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HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI think the right hon. Gentleman will be pleased with the pace and sincerity with which negotiations and talks will continue in the coming weeks.09 Nov 2022HANSARDVeteransYesterday marked the 35th anniversary of the Enniskillen bombing, one of the most horrific losses of life during the troubles. Our thoughts are with the families who lost loved…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution and his support. I completely echo his view that things work best when conversations are being had, whether in the Executive or the…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI thank the Select Committee Chair for his words. That session before the Committee a few weeks ago was my first ever session as Secretary of State. I appreciate what he has said,…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I know that he was on the Order Paper earlier today and did not get to ask his question of me then. I had a fairly witty riposte,…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI intend to spend a lot of time working on all three strands. I would like to think the hon. Lady has already noticed a complete change in tone, emphasis and friendship between…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI understand the point that my hon. Friend has made and I will swerve well away from it.09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his constructive tone, and for the way in which we have worked together since I took over this role. I welcome the fact that he, too, noted the…09 Nov 2022HANSARDVeteransThe Bill, which is continuing its parliamentary passage, seeks to deliver better outcomes for all those affected by the troubles. We have consulted widely on this crucial issue,…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI am going to make changes to it.09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsThere were a number of questions on this at oral questions, but I am not sure if my right hon. Friend was in his place. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation)…09 Nov 2022HANSARDVeteransI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, which he raised with me just a few moments ago. I would appreciate it if he would write to me about the subject so that I can take it…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsThrough this statement and the forthcoming legislation, I will be creating the time and space needed for the talks to develop. On behalf of another Secretary of State, I have made…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsWith permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the issues arising from the failure of the devolved Government of Northern Ireland—the Northern Ireland…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsMy hon. Friend has rich experience in this area, and I recognise everything he has done for Northern Ireland past and present. I think it is fair to say that everybody recognises…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe answer is, basically, yes. The Government understand how important addressing the legacy of the past is for Northern Ireland. We recognise that the Bill is difficult for many,…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI am not sure whether I look back fondly on those times, but they were certainly very interesting. I had already lost my hair, so it is difficult to judge. My hon. Friend is…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Government are united around our shared objective of addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past in a way that delivers for those directly impacted by the troubles and…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI believe that it would require quite a leap of faith for that to happen at this time, and I have to deal with the reality of the situation that we find ourselves in. As the hon.…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI concur with the sentiment behind my hon. Friend’s question. He has mentioned a whole host of important interlocutors in this space. Drawing on my experience of European…09 Nov 2022