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HANSARDCost of LivingThis Government, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, Lord Caine and I are all absolutely seized of the imperative to put the finances on a sustainable basis and to have…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI am confident that the hon. Gentleman has done his homework, but I hope he will forgive me for saying that I will not confirm the figures when I do not have them immediately in…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI very much appreciate the contribution everyone has made. Everybody who has spoken in today’s debate is very much seized of the issues and very well informed. They have made…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillMy hon. Friend makes a very sensible suggestion. I am sure it will be considered in due course, but I hope he will not mind me saying that it would be best if that request came…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI confess freely that the hon. Lady has me at a disadvantage. I am grateful to her for that point and I shall certainly ask my officials to brief me on that matter.10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillAs the hon. Gentleman knows, I cannot guarantee what a restored Executive will choose to do, but I can guarantee that we will listen to him and all relevant stakeholders. Indeed,…10 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThe UK Government are committed to supporting Northern Ireland through the recent increase in the cost of living. That is why we are taking steps such as lowering the cost of…10 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWe will, of course, continue to be seized of the situation in Northern Ireland. I can tell my hon. Friend that we will keep the situation under review.10 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingOne hundred per cent—that is absolutely right. I experienced for myself, as did the Secretary of State, the difficulties that followed. I am very grateful to the Ministers and…10 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingMy hon. Friend makes a good point. May I encourage him to meet me to discuss exactly what should be in that definition? I would be grateful if he did.10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI have enormous empathy for what the hon. Gentleman says. He is right to say that without childcare, women will be held back. That is why my right hon. Friend the Chancellor…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI do recognise those aspects. We have published today revised guidance and those relatively small changes are now available on gov.uk. We will certainly be interested in the hon.…10 May 2023HANSARDSchool FundingAs the hon. Lady knows, that policy is a matter for a restored Executive. The first thing we need to do is to encourage all parties to get back into the Executive and bring…10 May 2023HANSARDUK Internal Market AccessI do agree, Mr Speaker. The Windsor framework represents an extraordinary opportunity for Northern Ireland for the long term. Not only will Northern Ireland have privileged access…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillYes, of course. We would be delighted to engage with the hon. Gentleman. We have already said, in relation to commissioning advice and the draft guidance, that we are very happy…10 May 2023HANSARDSchool FundingI agree fully with my hon. Friend; he is right that it is absolutely necessary to get on with structural reform and it is a matter of concern that we are in this position. Reform…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I apologise to him and to Northern Ireland Members. I had it in my head to say “privileged access to the EU”, but seeing him…10 May 2023HANSARDUK Internal Market AccessMy right hon. Friend and I share many views in common, but I say to him as gently as possible that I think he is really referring to the red lane there. If we had moved forward…10 May 2023HANSARDWomen Affected by State Pension Age Changes: Cost of LivingAs I have said, this is a transferred matter under the devolution settlement. We all know that this has been a very sensitive matter—that has certainly been the case throughout my…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillWith the leave of the House, I rise to close the debate, and I thank all those who have participated in it. Once again, we have seen that on the main substance of the Bill there…10 May 2023