That this House notes that online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London have recommenced following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI Protocol and Windsor Agreement arrangements; is concerned that the Science Museum Group and the Victoria and Albert Museum have still not recommenced sales to Northern Ireland; and calls for an intensification of discussions between Departmental officials and the Museums in order that Northern Ireland residents are able to place orders with all these prestigious Museums, as are other residents in the rest of the UK.

That this House notes that online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London have recommenced following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI Protocol and...

That this House notes the exceptional contribution to global innovation and engineering made by people from Northern Ireland, including Frank Pantridge, Harry Ferguson, James Martin and John Alexander Finlay, whose innovations have benefited millions of people worldwide; further notes that 2026 marks forty years since the death of John Finlay; believes his pioneering Hydrascreen technology and contribution to Northern Ireland’s engineering success deserve wider recognition; and expresses the hope that present and future generations will be inspired by the innovation, enterprise and ingenuity that have characterised Northern Ireland’s greatest inventors and engineers.

That this House notes the exceptional contribution to global innovation and engineering made by people from Northern Ireland, including Frank Pantridge, Harry Ferguson, James Martin and John Alexander Finlay, whose innovations have benefited millions of people worldwide; further notes that 2026 marks forty years since the death of John Finlay;...

That this House notes that 2 June 2026 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the murder by the Provisional IRA in Londonderry of Linda Baggley, a 19 year old Police Reservist, making her the first female police officer to be murdered in Northern Ireland, the murder was compounded by the fact that her father William Baggley, also a Police Reservist, had been murdered two years previously in the same area; understands the grief such twin acts of terrorism can bring a family, but wider society remains grateful that relative peace has been achieved through the sacrifice hundreds of security personnel such as the Baggleys have made; and calls for those political representatives who have repeatedly refused to condemn such actions to unequivocally declare such activities were wrong, should not have happened, and can in no way be justified or defended by phrases such as There Was No Alternative.

That this House notes that 2 June 2026 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the murder by the Provisional IRA in Londonderry of Linda Baggley, a 19 year old Police Reservist, making her the first female police officer to be murdered in Northern Ireland, the murder was compounded by the fact...

That this House notes a recent Court case in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, where a retired Baptist Pastor was convicted of speaking in July 2024 at a dual carriageway across from Causeway Hospital, which was within a Safe Access Zone; acknowledges that these zones were established for the purpose of protecting women and girls accessing abortion treatment services, information, advice and counselling, but understands that the Pastor made no reference to abortion whatever, had no anti-abortion leaflets or posters and had repeatedly indicated his message was entirely about God’s love for the world; views with extreme concern that legislation supposedly designed to deal with protests about abortion has been used to prosecute and convict a man speaking publicly about an unrelated matter; and fears that anyone speaking on any unrelated subject matter within a safe access zone can now potentially be subjected to criminal proceedings.

That this House notes a recent Court case in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, where a retired Baptist Pastor was convicted of speaking in July 2024 at a dual carriageway across from Causeway Hospital, which was within a Safe Access Zone; acknowledges that these zones were established for the purpose of protecting...

That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across the globe; recognises that Her Majesty on only one occasion throughout her reign personally penned the foreword for a book which was entitled The Servant Queen and the King She Serves, which outlined her faith in Jesus Christ as she had done in many of her Christmas broadcasts; and expresses gratitude for having such a Servant Queen throughout tumultuous times in history.

That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across...

That this House notes that more than six months on from the initial notification of a recall of Citroen vehicles for air bag safety checks, according to a recent Departmental written response there remains around 10,000 vehicles that have not been checked; accepts that not every vehicle will have been on the road in that time but acknowledges the reality that many will have been; and calls upon the manufacturer, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Department for Transport to intensify efforts to ensure that all vehicles, some of which potentially pose life threatening defects, are recalled and the appropriate safety measures carried out urgently.

That this House notes that more than six months on from the initial notification of a recall of Citroen vehicles for air bag safety checks, according to a recent Departmental written response there remains around 10,000 vehicles that have not been checked; accepts that not every vehicle will have been...

That this House notes the recommencing of online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI Protocol and Windsor Agreement arrangements; is concerned that the Science Museum Group and the Victoria and Albert Museum have still not recommenced sales to Northern Ireland; and calls for an intensification of discussions between Departmental officials and the Museums in order that Northern Ireland residents are able to place orders with all these prestigious Museums, as are other residents in the rest of the UK.

That this House notes the recommencing of online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI Protocol and...

That this House notes that 11 March 2026 marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism; acknowledges the many innocent victims across UK and Europe who must not be forgotten; also commends those whose endeavours are aimed at highlighting the difference between innocent victims who have suffered and some of the perpetrators of terror who attempt to portray themselves as victims; and offers thanks to those who organised the lighting of public buildings on the day as tangible expressions of support for this very worthwhile campaign.

That this House notes that 11 March 2026 marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism; acknowledges the many innocent victims across UK and Europe who must not be forgotten; also commends those whose endeavours are aimed at highlighting the difference between innocent victims who have suffered and some of...

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of Killaloo Accordion Band based near Londonderry; commends all those involved with the band, including those leading the musical development of many young people through the years who have learned to play a variety of musical instruments thus demonstrating a high degree of excellence, winning trophies and entertaining tens of thousands of people over the years at parades and other functions; and expresses the hope that the good work will continue for many decades to come.

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of Killaloo Accordion Band based near Londonderry; commends all those involved with the band, including those leading the musical development of many young people through the years who have learned to play a variety of musical instruments...

That this House notes a series of opinion polls in the run up to the recent Gorton and Denton by-election and the actual result, when, within 48 hours of the Poll the three main contenders were projected to be polling at 27% - 28% and the election result had the winning candidate on 41%, the same polls were indicating other main Parties polling around 6% when their actual result showed less than one third of that figure; and calls upon politicians of all Parties to be more diligent in their attitude to such approaches, as opinion polls can be used to infer wider voting intentions to be something that does not materialise at the ballot box.

That this House notes a series of opinion polls in the run up to the recent Gorton and Denton by-election and the actual result, when, within 48 hours of the Poll the three main contenders were projected to be polling at 27% - 28% and the election result had the...

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America; further notes the decisive role played by settlers and their descendants, and that many of the early pioneers and leaders of the emerging nation were of Ulster Scots descent; recognises the continuing strength of the transatlantic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, grounded in shared democratic values, close defence and security co-operation, and extensive economic, educational and cultural links; further notes the programme of America250 commemorations being taken forward in the United States to mark this historic milestone; and expresses the hope that during this 250th anniversary year, His Majesty’s Government and the US administration will work together to highlight and deepen the historic connections between our two nations, particularly the major contribution of the Ulster Scots diaspora to the birth and development of the United States.

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America; further notes the decisive role played by settlers and their descendants, and that many of the early pioneers and leaders of the emerging nation were of...

That this House notes the ever increasing toxic nature of many online exchanges, particularly in instances when topical issues are being shown on mainstream news bulletins and carried over into online platforms which often results in numerous poisoned, vicious, and vile assertions that have no basis in fact and are designed to intimidate and in some cases force those who are being targeted to understandably forego social media entirely; and expresses the hope that others who determine that no amount of online harassment will deter them from speaking out accurately and frankly on current themes, will act as encouragement to many that the online bullying is pointless and in some instances totally counterproductive.

That this House notes the ever increasing toxic nature of many online exchanges, particularly in instances when topical issues are being shown on mainstream news bulletins and carried over into online platforms which often results in numerous poisoned, vicious, and vile assertions that have no basis in fact and are...

That this House notes a number of the nation's most prestigious museums have not been supplying online purchases to Northern Ireland based consumers for some time; further notes the written records of each of them to the hon. Member for East Londonderry indicating their willingness to do so; welcomes the one museum that only recently has started the process to begin supplying Northern Ireland customers; and calls upon the Cabinet Office and Government more widely in conjunction with the EU to bring the current unacceptable and shambolic process to an end whereby Northern Ireland based residents who are in London can purchase the same goods and return home with them while the slow, laborious, painstaking and costly process of normalising online purchases continues.

That this House notes a number of the nation's most prestigious museums have not been supplying online purchases to Northern Ireland based consumers for some time; further notes the written records of each of them to the hon. Member for East Londonderry indicating their willingness to do so; welcomes the...

That this House notes that, on 27 January 1972, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery, two police officers on patrol in Londonderry, were murdered by the Provisional IRA using a Thompson sub machine gun; further notes that this happened in the vicinity of, and just three days before, the events that were subsequently described as Bloody Sunday; and regrets that the Saville Report into the events of that day contained references to the activities of some soldiers on the day as well as a reference to the then 2IC of the Provisional IRA in Londonderry, Martin McGuiness who, according to the report probably had a sub machine gun on the day, but that while 18 soldiers were questioned, one of whom was charged but acquitted, Martin McGuinness was never questioned about his activities at the time despite numerous requests for this to take place, illustrating the differential treatment between terrorists and those in uniform that has occurred for many years and which needs to stop forthwith.

That this House notes that, on 27 January 1972, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery, two police officers on patrol in Londonderry, were murdered by the Provisional IRA using a Thompson sub machine gun; further notes that this happened in the vicinity of, and just three days before, the...

That this House notes there has been significant under representation of some communities among those employed in a number of public bodies in Northern Ireland; recognises that, whether in housing or policing, a more representative workforce is preferable given the country's troubled past; and calls upon political figures representing those minority employee groups to actively support recruitment drives, whether in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive or the Police Service, in order to combat intimidation of Roman Catholics by republicans in the case of policing, or generational under-representation of Protestants in the case of the Housing Executive, thus showing that the wider community gives its total support to the country's institutions.

That this House notes there has been significant under representation of some communities among those employed in a number of public bodies in Northern Ireland; recognises that, whether in housing or policing, a more representative workforce is preferable given the country's troubled past; and calls upon political figures representing those...

That this House notes the significant private sector investment in the former property of the Coleraine Chronicle and Northern Constitution newspapers on Railway Road in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry which has resulted in the property which dates back to 1898, now becoming a thriving business hub in the town centre; and warmly congratulates local businessman John Armstrong who has pioneered the venture and expresses the hope that public sector investment can be utilised in similar ways to assist town centre high streets become more viable and attract additional business and footfall.

That this House notes the significant private sector investment in the former property of the Coleraine Chronicle and Northern Constitution newspapers on Railway Road in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry which has resulted in the property which dates back to 1898, now becoming a thriving business hub in the town centre; and...

That this House notes that the North West of Ireland Football Association of Ireland celebrates its 140th anniversary, having been founded in 1885; acknowledges the long standing contributions that so many volunteers have put in to make the Association as successful as it has been; and expresses the hope that current and future generations of passionate football people will ensure that football in the North West of Northern Ireland continues to flourish.

That this House notes that the North West of Ireland Football Association of Ireland celebrates its 140th anniversary, having been founded in 1885; acknowledges the long standing contributions that so many volunteers have put in to make the Association as successful as it has been; and expresses the hope that...

That this House notes the changes that will result from the Budget statement on 26 November 2025; is concerned that the number of higher rate tax payers, who used to be a very small proportion of the overall workforce, are scheduled to increase from five million when the freezing of personal allowances was introduced in 2022, to almost 10 million in 2031; and further notes the increases for lower paid employees which will mean that full time workers on the National Living Wage will all become tax payers, and given that many of them work in the hospitality sector, will result in consumers paying the necessary price increases that will ensue, while the Treasury will reap the benefit in the extra income tax that is paid.

That this House notes the changes that will result from the Budget statement on 26 November 2025; is concerned that the number of higher rate tax payers, who used to be a very small proportion of the overall workforce, are scheduled to increase from five million when the freezing of...

That this House notes with deep concern the Supreme Court’s ruling against the historic Christian ethos of the controlled school sector in Northern Ireland; expresses concern at the judgment’s use of the term indoctrination in relation to long-standing Christian teaching; and calls on the Government and the Northern Ireland Education Minister to set out urgent measures to uphold the Christian ethos in Northern Ireland schools.

That this House notes with deep concern the Supreme Court’s ruling against the historic Christian ethos of the controlled school sector in Northern Ireland; expresses concern at the judgment’s use of the term indoctrination in relation to long-standing Christian teaching; and calls on the Government and the Northern Ireland Education...

That this House notes recent criticism of the BBC regarding a number of programmes aimed at younger viewers which appear to promote trans ideologies; further notes recent internal dossiers which claimed that the BBC is subject to what amounts to effective censorship by some specialist LGBT reporters who refuse to cover gender-critical stories; and calls on the Government to ensure that those who will be appointed to senior positions within the Corporation in the next few months tackle this issue so that families who wish to watch such programmes are not subjected to this type of bias in future.

That this House notes recent criticism of the BBC regarding a number of programmes aimed at younger viewers which appear to promote trans ideologies; further notes recent internal dossiers which claimed that the BBC is subject to what amounts to effective censorship by some specialist LGBT reporters who refuse to...