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HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Northern IrelandI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. He will recall the engagement that we had collectively, as Members of Parliament from Northern Ireland, with the Minister…18 Jul 2023HANSARDPoints of Orderrose—17 Jul 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Clearly the purpose of a Delegated Legislation Committee is to fast-track matters that contain no controversy, and this exchange alone…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillThe Minister will know that, from his perspective, I had a difficult approach to the Bill on Second Reading. When he embarked on addressing Lords amendment 2, he said he would now…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWill the Minister give way?11 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillThe Secretary of State shakes his head, but he knows the figures. In the next financial year, public spending in Northern Ireland will increase by 3.6%; public spending in England…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillI am very grateful to the Secretary of State for that confirmation that he is at least willing to discuss considering public finances on the basis of need. Of course, the reason…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame Meg Hillier) because, in fairness, she has added a…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillWill the Minister give way?10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThe Chairman of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will remember that back in January, he and I argued the toss on issues of how Northern Ireland is financed. Since then, I…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThe Minister knows that the DUP tabled amendment 5 and there is a decision to be taken on whether to press it, or amendment 4 tabled by the hon. Member for North Down (Stephen…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI appreciate being called earlier than I had anticipated, Mr Deputy Speaker. We had a brief conversation earlier, and despite what you said, the prospect of another four and a…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillDoes the Minister accept that, within the next two years, the upward trajectory for the budget in England is 6%, but the trajectory in Northern Ireland is 3.6%? Per household,…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThe truth is that the shortfall from last year and the shortfall in this financial year need to be covered—that is the short term. The medium term needs to be about getting reform…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI rise to speak to amendment 5, tabled by my party leader, my right hon. Friend the Member for Lagan Valley (Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson), our Chief Whip, my right hon. Friend the…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI find it amazing that the hon. Gentleman has made that point. He knows it is the biggest falsehood that is being peddled today, and it was addressed earlier by my right hon.…10 May 2023HANSARDSudanMay I, on behalf of the Democratic Unionists, commend our armed forces for their significant efforts in what is a most challenging and complex situation? I invite the Minister to…24 Apr 2023HANSARDTop Secret Document LeaksI thank the Minister for his response and recognise that the hallmark of the last 12 months has been the MOD’s willingness to publish defence intelligence reports and give…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Northern IrelandMy right hon. Friend will know about the exchange that the Secretary of State and I had yesterday in the European Scrutiny Committee, where he was invited to indicate that the…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Northern IrelandWill my right hon. Friend give way?22 Mar 2023