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HANSARDPayments for Victims of the TroublesThe court was clear that the Executive, through their action of not designating, or refusing to designate, a Department, which was down to the Deputy First Minister, were acting…02 Sept 2020HANSARDSecurity SituationThe threat from dissident republican terrorism continues to be severe in Northern Ireland. The Government’s first priority is to keep people safe and secure across the UK.…02 Sept 2020HANSARDSecurity SituationI thank my hon. Friend for her question. We as a Government are clear: we will put an end to vexatious claims against our brilliant armed forces. We are also determined to address…02 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland-Republic of Ireland BorderMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. We—not just myself, but ministerial colleagues—have had continual engagement with businesses. The Business Secretary and the Chancellor…02 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland-Republic of Ireland BorderI and ministerial colleagues speak regularly with our counterparts in the Irish Government. The protocol itself provides for a practical solution that avoids a hard border on the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly Petition of Concern Mechanism: First ReportI am today laying before both Houses of Parliament the first report by Her Majesty’s Government on the use of the Petition of Concern mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly.…15 Jul 2020HANSARDNational Security Arrangements in Northern Ireland: 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019This is a summary of the main findings from the report by His Honour Brian Barker QC, the Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements in Northern Ireland, covering the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public SecurityAbsolutely. I have had the great honour and pleasure over the past few weeks of being able to meet some of the teams in the ambulance service and the PSNI, who have been working…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodWe will not be extending the transition period; we have made that clear. On the wider point, we will set out more detailed plans for extensive support from Her Majesty’s Revenue…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodWe continue to take forward discussions on the implementation of the protocol in the Joint Committee and in the specialised committee, as the right hon. Gentleman is aware. As we…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodI am working closely with businesses across Northern Ireland to ensure that they are ready for the end of the transition period, which will come at the end of December this year.…24 Jun 2020HANSARDEconomic ProspectsWhile the Northern Ireland economy does have its challenges, as we do across the United Kingdom as we come out of covid-19, I am confident that Northern Ireland has a promising…24 Jun 2020HANSARDEconomic ProspectsI think we are all looking forward to being completely free of the shackles of the European Union. We in the UK Government remain committed to supporting the Executive to achieve…24 Jun 2020HANSARDEconomic ProspectsThe hon. Lady asks a very important question about the aviation industry more widely. Obviously, I have spoken to the chief executive of Bombardier in particular, and my…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordinated ResponseThroughout the covid-19 outbreak, the UK Government have continued to meet regularly with the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister, as well as other Executive Ministers,…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordinated ResponseMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. It has been a really positive period of working together, across all the devolved parts of the United Kingdom, with the UK Government. I…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordinated ResponseAbsolutely. There has been an absolute unity of purpose in dealing with covid over the period from all parts, and the relationships—east-west, and of the Republic of Ireland with…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodWe are working with Northern Ireland businesses and the Executive to ensure that any new administrative procedures are streamlined, avoid any unnecessary burdens and do not affect…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodAs I said, we are working with Northern Ireland businesses and the Executive to support preparations for the end of the transition period at the end of this year. As we engage,…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodI am very confident that HMRC will be able to provide the support and the work that business needs to be ready for when we leave the European Union’s transition period at the end…24 Jun 2020