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HANSARDCustoms RegulationsOver the coming weeks, and then when we enter the implementation period, we must do everything we can to deliver on the commitment that I have just made to unfettered access for…30 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms RegulationsThe withdrawal agreement is clear that the UK Government are committed to protecting Northern Ireland’s position in the UK internal market, and we have guaranteed that Northern…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. My conversations with young people in Northern Ireland are the most moving and humbling I have ever had, and I will do everything I can…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandAs my right hon. Friend knows, there is no change to the constitutional status of Northern Ireland. I accept that there have been significant questions from the Unionist…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandThe PSNI operates on a very flexible basis. My view is that it is well resourced—as I said, it got additional funding through the recent funding increase for the police—but I will…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. The Government, through this deal, are ensuring that the United Kingdom comes out of the EU as a whole. On east-west trade, we are…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandThe PSNI has received additional funding in the run-up to Brexit. I remain in constant touch with the Chief Constable, and I will ensure that the funding and resourcing they need…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Peace in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland’s security situation has been transformed as a result of the peace process. Although the threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism continues to be assessed…30 Oct 2019HANSARDMLAs’ SalariesMy hon. Friend is right. The quality of political leadership and the quality of MLAs is high. We need all MLAs to come together and get going in the interests of Northern Ireland.30 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces VeteransBefore I begin, may I pay tribute to you, Mr Speaker, on what I believe is—I am not sure—your penultimate day in the Chair? As I have said before, despite the odd disagreement in…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMy hon. Friend raises an important point. The Barnett consequentials, whether of the spending review or of other allocations from this place and from Whitehall, are very difficult…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. He has worked hard to promote the merits of the Magee campus, as have others. I visited it only two weeks ago. I am extremely…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillThe hon. Lady raised that issue with me earlier today. I spoke to her three days ago about this review. I am on it, but as I said, I want to ensure that I balance the need to…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillCould I continue to make a little progress? There are some significant challenges to reflect on, such as housing associations and welfare reform, but there are opportunities, too.…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI am going to make some progress. I would like to pay tribute to the Northern Ireland civil service. It has the most dedicated civil servants who are continuing to deliver public…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillThe right hon. Gentleman makes an important point. However, I go back to the fact that it is, I think we all agree, in Northern Ireland’s best interests that the Executive are…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillIndeed, the Northern Ireland civil service has a power, but if I can leave it there, I will come back to this House and come back to the hon. Gentlemen about this matter.30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI am in the process of working through how we can move forward with this. It is a devolved matter, but I will be speaking to the Northern Ireland civil service over the coming…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillThe hon. Gentleman tackled me on this issue in the Tea Room earlier. I will refer to it, and my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office, will also refer…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillThe hon. Gentleman has been precipitous in his intervention, as he often is. I will address that point shortly. Since January 2017, Parliament has legislated four times to secure…30 Oct 2019