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HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy hon. Friend makes an important and accurate point. The reality is that we have not seen enough progress, and are not yet seeing enough flexibility and pragmatism from the EU.…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am not sure I am in a position to give betting odds in terms of percentages. The experience we have had with the EU so far, in the past six to nine months, has shown us a lack…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolAbsolutely not. We are very clear that we have to keep all options on the table. Article 16 is part of the protocol and, if we cannot resolve these issues, it is the proper legal…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolIn February this year we put a further £250 million into the Executive to allow them more flexibility, on top of their underspend, to support people at a time when there are such…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. There are multiple examples out there, whether it is the issues for the Jewish community that I just outlined or the individual case…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI think the hon. Gentleman misunderstands how negotiations need to work. We have been clear that it is right and appropriate that we have the space to have those private…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolIt is important that we get progress as quickly as possible, regardless of the pre-election period in Northern Ireland, because every day that we are not seeing that flexibility…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022The hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. I am absolutely committed to ensuring that we deliver on our promise, as is the Prime Minister, as we set out last summer, and indeed that…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022Yes, I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. He is absolutely right. I continue to speak to a range of stakeholders, including the party leaders in Northern Ireland, about the…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022The Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 was specifically designed to improve the sustainability of the Northern Ireland institutions. The…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am sure the hon. Gentleman will be aware that throughout the pandemic we have made sure we have kept the common travel area flowing and open. That has not necessarily been the…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI begin with some brief remarks regarding the public apology to be delivered on Friday 11 March by the Northern Ireland parties to victims and survivors of historical…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Resignation of First MinisterI wish to inform the House that Paul Givan has resigned as the First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive. This decision is extremely disappointing and I want to make it…04 Feb 2022HANSARDBalance of Trade with Great Britain and the EUI meet businesses across Northern Ireland representing all sectors of Northern Ireland on a regular basis, as does the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office, my right hon.…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. As we have said from the beginning, it is important that we engage with a wide range of stakeholders. I have done that myself, as…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionYes. Again, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Government are unequivocal in our commitment to deliver for all those most impacted by the troubles, including those who served…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionAs I have outlined, as the Prime Minister said at the time and as I have said in responding to public inquiries recently, we as the Government must accept responsibility for what…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I agree with what he says. It is important that we find a way forward that works for the people of Northern Ireland and, as I say, delivers…26 Jan 2022HANSARDBalance of Trade with Great Britain and the EUWe are seeing 200-plus businesses in Northern Ireland stopping delivering to customers in Northern Ireland, medicines and drugs having issues and challenges getting to Northern…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionMy right hon. Friend makes an important point, from the point of view of veterans. He is absolutely right: most people who went out there served their country to protect life, in…26 Jan 2022