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HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionMy right hon. Friend has enormous experience of matters in Northern Ireland. He did great work in Northern Ireland as both shadow Secretary of State and Secretary of State, and…13 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionI was able to furnish the hon. Lady with the figure that she requested through a written question, but I would like to make sure that I have the most up-to-date figure before…13 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionMy hon. Friend is right that the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act sets aside the requirement on the Secretary of State to call an election.…13 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionThe right hon. Gentleman speaks with great experience and knowledge of this matter. The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act allows for…13 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionAs the House is aware, this Government remain steadfastly committed to the Belfast agreement and its successors. I am continuing to work tirelessly towards my absolute priority of…13 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionI very much appreciate the hon. Gentleman’s optimism, and I hope we can deliver.13 Feb 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe hon. Gentleman will recall that last year when the budget was set, I made sure, as Secretary of State, that all the main parties and the Opposition were part of the process.…30 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018: Section 4 ReportThis statement is issued in accordance with section 4 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (“the Act”). Section 4 of the Act requires…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolutionIt is important that we find a framework in which the parties can come together. I know that the hon. Gentleman feels strongly that a devolved Government should be in place in…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe restoration of a fully functioning Executive and Assembly remains my top priority. I am focused on bringing the parties together to work towards re-establishing devolved…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolutionLast year, I passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018, which creates a limited period in which an Executive can be formed at any time.…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentMy hon. Friend has alerted me to the comments that were made, and I am very happy to meet her and other members of the Committee to discuss the matter.30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolutionThe hon. Lady will know that DEFRA does not have jurisdiction over environmental policies in Northern Ireland; that is for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolIf the hon. Lady had listened to my hon. Friend the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office, in his answer to the first question, it was clear that we have said as a Government…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolI can absolutely do that. This Government are committed to ensuring that we deliver on leaving the European Union in a way that works for all people who live in the United…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI would very much prefer there to be a devolved Government in Stormont setting the budget for the Departments in Northern Ireland, but sadly that is not the case. Therefore, it is…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI want to make sure that all projects in Northern Ireland are properly delivered. Clearly, I do not have executive powers to ensure that they are delivered, but I am working…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolClearly it would not be appropriate to speculate on what discussions the Prime Minister will have with the European Union and the European Commission, but my right hon. Friend…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolThis Government are committed to ensuring that we meet all our commitments under the Belfast-Good Friday agreement, and that we deliver on the vote of the British people to leave…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolCan I very gently point out to the hon. Lady that she voted against the backstop?30 Jan 2019