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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 06 Mar 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Surely, never has something so important, namely Brexit, been put at risk in preventing something that will never happen, namely a hard border in Northern Ireland. Why will the EU, the Irish Republic and the United Kingdom Government simply not attach an instrument to the withdrawal agreement, making it clear …..."
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Written Question
Public Sector Debt: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 30th January 2019

Asked by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

What plans her Department has to enable Northern Ireland to reduce its public sector fiscal deficit.

Answered by Karen Bradley

Thanks to the UK Government’s responsible stewardship of the economy the country’s public finances are in a much stronger position since 2010. This means we have more money to invest in Northern Ireland’s future – including £320 million funding for Northern Ireland announced by the Chancellor in Budget.

We are working closely with the Northern Ireland departments to ensure sustainable finances in Northern Ireland and to help rebalance the Northern Ireland economy. This work is paying off, with private sector jobs growing from 63% in 1992 to 73% in 2018, and are now at an all-time high.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion in Northern Ireland

"The United Kingdom Government have devolved these issues to the Northern Ireland Assembly. It would therefore be extraordinary if the United Kingdom Government removed or changed some part of the law—that would make the law a complete mess. Whatever our views on this issue, we should have respect for both …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"11. Having been a Member of Parliament for many years prior to devolution, I am acutely aware of the total inadequacy of direct rule. Will my right hon. Friend assure the House that he is undertaking the negotiations with the utmost urgency and intensity to get a deal on devolved …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q4. I agree with the Prime Minister. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] We are leaving the EU and we are going to make a success of it, so will she make my day special by saying that she is prepared to reject staying in the single regulated market and to offer …..."
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Written Question
Taxation: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 8th June 2016

Asked by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what further plans the Government has to devolve tax powers to Northern Ireland.

Answered by Theresa Villiers

The Government remains committed to devolving corporation tax rate setting powers subject to the Executive delivering sustainable finances, as set out in the Stormont House Agreement.

We also recognise the potential for further fiscal powers going to the Executive.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2016
Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill

"With this it will be convenient to discuss clause stand part.

Before I call Mr Durkan, I should say that these proceedings have to finish by 3.45. It is of course up to Members how they progress, but we do not have a great deal of time. Short speeches would …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2016
Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill

"With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:

Amendment 2, in clause 11, page 6, line 25, leave out “section 10” and insert “sections 10, (Victims and survivors), (Election of the First Minister)”

This amendment provides for NC1 and NC2 to come into force on the day on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Dec 2010
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q5. As naval aviation celebrates its centenary, will my right hon. Friend guarantee that the promised transfer of 20 Merlin helicopters from the RAF to the Fleet Air Arm will indeed take place? Otherwise critical mass may well be lost, and the first 100 years of a service that has …..."
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