Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Wednesday 30th January 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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The hon. Lady will know that DEFRA does not have jurisdiction over environmental policies in Northern Ireland; that is for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland. I am sure the permanent secretary has heard her comments.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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In endeavouring to restore devolution, will the Secretary of State ensure that there is appropriate emphasis on those who caused devolution to fall in the first place and are refusing to enter in without preconditions being met?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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It is important that we find a framework in which the parties can come together. I know that the hon. Gentleman feels strongly that a devolved Government should be in place in Stormont delivering for his constituents. That is what I want to see.