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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2015
Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill

"I think the amendments are cost-neutral and do not break parity, and they would work for all our constituents—not just mine but the right hon. Gentleman’s...."
Alasdair McDonnell - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2015
Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill

"The hon. Member for Upper Bann (David Simpson) misconstrued my argument. I said that corporation tax was a useful tool but not a silver bullet and that we could not continue to do without the necessary skills, apprenticeships and general training. Major companies, including Almac in his constituency, are having …..."
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Written Question
Cross Border Cooperation: Republic of Ireland
Monday 16th November 2015

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 assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the functioning of the cross-border institutions established by the Good Friday Agreement.

Answered by Ben Wallace

The Government remains and will continue to remain fully committed to supporting the principles and institutions established under the Belfast Agreement.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Oct 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Secretary of State accept that it is not just about balancing the economy and fixing the financial arrangements for the Treasury, because there is a need to rebalance our economic development and create regional balance in Northern Ireland? In other words, we need a prosperity process to go …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Sep 2015
Northern Ireland: Political Situation

"May I reassure the Secretary of State that the Social Democratic and Labour party has always taken responsibility, unlike others who have upset themselves and boycotted—[Interruption.] In spite of the hecklers behind me here, who have little constructive to offer, I should like to say that the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Sep 2015
Northern Ireland: Political Situation

"It is important to set the record straight. The SDLP will always uphold its responsibilities on every occasion, not just on the few occasions that suit party political purpose. Does the Secretary of State accept that it is not the existence of the Provisional IRA—God knows, we in the SDLP …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Let me reassure the Secretary of State that the SDLP has lived up to, and will continue to live up to, every detail of its obligations. I would be very glad to discuss with her any of the details that she has not understood. Although the Stormont House agreement achieved …..."
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Written Question
Cerberus Capital Management: Northern Ireland
Tuesday 9th June 2015

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 assessment she has made of the operations of the Cerebrus investment fund in Northern Ireland since April 2014.

Answered by Theresa Villiers

I have discussed the operations of Cerberus on a number of occasions including with Government and Executive Ministers.

It is important that Cerberus lives up to its commitment to be a good partner for Northern Ireland.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Jan 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Secretary of State will be aware that strengthening the economy and increasing investment require multiple factors, not just the reduction of corporation tax. Does she appreciate how critical regional connectivity is, particularly the air links between Belfast and London and Dublin and London that go into Heathrow? Will the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2014
Hallett Review

"This whole sad Downey saga is riddled with ambiguity, limited information and half-truths, with no thought or respect for the victims. We built a hard-won peace process on truth and honesty, and a very welcome political process flowed from it. All parallel issues and discussions need to be open and …..."
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