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HANSARDBenefits of the UnionMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have taken that up with our counterparts in BEIS. We do so frequently and intensively. My right hon. Friend has just said to me…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNHS Waiting TimesThe hon. Lady will know that we are deeply concerned about the state of the Northern Ireland Executive’s finances and that officials are working urgently with the Northern Ireland…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe UK Government are providing vital support to households and businesses across the UK to help with the rising cost of energy. This is an issue that the Secretary of State and I…09 Nov 2022HANSARDPeace and ProsperityPeace and prosperity are intrinsically linked, and the Government are committed to delivering both in order to help Northern Ireland reach its full potential. I pay tribute to my…09 Nov 2022HANSARDBenefits of the UnionWe look forward to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy making a statement, but I will just take this opportunity to put on record that households in…09 Nov 2022HANSARD Derry Addiction CentreIt is a real pleasure to reply to this debate, Mr Gray, and I am genuinely very pleased that the hon. Member for Foyle (Colum Eastwood) has secured it; in this, we can make common…02 Nov 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I suspect that, at the moment, what the Government are doing is about right, given that we appear to be offending all quarters. When I make my…26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I will deal with the things that the right hon. Gentleman is raising when I come to my remarks, but I think it has to be said for the benefit of the Committee and the public that,…26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I am very short of time, but I will give way.26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]Just let me say to the right hon. Gentleman that he should not worry about it; we will talk about it over a cup of tea.26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]What a debate it has been. Such passion and fire in Committee is relatively unusual, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Government. The first…26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I have clearly understood. The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) are two of my best friends in this place, and to…26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]Will the hon. Gentleman give way?26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone involved in the passage of the Bill: the whole House, all the officials,…26 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for putting that on the record. I am also conscious that I need to respect the fact that Sinn Féin are not here to speak for themselves,…26 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Residents: British PassportsOnce again, the hon. Gentleman makes his point with great passion and clarity. The Government welcome people’s choice to identify as British. We welcome the choice that people…18 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Residents: British PassportsThe hon. Member makes his point with great clarity, of course. However, I observe that in public administration there are quite often moments, particularly around transitions and…18 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Residents: British PassportsI certainly do understand the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland, and the hon. Gentleman is very articulate and once again makes his case with great clarity. However, I have…18 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Residents: British PassportsI am grateful to have the opportunity to address this issue, Sir Christopher. I am grateful to the hon. Member for East Londonderry (Mr Campbell)—my hon. Friend, if I may say…18 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022. It is a joy to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary.…17 Oct 2022