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Written Question
Northern Ireland Protocol: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Wednesday 8th December 2021

Asked by: Nick Smith (Labour - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment the Government has made of the potential effect on the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement in the event of a failure to reach agreement with the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Answered by Conor Burns

There is shared recognition of the serious problems experienced under the Protocol and the need for solutions.

Our preference is to settle this consensually and reach a positive, negotiated outcome. We have no interest in a fractious and difficult relationship with the EU but the UK Government is clear that all options remain on the table, including the invocation of Article 16.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Bercow review made a big difference in improving services for children with communication needs—communication is the key life skill for children to learn and thrive—yet, a decade on, the latest report shows that much more needs to be done. Will the Prime Minister commit to a cross-Government strategy that …..."
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Written Question
Northern Ireland Office: Food
Thursday 26th May 2016

Asked by: Nick Smith (Labour - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the annual budget is for food produced for her Department's offices; and what proportion of food produced for her Department was sourced from British producers in the last period for which figures are available.

Answered by Theresa Villiers

There is no specific budget allocated for food produced within the Departmen; figures which detail the origin of food produced are not held by my department.

Written Question
Northern Ireland Office: Dairy Products
Thursday 12th May 2016

Asked by: Nick Smith (Labour - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what proportion of dairy products procured for her Department was sourced from Northern Irish producers in the latest period for which figures are available.

Answered by Theresa Villiers

Figures which detail the origin of dairy products are not held by my Department.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"10. What recent discussions she has had on the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2015
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"Last week’s agreement contained welcome measures to tackle dissident republican groups. What is the Minister’s assessment of the threat that is still posed by those terrorist groups?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Jul 2012
Oral Answers to Questions

"8. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Jul 2012
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"The Secretary of State is aware of the so-called punishment attacks by paramilitaries on young people in Northern Ireland. These attacks are increasing, particularly in Derry, by a group styling itself Republican Action Against Drugs. What every community needs is strong policing, not vigilantes. Will he proscribe this group? [ …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Nov 2011
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"7. What representations he has received on fuel poverty in Northern Ireland...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Nov 2011
Oral Answers to Questions

"Like Northern Ireland, Wales has higher than average fuel poverty. Are the Government promoting dialogue between the devolved Administrations so that best practice and solutions that work can be shared?..."
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