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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Nov 2022
Northern Ireland Elections

"It is never easy to be Northern Ireland Secretary but, with the current impasse, it would be no wonder if my right hon. Friend thought back fondly on his time as Chief Whip as a time of relative simplicity. I welcome the clarity he has provided today on the opportunity …..."
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Written Question
Research: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 7th September 2022

Asked by: Aaron Bell (Conservative - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to support research and development in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Conor Burns

This Government is committed to turbocharging innovation in Northern Ireland.

We are increasing investment in R&D outside the South East by at least 40% by 2030; we’re investing £617m in digital and innovation through NI City Deals; and there is more to come through the £400m New Deal for Northern Ireland.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"14. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has secured millions of pounds of Government investment for our high street, but we have a problem with persistent antisocial behaviour on the high street. Will my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister therefore welcome the recent appointment of a new chief constable for Staffordshire and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Mar 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol

"Can my right hon. Friend confirm that he will continue to work with the EU, and hold it to its recent commitment in the Joint Committee to act at pace in further negotiations and in so doing always act in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2020
Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation Proposals

"I thank the Minister for his answers. Perhaps if we were having this question in a week’s time, we would have some more clarity, because the negotiations are clearly moving to a conclusion. We all hope it will be a successful one. While I recognise that the Minister cannot comment …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Sep 2020
Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal Obligations

"I thank the Secretary of State for his earlier answers to my colleagues, which have given me and my constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme reassurance that, although we all want a deal, we will not compromise in the negotiations on the things that make our state independent. On Northern Ireland, does he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" I have the honour of representing the market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and I am very pleased to inform the Prime Minister that our markets are now back. However, the town is also very proud of its hospitality sector. It has purple flag status, recognising the quality of its early-evening …..."
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