Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Irish Government regarding co-operation and security on the Irish border were we to leave the EU on WTO terms? Will he reassure the House that there will be no stop to the freedom of movement of people and goods across the …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 21st May 2019
Asked by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of recent polls in respect of whether to hold a second referendum on EU membership.
Answered by James Cleverly
- Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Government has been clear that it does not support a second referendum. The priority of the Government is to deliver on the result of the first referendum by trying to find a compromise deal that could command majority support in Parliament.
Written Question
Tuesday 21st May 2019
Asked by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether the Government plans to make it its policy not to leave the EU without a deal.
Answered by James Cleverly
- Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
It remains Government policy to leave the EU with a deal as soon as possible. We do not want to leave the EU without a deal and it is also clear that there is no Parliamentary majority for pursuing this outcome. However ‘no deal’ remains the legal default on 31 October and we continue to prepare for such a scenario.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"Will the Minister further outline the support for agrifood producers, with reference to the food labelling and stamps issue, which is still uncertain and has the potential to cause massive financial strain and supply issues?..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 11th April 2019
Asked by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps he will take to ensure parliamentary scrutiny of any proposals on dynamic alignment on rights and protections with the EU.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
We do not need to be part of the EU to have strong protections or high standards and the UK already goes beyond EU minimum standards in a number of areas. In addition, the government has made a commitment not to reduce the standards of workers’ rights from EU laws retained in UK law and will ensure that new legislation changing those laws will be assessed as to whether they uphold this commitment. Any future changes in relation to rights and protections will be subject to the appropriate parliamentary scrutiny – with Parliament and the electorate continuing to hold the Government to account.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"Will the Minister further outline the essential nature of the work to provide support and guidance to businesses, and the vital nature of support to the business community throughout the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 8th March 2019
Asked by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he take steps to ensure that legal changes to the Northern Ireland backstop are a priority in the negotiations on the withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Answered by Robin Walker
The Government has been clear that we are seeking legally binding changes to the backstop that are necessary to ensure the EU cannot hold the UK in it indefinitely. Both the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and the Attorney General have been discussing this objective with the EU.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"I have had correspondence from one of my companies, Clandeboye Yoghurt, and had a second meeting last Friday with another of my companies, Lakeland Dairies, both of them concerned about packaging. The issue is clear: the packaging needs to be in order before 12 March—another D-day—so the products are ready …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Feb 2019
Northern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative Declaration
"I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way and for putting forward his viewpoint in the Chamber today. No matter what the issue may be, the Unionist population in Northern Ireland are clear that they do not want a backstop, and if it is going to be removed, it …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"With special reference to the farming community in Northern Ireland, what discussions have been held with the permanent secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the transport of livestock beyond March?..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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