Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Budget Bill
"I am extremely grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way again. I had a stab at making this point earlier today during Northern Ireland questions, and I wonder whether he will indulge me just one more time.
I assume that the part of the budget that is covered …..."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Budget Bill
"May I have just one second more? I am very grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure the Secretary of State does not want an unintended consequence in Northern Ireland, so will he look at this issue and act now?..."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 18th December 2017
Asked by:
Lord McCabe (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2017 to Question 7486 on marriage: Northern Ireland, what effect the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive has had on the Northern Ireland Department of Finance's authority to contest the case Smyth 2017 No. 038954; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by James Brokenshire
Marriage is an entirely devolved matter in Northern Ireland, and the subject matters of this question are matters for the Northern Ireland Department of Finance.
Written Question
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Asked by:
Lord McCabe (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what information the Government holds on how much the (a) Department of Finance and Registrar General's Office and (b) Office of the Northern Ireland Attorney General have spent contesting case Smyth 2017 No. 038954 on legal recognition of humanist marriages in Northern Ireland at the (i) High Court and (ii) Court of Appeal.
Answered by James Brokenshire
The Northern Ireland Office does not hold the data requested as matters relating to marriage are devolved in Northern Ireland.
Written Question
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Asked by:
Lord McCabe (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the case Smyth 2017 No. 038954 on legal recognition for humanist marriages in Northern Ireland, what effect the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive has on the Government of Northern Ireland's authority to continue to contest that case; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by James Brokenshire
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland issued a Note of Appeal following the High Court ruling providing temporary authorisation for a celebrant to perform a legally valid and binding humanist wedding ceremony. The Attorney General for Northern Ireland exercises his functions independently. Marriage is an entirely devolved matter in Northern Ireland.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 11 May 2016
Northern Ireland Economy
"Order. I plan to start calling the Front-Bench speakers at about 10 past 5. I think that three hon. Members are standing. If you can take about five minutes each, we will be able to accommodate you...."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 11 May 2016
Northern Ireland Economy
"I thank the hon. Lady for her co-operation...."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2015
Parachute Regiment: Arrest
"There may be no blanket amnesty, but is it not the case that former terrorists have been granted immunity from prosecution? Does the Minister agree that no fair-minded person will understand why the same right is not extended to British soldiers?..."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2015
Northern Ireland
"Some people who are listening to this statement might think that the Secretary of State is struggling with her political priorities. She has referred to her various contacts with Senator Hart. Has she asked the parties in Northern Ireland whether they would welcome the assistance of a Senator Mitchell figure …..."Lord McCabe - View Speech
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