Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

David Simpson Excerpts
Wednesday 7th March 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. There are far too many noisy private conversations taking place in the Chamber. As a matter of courtesy to the people of Northern Ireland, it would be good to have a bit of hush.

David Simpson Portrait David Simpson (Upper Bann) (DUP)
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I am sure the Minister will agree that inward investment into Northern Ireland is always welcome, but we must not forget small indigenous businesses that have been there for many years. [Interruption.] Will he join me in welcoming the £30-million investment by the Asda group in one site in my constituency, which is in an area that has not had investment for 35 years? [Interruption.]

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. It would be good if we could hear the reply. The House must come to order.