EU Referendum: Northern Ireland Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office
Wednesday 16th March 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. She will understand that I come from a different point of view. The Stormont Public Accounts Committee recently concluded that Brexit would have little effect or impact on the Northern Ireland economy. Secondly, the hon. Lady will know that the fishing industry in Portavogie, Ardglass and Kilkeel is clear that it wants a viable fishing industry free from EU red tape, the quota system, days at sea and EU legislation. They want to be able to fish the seas round their area—

David Crausby Portrait Mr David Crausby (in the Chair)
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Order. Mr Shannon, interventions should he short.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon
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I just ask the hon. Lady whether she accepts that.

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David Crausby Portrait Mr David Crausby (in the Chair)
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Order.

Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).