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HANSARD Exiting the European UnionThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has clearly come to the House tonight with a partial statement. He has outlined two documents that the Government are going to publish…11 Mar 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe Secretary of State knows, and the whole House knows, that there was violence on the part of dissident republicans even when we had devolution. However, given yesterday’s…06 Mar 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI thank the Secretary of State for that information, but she will understand the concern that is out there about those devices being sent through the post. May I urge her to…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillOn the issue of health transformation, the permanent secretary at the Department of Health has made it clear that £100 million went into health transformation funding last year…05 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister, and indeed the entire House, know the conditions under which her withdrawal agreement will have a majority. The whole House, and indeed the country, now know…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister’s withdrawal deal agreement as proposed in draft was defeated in this House by 230 votes—she hardly needs reminding of that—and the reason primarily for the…26 Feb 2019HANSARDIran’s Ballistic Missile ProgrammeGiven the extent of the human rights abuses of the Iranian regime, the detention of British citizens and so on, and the continued state sponsorship of terrorism and terrorist…26 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopEverybody knows that there is not going to be any hard border in Ireland and, given what Michel Barnier said, everybody knows that even in the event of a no-deal Brexit…19 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUOf course we want to get a deal with the European Union, but is not taking no deal off the table the surest way of ensuring that the other side dig in on their current position?…14 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionI welcome the Secretary of State’s response to the urgent question. It will be vital that decisions are taken by Ministers in some shape or form once we get Brexit over the line,…13 Feb 2019HANSARDRetirement of the Clerk of the HouseIt is a great privilege and honour to follow the Leader of the House, the shadow Leader of the House and all the other right hon. and hon. Members who have spoken in this tribute…13 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUThe Prime Minister referenced the fact that there are concerns in Northern Ireland about maintaining the seamless border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic, but she…12 Feb 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentIn relation to devolved issues more generally, does the Secretary of State accept that there could be a greater role for Assembly Members, who are currently not meeting, in input…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentIn relation to budgetary matters, the Secretary of State will be aware of the massive extra boost to the block grant as a result of the confidence and supply arrangement. Will she…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsIn recent days we have heard the Irish Prime Minister talk about bringing his troops up to the border in the event of no deal. We have heard the Irish Deputy Foreign Minister…30 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018It is a privilege to follow the right hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Dominic Raab). Let me say at the outset that we have had very good discussions with the Government and,…29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018On a point of order, Mr Speaker. We represent 10 seats in Northern Ireland, the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon) represents one other, and there are others who represent a…29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018I welcome what the Prime Minister has said about the need to address the issue of the Northern Ireland backstop, which she is quite right to emphasise as the primary problem. I…29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018That is absolutely right, and I urge Members on both sides to read what Lord Bew has said. He voted to remain; he is a supporter of the Good Friday agreement; read what he said…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMay I join the Prime Minister in her words about the despicable and reckless attack in Londonderry at the weekend? It was carried out, of course, by the republican terrorists…21 Jan 2019