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HANSARD Northern IrelandIt is less than 3%. This preserves access for Northern Ireland businesses to the single market, and yesterday I listed a whole host of different areas in which these EU laws are…22 Mar 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillYes, actually, as always, which is nice for me. We remain committed to all parts of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, as he would expect. He surprised me: I did not know the…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWith the leave of the House, I would like to reply to the debate. Let me extend my thanks to all those who have contributed. I will answer as many of the points raised as I can. I…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe former Secretary of State has, in his own words, described the seriousness with which everyone takes Northern Ireland and its politics, and especially its people—and those…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI hope the hon. Gentleman does not mind if I gently push back. I have yet to meet anyone in Government who thinks that the politics of Northern Ireland, and the people of Northern…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe right hon. Gentleman is completely right that the people of Northern Ireland end up suffering from not having functioning institutions working for them. The Bill provides me,…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI admit that I was unaware of that case, but I like to think that we would address all the significant issues that occur around medicines in general. I am afraid that the hon.…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I thank my officials and others for their help with this legislation. Question put and agreed to . Bill accordingly read…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. More than a year has passed since the then First Minister of Northern Ireland resigned. Twelve months and one Assembly…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair today, Dame Rosie, and to move seamlessly to Committee of the whole House on this important Bill. I will speak to the two short clauses…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillYes, 100%. The fact that people have not been able to meet face to face and build those relationships over a period is probably one of the hangovers of covid. The hon. Lady is…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIndeed. When I spoke to Dáithí earlier, I asked him whether he fancied his chances of being elected to this House and trying to put us all straight. A bit of common sense would…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThat is genuinely very kind of my right hon. Friend, and I add just a small sidebar to my officials: please clear the diary for 24 hours after that. I always enjoy the…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI can confirm those points 100%. This is a short Bill, and I propose to time my remarks accordingly. I will merely outline the Bill at this stage and save my discussion of the…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words. He is right that this is not a matter of politics. I know it is the family’s wish that the Bill is operational by the spring and…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words.22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive FormationToday, the Government is introducing the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, to extend the period within which the Northern Ireland parties can form an Executive to 18…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade in the UKThe Government have committed to ensuring unfettered access for Northern Ireland businesses to the rest of the UK market. Since the advent of the Northern Ireland protocol, by the…08 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade in the UKI thank my hon. Friend for her question. The Supreme Court continues to be the final court of appeal for Northern Ireland. The European Court of Justice has a role in certain…08 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade in the UKI thank the hon. Lady for her question. She should be very careful in citing polling about former referendums.08 Feb 2023