Northern Ireland Economy Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Economy

Steve McCabe Excerpts
Wednesday 11th May 2016

(8 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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None Portrait Several hon. Members rose—
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Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (in the Chair)
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Order. I plan to start calling the Front-Bench speakers at about 10 past 5. I think that three hon. Members are standing. If you can take about five minutes each, we will be able to accommodate you.

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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Portrait Ms Ritchie
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Yes; I will conclude by thanking the hon. Member for Upper Bann for securing the debate, but I remind hon. Members that we are better inside the European Union than outside, and I ask the Minister to comment on the need to lower VAT on tourism.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (in the Chair)
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I thank the hon. Lady for her co-operation.