Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Wallace and Alan Mak

Wednesday 20th January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Wallace]

I am very happy to have discussions with UK Ministers on that subject and certainly will write to my counterpart in the Executive to make sure that both we and the Executive are doing our fair share to make sure that we prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

[Mr Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)]

8. What recent discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on increasing exports.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Wallace and Alan Mak

Wednesday 25th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)]

2. What recent discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on economic development.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr Ben Wallace)]

The Secretary of State and I hold regular discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on economic development issues. Indeed, I met Jonathan Bell, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment last Thursday on such issues. The fresh start agreement, signed only last week, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to devolving corporation tax powers to Northern Ireland, if sustainable Executive finances are secured. This measure has the potential to have a truly transformative impact on the Northern Irish economy.

[Mr Mak]

I thank the Minister for his answer. Will he join me in welcoming the rise in visitor numbers to Northern Ireland and the economic benefits that it brings, and will he support stronger economic links between Hampshire and Northern Ireland?