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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeFirst of all, I welcome the fact that the Minister has moved so quickly. The sorrow expressed yesterday had to be translated into action. The fact that the authority has been set…21 May 2024HANSARD International Health RegulationsThe treaty is not just about data sharing and information gathering; it is also about setting up a system of pandemic management under the leadership of the WHO. It has a poor…14 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandThe Government can make as many appeals, promises from the Dispatch Box, and agreements about safeguarding the Union as they want, but the fact remains that because of the…14 May 2024HANSARDTax ReductionThis weekend, I spoke to a constituent who has invested heavily in a restaurant in my constituency over the last 15 years. He was in desperation because his business, like two…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe pro-Hamas network of the press, politicians and protesters is becoming increasingly hysterical in its efforts to stop Israel pursuing those who carried out the pogrom of…07 May 2024HANSARDImmigration UpdateWe have supported this policy, albeit with some reservations, because we believe it is important to break the criminal gang model and ensure the stability of the United Kingdom.…01 May 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I will not, because I just want to make two more points. First, the Minister has said, “It can be done quickly through the Parliament in Scotland.” The Scottish Parliament cannot…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)That has been the Minister’s position throughout the discussions we had earlier. I am still arguing for including Scotland, on the basis of consistency, fairness, speed and the…29 Apr 2024HANSARDHealth and Disability ReformThe Minister is right: economic inactivity rates have soared because of ill health, and where possible we want those people to get back into work. It is for their own good. It is…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I do not know about the relationship between the Lord Advocate and the Scottish National party, but I do know that a remedy is going through this House today that could dispense…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences BillLet me also put on record my thanks to the Minister for his work on this issue. I first came across it when I witnessed the anger, frustration and despair of people who knew that…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI was indeed, but the intervention shows that Ministers need to listen. I pay tribute to the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) for giving us great support for the case…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I will move on because Madam Deputy Speaker is catching my eye.29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman was not listening to me, but I made the point that although there may be cases in other parts of the United Kingdom that are in the same…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I find myself in the unusual position of supporting an SNP motion. It is probably the first time; I suspect it will be the last. The hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Checks on Goods Entering UKThe border operating model will not apply on trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain; those trade routes are exempt. However, given the record of dodgy products being…29 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThroughout the proceedings on this Bill, my party both here and in the other place has by and large given support to the Government, even though at times we have been sceptical…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt is one thing to hear the Minister give the assurances he has given today, but the fact remains that we have been out of Afghanistan for some time now. There is considerable…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWhile the changes in the child benefit allowances are important, especially helping parents who want to get into work and have their children looked after, does the Minister…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWould the hon. Gentleman accept that the policy has not only failed to bring in the revenue that the Government intended, but led to a number of people committing suicide because…17 Apr 2024