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HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI am extremely grateful to the hon. Gentleman for reminding us of just how wicked those events were, and for the passion with which he represents his constituents on these issues.…02 May 2024HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI will, but I will talk about the ICRIR straight away.02 May 2024HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI am glad to respond to today’s debate on a subject that is as ever, as we have seen, very painful and difficult. The Government recognise that, as my hon. Friend the Member for…02 May 2024HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI believe I will be able to cover all those points that the hon. Gentleman has raised as I go through my remarks. I hope you will not mind my saying, Mr Deputy Speaker, that we…02 May 2024HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI would be grateful if families made reference to the ICRIR. Later, I shall publish a link to its website, which speaks about investigations. I have had a good look at the website…02 May 2024HANSARD Kingsmill Massacre InquestI would be astonished if the Irish Government were not following this debate live. We have friends in the embassy of Ireland and in the Government of Ireland whom we respect, and…02 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, Madam Deputy Speaker, I can so assure my hon. Friend. I am very grateful to him for bringing his professional expertise to bear within the working group. We have met twice…25 Apr 2024HANSARDNatural Environment: Northern IrelandThe UK Government regularly engage with the recently restored Northern Ireland Executive on a range of issues, and we will continue to work together for the benefit of Northern…24 Apr 2024HANSARDNatural Environment: Northern IrelandI have stood on the shores of Lough Neagh and been conscious of the condition of that enormous body of water, which is beautiful. The reality is that the responsibility for it is…24 Apr 2024HANSARDGross Domestic Product: Northern IrelandThe UK Government are committed to the long-term economic growth of Northern Ireland, and are working closely with the Executive and business to demonstrate what a fantastic place…24 Apr 2024HANSARDGross Domestic Product: Northern IrelandAbsolutely, and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for highlighting that, but funding is, of course, only one part of the solution. The transformation of public services is vital,…24 Apr 2024HANSARDGross Domestic Product: Northern IrelandI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question. I have visited Spirit AeroSystems, as well as other related companies, and there is a terrific pool of talent and skill in…24 Apr 2024HANSARDNatural Environment: Northern IrelandI am most grateful to my right hon. and learned Friend for his question, and I agree with him on the pensions point. On nature-based solutions, I would love to have that…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrated Education: Northern IrelandThe Government remain committed to supporting integrated education in Northern Ireland and have already made funds available to support more schools than ever to convert to…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrated Education: Northern IrelandThe House may not know that only 7% of schoolchildren in Northern Ireland can be said to be attending an integrated school, which we would like to see change. The period over…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrated Education: Northern IrelandMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this issue and I am grateful to her for putting it on the agenda. Certainly we will engage with the Executive on this point. She…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrated Education: Northern IrelandI hear the hon. Lady. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I understand people’s concerns and we too have visited schools; I certainly have and I think my right hon.…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrated Education: Northern IrelandI repeat that we have repurposed the money so that it can endure and be available to the Executive to be used for purposes as they decide. If we had not repurposed it, the money…24 Apr 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework Implementation RegulationsThe Government have today laid the Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024. The regulations will enable the Government to give direction to Northern Ireland…21 Mar 2024HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. If I may, I will take a moment to recognise that the United Nations has made today International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The Government…15 Mar 2024