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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Regarding the EU trade agreement, what barriers is the Secretary of State aware of that currently hinder free and unfettered trade from Northern Ireland within the UK? What is the timescale for their removal?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"How do the Government assess the implementation of a flat rate in terms of improving fairness and simplification for all involved, reducing administrative costs and encouraging compliance?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Unadopted Estates and Roads

"I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. We have a situation in my constituency in Groomsport on a road called The Point. There is no management company for this road; it is actually owned by the local residents who live along it. However, it has been like a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"What is the Government’s assessment of how effectively medical aid can be delivered to those in need in Gaza, including the remaining Israeli hostages?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"The ability to access GPs and maintain face-to-face appointments is a pressing issue that affects not just my constituency of North Down but constituencies across the UK. Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, considerable inequalities exist in access to GP services. Evidence indicates that Northern Ireland receives the lowest …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"Although the figure in Northern Ireland has recently increased to 57%, the disparity remains worrying. I am confident that every MP aspires to see good access to GP services throughout the UK and to preserve the essential interactions within GP care that are vital to the health and wellbeing of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention and I totally agree with everything he said. People across Northern Ireland are not able to see their GP as much as those in other parts of the UK. That is leading to big frustrations for our constituents. The lack of support …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"I totally agree. There is no point in building new houses if we are not going to put in the infrastructure, including health infrastructure and GPs.

While I welcome initiatives aimed at recruiting and retaining GPs, it is concerning that in Northern Ireland we have recruited only 121 GPs when …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"I agree, and perhaps the Minister will take that point on board in looking at how we can improve our GP services.

One of the significant challenges across the UK is the shortage of GPs, which inevitably leads to longer waiting times and, unfortunately, sometimes to a compromised quality of …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Access to GPs

"I totally agree with everything the hon. Member says. There are areas across the UK where there are inequalities in people’s access to GPs, and there needs to be a level playing field across the board.

We must consider value for money. Evidence indicates that every £1 invested in GP …..."

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