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HANSARD Business of the HouseEverybody knows that my constituency is one of the most beautiful and the No. 1 tourist destination in the United Kingdom, so the safety of those who live on and visit the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and her sister was an absolute legend. I want to make a very light-hearted comment. As everybody knows, I am the chair of the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna) on securing the urgent question. I pay tribute to the Chief Constable, the PSNI and the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDReplacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023During our Committee’s inquiry on legacy, we heard serious concerns from victims and survivors about the Government’s approach to information disclosure. In the Dillon case, the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDunmurry Police Station AttackThe two incidents in Lurgan and Dunmurry are of deep concern to us and to my Committee. I give my sincere thanks to the PSNI officers who have kept their communities safe. Does…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I thank the Secretary of State for the way in which he has carried out his work on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill with such sensitivity to all parties. However, I would also…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I thank the shadow Secretary of State for giving way. However, this faux outrage was never— [ Interruption. ] My Committee has done some excellent work on this very sensitive…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Sex Trafficking: ScotlandDoes my hon. Friend agree that while websites advertising prostitution such as Vivastreet and AdultWork constitute human trafficking operations in and of themselves in Scotland,…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Sex Trafficking: ScotlandDoes my hon. Friend share my alarm at the findings of the Home Affairs Committee inquiry into human trafficking in 2023, which found that the partnership working between the…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI rise to speak in support of Lords amendment 361 and Government amendments to it. I was horrified to learn of the increasing number of cases in recent years of women facing…14 Apr 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastThough the funding in the spring statement is welcome, the Secretary of State told us that he was looking at alternative sources of funding for the charity sector because of the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ6. My constituents Tony and Rebecca Wadley received insulation under the Tory Government’s ECO4 scheme, but the work left their home with black mould, leaks, damp and even a…25 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialThe hon. Gentleman is making a very good start to his speech. I appreciate that this is very contentious, but I am concerned about the manner in which young people—children—are…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialWill my hon. Friend give way?23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialThe problem is that the MHRA lead, Professor George, is being hounded and scapegoated after recusing himself. It is really sad to see a professional in such a situation. I urge my…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialWe all have.23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialWill my hon. Friend give way?23 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI beg to move, That this House has considered the Second Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank the hon. Member for the work she does and the perspective she brings to the Committee, and I agree that this is a matter of building trust and confidence and building a…19 Mar 2026