Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Murrison Excerpts
Wednesday 20th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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The right hon. Gentleman may know that we have committed specific funds—an extra £32 million a year over the five-year spending review period—to deal with Northern Ireland-related terrorism. His point about legacy is valid and important, which is why we both want to see the Stormont House bodies take forward a new approach to legacy. That is what I want to see in the new year.

Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend will be well aware of the potential security implications of the Bombardier-Boeing dispute. In their telephone conversation yesterday, was the Prime Minister able to raise her concerns with the President directly?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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There have been various discussions with the US and Canadian authorities, and with Bombardier itself, in relation to the continuing dispute. Obviously, we see this as unjustified and unwarranted. We await the latest determination, but we will continue to challenge this and to underline our key focus and endeavour on seeing that those important jobs in Belfast are protected.