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HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is important that we respect the balance in that agreement. It is important because it has given us peace for 24 years, and that is where…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol NegotiationsThe right hon. Gentleman makes an important point. It is right that we are looking to deliver on all three strands of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. We will never be looking…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUI think the hon. Gentleman is arguing to go back in time and take even longer to get Brexit done. I am not sure the British public or anybody would thank him for that, but of…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUThe hon. Gentleman should read the full article, because then he would realise that, between the easements, the standstill and the grace periods, we are not actually fully…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EULast year, we published a Command Paper that set out solutions, with which the EU has never properly engaged. It did publish its ideas in October, which the business community in…22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKAbsolutely. My hon. Friend is right. We want to see trade booming across the United Kingdom and for the United Kingdom. We will continue to work closely with businesses. The…22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKMy hon. Friend makes an important point on why the Bill matters. Freedom to move products within the UK’s internal market without impediment is critical. The proposed legislation…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUMy hon. Friend makes an important point. One frustration with this failure by the EU to see the flexibility that we need is that, by resolving some of these issues, we could have…22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKMy hon. Friend is always fired on rocket-powered fuel when asking direct questions like that—and I am afraid that, no, I cannot top that. My hon. Friend is absolutely right.…22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKAbsolutely—the Government are steadfastly committed to Northern Ireland’s integral place in the United Kingdom. We will never be neutral on the Union. The proposed legislation we…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUOur preference remains to resolve the problems with the protocol through talks. Our door remains open to discussions, but the EU has so far not been willing to make meaningful…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol NegotiationsThe hon. Gentleman talks about the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, but his tweets in the last couple of weeks have highlighted that he has possibly not even read it; I suggest that…22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKMr Speaker, I thank you and the team at the Houses of Parliament for the unveiling this morning of the plaque recognising Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. We cannot allow the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDNI Protocol Bill: Discussions with the EUI will leave the hon. Gentleman to read the article, so that he can realise just how wrong his question was.22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. It is important that we deliver and protect all aspects of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement; I have made the point several times at the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022In asking that question, the hon. Lady highlights why it is important that this is a vote of conscience for Members. She clearly has a very strong view on this. I absolutely…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I do not have the specific details of the individual cases. I say to the hon. Gentleman that, at the same time, nearly 400 women had to travel from Northern Ireland to England to…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I will make some progress. I recognise that abortion is a sensitive and personal issue for many people. Indeed, we have heard many different views in this House in debates, as…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I am going to make some progress. I have been repeatedly clear about our desire to work with the Executive and the Minister. However, as I have said, it has now been more than two…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I appreciate the position that the hon. Gentleman is coming at this from. For me, that is why it is important that women and girls have access to properly commissioned healthcare…16 Jun 2022