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HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillMy hon. Friend makes a vital point, one that I think is shared by Members across the House who recognise how vital GB is to the Northern Ireland economy, and to helping it grow…15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillDid the hon. Member not oppose the Northern Ireland protocol because it discriminated against the needs of the people of Scotland? Now for some reason he seems to be taking to his…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI appreciate the points that the hon. Gentleman is making; they are important to the debate. Is he appalled by the suggestion that was made tonight from the Opposition Benches…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank my right hon. Friend for giving way. He was a wonderful Chairman of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, and he actually gets the situation in Northern Ireland. Does he…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Lady has put her finger right on the issue that affects Northern Ireland: under the protocol, Northern Ireland goods will be subject to import declarations, entry summary…14 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsOn 20 May, the Government outlined their four key principles for supporting Northern Ireland through this process. They said that we would have unfettered access for businesses…08 Sept 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreement Negotiations with AustraliaI thank the Minister for that answer. He knows that the high commissioner from Australia House, George Brandis, has been engaged in very extended talks with parties in Northern…03 Sept 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreement Negotiations with AustraliaWhat progress she has made on free trade agreement negotiations with Australia.03 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI welcome the answer that the Leader of the House has just given, because aviation, aerospace and our local airports are all struggling and need help. I hope that there will be…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateMay I take the opportunity to say thank you, Chancellor? I am already receiving text messages from my constituents— from the business community and from ordinary men and…08 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateThank you.08 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that pushing that agenda has led to the ludicrous situation in Northern Ireland where one Minister brought forward a proposal to allow for abortion pills…06 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsIt was excellent to see the Prime Minister participating in the Christians in Parliament event yesterday. I thank him for the kind remarks he made about our answered prayer for…01 Jul 2020HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Decant of ParliamentIs it not the case that these plans have now effectively been mothballed and scrapped, and that Parliament is not going to proceed with the full refurbishment as originally…25 Jun 2020HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Decant of ParliamentWhen the Sponsor Body plans to commence the decant of Parliament in advance of the restoration and renewal programme.25 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Northern Ireland Banknote (Designation of Authorised Bank) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. When the Minister introduced the statutory instrument, he suggested that there was a real cultural advantage for…24 Jun 2020HANSARDSporting and Cultural EventsThe United Kingdom’s involvement in next season’s world rally championship is currently very uncertain: nine of the 11 rounds have already been chosen and GB is not currently part…24 Jun 2020HANSARDSporting and Cultural EventsWhat support he is providing to help attract major sporting and cultural events to Northern Ireland in 2021.24 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman has reiterated that certain professionals will not gain out of this, but is not the unfortunate fact that some professionals in the legal field will set…17 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysWould it not be better for the Minister to use this opportunity to thank Marcus Rashford for the great campaign he has led and to commit to ensure that this never happens again by…16 Jun 2020