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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will my hon. Friend confirm that the special status that Northern Ireland has, now that we have left the European Union, means that there is a bright new future for all the people in Northern Ireland, and that that future should be embraced, not greeted with the doom and gloom …..."
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Written Question
Devolution: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 30th October 2019

Asked by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

What progress has been made on restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Julian Smith

I was disappointed that the parties were unable to reach an accommodation before the 21 October deadline. Getting Stormont back up and running remains my absolute priority, and I will do everything in my power to make it happen before the 13 January deadline. At that point, the choices facing us will be very limited indeed.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Has my right hon. Friend set a timetable for these talks so that she can bring the various leaders together and make sure that we restore devolved government?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Mar 2019
Northern Ireland Assembly Election

"I think the whole House will want to see a return to devolved government in Northern Ireland, and we wish the Secretary of State well in these discussions. What would the consequences have been had she not taken the difficult but required decision to lay this statutory instrument to enable …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Sep 2018
Northern Ireland Government

"It appears that one party, namely Sinn Féin, are frustrating the whole talks process, and that they are doing so for party political advantage in the general election in southern Ireland. May I urge my right hon. Friend to lay out a timetable not only for legislation in this House, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion in Northern Ireland

"My right hon. Friend will be aware that the last time Stormont debated this issue, it decided by a clear majority to keep the law as it is. Will she undertake to the House to consult all the parties in Northern Ireland, in the light of this court judgment, on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"A competitive free trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union is clearly in the interests of both Northern Ireland and the Republic. Will my right hon. Friend therefore take the opportunity to suggest to the Taoiseach and others that it is in their interests to put pressure …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Nov 2017
Northern Ireland Update

"I commend my right hon. Friend for his pragmatic, diplomatic and calm approach to the negotiations, and I commend the Prime Minister for placing trust in him and getting involved when required to assist in getting the process under way. Will he confirm that he will cease this legislation immediately …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Sep 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"6. What steps he is taking to ensure good governance and political stability in Northern Ireland...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Sep 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer and his patience and perseverance in restoring the Executive. How concerned is he about the lack of accountability to locally elected politicians of civil servants who are delivering public services in Northern Ireland?..."
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