Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Mike Wood Excerpts
Wednesday 26th January 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Antony Higginbotham Portrait Antony Higginbotham (Burnley) (Con)
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8. What plans his Department has to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

Mike Wood Portrait Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)
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13. What plans his Department has to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

Andrew Rosindell Portrait Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Con)
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14. What plans his Department has to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

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Conor Burns Portrait Conor Burns
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Whatever tradition or belief they come from in Northern Ireland, everyone recognises the immense contribution Her Majesty the Queen has made to this United Kingdom. As I alluded to, Her Majesty’s contribution to reconciliation and mutual understanding on the island of Ireland has been beyond compare. This will be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate her amazing life and achievements.

Mike Wood Portrait Mike Wood
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This summer, Her Majesty will award jubilee medals to members of the armed forces and emergency services and to prison officers. As things stand, frontline paramedics working for ambulance services will rightly be recognised, but those working in hospital A&E departments and private ambulances might not be. Will my right hon. Friend work with ministerial colleagues to ensure that all frontline paramedics get the recognition their work so richly deserves?

Conor Burns Portrait Conor Burns
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My hon. Friend makes his point powerfully, as ever. I am sure it will be heard. If it is not, I will make sure that it is by making it on his behalf to relevant Ministers.