"I would like to thank my right hon. Friend and his Cabinet colleagues for last week granting my request to fund the North Hykeham relief road, the final part of the eastern bypass around my constituency of Lincoln. I look forward to seeing internal combustion engine vehicles gliding over …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Q10. The European Union recently admitted that it now has a black hole in its finances of €24.7 billion—about £19 billion. Eighteen months ago my right hon. Friend declared that he would not pay the EU a £1.7 billion surcharge—effectively a fine on British taxpayers for growing our economy—yet he …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"4. What recent discussions she has had with Ministers of the Northern Ireland Executive on economic development in Northern Ireland...." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"I welcome the recent news that 10,300 fewer people in Northern Ireland were claiming jobseeker’s allowance last month than in January 2015. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that is a clear indication that the economic pact is working?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Q8. Does my right hon. Friend agree that our nuclear deterrent works against our nation’s enemies only if our nuclear submarines are actually equipped with nuclear missiles, and that the defence policy of those who do not believe that, such as the Leader of the Opposition, is inspired by the …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Q3. Today we have seen the claimant count in Lincoln fall by 20% on last year’s figures, with a 44% drop in those claiming since 2010. Does my right hon. Friend believe this is down to having local job fairs and a clear long-term economic plan to secure our national …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"3. What recent discussions she has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland on policing and security issues...." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"My right hon. Friend will be aware that so-called punishment attacks continue to be carried out in Northern Ireland by both loyalist and republican groups. Will she condemn these acts of barbarism and give the House an indication of what the PSNI is doing to counter those criminals who prey …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"7. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement...." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Does my right hon. Friend agree that at a time of such pressure on the public finances, the exceptional deal to the give the PSNI an extra £200 million over the next four years is a clear demonstration that this Government will always stand by Northern Ireland?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech