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HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI think that the hon. Gentleman is mistaken in relation to that issue, but there have been instances in which legislation has been passed for the whole UK, which was entirely…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Billrose —09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way and for giving way so frequently so early. This is an important issue because his proposal does drive a coach and horses…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThank you, Dame Eleanor, for giving me an opportunity to speak briefly about the new clauses and amendments. I entirely respect the sincerity of the hon. Member for St Helens…09 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Lewes (Maria Caulfield). Her final statement, outlining the choices facing the Government, which was very pertinent and important.…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI suppose it is a sign of the success of Orangefest that it is now so inclusive that even Sinn Féin is now taking time off to prepare for it. I do not think there is any reason…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am sure that the hon. Lady will have the opportunity to make her points in her speech, when I look forward to being able to interrogate her on some of them. Somebody has said…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. There is some merit in incentivising people to get in, take responsibility and get devolved government up and running, whether that is by a…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillNo. I have already indicated my position to the hon. Lady. I look forward to hearing her speech—I am sure she will make one on a matter of such importance to the House. Another…08 Jul 2019HANSARDG20 and Leadership of EU InstitutionsIn the role that the Prime Minister played in the appointments to the EU’s top jobs, what were the top three things that she supported in the policy programme of the Commission’s…03 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolved Government: RestorationOne of the issues that has to be addressed in the talks is justice for victims. The Secretary of State will be aware that the late William Frazer, who was laid to rest this…03 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolved Government: RestorationAnother issue that is causing real problems across the community in Northern Ireland, in the absence of devolved government, is the atrocious waiting lists in the health service,…03 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister and the whole House will be aware of the long-standing campaign for justice and compensation by victims of the Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism in Northern…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNGOs: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Israeli NGO, Save a Child’s Heart, which I had the honour to visit recently, just performed its 5,000th life-saving operation. The children come from all over, including…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Political Process in Northern IrelandI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. After the outrage expressed following the killing of Lyra McKee, the attack on the PSNI officer shows the depths of depravity of…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister has referred a lot in this statement and yesterday to the new deal—the new Brexit deal—but is it not a fact that the deal itself has not changed? The treaty is…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe Secretary of State will be aware that this is one but probably the most terrible example of a whole series of decisions that have cross-community and cross-party support but…22 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsFor over two years, the victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland have been waiting for justice and compensation, following the independent…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentOn that subject, the Secretary of State and, indeed, the whole House will be aware of the sense of outrage that there is across the entire community in Northern Ireland and among…22 May 2019HANSARDPoints of Orderindicated assent.15 May 2019