Speeches by Shannon.

“I thank the right hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. The right hon. Member for North West Hampshire (Kit Malthouse) referred to the impact on Britain, but there is an impact regionally as well. Many workers in Northern Ireland are enrolled in UK-wide pension schemes and equity systems, and their long-term financi…”

“I commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. He has referred to the stats in his own area. The Police Service of Northern Ireland notes that the number of motorcycles or scramblers recovered by owners in Northern Ireland is relatively low: for example, in 2022, only 30 out of 136 were recovered. Does the hon.…”

“I commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. I spoke to her beforehand, and I share her concerns. We have similar concerns in my constituency, where the minor injuries unit closed. The unit was crucial for constituents, and its closure meant that they had to travel further—for almost an hour—to get to the …”

“Of course. I talk incredibly fast, so I will try to slow down. I asked about the Government’s concessions for people who are persecuted across the world. It is really important to have those concessions, so that Christians or people of any religious faith know that if they want somewhere to go, the United Kingdom is av…”

“I thank the Minister for the positivity of his replies. His commitment is very clear. I asked about persecuted Christians; in the few minutes that he has left, can he assure us that protecting them is also part of Government policy?”

“You mentioned in the Chamber last Thursday, Mr Chairman, that you had enough Westminster Hall debates to take us through to Easter. Is that right?”

“If I have one every month for the next five months, would that be okay? I would just suggest that that is the best way forward. [Laughter.]”

“I will mark a day every month in the diary! Thank you very much.”

“I applied a few months ago for one on the Chinook tragedy. I understand that that has been allocated a debate tomorrow.”

“That is one I can remove, because I am quite happy for it to go forward. I will go and support Alex Easton, who is the proposer. I cannot remember all the debates that I have requested, to be honest. I know that there are quite a few. There is one on Myanmar.”

“Was that on a Thursday? It probably was. Sometimes people have other things to do on a Thursday, and I understand that. It also means that they have to stay behind for an extra day. We supplemented that debate with other people, if I recall rightly, who perhaps were not on the list. Besides the 16 names on the list I g…”

“The Minister is, no doubt, listening. I agree with the hon. Gentleman, and I am sure the Minister will give a positive response. We must not ignore the plight of those suffering for their faith: the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan, Christians in Nigeria and the Baha’is in Iran. Faith groups in countless other countries…”

“I think the wider debate on Sudan specifically targets and focuses on what is happening in Sudan. Something like 6 million people have been displaced. The latest atrocities in El Fasher indicate the specific violence and bestiality that has taken place there. They went to a hospital, and they killed every person inside…”

“First of all, I apologise: I did not know you had started. We were sitting outside having a wee chat, and then I said, “We’d better knock on the door—it’s 17 minutes past.” Thank you, Chairman and Committee, for giving me the opportunity to request a debate. We have had a statement and UQs on Sudan, but we have yet to …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for setting the scene so well on a subject close to all our hearts. This debate is not simply about policy but about the lives of people who will be deeply affected by the impact of the proposed immigration …”

“Yes. This is a copy of the request with all 16 names.”

“This is the up-to-date one. There are 15 names on it, and four are Labour. I was surprised by what you said there—I think the girl from the APPG went around and asked a few people, but I wanted to ask people personally. This is probably the one that you want.”

“I recognise what the Secretary of State has said about protection for those who rent houses, but desperation is the issue for many people who rent their accommodation, and who find themselves in financial difficulties while living—as we heard earlier from the hon. Member for South Basildon and East Thurrock (James McMu…”

“I thank the Minister very much for her answers, and for the confidence that she is trying to instil across the nation. On the so-called confidential intelligence that West Midlands police claims to have seen about Israeli fans engaging in significant hooliganism, I am very concerned, as others are, about the message th…”

“I thank the Minister very much for his statement, and I thank you, Mr Speaker, for all you do to ensure that the ministerial code is followed by all Ministers—we appreciate it. There has been much discussion this year regarding the ministerial code and how major policy announcements are made. What steps will the Minist…”