That this House congratulates Drumcree Women’s Institute on its 55th anniversary; notes that for more than half a century the Institute has brought women from Drumcree, Portadown and the surrounding area together in friendship and fellowship; recognises its place within the Moyallen group of the Federation of Women’s Institutes of Northern Ireland and its longstanding contribution to community life; acknowledges the generations of women who have given their time and talents to the Institute, developing skills, supporting charitable causes and providing friendship and companionship to others; pays particular tribute to its founders and to the successive presidents, secretaries, office-bearers and members who have sustained Drumcree Women’s Institute throughout its 55 years; further recognises the important contribution made by Women’s Institutes to rural and local communities across Northern Ireland; and wishes the current members of Drumcree Women’s Institute continued friendship, fellowship and success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Drumcree Women’s Institute on its 55th anniversary; notes that for more than half a century the Institute has brought women from Drumcree, Portadown and the surrounding area together in friendship and fellowship; recognises its place within the Moyallen group of the Federation of Women’s Institutes of...

That this House congratulates Emmanuel Church Lurgan on its 30th anniversary; notes that the church was founded by Phil and Jill Emerson in their home on Waringstown Road on 8 September 1996, where the congregation gathered for its first 18 months; recognises its remarkable growth from those humble beginnings to its present home in Castle Lane; commends the church family for three decades of Christian witness, worship, compassion and practical support within Lurgan and the wider community; acknowledges the dedicated leadership of Phil Emerson throughout those 30 years; marks Rick Preston becoming lead pastor and Phil Emerson becoming founding pastor; and extends its warmest wishes to the entire Emmanuel Church family as it gives thanks for all that God has done and looks forward with faith and confidence to the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Emmanuel Church Lurgan on its 30th anniversary; notes that the church was founded by Phil and Jill Emerson in their home on Waringstown Road on 8 September 1996, where the congregation gathered for its first 18 months; recognises its remarkable growth from those humble beginnings to...

That this House unequivocally condemns the forced withdrawal of four young Israeli athletes from the Europe Triathlon Cup in Londonderry after their participation was strongly opposed solely because they represented Israel; considers this a shameful act of discrimination and antisemitism a stain on international sport in the United Kingdom; rejects the cowardly surrender of sporting principle to threatened protest and disruption; believes that safety concerns must never become a convenient pretext for rewarding intimidation and excluding its targets; finds it chilling that this occurred on the 54th anniversary of the Munich massacre, when 11 members of Israel’s Olympic team were murdered by Palestinian terrorists; calls for an urgent and transparent investigation; and demands that no public funding or future hosting rights be awarded until cast-iron guarantees are provided that Israeli athletes will never again be subjected to such disgraceful treatment.

That this House unequivocally condemns the forced withdrawal of four young Israeli athletes from the Europe Triathlon Cup in Londonderry after their participation was strongly opposed solely because they represented Israel; considers this a shameful act of discrimination and antisemitism a stain on international sport in the United Kingdom; rejects...

That this House congratulates the 2nd Banbridge Beaver Scout Colony, based at Holy Trinity Church, Banbridge, on the celebration of its 55th anniversary; notes that the Colony was established in September 1970, making it one of the earliest Beaver Scout Colonies in Northern Ireland; recognises the vision and dedication of its founding leaders, Irene McMaster and Lauretta Harrison, and the commitment of the many volunteers who have nurtured generations of young people over the past five and a half decades; pays particular tribute to Edith McClimonds for her outstanding service since 1979, including as Beaver Scout Leader since 1988, and for the positive influence she has had on countless young people and their families; further recognises the invaluable contribution of the current leadership team, including Freda Graham, Carol Clarke, Anna Mathers, Emma McNiece, Ethan Topley and Jamie Clarke; acknowledges that the Colony has helped thousands of children develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and lifelong skills, with many former members going on to make significant contributions to their communities and professions; commends the organisers of the 55th anniversary exhibition celebrating the Colony’s rich history; recognises the enduring value of Scouting in shaping active citizens and strengthening communities; and wishes everyone associated with the 2nd Banbridge Beaver Scout Colony every success as it continues to inspire future generations.

That this House congratulates the 2nd Banbridge Beaver Scout Colony, based at Holy Trinity Church, Banbridge, on the celebration of its 55th anniversary; notes that the Colony was established in September 1970, making it one of the earliest Beaver Scout Colonies in Northern Ireland; recognises the vision and dedication of...

That this House notes that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free refers to the territory between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the entirety of the State of Israel; further notes that the slogan therefore calls for the obliteration of Israel as a sovereign Jewish state and the denial of the Jewish people’s right to national self-determination; recognises that many Jewish people regard the slogan as threatening, antisemitic and directed against their national homeland; condemns attempts to minimise or excuse the meaning and impact of the slogan; believes that use of the slogan should ordinarily be treated as evidence of antisemitic hostility and taken into account by police and prosecutors when assessing hate crime, harassment, intimidation and public order offences; and calls on the Government to issue clear guidance accordingly.

That this House notes that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free refers to the territory between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the entirety of the State of Israel; further notes that the slogan therefore calls for the obliteration of Israel as...

That this House welcomes the significant progress made towards the establishment of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer in the Midlands of the United Kingdom; notes the vision to create a landmark of national significance comprising one million bricks, each representing an answered prayer; recognises the generosity and commitment of the many donors and supporters who have contributed to the project to date, whose gifts demonstrate both faith and public spirit; expresses the hope that, when built, the monument will stand as a visible and enduring demonstration of the power of Christian prayer and a testament to hope, faith and perseverance; further notes the positive social and economic impact the development is expected to bring to the Midlands and beyond; and places on record its sincere thanks and appreciation for the leadership and dedication shown by the Founder, Richard Gamble, the Chief Executive, Dr Ian Bullock, and the Chair of Trustees, Major General Richard Roderick Davis, whose commitment has been instrumental in bringing this inspiring project to the fore.

That this House welcomes the significant progress made towards the establishment of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer in the Midlands of the United Kingdom; notes the vision to create a landmark of national significance comprising one million bricks, each representing an answered prayer; recognises the generosity and commitment of...

That this House remembers Teddy Johnston of Portadown, who tragically lost his life to metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD); commends the courage and determination of his parents, Marvin and Gemma Johnston, in campaigning for change; recognises that a commissioned treatment for MLD already exists in the UK and is most effective when administered before symptoms appear; notes that early diagnosis through newborn heel-prick screening is essential to ensure children can access that treatment; further notes that the UK has fallen behind many comparable countries in expanding newborn blood spot screening, despite the availability of life-changing treatments for a growing number of rare conditions; welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to review the recommendation of the UK National Screening Committee in relation to MLD screening; and calls on the Government to act urgently to include MLD in the newborn heel-prick screening programme so that Teddy’s legacy is one of hope and that no other family experiences a preventable loss.

That this House remembers Teddy Johnston of Portadown, who tragically lost his life to metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD); commends the courage and determination of his parents, Marvin and Gemma Johnston, in campaigning for change; recognises that a commissioned treatment for MLD already exists in the UK and is most effective when...

This House congratulates Hill Street Football Club on an outstanding and historic season in being crowned League Champions; recognises the club’s remarkable achievement in also securing both the Alexander Cup and the Gerald Kennedy Cup to complete a treble-winning campaign; commends the dedication, commitment and hard work of the players, coaching staff, volunteers, committee members and supporters whose efforts made this success possible; further recognises the important role grassroots sports clubs play in strengthening communities, encouraging participation and fostering local pride; notes the positive impact Hill Street FC continues to have on young people and the wider community; and wishes everyone connected with the club every success for the future as they celebrate this exceptional achievement.

This House congratulates Hill Street Football Club on an outstanding and historic season in being crowned League Champions; recognises the club’s remarkable achievement in also securing both the Alexander Cup and the Gerald Kennedy Cup to complete a treble-winning campaign; commends the dedication, commitment and hard work of the players,...

That this House congratulates the organisers, exhibitors, competitors, volunteers and all those involved in the successful staging of the 157th Balmoral Show, and in particular commends the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society for the successful organisation of this year’s event over four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre on the outskirts of Lisburn; recognises the Show as one of the largest and most prestigious agricultural events anywhere in the United Kingdom and a proud showcase for the very best of Northern Ireland’s farming, food and rural communities; notes the immense contribution of the agri-food sector to Northern Ireland, sustaining in the region of 113,000 jobs, contributing approximately £5 billion annually to the economy and producing enough food to feed around 10 million people each year; further recognises the central importance of farmers and agricultural producers in strengthening food security, sustaining rural communities and maintaining the highest standards of food production and animal welfare; and calls on Government to ensure that agriculture is treated as a strategic national priority, with policies that support and strengthen the farming industry and provide confidence for the future of this vital sector.

That this House congratulates the organisers, exhibitors, competitors, volunteers and all those involved in the successful staging of the 157th Balmoral Show, and in particular commends the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society for the successful organisation of this year’s event over four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre on the outskirts...

That this House notes with deep concern that an estimated 11,105,671 lives have been lost to abortion in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act 1967 came into effect 58 years ago; recognises this as a profound human tragedy; further notes that approximately 98 per cent of abortions are carried out under Ground C, commonly associated with social and economic pressures, while around 1 per cent are carried out where the baby has a disability; believes these figures point not only to the scale of abortion in the United Kingdom but also to the pressures and lack of support many women face; expresses concern that too many women feel abortion is their only option because of poverty, relationship breakdown, housing insecurity, inadequate maternity support or fear of raising a child alone; and calls on the Government to do more to support women facing crisis pregnancies through practical, financial and emotional support, improved perinatal and maternal services, strengthened support for families raising disabled children, and policies that help women choose life for their babies.

That this House notes with deep concern that an estimated 11,105,671 lives have been lost to abortion in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act 1967 came into effect 58 years ago; recognises this as a profound human tragedy; further notes that approximately 98 per cent of abortions are carried...

That this House congratulates Banbridge Baptist Church on its 180th anniversary; notes that it was founded in 1845 and recognises it as the oldest surviving Baptist church in County Down; gives thanks for the men mightily used of God in its pulpit and membership for the preaching of the Gospel and the extension of God’s Kingdom, including during the 1859 Ulster Revival under the ministry of Pastor W. S. Eccles; recognises the spiritual legacy of souls won for Christ, believers strengthened in the faith and many sent forth in Christian service and missionary endeavour; commends the church’s continuing commitment to the authority of Scripture and the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and expresses the hope that Banbridge Baptist Church will continue to be used mightily by God for the advance of His Kingdom in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Banbridge Baptist Church on its 180th anniversary; notes that it was founded in 1845 and recognises it as the oldest surviving Baptist church in County Down; gives thanks for the men mightily used of God in its pulpit and membership for the preaching of the Gospel...

That this House notes the first anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, the definition of “woman” is based on biological sex; recognises the significance of this judgment in upholding the integrity of sex-based rights and protections in settings including sport, prisons, healthcare and education; further notes the case of Jennifer Melle, who faced disciplinary action following the use of biologically accurate language in a clinical setting, raising important questions regarding freedom of expression; also notes the case of the Darlington nurses, who raised legitimate concerns regarding the use of female changing facilities by a biological male; welcomes the Government's commitment to lay the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised Code of Practice before this House after the local elections, and urges prompt action in doing so; and calls on the Government provide clear guidance on single-sex spaces for NHS trusts and workplaces without further delay.

That this House notes the first anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, the definition of “woman” is based on biological sex; recognises the significance of this...

That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on securing a remarkable back-to-back victory at the The Masters Tournament, becoming one of only four players in history to achieve consecutive Masters titles; notes that this triumph marks his second Masters victory and his sixth Major Championship win overall; recognises this extraordinary achievement as a testament to his enduring excellence, consistency, and dedication to the sport of golf; further notes with pride that he hails from Holywood, Northern Ireland; and celebrates the inspiration his success provides to aspiring athletes across Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom.

That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on securing a remarkable back-to-back victory at the The Masters Tournament, becoming one of only four players in history to achieve consecutive Masters titles; notes that this triumph marks his second Masters victory and his sixth Major Championship win overall; recognises this extraordinary achievement...

That this House congratulates the Donaghcloney Brownie Unit on the celebration of its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the young people of Donaghcloney and the surrounding community; recognises the important role the Brownie Unit has played in providing girls aged seven to ten with opportunities for friendship, confidence-building, community service and adventure through the guiding movement; pays tribute to the many volunteer leaders and helpers whose commitment over the past forty years has enabled generations of girls to participate in guiding activities; notes that the Brownie section forms part of the wider Girlguiding movement, which began in 1910 and has for more than a century supported girls and young women across the United Kingdom to develop skills, leadership and a sense of service; and wishes the Donaghcloney Brownies every success for the future as they continue their work supporting and inspiring young girls in the community.

That this House congratulates the Donaghcloney Brownie Unit on the celebration of its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the young people of Donaghcloney and the surrounding community; recognises the important role the Brownie Unit has played in providing girls aged seven to ten with opportunities for...

That this House marks the 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan, County Armagh, first opened in 1826; notes that the Methodist witness in the town stretches back to the eighteenth century, with an early Methodist chapel established in Nettleton’s Court in 1778, later replaced by a preaching house on the High Street site in 1802, before the present church building was erected to accommodate a growing congregation; recognises the church’s two centuries of faithful Christian ministry in Lurgan, including the preaching of the Gospel and the sharing of the message of salvation within the community; acknowledges the important role the church has played in the spiritual, social and charitable life of the town, supporting families, young people and those in need; pays tribute to the many ministers, lay preachers, volunteers and members of the congregation who have sustained the life and witness of the church over generations; and congratulates the congregation of High Street Methodist Church as they celebrate 200 years of worship, service and Gospel ministry in Lurgan.

That this House marks the 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan, County Armagh, first opened in 1826; notes that the Methodist witness in the town stretches back to the eighteenth century, with an early Methodist chapel established in Nettleton’s Court in 1778, later replaced by a preaching...

That this House remembers with solemn respect Joseph Julius Stephen QGM, the Metropolitan line train driver who was murdered while courageously confronting the terrorist responsible for the IRA attack at West Ham Underground Station on 15 March 1976; marks the 50th anniversary of that attack; further remembers the nine people who were injured in the bombing and shooting that took place that day; condemns unequivocally the campaign of IRA terrorism which brought violence, fear and suffering to communities across the United Kingdom; pays tribute to the bravery shown by those who responded in the aftermath of the attack; and commends the Ancre Somme Association Charity for hosting an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the attack and for its work in promoting remembrance and ensuring that the victims of terrorism are never forgotten.

That this House remembers with solemn respect Joseph Julius Stephen QGM, the Metropolitan line train driver who was murdered while courageously confronting the terrorist responsible for the IRA attack at West Ham Underground Station on 15 March 1976; marks the 50th anniversary of that attack; further remembers the nine people...

That this House notes the recent rise in global oil prices and the impact this is already having on the cost of living across the United Kingdom; recognises that motorists are facing higher costs at the pumps as a result; further notes that in Northern Ireland a significant proportion of households rely on domestic heating oil to heat their homes, leaving many families particularly exposed to sudden increases in oil prices; expresses concern that rising energy costs will place further pressure on household finances at a time when many families are already struggling with the cost of living; also notes with concern reports that some energy companies may be benefiting from excessive profits as prices rise before higher wholesale costs have fully fed through; and calls on the Government to ease this burden by cutting fuel duty for motorists and removing VAT from domestic heating oil, and to fund such relief by introducing a levy on excessive profits made by companies benefiting from rising oil prices, ensuring that households and motorists are protected from unfair price increases.

That this House notes the recent rise in global oil prices and the impact this is already having on the cost of living across the United Kingdom; recognises that motorists are facing higher costs at the pumps as a result; further notes that in Northern Ireland a significant proportion of...

That this House condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-backed terrorist organisation responsible for repression, regional destabilisation and the support of violent proxy groups; notes its involvement in human rights abuses and threats to security beyond Iran; further notes that key allies have already acted; believes continued delay by the United Kingdom is indefensible; and calls on the Government to immediately proscribe the IRGC in its entirety under the Terrorism Act 2000 and to apply a consistent and uncompromising approach to sectarian extremism.

That this House condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-backed terrorist organisation responsible for repression, regional destabilisation and the support of violent proxy groups; notes its involvement in human rights abuses and threats to security beyond Iran; further notes that key allies have already acted; believes continued...

That this House welcomes the decision of the Government to pause the proposed clinical trial involving puberty blockers for children and young people; recognises the significant public concern expressed across the UK regarding the safety, ethics and long-term consequences of administering such interventions to minors; notes the serious questions raised about informed consent, the potential for irreversible physical and psychological effects and the adequacy of the clinical evidence underpinning such interventions; commends the courage of campaigners, including Keira Bell and James Esses, as well as many families and individuals who have spoken out about their experiences and concerns; further acknowledges the strength of feeling expressed by constituents across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK; and calls on the Government, not merely to pause, but to cancel the puberty blockers trial in its entirety, ensuring that safeguarding, rigorous scientific evidence and the principle of doing no harm remain paramount in all healthcare decisions affecting children.

That this House welcomes the decision of the Government to pause the proposed clinical trial involving puberty blockers for children and young people; recognises the significant public concern expressed across the UK regarding the safety, ethics and long-term consequences of administering such interventions to minors; notes the serious questions raised...

That this House condemns remarks made by Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, describing Brendan “Bik” McFarlane as having lived a “life well lived”; recalls that McFarlane was convicted for his role in the sectarian Bayardo Bar attack in 1975 in which five innocent civilians were murdered; believes that such comments amount to the glorification of terrorism and are profoundly offensive to victims and survivors; further believes that any political party seeking public office must unequivocally reject the sanitisation of terrorist violence; and calls on the Government to amend Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 to prohibit the glorification of convicted terrorists, ensuring that victims are prioritised and that the rule of law and respect for innocent life are upheld in Northern Ireland.

That this House condemns remarks made by Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, describing Brendan “Bik” McFarlane as having lived a “life well lived”; recalls that McFarlane was convicted for his role in the sectarian Bayardo Bar attack in 1975 in which five innocent civilians were murdered; believes that...