Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Robin Swann Excerpts
Thursday 23rd October 2025

(2 days, 4 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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I will raise that with the Department and ensure that my hon. Friend gets the answer he seeks.

Robin Swann Portrait Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)
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May I join the Leader of the House in his acknowledgment of the start of the poppy appeal? Is he aware that our British Legion in Northern Ireland is now required to have an appointed EU rep to handle compliance for safety issues for products distributed, sold or given for donation during the poppy appeal. Does the Leader of the House agree that that is ridiculous and will he speak to the appropriate Minister so we can have a meeting about it?

Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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I am sure that Minister will have heard the hon. Gentleman’s concerns. A meeting might be appropriate or, indeed, he may wish to raise it through an Adjournment debate on the Floor of the House. It is a timely topic.