Former DUP MLA for Belfast North
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I listened intently to all the contributions in the debate, and I have to say that there was a fair degree of hypocrisy in some of the things that I listened to. I will not get involved in the comments about the civil servant and whatever, but Members across the Chamber from us on these Benches have complained about Members calling people names, yet Mr...
2. Mr Humphrey asked the Minister of Education what plans she has to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s platinum jubilee. (AQO 3245/17-22)
On this Commonwealth Day, I commend the Minister, in her absence, for her programme. Earlier today, we planted a tree to mark Her Majesty's platinum jubilee close to Lord Craigavon's tomb. Are there plans for the jubilee celebrations across our education sector to be extended to uniformed organisations?
Former DUP MLA for Belfast North
Entered the Assembly on 13 September 2010 — appointed
Left the Assembly on 27 March 2022 — Dissolved for election
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