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HANSARDUnited States Film TariffThe film industry is important in Northern Ireland; the Executive have poured a considerable amount of money into Northern Ireland Screen, and the internationally successful “Game…07 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe blackouts in Spain have caused chaos. There is a realisation among many Back Benchers in the Prime Minister’s own party that thousands of jobs are being lost in Scotland in…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceMay I assure the House that, not wishing to inflict a by-election on the citizens of East Antrim, I will not be running any marathons—not now or at any other time in future? The…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Windsor Framework: Parcel DeliveryOne of the points that the Secretary of State will probably make in response is that firms can apply to be part of the UK internal market scheme and therefore escape some of this…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Windsor Framework: Parcel DeliveryThe hon. and learned Gentleman has outlined very clearly the bureaucratic issues involved that disturb trade, as well as the long-term political implications, but does he also…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Windsor Framework: Parcel DeliveryThe Secretary of State is making light of the burden that the arrangement places on small businesses. One small local businessman who does business in only one town—where most of…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementEvery time Members enter this Chamber, they walk through a door that has plaques in memory of Robert Bradford, Airey Neave and Ian Gow, who were murdered by the IRA simply because…29 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the 1970s, global warmists wanted to put black dust on the Arctic to block the sun. Now the Minister wants to put black dust on clouds to block the sun again. Is his plan not…29 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingWhile the Scottish National party may see this as a judgment made by judicial bigots, most people will see it as a decision of common sense and will wonder why the courts had to…22 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelThe Government have done the right thing, because steel is strategically important and the jobs are locally important. The Minister has asked what is next. I suspect that the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateI welcome the fact that the Government have once again stood firm with Ukraine as it fights to defend its territory and send a message to dictators that they cannot change borders…22 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansJesus of course warned his disciples that in this world they would have tribulation. Many Christians across the world have experienced that tribulation in their own personal…08 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Regional GrowthWhat discussions has the Chancellor had with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that the national wealth fund is used to promote economic growth in Northern Ireland? Does…08 Apr 2025HANSARDEU Tariffs: United States and Northern Ireland EconomyThe Secretary of State says that the EU will take action on tariffs in its best interests, but businesses in Northern Ireland expect the Government to take action in the best…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI think we have seen a good example of faux outrage in this House today, as Members have condemned the Israeli Government. Would the Minister accept that, first of all, the…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateThe statement today is further evidence of the economically damaging and market-distorting impact of the unrealistic net zero policies. The only reason that the Minister is having…07 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsWhile no one wants to see the continuation of war in Gaza, under the terms of the ceasefire agreement Israel has the right to take action where there is an immediate threat. We…02 Apr 2025HANSARDGreat British EnergyIn pursuit of their unrealistic and costly net zero policies, this Government have committed billions of pounds to carbon capture; guaranteed long-term prices to renewable energy…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]The Minister gives the House the assurance that the idea is not to take us back to EU laws or to have EU laws imposed on the United Kingdom, and yet the Bill heavily references EU…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]Does the hon. Lady also accept that the Bill is not necessary to promote exports? If a company wants to export its products to Japan or Timbuktu, it will have to align with the…01 Apr 2025