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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI am proud to have tabled several amendments to the Bill to support people in Northern Ireland and, indeed, the organisations that lobbied me to do so. Amendments 10, 11 and 12…17 Dec 2024HANSARD International Human Rights DayI really appreciate the hon. Member bringing this matter to the House today. It is incumbent on all of us to ensure that we do everything we can to stand up for human rights,…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe discussion we are having—and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for the way that she has conducted it—almost implies that palliative care is of…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Infected Blood InquiryI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker; I was in Committee at the start of the debate, but I did have my name down to speak. Some of my constituents were impacted by the scandal, and…19 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsNorthern Ireland is considered one of the most dangerous places in Europe to be a woman—24 women have been killed in the last four years—but one of the most dangerous places for…06 Nov 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am extremely disappointed by the lack of creativity in this Government. I agree entirely with the hon. Lady that there is a legacy of unfunded promises, but it is not for my…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillI congratulate everyone who has made their maiden speech today, and I have to speak from the heart and say that it was incredibly moving to hear the hon. Member for Shrewsbury…03 Sept 2024HANSARDUnpaid CarersI appreciate the hon. Member bringing this matter to the House. We can see clearly from the cross-party representation in the Chamber that it matters to everybody. Many in those…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityI really appreciate the hon. Member’s remarks. Indeed, I am thinking about young children, possibly with a SEND diagnosis, who struggle post 19. One of the things I have learned…24 Jul 2024HANSARDBarnett Formula3. Whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a revised financial formula for Northern Ireland.24 Jul 2024HANSARDBarnett FormulaI welcome the Secretary of State to his place, and look forward to working with him in his new role. Fixing Northern Ireland’s financial framework is crucial to ensuring that our…24 Jul 2024HANSARDElection of SpeakerThank you, Mr Speaker-Elect. I warmly congratulate you on your re-election. I am here as the new MP for Lagan Valley and representative for the Alliance party of Northern Ireland.…09 Jul 2024