Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Jul 2019
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill
"I entirely agree with the right hon. Gentleman. This should constitutionally be a matter for the people of Northern Ireland. We should not disregard the history of Northern Ireland or the nature of the sensitivities and the fragility that prevail. Too many people refer to Northern Ireland as a post-conflict …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
Northern Ireland
"The Secretary of State was absolutely right to say that she was not willing to conduct a running commentary on the talks, but now that they have collapsed once again, should she not publish the basis on which the talks failed yet again? The people of Northern Ireland have a …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Mar 2017
Northern Ireland: Political Developments
"Does the Secretary of State agree that the people of Northern Ireland deserve better from their political leaders? The institutions have teetered on the brink for years, and now they have collapsed. The formula to prevent that from happening was clear: it was for the Prime Minister of the United …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Northern Ireland Assembly Election
"In truth, Northern Ireland has lurched from one political crisis to another in recent years. Is it not time that the Government urgently reviewed the constitutional arrangements covering power sharing, including issues such as the title of First and Deputy First Minister and a whole range of other issues? Is …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Northern Ireland: Political Developments
"Of course there has to be an independent, transparent investigation into the failings of RHI, but is this not a symptom of a wider problem: a breakdown of mutual trust and respect between the majority parties in Northern Ireland? Leaders do not have to be friends, but given the nature …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Oct 2015
Stormont
"I congratulate the hon. Member for South Antrim (Danny Kinahan) and the Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee, the hon. Member for Tewkesbury (Mr Robertson), on securing the debate. This is my first speech as a Back Bencher for more than 14 years, so I hope that hon. Members will …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Oct 2015
Stormont
"I thank the hon. Lady for her generous comments, and I thank all Northern Ireland politicians represented in this House for the tremendous support they gave me during the time I did that job. They do not get enough credit for the many constructive and positive things they do to …..."Ivan Lewis - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 9th July 2015
Asked by:
Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions she has had with the Parades Commission on preparations for parading on 12 July 2015 in Belfast.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
Under the Public Processions (NI) Act 1998, the Parades Commission is responsible for operational matters relating to parading, acting independently of Government. I do not discuss individual parading decisions with them. I have not therefore discussed their preparations for parades taking place on 12 July 2015 in Belfast. In recent weeks I have, however, discussed parades, including those taking place on 12 July, with the Chief Constable and the PSNI, and with a number of Northern Ireland’s political parties.
Written Question
Thursday 9th July 2015
Asked by:
Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made of the effect on the local economy in Coleraine of the enterprise zone in that area.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
At Budget 2014, the Chancellor announced that businesses located within the Executive’s proposed pilot Enterprise Zone near Coleraine will benefit from Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) until 2020.
Implementing this measure is a matter for the Executive in Northern Ireland. I understand that work to finalise proposals is ongoing.
Written Question
Thursday 9th July 2015
Asked by:
Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the provisions of the EU Referendum Bill on levels of investment in Northern Ireland.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
The purpose of the Bill is to provide a legislative framework for a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. Giving people a vote on our future relationship with Europe was a Conservative manifesto commitment and was given substantial cross party support when voted on in Parliament.
Northern Ireland will continue to be a very competitive place for attracting inward investment. In his renegotiation with the EU, the Prime Minister intends to enhance the attractiveness of the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland, as a destination for inward investment by securing reforms to reduce the risk of excessive or unnecessary regulation being imposed by the EU.