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HANSARDPayment Scheme for Victims of the TroublesFirst, I would just correct the hon. Lady: what I actually said was that I have been talking to the Justice Minister—I spoke to her just a few weeks ago—and she raises the…20 Jan 2021HANSARD“New Decade, New Approach” DealAbsolutely. We will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the troubles in a way that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, ends that cycle of…20 Jan 2021HANSARD“New Decade, New Approach” DealThe right hon. Gentleman and I share a strong desire to ensure that we keep trade flowing as smoothly as possible, with unfettered access, as we promised, for Northern Ireland…20 Jan 2021HANSARD“New Decade, New Approach” DealGood progress has been made in implementing the “New Decade, New Approach” deal, despite the challenges that have been posed by the ongoing public health crisis. The Government…20 Jan 2021HANSARD“New Decade, New Approach” DealYes. Further strengthening of the armed forces covenant in law is both an NDNA commitment and a manifesto commitment for the Government, and we are determined to deliver on that;…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolA pragmatic and proportionate approach has been taken to implementing the Northern Ireland protocol, protecting unfettered access to the whole of the UK market for Northern…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this issue. He has been a strong and passionate supporter and promoter of the sector for the benefit of Northern Ireland for a very long…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am not quite sure what the hon. Lady is referring to, because what she describes is not what is happening in Northern Ireland; queues are not the issue. There have been reports…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI thank the hon. Lady for her comments on Edwin Poots. I had a communication with him this morning, and he is determined and focused on continuing to do his good work for the…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolAs I said in my previous answer, we are working with the industry on some of the issues it is facing. There is a range of different things. The issue the hon. Lady referred…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolAs I said in answer to previous questions, a range of issues have come together at the same time: companies who made commercial decisions before the deal was secured and before…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPeace Plus ProgrammeMr Speaker, before I begin, I hope you will not mind, but I just want to send my very best wishes to my right hon. Friend the Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire),…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPeace Plus ProgrammeMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. As Northern Ireland enters its centenary year, it is the right time to shine a light on what makes it so special as we look to a bright…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPayment Scheme for Victims of the TroublesIt is clear that from recent engagement with victims’ groups, for their overriding concern is to the scheme be open for applications as quickly as possible. We share that…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPayment Scheme for Victims of the TroublesAs I am sure the hon. Gentleman will appreciate—being, as he outlined, part of the process—we are all proud to have got this moving forward. He is absolutely right: I think there…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPayment Scheme for Victims of the TroublesTo my hon. Friend the Chairman of the Select Committee, I have to say that this is to the huge credit of the Committee and the work it has done. The recent piece of work it has…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPayment Scheme for Victims of the TroublesI am sure the hon. Lady will be aware that I meet with Executive Ministers on a regular basis, whether the First Minister, the Deputy First Minister or indeed the Justice…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly: Petition of Concern MechanismI am today laying before both Houses of Parliament the second report by the UK Government on the use of the Petition of Concern mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly. As part…12 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship: BusinessesWe want a relationship with the European Union that is based on friendly co-operation between sovereign equals and centred on free trade. We will have a relationship with our…02 Dec 2020HANSARDStructural and Investment Funding: Transition PeriodMy hon. Friend makes a hugely important and very accurate point. I think we sometimes forget this but the fiscal council was actually first agreed back in the “Fresh Start”…02 Dec 2020