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HANSARDNorthern Ireland EconomyWill the Minister indicate the timescale within which the Government hope to bring forward legislative measures? It is essential that business has the certainty that it needs at…05 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsAs we approach the moment when we will leave the European Union, the Prime Minister will be aware of concerns in Northern Ireland. We welcome his assurance that there will…22 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationMay I add our voice of appreciation to the Secretary of State and his team for their efforts to help the political parties in Northern Ireland to secure agreement, to the former…16 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOn transparency and reporting, it is important that Northern Ireland is represented on the proposed Joint Committee on the Northern Ireland protocol so that we have a direct input…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am a Unionist, but I share the hon. and learned Lady’s view that the voices from the various and diverse parts of the United Kingdom need to be heard. She is right to say that…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThat brings me to my second point. The Prime Minister has been clear that he wants the United Kingdom to leave the European Union as one nation, and over the past few days he has…20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWe supported Brexit. We want Brexit to happen, and we acknowledge and recognise that the Government have won a mandate to take forward their withdrawal agreement. But there is a…20 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressMy right hon. Friend is coming to the heart of the matter for us. I agree that the Union is crucial and that many of the issues that need to be addressed to mitigate the…19 Dec 2019HANSARDElection of SpeakerOn behalf of the Democratic Unionist party, Mr Speaker-Elect, I want to associate ourselves with the remarks of the Prime Minister. Coming from Northern Ireland, we know all too…17 Dec 2019HANSARD Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]It is the true mark of the House that, when it comes to dealing with the most vulnerable in our society—those who suffered for a long time and who have waited a long time for…05 Nov 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandThere can be no justification in any circumstances for the use of violence against a democratic decision taken by the people of this country. Nevertheless, the EU withdrawal…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillIt goes further than that. In response to the point made by the hon. Member for Beckenham, I believe that we have not had direct rule reintroduced because Sinn Féin objects to it.…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillWhile we welcome the Bill, in so far as it is necessary, we most certainly do not welcome the circumstances in which Parliament has to legislate. I listened to the hon. Member for…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI appreciate that intervention. I know that from time to time Members express concerns about the pay of Members of the Legislative Assembly. I rarely hear a concern expressed…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I have said this before, but I will keep putting it on the record because it needs to be said, lest the perception be created that somehow this…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the capacity and ability of the fire and rescue service to respond to major incidents such as one—though we would never want it to…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillIndeed I do. I have made the point that the population of Northern Ireland has increased in the period I quoted. We welcome the progress that has been made. The Northern Ireland…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. That is what the Police Federation for Northern Ireland and the Chief Constable have been saying, so we need to consider police officers and…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillLimbo; the hon. Member for North Dorset described it as another thing earlier. I cannot accept that for my constituents. This is not British democracy functioning for the people…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is an impact on the political process in Northern Ireland when we have one party that receives funding from international sources, which…30 Oct 2019