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HANSARDDebate on the AddressI appreciate the fact that you have called me so early in the debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. Despite the fact that Mr Speaker has reset the clock so that it appears that my hon.…07 Nov 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI appreciate the remarks that the right hon. Lady is making—she speaks with some authority because of her background—but I fail to see the logic of her point that a Bill that…25 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Israeli Government have the right, indeed the duty, to protect their civilians against these bloody terrorist attacks, and we wish the Prime Minister well in his advice and…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTowns Fund: Project DeliveryFifty-five towns receive support from the towns fund in England, Scotland and Wales, but none in Northern Ireland do. The excuse has been given that the Executive is not formed,…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Net Zero by 2050I welcome the Government’s belated recognition that net zero policies are costing individuals in their pockets, costing jobs and of course producing huge profits for the eco…16 Oct 2023HANSARDZero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2The more the Government pursue their net zero obsession, the less Conservative they look. The Minister, without any embarrassment, has today announced—in fact, he has boasted of—a…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Post Office CompensationI thank the Minister for the energy and dedication that he has put into trying to move this issue along, which I know will be sincerely appreciated by those who have been…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Tata Steel: Port TalbotNo matter what gloss is put on this today, 3,000 jobs have been sacrificed on the Government’s altar of net zero and decarbonisation. There can be no hiding from the fact that…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityWill the Minister give way?13 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityWe are talking about trade from Northern Ireland into GB—trade that the Government have said will be totally unfettered. Since the border operating model will require goods going…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityNo, to GB.13 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityThere will be goods travelling from the Irish Republic via Northern Ireland—through the port of Larne or through Belfast—into Cairnryan. How will a distinction be made between…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Border Target Operating Model: Food and BiosecurityI think the Minister may have misunderstood the question. It is not about GB to Northern Ireland. Now that the border control model is going to refer to goods going into GB, will…13 Sept 2023HANSARD RSE Curriculum: Northern Ireland SchoolsThe Minister has used the word “sensitivity” on a number of occasions during his speech. Does he accept that advising someone on the killing of a child is one of the most…12 Sept 2023HANSARD RSE Curriculum: Northern Ireland SchoolsThe Minister comes to the nub of the issue. One of the criticisms was that, when they were teaching it, people were introducing some values into their teaching. The objection was…12 Sept 2023HANSARD RSE Curriculum: Northern Ireland SchoolsThis change is imposing a teaching regime on schools that many parents object to. Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the most sinister aspects is that teachers, who will have…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOffshore Wind ContractsI do not agree with the policy that the Minister pursues. His net zero policy is disastrous and has been costly in terms of electricity prices and future planning. However, I feel…12 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Windsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023On the basis of the Minister’s opening speech, the regulations were designed to protect Northern Ireland consumers from goods that might be damaging and that come not from outside…11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Windsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023When one thinks of smooth trade, one thinks of a lorry leaving here in London and going up to Scotland or Wales: it does not get stopped; it does not need to have labels on the…11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Windsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023I appreciate the Minister’s point about safeguarding the Northern Ireland market and making sure that goods are compliant, including with UK law. However, he was the one who…11 Sept 2023