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HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsThe Minister will be aware that the protocol enables the UK Government to act unilaterally where that is necessary to protect the economy of Northern Ireland. In relation to the…18 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe people of Northern Ireland will today see again the benefits of the Union, with £165 million invested in rural broadband across Northern Ireland—the result of our agreement…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion between Northern Ireland and the Rest of the UKStaying with the agreement, the Government also gave a commitment to scope the establishment of a Northern Ireland hub here in London. Given the current economic situation, does…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion between Northern Ireland and the Rest of the UKThe Secretary of State will be aware that strengthening the Union is also a matter for the local community level. He will know of the excellent and transformational work of…04 Nov 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeProtecting the Good Friday agreement means protecting Northern Ireland’s place as an integral part of the United Kingdom, for that is the settled will of the people of Northern…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe must of course do all we can to ensure that the NHS is able to cope with the current situation. I agree with the Prime Minister that a localised approach is the right one,…12 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister is passionate about the Union, as am I, and I welcome the review of connectivity within the Union. Does he agree that, while it is good to consider connectivity…07 Oct 2020HANSARDInternal Market: Northern Ireland and Great BritainMy hon. Friend the Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) and I have been meeting businesses in the agrifood sector, and they are particularly concerned about the definition of…30 Sept 2020HANSARDInternal Market: Northern Ireland and Great BritainI echo the comments made by the right hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper). Our concern is also about goods travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and that…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19The Prime Minister is right that testing is a vital part of the Government’s response to the coronavirus. Will he join me in commending companies like Randox and Fortress…22 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIt is a pleasure to follow my fellow Unionist from Scotland, and I agree with him. The first question I ask myself about the Bill is this: will it strengthen the Union? As far as…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI simply pose the question: how does it threaten the Good Friday agreement to ensure that people in my constituency can go to their local Tesco, Asda or Sainsbury’s and buy the…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAt the heart of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement is the principle that every signatory to that agreement accepts that Northern Ireland remains an integral part of this United…14 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI welcome that news, and I want to follow that up with a question about the formal guidance that is required from the Government on the definition of unfettered access. Can the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsMay I thank the Prime Minister and the Chancellor for the financial and economic interventions the Government have made to date? The Prime Minister will be aware that, as much as…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThe Secretary of State will be aware that Northern Ireland businesses are concerned about the impact of the Northern Ireland protocol. Businesses I have spoken to report very…02 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodI thank the Secretary of State for that response. Are the Government promoting a trusted-trader scheme, particularly for key retailers such as those that operate between Great…24 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness Support: Transition PeriodOn that point, are the Government actively seeking a waiver from the EU to prevent the need for customs declarations on goods being shipped between Great Britain and Northern…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I echo the comments in relation to the victims of the terrible atrocity in Reading? Our thoughts are with their families. I support the Prime Minister’s contention that a…23 Jun 2020HANSARD Global BritainNorthern Ireland wants to play its full part with the rest of the United Kingdom in promoting this country overseas, and we are proud of what the United Kingdom has done across…16 Jun 2020