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HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe Government are confident that our actions are in accordance and consistent with international law. In accordance with a long-standing convention in this House, we do not…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. The Good Friday agreement is the foundation stone of peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. We applaud the courageous…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe hon. Gentleman will have noticed that the Northern Ireland Executive has not been reformed, and it is an important part of the institutions created under the Good Friday…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. We enjoy a good working relationship with capitals around Europe and indeed with the institutions of the EU, and we do of course want a…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. The priority of this Government is to ensure the ongoing success of the Good Friday agreement and the ongoing integrity of this…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselArticle 13(8) exists for a reason. Article 16 exists for a reason. This is why we have been negotiating with the European Union to ensure that the Northern Ireland protocol, which…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselWe are taking action in a way that keeps our good friends internationally informed of both what we are doing and why we are doing it. I have had conversations recently with…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselIt will be a British Bill, brought forward by Her Majesty’s Government. The Government’s position is that our course of action is lawful under international law.09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes a strong and important point. He knows that, both professionally and personally, I listen carefully when he speaks, as do all those on the Treasury Bench. On…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe Northern Ireland protocol has articles in it that envisage the need for amendments. That is why article 13(8) and article 16 exist. We are confident that we are acting in…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe hon. Gentleman, as always, speaks with clarity and passion. Voices from across the political divide in the United Kingdom and outside it have recognised that the Northern…09 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022Thank you, Mrs Murray. I was all ready to smile and silently allow the Committee to rise.06 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022Indeed. Those of us who regard ourselves as veterans of these sanctions-related SI debates—a number of us are in the room—will recognise that the tone of the debate has followed…06 Jun 2022HANSARDContingent Liability Notification: Ukraine GuaranteeToday, I have laid a departmental minute which describes a liability the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is undertaking to support the economic stability of Ukraine…06 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022, No. 477). It is a pleasure to serve with you in…06 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022The hon. Gentleman raises a very good point, and I will ensure that officials and Ministers at DCMS discuss that with the internet companies. That is probably one of the most…06 Jun 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanMy hon. Friend knows that when he speaks, he speaks with great authority and we listen carefully to what he says. If there are times when we disagree with him, we do so with…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanThe Government have made a commitment to prioritising those people particularly at risk from persecution by the Taliban. That includes women and girls, human rights defenders,…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanAs I said in my opening remarks, we will take the recommendations of the Foreign Affairs Committee very seriously. We have launched the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme, and…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanThe generosity of the people of the United Kingdom is huge, and I think the example that the hon. Gentleman gives will be replicated in many constituencies around the country. We…26 May 2022