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HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationI, too, welcome the statement. I acknowledge what the Secretary of State has said—that this is a good start in financial terms. But given that he has said it is a good start, it…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. You will more than likely be aware of the mistake made during Prime Minister questions by the Leader of the Opposition, when he indicated that…15 Jan 2020HANSARDAgricultural SectorThe Secretary of State will be aware of the importance of the agrifood sector in Northern Ireland. Will he assure the House, and the agrifood sector and associated businesses in…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019A few moments ago, the hon. Gentleman referred to the outcome of the general election in Northern Ireland and to the number of pro-Union and anti-Union people returned to the…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019While the right hon. Gentleman is elaborating on that point, does he agree that, however much people might relish an election, if one were to be held in the current context, it is…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressThe right hon. Gentleman makes a fairly accurate assessment of the communication between the Conservative party, its leader and my party, but does he agree that there is still the…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, as the Government proceed with getting Brexit done in the course of 2020, which many people will be content with, the bigger picture beyond…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]The victims are very grateful for and conscious of the Bill’s progress today, and we hope that it will proceed apace. In addition, though, some have said to me that they are…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee Report on RussiaI congratulate you on your election, Mr Speaker. Does the Minister accept and understand that the report has been cleared, and failure to publish today will mean, as a number of…05 Nov 2019HANSARDWaste CrimeMay I join others in expressing the hope that no circumlocutory measures will be put in place to try to restrict your perorations post your retirement, during the next stage in…31 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI agree with what the hon. Gentleman says. He mentioned welfare a few moments ago. That is of particular concern to many people in Northern Ireland, particularly with regard to…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy right hon. Friend is drawing attention to a matter that has been raised numerous times. Does he agree that, to add insult to injury, what does not get mentioned very often, in…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillThe Police Federation for Northern Ireland gave evidence at the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee this morning, and I asked a series of questions about the required number of…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillOn DAERA, does my hon. Friend agree that the issue of the veterinary school in Coleraine has been going on too long and needs to be processed, alongside the medical school in…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government SupportWill my hon. Friend join me in being extremely grateful that she did not succeed in securing the debate for next week?29 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019Will the Secretary of State concede, and agree with us, that if the Government were to win the day tomorrow on an early general election, what he has said just now will not come…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainThe Secretary of State noted the comments of the Chief Constable, and we all want to avoid any descent into community disorder. He also acknowledged the scale of east-west…24 Oct 2019HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Third RunwayGiven the direct air connectivity between Northern Ireland and Heathrow, and indeed the Greater London airports, will the Minister ensure that he discusses with the Treasury the…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Diabetes: Tailored Prevention MessagingI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. He is an assiduous attender; he attends so much that I think the Speaker of the House said on one occasion that he thought my…24 Oct 2019HANSARDApprenticeship LevyEmployers complain about the inflexibility of the apprenticeship levy. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that it becomes more flexible, leading to greater dynamism in…22 Oct 2019