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HANSARDLeaving the EU: the EconomyAs we did with the guidance that we outlined just before the House broke for the summer recess, we have done it in conjunction with our partners in businesses across Northern…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWhile the Northern Ireland economy does have its challenges, I am confident that it has a promising economic future, with its talent, great companies, entrepreneurial spirit and…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI have not tested all the venues in Northern Ireland that were taking part in the eat out to help out scheme, but I did my bit to support the sector, as I am sure many colleagues…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. We recognise the unique position of authorised traders, such as supermarkets, with stable supply chains and comprehensive…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI can confirm that we are very keen to give as much guidance and information to businesses as early as possible. We are committed, as I said, to providing Northern Ireland’s…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI did say that notes for guidance will be available from 1 November this year. We are very clear that we are one single market—we are one customs union within the United…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThe support package that we put in place, which is £155 million for the IT systems we have outlined and £200 million for the Treasury support scheme, is in order to recognise the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI am very happy to have a look at that. Obviously, as the hon. Lady will know, the Home Office outlined an update to the citizenship situation to rectify it for people so that…02 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Infrastructure at PortsThere will be no new customs infrastructure in Northern Ireland, and we see no need to build any.02 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Infrastructure at PortsAs I have set out previously, the protocol obliges both the UK and the EU to seek to streamline trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to avoid controls at Northern…02 Sept 2020HANSARDBorder Control PostsI will answer the substantive and supplementary questions together and just repeat what I said a few moments ago—there will be no new infrastructure in Northern Ireland for…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesWe welcome the formal designation of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland to provide administrative support for the scheme. Victims should never have had to go to court…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesMy right hon. Friend makes a good point. He was intrinsically involved in driving forward this issue. Words fail me: it should never have taken this long to get to this stage and…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesMy hon. Friend is right. I have consistently expressed my disappointment—to say the least—at the lack of progress in establishing the scheme, as have the First Minister and…02 Sept 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: the EconomyAbsolutely right. My right hon. Friend makes a hugely important point. The UK internal market Bill will outline that integral structure of the United Kingdom as one customs union…02 Sept 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: the EconomyBy the end of this year, the process of transition to our new relationship with the EU will be completed. I and colleagues across the Cabinet are determined to ensure that…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesThe simple answer is yes. Particularly with people having waited so long, to see an insensitive, ill-advised and inappropriate comment like that was the last thing that anybody…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesFirst, I join the hon. Lady in her comments about John Hume and his family. I was honoured to be able to attend the funeral, which was a great example of how something can be done…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesAs I think it has already been outlined, Claire Fox will be sitting as a Cross-Bench peer. She has already provided her own answer to that question, and I will let her words deal…02 Sept 2020HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesMy hon. Friend the Chair of the Select Committee is absolutely right. This matter is devolved and it is for the Northern Ireland Executive to pay for through the block grant.…02 Sept 2020