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HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Will the Minister give way?08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Again, that does not surprise me, because most Members on the Opposition Benches wish, first, that the referendum had never happened; secondly, that the result had not been as it…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Yes, the worrying thing is that, with the withdrawal agreement in place, Northern Ireland is subject to laws made in Europe—laws into which the Irish Republic will have an input;…08 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodThe Government are doing the right thing in resisting any demand from the EU to take the power to impose penalties on the UK at some time in the future if Brussels deems that we…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAny agreement that means laws can no longer be made in the United Kingdom, and puts economic barriers between ourselves and our main market, is bound to be a change in the…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAs the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) pointed out, one of the most important principles of the United Kingdom is to have a common market and trade…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI am glad that the hon. Member is so supportive of the Belfast agreement, but would he accept that the Belfast agreement was all about ensuring that Northern Ireland stays within…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank the Minister for giving way again. I just want to get some clarification. Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol makes it quite clear that where the protocol does…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes the Minister not accept that for places such as Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, common standards that allow free trade between those parts of the United Kingdom and…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Transport ConnectionsThe main threat to our connectivity between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom over the winter is the unprofitability of airlines due to the covid restrictions.…02 Dec 2020HANSARDDisguised Remuneration Schemes: HMRC ContractorsHow many contractors have worked for HMRC while using disguised remuneration schemes.01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthThe frustration for many people is that they see their businesses being ruined by restrictions even though, first, it cannot be identified that their businesses are responsible…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthIt is hard to follow the right hon. Member for New Forest West (Sir Desmond Swayne). As a Northern Ireland Member, however, may I say first of all that people might ask, “What…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDisguised Remuneration Schemes: HMRC ContractorsI am amazed at the Minister’s answer—that firms can use methods of payment that HMRC then declares to be illegal and that no checks have been done by HMRC on those contractors.…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court JudgmentTens of millions—indeed, hundreds of millions—of pounds have already been spent on four investigations of the murder of Pat Finucane, whose family have well-documented terrorist…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastI first welcome the £900 million that will be available to the Northern Ireland Executive, which is a reminder to the people of Northern Ireland of the economic security that we…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanWhile millions will welcome the fact that they will now be able to shop, worship, and associate with friends and family over Christmas, does the Secretary of State not realise how…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsThe Northern Ireland Affairs Committee was today warned by Aodhán Connolly and Stephen Kelly, who represent sectors of business in Northern Ireland, of the great difficulties that…18 Nov 2020HANSARDAviation IndustryI, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) on securing the debate. It is surprising that we have to have a debate on this issue, so long after…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI think the hon. Gentleman is right. There is no reason why we would wish to reduce our food standards in the United Kingdom, especially since we export all around the world on…04 Nov 2020