jul 2025HANSARD UK-France Nuclear Partnershiprose—10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionWhile we await the detail of the SPS deal, Northern Ireland is still seeing new and additional bureaucracy to implement the Windsor framework. Does the Minister agree that it…10 Jul 2025HANSARD UK-France Nuclear PartnershipThe Minister referenced the political steering group that will be set up between the two nations. Are there any concerns—either within Government or within the Ministry of…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionI agree with the Secretary of State when he tells the BMA resident doctors that they will never have another Secretary of State as sympathetic to their legitimate complaints— I…10 Jul 2025