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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Northern Ireland Assembly Election

"Will the Secretary of State share with us more of his thoughts on what he expects to happen after an election in Northern Ireland? Does he accept that the problems will remain? Without his calling a public inquiry on the RHI or, if he cannot find a way to do …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Northern Ireland: Political Developments

"Dr T.K. Whitaker was one of the constant voices for peace and reconciliation in Ireland, between north and south, and between Ireland and Britain, over his outstanding lifetime in public service. Dr Whitaker died last night, four weeks after his 100th birthday. Will the Secretary of State join me in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Dec 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"May I associate myself with the condolences to the families of Danny Murphy and Austin Hunter?

Does the Secretary of State recognise the real need for bespoke and in-depth protection for all aspects of the Good Friday agreement, or the Belfast agreement, and the need—[Interruption.]..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Dec 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Secretary of State agree that there is a real need for bespoke and in-depth protection for all aspects of the Good Friday or Belfast agreement, and for the constitutional principles in annex A of the agreement to be given full recognition in any future UK-EU treaty? Northern Ireland’s …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"8. What discussions he has had with the European Commission and Governments of other EU member states on the free movement of people, goods, capital and labour between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after the UK has left the EU. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"I welcome the Secretary of State’s earlier comments about the increase in employment, which is very important, but in light of the significant damage to the British economy, the dramatic fall in the value of sterling and the increase in the price of food and fuel as a result of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q6. The Prime Minister will be aware that much of the foundation and many of the elements of the 1998 settlement and peace agreement in Northern Ireland were referenced and rooted in EU approaches and processes of laws and that leaving the EU will significantly destabilise the foundations of that …..."
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Written Question
Cross Border Cooperation: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 7th September 2016

Asked by: Alasdair McDonnell (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans the Government has to pursue co-ordinated North-South renewable energy projects that take advantage of the North-South electricity interconnector.

Answered by Kris Hopkins

Non-nuclear energy is devolved in Northern Ireland and is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has discussed with Executive Ministers and the sector increasing the security of supply, the costs to consumers and meeting the UK’s renewables commitments.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"I welcome the Secretary of State to his new position and his very able partner, the Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the hon. Member for Keighley (Kris Hopkins), who has been an outstanding Member of this House. Has the Secretary of State had an opportunity, at this early stage, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jun 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Secretary of State will have noticed the recent significant slowdown in foreign direct investment into Northern Ireland because of the uncertainty about the outcome of the referendum. Has the Secretary of State made any assessment of the impact of a UK exit on the future of job creation and …..."
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