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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI would like to take this opportunity to join everyone in the House who has paid tribute today to Dáithí, his tremendous family and friends, and the British Heart Foundation.…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt has been only a few minutes since I last spoke about the Bill, but I am sure that colleagues are delighted to hear from me again. Joking aside, the swift passage of this Bill…22 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT POSTPONEMENT OF LOCAL ELECTIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 2023It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Graham. Extraordinary events call for flexibility, even with election dates. With that in mind, the Opposition offer our support…20 Feb 2023HANSARDNorth-west of Northern Ireland: InvestmentLast week, I was fortunate enough to visit Coleraine football club, which recently found out that it was unsuccessful in its levelling-up bid. The priority index was not applied…08 Feb 2023HANSARDImmigration Fees for Healthcare WorkersI thank the Minister for his remarks, but they are disappointing. I share the concerns of the hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts)—this is probably the only time that I have shared…30 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration Fees for Healthcare WorkersI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 604472, relating to immigration fees for healthcare workers. It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Sharma. It…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillIn 2010 we had a Tory-Lib Dem coalition; that is when I became political and I now sit on these Benches. I was a teacher and it is because of the Lib Dem-Tory coalition that we…30 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration Fees for Healthcare WorkersIt is true that these have been the most challenging of times, and indefinite leave to remain is one way of addressing that. As we discuss the petition, I urge hon. Members to…30 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration Fees for Healthcare WorkersI agree with the hon. Lady. The scheme has been extended by 12 months, but care workers are the lowest paid, and these are some of the biggest costs. The numbers tell only part of…30 Jan 2023HANSARDGrassroots Club Rugby: Recovery after Covid-19We all love the game of rugby football union. In Wales this week, the Welsh Rugby Union was accused of sexism and misogyny. It is shocking and, unfortunately, reaches throughout…26 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget BillI send prayers and condolences on my behalf and that of the Labour party to Alex Easton MLA, his family and friends, and the community of Bangor. I also take the opportunity to…23 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget BillI do not want to repeat too much of what was said on Second Reading. The Labour party has been clear: we accept the need for this Budget, which allows Northern Ireland Departments…23 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is good to see that the Government have paused the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and are making progress on negotiations with the EU, but can the Leader of the House ask the…19 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland Act 1998: Section 35 PowerWhatever our views about the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, Nicola Sturgeon’s obsession with independence has clouded her judgment and she is showing disregard for the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDFarmers: Mental HealthThe wellbeing of farmers in my constituency is a priority, and I work closely with the NFU and other organisations. Last week, I was fortunate enough to go to Swansea Museum,…12 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI thank my hon. Friend for making that point and for hosting Cats Protection before Christmas. That event really was well attended. The point of such events is to raise awareness…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 607317, relating to requirements to stop and report road traffic collisions involving cats. It is indeed a great pleasure…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI thank the hon. Lady for that contribution. I will go on to talk about local authorities, but it is a case of them having the necessary resources to be able to scan animals and…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI thank the hon. Member for his very good contribution. Unfortunately, the 1988 Act was not put in place with this issue in mind, but I am going to talk about the microchipping…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI thank the hon. Member for her contribution. Doing the right thing gives us heart, does it not? The work of Cats Protection and all the organisations that have campaigned for…09 Jan 2023