Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matthew Patrick and Lindsay Hoyle

Wednesday 19th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Patrick]

I have seen no such proposals. We have agreements in place with the European Union to ensure that there is engagement with Northern Ireland on any matters that might impact it.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the leader of the Democratic Unionist party.

[Gavin Robinson (Belfast East) (DUP)]

The Minister will be enjoying his opportunity to travel across Northern Ireland and see some of the wonderful groups we have. He knows the strength of this United Kingdom, and he knows that increasing the bonds across Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England is crucial. He should know that the last Government—supported by his Labour colleagues—agreed that through the East-West Council there should be educational collaboration, so that our young people can mix with one another and draw upon each other’s strengths. Could he indicate how many times he believes the East-West Council has progressed that matter and what plans he has to strengthen those bonds?

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[Mr Speaker]

We will have “Jim Shannon: the Movie”, I think.

[Matthew Patrick]

If you’re directing it, Mr Speaker! I look forward to my visit to Strangford—I do not see enough of the hon. Member in this House. The creative industries in Northern Ireland are booming, as he says, and they are backed all the way by this Government. We have a modern industrial strategy and a 10-year plan to back our strengths and unlock potential, and the Government have committed to increasing investment in the creative industries to £31 billion by 2035.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matthew Patrick and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 5th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Dr Caroline Johnson—not here.

[Matthew Patrick (Wirral West) (Lab)]

14. What recent progress he has made on establishing an infected blood compensation scheme.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matthew Patrick and Lindsay Hoyle

Tuesday 13th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Matthew Patrick.

[Matthew Patrick (Wirral West) (Lab)]

On Sunday, I had the honour of meeting Emily Damari. She told me about her good friends, Ziv and Gali Berman, who remain in captivity. It is so clear to me that no hostage will be free until all hostages are free. Hamas footage at the weekend serves only to deliver more torment to the families. Will the Minister set out, before the 600 day-anniversary later this month of the 7 October attacks, the steps he will be taking to ensure humanitarian access for those hostages?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matthew Patrick and Lindsay Hoyle

Wednesday 6th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I want to hear Matthew Patrick.

[Matthew Patrick (Wirral West) (Lab)]

Q3. Emily left her ex, but the abuse did not stop. He stayed in their home, cancelled the mortgage contributions and destroyed her credit score. Now she cannot even take out a mobile phone contract. Surviving Economic Abuse and UK Finance have made progress in tackling this issue, but more has to be done. Will the Prime Minister and his Government work with me to introduce new provisions, so that we can restore the credit files for survivors of economic abuse like Emily?