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HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI asked first.30 Sept 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanIt is said in the House that the vote follows the voice. On NHS infrastructure, it seems that the cash follows the camera. On that basis, may I ask the hon. Gentleman to pop round…30 Sept 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 6Before I respond to the Minister, may I refer to some earlier remarks from the hon. Member for Belfast South (Emma Little Pengelly) in relation to Justice Hart? I would like to…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]It is a sad commentary on—or almost a tragic indication of or a metaphor for—our times that a Bill like this which every sane, sensible person would support wholeheartedly seems…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I was coming on to chemicals, but of course I will give way.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]The parliamentary secateurs—if not the snips—certainly should have been exhibited earlier on. Kew Gardens is not just a world centre and seed bank; it is also a place of huge…24 Jul 2019HANSARDPensions for Severely Disabled Victims (Northern Ireland)May I tell the Minister that he did not fool any of us? We recognised the fact that he is not the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. I profoundly hope that he survives what…22 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillLyra Catherine McKee has been mentioned two or three times during this debate. When we discuss Northern Ireland business, I sometimes think back to that incredibly, immensely…08 Jul 2019HANSARDCity Deals: ScopeMay I say to the Secretary of State how grateful I am for her kind wishes? If she would care to join me in Strangers for a small sweet sherry later on, she would be most welcome.…03 Jul 2019HANSARDBeing Part of the UK: BenefitsI’ll drink yours.03 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionThat is an excellent point. It is almost as if I had asked the hon. Gentleman to ask that question, but it has been a long time since I have been in the Whips Office. That is an…02 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionIt is customary on these occasions to say what a pleasure it is to serve under the chairmanship of whoever happens to be in the Chair, and, Mr Pritchard, in this particular case…02 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ10. I appreciate that the Prime Minister is slightly distracted by the intoxicating emotion of imminent freedom and release, but while she is still running the country, could she…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillDoes the hon. Gentleman feel that the sacrament of marriage is made stronger or weaker by the passing of the Bill?25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActIn 2001, in Holy Cross church in the Ardoyne district of north Belfast, there was a concentrated campaign not only against Father Aidan Troy, the priest there, but against that…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActDid he support Celtic?25 Jun 2019HANSARDKew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Long may they flourish!24 Jun 2019HANSARDKew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I will not interrupt again. My hon. Friend just mentioned his visit to Kew, which I have visited many times. I was delighted to be shown around by Eric White last weekend, and the…24 Jun 2019HANSARDKew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]And really close to mine.24 Jun 2019HANSARDKew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Will the Minister read into the record a fact that is known to many of us, but perhaps not to every one of the vast number of people paying attention to the debate? Anyone who…24 Jun 2019