Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Lewer and Brandon Lewis

Wednesday 26th January 2022 Commons Chamber

[Brandon Lewis]

I encourage the hon. Gentleman to do a little more research. It is very good news that the Northern Ireland economy is moving forward, as is the whole UK economy. Of course, in Northern Ireland there are more factors, not least the scale of the public sector compared with anywhere else in the UK. However, it is also true that the UK is moving forward as one of the fastest-growing economies in the G7, if not the fastest, with employment going up from where it was even before covid. That is because the Government are focused on delivering for people across the United Kingdom. I am sure he understands why, as a Unionist, I support that. He should too.

[Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (Con)]

5. What plans his Department has to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.