"I have clearly understood. The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) are two of my best friends in this place, and to hear them speak as they just have is personally very painful. I want to reassure them and say …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I suspect that, at the moment, what the Government are doing is about right, given that we appear to be offending all quarters. When I make my speech, I will answer the hon. Member for Strangford as best I can...." Steve Baker - View Speech
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to address this issue, Sir Christopher. I am grateful to the hon. Member for East Londonderry (Mr Campbell)—my hon. Friend, if I may say so—for making his case so articulately. His constituents will certainly know that he has made their case with great …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
"The hon. Member makes his point with great clarity, of course. However, I observe that in public administration there are quite often moments, particularly around transitions and edge cases, that look absurd on the face of it.
"I certainly do understand the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland, and the hon. Gentleman is very articulate and once again makes his case with great clarity. However, I have to tell him that unique circumstances in those matters apply in a great many places in the UK, including in my …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
"Once again, the hon. Gentleman makes his point with great passion and clarity. The Government welcome people’s choice to identify as British. We welcome the choice that people born in Ireland can make to apply for a British passport, and for non-British citizens to become British citizens. We recognise that …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022.
Mrs Murray, it is a particular pleasure to serve with you in the Chair. I have absolutely no recollection of serving on a Statutory Instrument Committee as …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
"This is an uncontroversial measure, but I agree with the hon. Member for Hove: it is vital that functional Government is restored in Northern Ireland. We agree about restoring the institutions and we, too, cherish the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. I am grateful that Members are not contesting these uncontroversial consequential …..." Steve Baker - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022.
It is a joy to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. The draft regulations seek to align flag-flying days in Northern Ireland with the rest of the UK, as agreed in …..." Steve Baker - View Speech