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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI absolutely echo the Secretary of State’s sentiment that we would like to see the Executive restored now, but if we are going to put this right and ensure that we do not have a…08 Jul 2019HANSARD Political Process in Northern IrelandI know that dealing with the legacy of our troubled past is a priority for the Secretary of State. Further to the point just made by my right hon. Friend the Member for Belfast…04 Jun 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationIt is vital that we give the right message to young people. However, we have recently seen, yet again, shots being fired over coffins at funerals and before funerals by IRA and…22 May 2019HANSARDBritish SteelBritish Steel’s service centre for Ireland is located at Lisburn in my constituency, and those jobs are vital for our local economy. I echo the comments of other right hon. and…21 May 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland: Murder of Lyra McKeeI once had the privilege of being interviewed by Lyra when she was working on a book about the late Robert Bradford, who was Member of Parliament for Belfast South. I found her to…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland ExecutiveI am reluctant to see this legislation come forward. Like all my colleagues, I have been out on the doorsteps in my constituency over the last few days and most of the Easter…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland ExecutiveI am absolutely happy to reassure the hon. Lady that if the Secretary of State were to convene the Assembly on Thursday, the day after the funeral of Lyra McKee, the Democratic…23 Apr 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct in his assertion. Of course the appalling deaths of Sean Dalton and Sheila Lewis are to be condemned by us all. As has so often been the case…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesI thank all who took part in this afternoon’s debate, including the hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart). I thank him on behalf of my colleagues for his service to the people…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesMy hon. Friend makes a broad point that is of concern to many of us regarding how the legacy process is addressing the totality of what happened in Northern Ireland during those…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Any reasonable person who read the police ombudsman’s report would conclude that the police did not know the precise location where the…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesBefore the Division, I was about to speak about a couple of cases that have given rise to concerns on my part and the part of others about the manner in which the police…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesIn relation to current or contemporary investigations regarding complaints against police officers that are post the troubles, yes, the police ombudsman may require serving police…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesThank you, Mr Owen. As I was saying, unlike most, if not all, other types of ombudsman in the UK, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has significant powers that include…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesOf course, Mr Owen, but since the ombudsman’s report is a matter of public record, it is entirely appropriate that public representatives comment on that report and its findings,…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in legacy cases. I welcome the opportunity for this debate this afternoon. I…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesI will add nothing to what my hon. Friend has said, because she said it very eloquently and summarises the concern for us. I know the Minister will talk about the proposals to…26 Mar 2019HANSARDUN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against WomenThe Secretary of State will know that in Northern Ireland many women believe that both lives matter. Does she agree that this is an issue to be dealt with by the Northern Ireland…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillThe Secretary of State will be aware of our concern that there has been a lack of proper scrutiny of these proposals. While we await the report of the public inquiry in Northern…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillOn behalf of my right hon. and hon. Friends, I place on the record our appreciation of the Secretary of State, her officials and the Minister for their co-operation in discussing…05 Mar 2019