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HANSARDNorthern IrelandAbsolutely. We now see a vibrant, exciting economy. Whether it is FinTech, renewable energy, cyber, the creative arts or advanced engineering and manufacturing, wherever people go…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandIf the hon. Gentleman looks at what I have said this afternoon, I think he will see that I have proven quite the opposite in acknowledging the multifaceted issues that led to the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandIt is interesting that, in talking about a complex and multifaceted situation, the hon. Lady goes straight to talking about Brexit, which again highlights that Labour is so far…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandI am very happy to do that. In fact, we organised a meeting just recently for Executive Ministers and Ministers and officials from Government, including the Ministry of Housing,…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Lady makes a good point, and it is another example of how, even in an extended discussion such as this one, many more issues have been involved over the past few weeks.…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Lady is right. The Joint Committee, Lord Frost, my colleague the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other relevant Departments have, across…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandAs I have outlined this afternoon and previously in the House, we have a clear focus on the work to move things forward on the protocol in a pragmatic and flexible way, so that it…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy hon. Friend is correct. To be fair, the EU has recognised the mistake, acknowledged the mistake, apologised for it and stepped back from the brink, but that action definitely…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandOn the hon. Gentleman’s last comment, he might want to have a look through Hansard later and reread my remarks, because that is not what I said. It is actually quite the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Lady makes a fair point. The British-Irish Council has met regularly and continues to do so—it met in November last year and has met regularly, annually. The…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandI hope you will excuse me, Mr Deputy Speaker, if I join my right hon. Friend in his comments about the late Cheryl Gillan. This is the first chance I have had at the Dispatch Box…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandAs the hon. Gentleman will know, sadly and inexcusably we have seen pockets of violence across the UK over the last few months, in London, Bristol and elsewhere. None of that is…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I commend him and his colleagues in the area who have been working closely with their communities and giving the support that the community…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Gentleman has a long-held and strong passion for Northern Ireland and has always worked in a collegiate way to ensure that the people of Northern Ireland are well…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandI agree in large part with what the hon. Gentleman has said. It is why it is important for us to be working to find solutions for the impact of the outworking of the protocol on…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe hon. Gentleman could look at the legislation we passed last year that ensures that Northern Ireland businesses have unfettered access to markets in the rest of the UK. We…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandGiven that this was outlined earlier today, it is interesting that Opposition Members continue to want to talk about nothing else but leaving the EU. I think that highlights their…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy hon. Friend, who chairs the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, makes a very good point. He is absolutely right, not just in his admiration for cinema, but in his recognition…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandYes, I understand the point the hon. Gentleman was making. He referenced a few of the things I outlined in my opening remarks about the challenges, the straw that broke the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy hon. Friend raises a really important point. Colleagues from all parties are speaking about this issue in the House today and they have influence and relationships throughout…13 Apr 2021