"With the number of police officers halving over the years, the number of groups involved in organised crime has more than doubled to 150, or possibly more. Does the Secretary of State see any significance in that?..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"Is this not a massive climbdown by the Government? I say good luck and well done to the parties that stood out against the Government and their nasty welfare reforms. Should the Government not now fund a welfare system on the mainland in the same way as they are funding …..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"Will the Secretary of State explain to the House how she is allowing a clear act of criminality to be linked with the political process?..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"Does the Secretary of State agree that we should not have short memories when it comes to Northern Ireland? The fact is that 3,600 people were killed during the civil war. Rather than condemn the previous Government, we should acknowledge the risks that they took to make Northern Ireland the …..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"Q10. Tax cuts for millionaires, tax cuts for the wealthiest companies in this country and a bonus bonanza in the City, while millions are denied the right to work and people who are hard working in work have had their pay cut by £1,500: when are this Government, made up …..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"5. What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on future provision of prisons in Northern Ireland...." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech
"Will the Government’s spending decisions have any impact on potential new capital projects such as Magilligan prison and the new police training college?..." Stephen Hepburn - View Speech