Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will take steps to ensure that compensation is not paid to people detained using interim custody orders during the troubles in Northern Ireland.
What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on funding for an addiction treatment centre in Derry, in the context of the New Decade, New Approach agreement, published on 9...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of economic growth in Northern Ireland.
What steps he is taking to ensure adequate legal protections for veterans who served in Northern Ireland during the troubles.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on lessons learned from the Good Friday agreement.
What steps he is taking to support the Northern Ireland Executive in tackling violence against women and girls.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US-UK economic prosperity deal on Northern Ireland.
What steps he has taken to strengthen the Union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 21 May.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I put on the record the sad passing yesterday of Patrick O’Flynn, a political journalist who was well known to many hon. Members? He died after a short...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I inform the House that I have not selected the amendment. I call the shadow Secretary of State.
I inform the House that Mr Speaker has selected amendment (b) in the name of the Prime Minister. I call the shadow Home Secretary.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.—(Chris Elmore.) Question...
Please could Members leaving the Chamber do so silently and quickly.
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of the Garretts Green ward in Birmingham, calling for traffic-calming measures around the Oval school in Garretts Green. It was suggested by...
I rise on behalf of petitioners in Cheltenham. Cheltenham is a thriving and growing town, which has many old buildings. That combination of factors provides challenges in the provision of medical...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Sir Nicholas Dakin.)
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