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Debate between Ben Wallace and Tom Pursglove(9 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Wallace
During the original Stormont House agreement, the Government committed themselves to supporting an enterprise zone and indeed a city deal, should one come forward. It is for the Northern Ireland Executive to bring forward that city deal. My right hon. Friend and I are here to support that and make sure it happens.
Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
What benefits does the Minister think the hosting of the 2019 open championship at Royal Portrush will have on the Northern Ireland economy?
Mr Wallace
It will showcase the fantastic golf courses outside Belfast and around the rest of Northern Ireland. It is important to get tourists not just into Belfast but further afield. Golf is one of Northern Ireland’s great offerings.
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Debate between Ben Wallace and Tom Pursglove(9 years, 8 months ago)
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Mr Wallace
I again place on the record my condolences and those of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to the family of Garda Golden, who was brutally murdered last week. I was in Dublin only a few weeks ago, and it is absolutely the Irish Government’s intention to pursue men of violence and terrorists on their side of the border and to assist the UK Government on our side of the border.
Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
What comfort can the Minister give the House that the police have sufficient resources to fully investigate these most serious of crimes?