Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Paul Girvan

Tuesday 6th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am not sure that “she” is a good word to use to other Members.

[Paul Girvan (South Antrim) (DUP)]

11. Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on funding for a UK-wide infected blood compensation scheme.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Paul Girvan

Wednesday 21st April 2021 Commons Chamber

[Paul Girvan (South Antrim) (DUP) [V]]

Would the Secretary of State agree that it is not Brexit or leaving the EU that has had an impact on peace in Northern Ireland, but the Northern Ireland protocol that has been imposed in Northern Ireland by the EU, leaving us in a position where we have not yet got the same terms as the rest of the United Kingdom, leaving us with a trade barrier between east and west? This has meant additional bureaucracy and administration for local businesses and that there are businesses from England that do not wish to engage in the additional checks that are required. What progress is being made to remove this injustice from Northern Ireland, as we feel we are being punished for leaving the EU?

[Mr Speaker]

Secretary of State, good luck.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Paul Girvan

Wednesday 2nd December 2020 Commons Chamber

[Paul Girvan (South Antrim) (DUP) [V]]

With the positive news that the UK will commence covid-19 vaccinations from 14 December, will the Secretary of State commit that if logistical support from Her Majesty’s armed forces is required in Northern Ireland, it will be provided speedily and with the same resources as the rest of our nation?

I would just like to take a little bit of a liberty, Mr Speaker, and take this opportunity to express my deep disappointment that once again the six-time world superbike champion and South Antrim native Jonathan Rea MBE was overlooked for the shortlist of the BBC’s sports personality of the year. I am sure that the Secretary of State will agree with me on that.

[Mr Speaker]

The Minister might, as well.