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Gregory Campbell
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Gregory Campbell
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1,029 speeches on record Last active 24 Feb 2026
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Point of Order24 Feb 2026
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Next week we mark St David’s day, and the relevant flag will fly on the parliamentary estate. Similarly, the relevant symbols fly on St George’s day and St Andrew’s day. However, this does not happen on St Patrick’s day, which occurs in three weeks’ time. I have…
Hansard · 24 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Education11 Feb 2026
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Gregory Campbell
At last year’s spending review, the Northern Ireland Office announced a £2 million allocation to support the integrated education sector. Given that a range of schools in Northern Ireland have been offering an integrated educational ethos for many years, will the Government review that policy to support integrated education per se across a number of…
Hansard · 11 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Great British Energy: Bills10 Feb 2026
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Gregory Campbell
There have been numerous references to the cost of energy and reducing that cost in the United Kingdom. Has any assessment been made by the Minister or the Department of the comments made by the International Energy Agency in the past few days, which seem to indicate we have one of the highest prices in…
Hansard · 10 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions3 Feb 2026
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Gregory Campbell
A transparency campaigner who availed himself of legal aid to take a case against the Government 17 years ago has appealed and reviewed my attempts to have the total cost of legal aid he received made public and, ironically, transparent. The case is still ongoing six and a half years later. Will the Justice Secretary…
Hansard · 3 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Regional Funding27 Jan 2026
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Gregory Campbell
I know the Chancellor would say that the Northern Ireland budget was an exceptionally good one, but would she agree that there are extreme circumstances pertaining to three areas in particular—policing, education and health—at the moment? Will she at least get into discussions with the First and Deputy First Ministers in Northern Ireland to see…
Hansard · 27 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Erasmus+ Programme22 Jan 2026
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister has mentioned apprenticeships. Does he agree that there should be opportunities through the future town funding that the Government have announced? Coleraine and Londonderry, in my area, should enable young people to take advantage of the opportunities and ensure that local employers offer more training and apprenticeships.
Hansard · 22 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Engagements21 Jan 2026
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Gregory Campbell
I have a constituent who, although not yet 30 years old, has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has been told that she has a very short time to live. Because of her condition, she was given a retirement date—she is a civil servant—which was just last week. She has not received notification…
Hansard · 21 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation21 Jan 2026
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Gregory Campbell
Does the right hon. Gentleman accept that a classic example of what he is saying was the Shankill bomb? The perpetrator of that bomb was an IRA terrorist. He was killed along with the innocent people whom he murdered, yet Sinn Féin and republicans insist on trying to portray him as a victim, as opposed…
Hansard · 21 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill7 Jan 2026
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Gregory Campbell
Engaging with and listening to stakeholders is good, but there needs to be a positive outcome to both. There also needs to be specific and clear references in the Bill to paramilitaries not being permitted to serve on the victims and survivors advisory group. Will that be the case?
Hansard · 7 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions16 Dec 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Both this Government and the previous Government tried to get to grips with the increasing problem of the smuggling of illegal drugs into prisons. Can the Secretary of State indicate that, this time, this Government will get to grips with the problem so that people can be reassured that it is not a continuing and…
Hansard · 16 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland Troubles: Operation Kenova9 Dec 2025
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Gregory Campbell
In analysing the report and the Secretary of State’s statement, people will be looking to the future as we try to ensure that no one rewrites the past. However, in trying to do that, does he agree that the murky world people such as Scappaticci inhabited brought about the consequences of 1994, when both the…
Hansard · 9 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Modern Slavery: Global Supply Chains2 Dec 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Will the Minister have discussions with some of the large retail chains in which we often see occasions of misuse of labour in overseas territories, particularly in Africa and the far east?
Hansard · 2 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Men’s Health Services25 Nov 2025
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Gregory Campbell
I welcome the Secretary of State’s indication that he is awaiting the outcome of that report on screening for prostate cancer. If that report recommends what many of us hope it will recommend, will he act quickly to develop the report’s recommendations, whatever they are?
Hansard · 25 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Businesses with Supply Chains in Great Britain19 Nov 2025
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Gregory Campbell
What progress he has made in supporting businesses in Northern Ireland that have supply chains in Great Britain.
Hansard · 19 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Clean Energy Transition: New Nuclear Power18 Nov 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister has outlined his determination and urgency on nuclear power. I hope he is able to confirm that everyone across the United Kingdom will benefit from lower costs as a result of the construction of mini nuclear reactors.
Hansard · 18 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Prison Officers: Pension Age11 Nov 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Given the existing retirement age for prison officers and the increase in the number of violent offenders in prison, along with the increase in illegal substances getting into prison, does the Minister not agree that it is time urgently to review the age at which prison officers retire, as many older prison officers are looking…
Hansard · 11 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
BBC Leadership11 Nov 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Sometimes when assessing things like the BBC, there is the Westminster bubble and then the real world outside. Some of us in Northern Ireland have been pressing the BBC for many years to be more transparent, independent and impartial, so this latest debacle is but one in a long line. We are not talking about…
Hansard · 11 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions28 Oct 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Can the Foreign Secretary help with the context of the middle east conflict? I have been endeavouring to establish an independent verifiable number for the rocket attacks into Israel that were carried out in the 12 months before 7 October and the 12 months after 7 October to give some context to what has happened…
Hansard · 28 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions21 Oct 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Some progress has been made in the early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Will the Secretary of State ensure that when the further progress that we all hope to see is made, it will be shared quickly and efficiently with the devolved regions?
Hansard · 21 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Defence Industrial Strategy15 Oct 2025
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Gregory Campbell
I welcome both the Minister to his place and the defence growth deal. Does he agree that he now needs to work with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that the supply chain in Northern Ireland extends beyond Harland & Wolff and the greater Belfast area, so that everyone in Northern Ireland can benefit from…
Hansard · 15 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Warm Home Discount: Fuel Poverty14 Oct 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Despite the oil price being at a six-month low this week, energy prices remain stubbornly high. Given the onset of winter, what further steps will the Minister and his Department take by way of a warm home scheme?
Hansard · 14 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland Troubles14 Oct 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Secretary of State indicated that the Government are introducing what he described as “strong safeguards”, and he says that the legacy commission will be “under a duty not to duplicate aspects of any previous investigations unless there are compelling reasons that make it essential.” What will he do when—not if, but when—the Republic of…
Hansard · 14 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Court Estate: Restoration and Renewal16 Sep 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Minister agree that access to justice is very important, particularly in rural areas, where sometimes witnesses or those offering family support have to travel to court appearances? Is it not vital to maximise accessibility for such people?
Hansard · 16 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Planning Reform: Economic Growth9 Sep 2025
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Gregory Campbell
As the Chancellor tries to cut through the bureaucratic red tape around planning outlines, can she undertake that, if successful over the course of the next six to 12 months, she will share that success with the other regions and nations in the United Kingdom, so that we can all benefit from simplified planning procedures,…
Hansard · 9 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions2 Sep 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Secretary of State reiterated the issue of the conditional recognition of the state of Palestine. If the Government want to do that, would it not be better equally to make it a condition that any future state of Palestine does not threaten the right of the state of Israel to exist, and that if…
Hansard · 2 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Mental Health Research Funding: Eating Disorders22 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The eating disorder issue is escalating, as the Minister rightly points out. Will he agree to hold discussions and consultations with the devolved structures in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, so this issue goes to the top of the list of issues that have not really been dealt with in the past but need dealing…
Hansard · 22 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Sudan16 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The unfolding scenario in Sudan almost defies description. The Minister has quite rightly spoken about the importance of accessibility. Does she agree that, for accessibility to work in terms of aid, resources and assistance, there needs to be a comprehensive international approach in order even to offer the prospect of hope and delivery within the…
Hansard · 16 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Financial Services Reform16 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
In her statement, the Economic Secretary was right when she alluded to the FTSE being at a record high yesterday, though many international indices, whether in the US, the far east or Europe, are also at record highs since the April low. She also alluded to the cash ISA problem. What will be done to…
Hansard · 16 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Warm Home Discount15 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister will be aware that many homes, particularly in rural areas, are older properties that are difficult to insulate. Does she agree that we all need to concentrate on those older types of properties, many of which are the homes of elderly people who cannot afford expensive energy? We need to concentrate on ensuring…
Hansard · 15 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Broadcasting: Scotland9 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
There have been a number of co-productions by BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Scotland. Does the Minister agree that we should develop and promote co-productions throughout the nations and regions of the United Kingdom, so that we can see excellence and best practice everywhere in the UK?
Hansard · 9 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Prison Officer Morale: Pension Age8 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
There is a problem in our prisons across the United Kingdom. It is a two-spectrum problem, in that there is an increase in turnover, with prison officers leaving early, while the problem of the pension continues. Can the Minister increase the intensity of discussions with the POA to try to reach a more satisfactory outcome…
Hansard · 8 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Investment: Technology Businesses2 Jul 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Tech businesses in Northern Ireland could take advantage of a Heathrow logistics hub. Ballykelly in my constituency has a large available land base, a seaport close by, an airport next door to it, and a railway line that runs through it. Does the Minister think that is an excellent location for such a hub and…
Hansard · 2 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Glastonbury Festival: BBC Coverage30 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
I thank the Secretary of State for her statement and the sentiments contained therein, but would she agree that in the run-up to the festival it was clear to many of us, given the track record of some of the participants, that this, or something like it, was going to happen? The Government were aware…
Hansard · 30 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Health Science and Innovation25 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister will be aware that the life and health sciences launchpad in Northern Ireland has so far funded 32 business-led projects. That is good news, but 23 of the projects are in the Greater Belfast area. Will the Minister join me and others in our efforts to ensure that there is greater knowledge about…
Hansard · 25 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions24 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Can the Foreign Secretary declare from the Dispatch Box that an Iran with no nuclear weapons is now a more likely prospect as a result of the actions of the Israeli and American forces over the past 10 days?
Hansard · 24 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
UK Modern Industrial Strategy23 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Secretary of State will be aware of the future towns funds, one of which is in Coleraine in my constituency. I want to see many more apprenticeships created through that fund. Will the modern industrial strategy that he has unveiled today be flexible enough to allow funds like that to utilise it to get…
Hansard · 23 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Public Bodies: British Produce19 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Many GB-based horticultural companies, as well as other companies, want to supply British produce into Northern Ireland, but have difficulty with the bureaucracy and paperwork required by the procedures implemented some years ago. Will the Minister operate in concert with his colleagues in Cabinet and Government to eliminate the bureaucratic problems that are preventing those…
Hansard · 19 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
People Smugglers: Prosecution19 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Solicitor General understand the frustration, annoyance and anger of many people in the United Kingdom about the fact that we are paying the French authorities many millions of pounds to do what appears—at the moment anyway—to be very little to smash the gangs that we keep being told will be smashed?
Hansard · 19 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House19 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Electronic travel authorisations were first introduced in Northern Ireland just six months ago. Despite having put down several written parliamentary questions, I cannot seem to establish from the Home Office how many people have not had a valid ETA in the past six months. May we have a debate in Government time to establish the…
Hansard · 19 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Warm Home Discount: Extension10 Jun 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. The Government are targeting measures based on people’s income, but will they look at the issue of rural homes? Many thousands of people live in poorly insulated homes in isolated areas; families there are left in the cold in the winter.
Hansard · 10 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth21 May 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Economic growth will be supported by physical connectivity. One example is the new Grand Central station in Belfast, where there is some controversy over Irish language signage. The Secretary of State has commented that there are “so many more important things” in which to be involved, but, setting that view to one side, can he…
Hansard · 21 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions20 May 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The roll-out of banking hubs is helping to a small degree, but what plans do the Government have to increase the number of banking hubs beyond those in the pipeline?
Hansard · 20 May 2025 · parliament.uk
UK-EU Summit20 May 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Prime Minister has spent the past hour and a half indicating the benefits that he sees from the deal. Does he recognise that a potentially toxic side effect of the deal is that some on the left of UK politics will see this as the first step towards rowing back on what the people…
Hansard · 20 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Points of Order20 May 2025
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You will be aware that I and other colleagues have been raising the issue of UK residents in Northern Ireland, many of whom have lived here for decades as taxpayers and voters, but who were born a few miles across the border in the Irish Republic. They…
Hansard · 20 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Counter Terrorism Policing: Arrests6 May 2025
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Gregory Campbell
I join the Minister in paying tribute to our security services and their endeavours to keep us all safe. Does he agree that the issue of how these suspects get into the United Kingdom in the first place is crucial? Has he addressed with the Irish Republic’s Government the issue of people who come here…
Hansard · 6 May 2025 · parliament.uk
UN Climate Change Conference 202529 Apr 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Given the sheer scale of the outages in Portugal and Spain over the past few days, is it likely that the conference will consider and possibly conclude that there is some correlation between the obsession with net zero and what happened in Portugal and Spain?
Hansard · 29 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Irish Republican Alleged Incitement29 Apr 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister has responded to the urgent question and given an unequivocal condemnation, which I am sure is shared across the House. Does he understand, though, that many of us have suffered threats down through the years? We have the plaques in the Chamber for those who have suffered and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Does…
Hansard · 29 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Wealth Tax: Potential Merits8 Apr 2025
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Gregory Campbell
We support the Government in trying to determine a fair level of tax, especially for the very wealthy. However, will the Minister establish, if he can, the number of people who might leave the country as a result of a wealth tax, and therefore pay no income tax whatsoever?
Hansard · 8 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
EU Tariffs: United States and Northern Ireland Economy8 Apr 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Businesses require clarity and certainty. Will the Secretary of State undertake to come back to the House as soon as we have that clarity and certainty? Will he ensure that the EU understands that the open border he keeps talking about is an unclosable border and tries to give businesses more certainty so that they…
Hansard · 8 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Public Sector Reform2 Apr 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Will the Minister ensure that any future discussions with Northern Ireland Ministers about public sector reform include the need for employment practices and procedures in many parts of the public sector to result in workforces that are more broadly representative of the working-age population? The Unionist community has been under-represented in many sectors, including for…
Hansard · 2 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions11 Mar 2025
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Gregory Campbell
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Hansard · 11 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism11 Mar 2025
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Gregory Campbell
What concerns many people in Northern Ireland is that often, when things happen in Northern Ireland that are of a particular disposition, the Republic of Ireland’s Government will weigh in heavily to press our Government to do certain things. However, it seems that on many occasions when things happen on which our Government should make…
Hansard · 11 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth: New Transport Infrastructure4 Mar 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Economic growth through infrastructure development could be helped in Scotland and Northern Ireland with more money going to Cairnryan port and the road infrastructure to it. Allied to that, any help that the Department, the Minister and the Chancellor could give in resolving EU-related trading issues would considerably help Northern Ireland business as well as…
Hansard · 4 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Plan for Neighbourhoods4 Mar 2025
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Gregory Campbell
I welcome the Minister’s statement. It is indeed very welcome in Northern Ireland, where it affects Coleraine and Londonderry in my patch. The 10-year period is particularly welcome as it allows for planning and for proposals to be put in place. Can he assure us that, towards the end of this Parliament, we will review…
Hansard · 4 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Trade Diversion and Windsor Framework4 Mar 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Secretary of State has outlined that on a number of occasions, both he and the Under-Secretary have responded to issues that the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister) has raised. He will be aware that I wrote to him about a month ago about the problems with horticultural industry trade between…
Hansard · 4 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Movement of Horticultural Goods26 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Whether he has had recent discussions with horticultural suppliers in Great Britain on the supply of goods to consumers in Northern Ireland.
Hansard · 26 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Conflict in Sudan25 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The Foreign Secretary indicated that he would engage in further discussions, along with the African Union. Given that there are about 9 million displaced people in one of the most significant, if not the most significant, humanitarian catastrophes that the world faces today, will he impress on the African Union and partners the need for…
Hansard · 25 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Points of Order25 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Many people will have become aware of the recent controversy regarding the BBC’s decision to broadcast on its iPlayer service the documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone”. It only withdraw it after public outcry. It featured the son of a Hamas deputy Minister, and there has…
Hansard · 25 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Hospices11 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The magnificent work done by those who work in hospices, including the four in Northern Ireland, needs to be reflected in the funding formula. Will the Minister undertake to discuss with ministerial colleagues the need for the Treasury to review that funding formula, particularly in relation to devolved settlements?
Hansard · 11 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Clonoe Inquest11 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Compounding the problems that the coroner has created with his comments is the fact that in the past whenever innocent people were killed, the judiciary has commented that attention should be drawn to those behind the scenes who send young men out to carry out the killing. These young men were sent out to kill;…
Hansard · 11 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Scrutiny of European Statutory Instruments11 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
On the lack of scrutiny, does the hon. and learned Member agree that as time goes on and the American Administration begin to look at what they may or may not do vis-à-vis trading arrangements with the EU, it is all the more important—it was important anyway—that we have close scrutiny, because of the deals…
Hansard · 11 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
CPS Prosecutors6 Feb 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Given the backlog in Crown court appearances, and the increasing tide of knife crime as well as criminal activity against women and girls, what steps are the Department taking to ensure that the Crown Prosecution Service is adequately provided for so that justice is seen to be done in the wider community?
Hansard · 6 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Sentencing: Attendance of Offenders28 Jan 2025
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Gregory Campbell
There are a small number of people who, through due process, appear in court and are convicted, but who decline to come up to the court room for sentencing. The Secretary of State has indicated her intention to move on this. Does she agree that the Government need to show a very robust approach, so…
Hansard · 28 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Sudan and Eastern DRC28 Jan 2025
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Gregory Campbell
The horrendous situation in Sudan, as the Foreign Secretary rightly said, calls for a common vision for a peaceful Sudan. Will he outline what detailed talks he has had with other nations outside of Russia and the UN, in order that that vision of a peaceful Sudan can be realised more quickly than would otherwise…
Hansard · 28 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Points of Order28 Jan 2025
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You will be aware that there has been major disruption in Northern Ireland and, indeed, in parts of Scotland due to last week’s storms. Hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and families were left without electricity, and some without water. Tens of thousands are still in the…
Hansard · 28 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Legacy Discussions15 Jan 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Secretary of State agree that the job of the commission in helping people to deal with the past is made much more difficult when we have reprehensible incidents such as Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill attending and speaking at a commemoration of three IRA terrorists who died when the bomb they were…
Hansard · 15 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Care Quality Commission7 Jan 2025
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Gregory Campbell
Is the Minister indicating today that there will be a new start in the Care Quality Commission, and that things will change for both staff and the recipients of care?
Hansard · 7 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Banning Conversion Practices18 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
In rolling out any legislation, will the Minister ensure that mature adults who, of their own volition, want to take part in discussions of gender issues in faith-based settings will not be restricted or inhibited from so doing?
Hansard · 18 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
National Wealth Fund: Opportunities for Industry17 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The fund’s title is the national wealth fund. Will the Minister outline what she intends to do to ensure that industries across the nation of the United Kingdom will benefit from it?
Hansard · 17 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report17 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Many, many WASPI women will be appalled by the Secretary of State’s statement. When they look at today’s proceedings, would they be right in concluding that this Government were prepared to resolve the pensions of mineworkers, but not those of WASPI women?
Hansard · 17 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Points of Order17 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Claimants of pension credit, which gives entitlement to the winter fuel allowance, have to apply by this weekend to qualify for this year’s winter fuel allowance. Has the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions indicated that she will come to the House today or tomorrow to…
Hansard · 17 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
BBC Charter Review17 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The outcome of the BBC charter review has been awaited for a considerable time. Let me begin by quoting a sentence that has been quoted on many previous occasions: “The Mission of the BBC is to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services…
Hansard · 17 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions10 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The smuggling of illegal drugs into prisons has been a problem for many years. The last Government spent over £100 million trying to deal with the issue; what plans do the current Government have to try to comprehensively deal with it?
Hansard · 10 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill6 Dec 2024
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Gregory Campbell
If the Bill is talked out, as seems almost inevitable given the attitude of Labour Members, the Prime Minister has indicated that he will speak with representatives of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in the next few days. If the Labour Government are saying, “Yes, there is an opportunity to make progress and,…
Hansard · 6 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Grassroots Football Clubs: Financial Resilience28 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister will be aware that there is a sub-regional stadia strategy in Northern Ireland. Will she have discussions with my colleague, the Minister for Communities in Northern Ireland, to see what assistance, information and additional resources can be deployed to ensure there is widespread development of grassroots football in Northern Ireland?
Hansard · 28 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Business of the House28 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Would the Leader of the House grant a general debate in Government time on attitudes to ceasefires? Following the welcome ceasefire in the middle east, Hezbollah supporters there tried to claim a victory yesterday, reminiscent of IRA supporters in west Belfast doing likewise. Could we have a debate to ensure that the general public know…
Hansard · 28 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Pakistan: Freedom of Religion28 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend not only for securing the debate, but for his continuing efforts in this regard. He outlined a litany of attacks, which hopefully will be deplored by all, so will he join me in commending groups such as Open Doors, which will publish its annual watch list in January?…
Hansard · 28 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Supporting Innovation27 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Across these islands, Northern Ireland is at the forefront for fibre broadband due to our confidence and supply deal with the previous Government. Can the Minister indicate what is being done to promote this golden innovative opportunity nationally, which would help small businesses right across Northern Ireland?
Hansard · 27 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Point of Order27 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At Northern Ireland Office questions this morning, there was not a single MP from Northern Ireland on the Order Paper. This has happened before. I have no criticism whatsoever of Mr Speaker, who usually succeeds in getting in Northern Ireland MPs on supplementary questions. I understand that…
Hansard · 27 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Asylum Seekers: Hotel Accommodation20 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Two hotels in my constituency of East Londonderry are being used, and we have problems enough trying to provide good-quality hotels, with Royal Portrush coming up next year. We need to see a gradual, continuous reduction in hotel accommodation being used for this purpose. Will the Minister address that and try to show some sense…
Hansard · 20 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Ukraine: 1,000 Days19 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. He said that we would provide £3 billion a year in military aid this year, next year and every year that it is needed. That is very much welcome, not least in Ukraine. Equally, eight weeks from today there will be a new Administration in Washington, so Ukraine needs…
Hansard · 19 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Warm Homes Plan12 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Minister agree that we particularly need a comprehensive warm homes plan in rural areas in order to identify very old homes and ensure that insulation is targeted to maximise reduction in their energy usage?
Hansard · 12 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Income Tax (Charge)6 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On the sectors that will benefit, does the Secretary of State agree that the hospitality sector would benefit more from some honesty and openness? The Government announced a 6% increase for people on the minimum wage, many of whom are employed in the private hospitality sector, but while our constituents will pay for that, the…
Hansard · 6 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions5 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
In the past week alone, there have been four reported sexual assaults or attempted sexual assaults against women in Londonderry. I know that justice is a devolved matter, but on average 140 women have been killed every year during the past 15 years. It is an issue that we cannot ignore. Will the Minister consider…
Hansard · 5 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Flight Cancellations5 Nov 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Everyone understands that there are cancellations due to weather and other issues beyond the control of airlines, but will the Minister meet the likes of BA to ensure that it understands the need for reliability, and for information to be given to customers as quickly and promptly as possible, so that they can take steps…
Hansard · 5 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Offshore Wind: UNESCO World Heritage Sites30 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the criteria for assessing the potential impact of planning applications for offshore wind near UNESCO world heritage sites.
Hansard · 30 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions29 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
However “working people” is defined, does the Chancellor not accept that people on low incomes and part-time employees who earn up to £300 a week should be exempt from paying income tax?
Hansard · 29 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions22 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The outgoing President of the United States has indicated that he has been told where and when the Israeli Government will respond to the Iranian terror threat. Have our Government been informed?
Hansard · 22 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Gaza and Lebanon15 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
We all recognise the horrendous scale of the civilian casualties in the region. Does the Minister agree that the Government need to try and unite international opinion to get the remaining hostages released and deal with the terrorist threat from those who want to annihilate all Israelis?
Hansard · 15 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland City Deals9 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The Secretary of State will remember that when he and I were at the signing of the Londonderry deal in September, I lobbied him strongly to get the other two deals over the line. He has outlined the meetings he has held, but given what he has just said about not meeting and talking with…
Hansard · 9 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions8 Oct 2024
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Gregory Campbell
What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Scottish Government regarding the major planning application for an offshore wind farm between Scotland and Northern Ireland, which may well have significant implications for the Giant’s Causeway world heritage site?
Hansard · 8 Oct 2024 · parliament.uk
Point of Order10 Sep 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Today the House is to debate and vote on a vital issue that affects millions of our senior citizens: the winter fuel payment. If absentee Sinn Féin Members from Northern Ireland—who have received millions of pounds over recent years for not having done their job and not…
Hansard · 10 Sep 2024 · parliament.uk
Violent Disorder2 Sep 2024
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Gregory Campbell
At the start of the trouble in Northern Ireland, I went to our Deputy First Minister and got her, with the help of the local health trust, to visit our local hospital, where we were able to offer some form of reassurance to people, of whatever background and every country of origin, that they had…
Hansard · 2 Sep 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions30 Jul 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Has the Foreign Secretary had an opportunity to meet his counterpart in the Irish Republic, given the ministerial statements there in recent months regarding the thousands of people they believe to be there illegally, who they say have come from the United Kingdom? What can be done to try to resolve that matter in a…
Hansard · 30 Jul 2024 · parliament.uk
Relations with Ireland24 Jul 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Secretary of State agree with me that it is important that, in discussions with the Irish Government, they understand that the vast majority of people in Northern Ireland, whether they consider themselves to be British, Irish or Northern Irish, can see that it is the United Kingdom context that allows them that diversity,…
Hansard · 24 Jul 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions21 May 2024
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Gregory Campbell
There has indeed been a significant increase in domestic insulation schemes in recent years. However, will the Minister agree to increase the number of conversations with devolved institutions, so that we can see a genuinely nationwide revival of insulation schemes that, individually, can do more to reduce the dependency on high energy costs for those…
Hansard · 21 May 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions15 May 2024
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Gregory Campbell
During the Northern Ireland Assembly campaign, some female candidates were subjected to AI-generated deepfakes and grossly offensive content. What action are the Government taking to regulate the dissemination of such imagery where it could affect the otherwise freely expressed choice of voters at the ballot box, especially as we approach a general election in the…
Hansard · 15 May 2024 · parliament.uk
Ukraine and Georgia15 May 2024
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Gregory Campbell
There is growing concern across central and northern Europe about Georgia. Will the Minister have conversations with colleagues in government to ensure that the commitment to NATO of our partners across Europe is increased, to prepare for the undoubted expansionism that Putin is currently engaged in and that he will probably step up in the…
Hansard · 15 May 2024 · parliament.uk
Reoffending Rates14 May 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Secretary of State agree that reoffending rates would reduce further if we had a more concentrated attack on the illicit substances that continue to go into prisons, as well as the massive use of prescription drugs, which many people in prisons tell me are causing problems for people close to release?
Hansard · 14 May 2024 · parliament.uk
Illegal Migration Act: Northern Ireland14 May 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Thus far, the Minister has not taken the opportunity to respond to the query from my right hon. Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) about why the Government declined the offer made from the DUP Benches, which would have avoided the judgment that we have heard about. Will he do so now? He…
Hansard · 14 May 2024 · parliament.uk
Illegal Migration: International Co-operation30 Apr 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The Irish Republic’s Government and their Justice Minister indicated that they believe that up to 80% or more of those who are illegally in the Republic of Ireland are coming across the land border, but that appears to have been a purely subjective figure. Has the Minister been able to establish the veracity, or otherwise,…
Hansard · 30 Apr 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions25 Apr 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the right hon. Member for Plymouth, Moor View (Johnny Mercer) , will know that many councils in Northern Ireland have appointed veterans’ champions. Will he join me in acknowledging the work that many veterans’ champions do? Will he also call on the wide range of political parties on councils in…
Hansard · 25 Apr 2024 · parliament.uk
Devolved Institutions: Northern Ireland24 Apr 2024
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Gregory Campbell
The return of devolution has to be built on, particularly as there are still some issues to be resolved. While some in Northern Ireland concentrate on complaining about the outstanding problems, there are those of us who are committed to resolving them. The Secretary of State is in a better position than most to help…
Hansard · 24 Apr 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions17 Apr 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Following the confidence and supply agreement with the previous Government, Northern Ireland should have virtually 100% access to fibre broadband, which is a first in any of these islands. Does the Minister agree that Northern Ireland and other regions in the UK should take full advantage of that broadband access to maximise employment opportunities across…
Hansard · 17 Apr 2024 · parliament.uk
Gender Pay Gap20 Mar 2024
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Gregory Campbell
If she will make an estimate of when the gender pay gap will be closed.
Hansard · 20 Mar 2024 · parliament.uk
Support for Small Businesses19 Mar 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Will the Minister have discussions with his counterparts in the devolved institutions to ensure that the likes of sole traders and small businesses see a reduction in bureaucracy to make them more profitable, offering more business opportunities to more people across the United Kingdom?
Hansard · 19 Mar 2024 · parliament.uk
Falkland Islands12 Mar 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Have the very commendable words that the Minister has said at the Dispatch Box today been relayed to the Argentinian authorities?
Hansard · 12 Mar 2024 · parliament.uk
Promoting Trade with Northern Ireland6 Mar 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on promoting trade between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Hansard · 6 Mar 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions5 Mar 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On access to primary care provision, will the Secretary of State assure the House that she will liaise with Health Ministers in the devolved Departments to ensure that rural communities do not lose out because of their isolated locations?
Hansard · 5 Mar 2024 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth28 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Will the Minister liaise with the relevant Departments in Northern Ireland to maximise the benefits of promoting and developing the only enterprise zone in Northern Ireland, which is in my constituency, as are excellent broadband facilities—the best in these islands? That way, we can promote our economy, bring inward investment and create prosperity.
Hansard · 28 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Use of Agricultural Land for Solar27 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I am delighted to see you in your place, Mr Speaker. Some people have short memories. Bearing in mind the difficulties that farmers are facing, particularly those with rocky or infertile land, will the Minister have discussions with his colleagues in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to ensure that some of that…
Hansard · 27 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland26 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On our constitutional future, does my right hon. Friend agree that in the changed Northern Ireland that now exists, there are many of us who are proud of our British nationality and will never yield on that, while others are proud of their Irishness? Also, many do not share either constitutional identity. Only membership of…
Hansard · 26 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Rural Connectivity21 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
There has been significant improvement in rural broadband connectivity in Northern Ireland as a result of our agreement with the previous Government. Will the Minister take steps to ensure that small businesses in rural areas across the country can further develop themselves by maximising this advantage?
Hansard · 21 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Dangerous Offenders: Increased Sentences20 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Does the Minister agree that wider society’s confidence in the judicial system is often determined by how dangerous offenders are treated? Does he agree that it is vital that we get the message out there, both to wider society and to potential offenders, that there is the ultimate price to pay, which is a long…
Hansard · 20 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Points of Order20 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You will be aware that the Northern Ireland Assembly was restored two weeks ago. During the period when it was not sitting, Members of the Legislative Assembly were not fulfilling the full range of their functions, and the Secretary of State reduced their salaries. I wrote to…
Hansard · 20 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
National Living Wage6 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I understand that concerns were expressed some years ago about how a significant increase in the minimum wage may well have a knock-on effect, particularly on the hospitality sector. Given that that did not come about with previous living wage increases, will the Chief Secretary commit her Government to ensuring that future increases will be…
Hansard · 6 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Windsor Framework: Horticulture1 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I apologise for my earlier misdemeanour, Mr Speaker. Now that we have significant progress towards the restoration of devolution, will the Minister agree to work with DUP Members and his ministerial colleagues to ensure that issues such as the horticultural one continue to be resolved, so that we have maximum efficiency across the North channel?
Hansard · 1 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Business of the House1 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
Birthday greetings, Madam Deputy Speaker. Will the Leader of the House endeavour to find Government time for a debate to celebrate sporting excellence in Northern Ireland, given that last night young Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool football club and that, at the other end of the playing spectrum, we had the announcement…
Hansard · 1 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland1 Feb 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I am holding up the piece of paper.
Hansard · 1 Feb 2024 · parliament.uk
Northern Ireland Executive Formation31 Jan 2024
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Gregory Campbell
I thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I remind him that we have been pressing the Government for action rather than words for more than two years, but we welcome the fact that action has been taken, both on trading and the constitutional position. Does he agree that subsequent to the next few…
Hansard · 31 Jan 2024 · parliament.uk
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