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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: EU NegotiationsIt is quite important that we have feedback from Northern Ireland as well. Not only will the Secretary of State not share that text with those I mentioned, but politicians,…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. Almost two years ago, this Prime Minister negotiated every dot and comma of the Northern Ireland protocol. He…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesDoes the Secretary of State agree that, in order for any legacy policy proposal to be sustainable and effective, victims must be at the heart of the process? Can he outline what…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesI am grateful for that answer, and I am grateful that the Secretary of State agrees that victims need to be at the heart of the process. Why have reports suggested that…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Gordon (Richard Thomson). I add my thanks to the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) and the Backbench…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolFor us to have higher food and animal welfare standards than the European Union would not be a barrier to a veterinary agreement. The EU has a long precedent for making such…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolWe are very happy to see such proposals negotiated. I suggest that the EU is highly unlikely to accept such an agreement, given the profound loss of trust that has resulted from…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolOf course we have studied the suggestions made by Lord Trimble, who we all thoroughly respect as a co-author of the Good Friday agreement. I would welcome the Minister’s comments…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Legacy of Northern Ireland’s PastI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, but share your frustration, Mr Speaker, that the Government have repeatedly chosen to brief newspapers rather…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I shall speak to amendments 4 and 3, and in support of amendments 17, 18 and 19 that appear in the name of my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast South. Amendment 4 seeks to…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 4, in clause 4, page 5, line 23, at end insert “in accordance with the current Programme for Government drawn up in accordance with section 20(3) of the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I thank you, Mr Stringer, for chairing us through the speedy but proper scrutiny of the Bill this morning. On Second Reading…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for placing it on the record that the provisions in the pledge of office will constrain Ministers. I am therefore happy to withdraw the amendment.06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister confirm that if a programme for government is not in place, as is the case in the current mandate, Ministers will not be able to take any decisions?06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)We are just doing clause 1 to 3 at the moment. We are not on to the amendments yet.06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)As ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I appreciate the Minister laying out clauses 1 to 3 and his exposition of some of the issues raised on…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I rise briefly to speak in support of the amendment in my name and that of the hon. Member for North Down. Recent events could scarcely have proven more how important this…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister confirm that £1.3 billion has still yet to be made available to the Northern Ireland Executive to fulfil the Government’s NDNA commitments? Can he confirm when…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)On that basis, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause , by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 2 Appointment of First Minister and Deputy First Minister “(1) The Northern…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.06 Jul 2021