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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jan 2020
Northern Ireland Executive Formation

"I warmly welcome the restoration of the Executive and devolved government in Northern Ireland, in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland. I join others in commending my right hon. Friend and his team and, indeed, the work of the Tánaiste, Simon Coveney. We know just how challenging …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill

"I do not think any Conservative Member would, in any way, demur from the need to uphold the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, which has provided the bedrock of political stability, but does the hon. Lady acknowledge that the withdrawal agreement itself specifically underlines the point about unfettered access and, equally, that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Budget Bill

"I know that my right hon. Friend will be taking these steps very reluctantly, as I remember doing when I was in his post. He has highlighted the deals and the investment in various parts of Northern Ireland. I am conscious of investment in the north-west and promoting economic activity …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Sep 2019
Northern Ireland

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his appointment. It is a privilege to serve in office and I wish him all success with his role. He highlighted in his written statement yesterday the need to intensify negotiations with the parties. That is the way to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Mar 2018
Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill

"Will my hon. Friend give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Mar 2018
Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill

"I commend my hon. Friend for his work and that of his Committee. Does he acknowledge that one of the challenges is that no recommendations were agreed by the outgoing Executive? That obviously makes the job of the Secretary of State in determining the right way forward on the hugely …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
Northern Ireland

"It is good to be back, and I thank colleagues on both sides of the House for their kind, generous and supportive comments over the past few weeks. What is not so welcome, however, is the continuing lack of devolved government in Northern Ireland, which it desperately needs. I commend …..."
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Speech in Ministerial Corrections - Tue 12 Dec 2017
Northern Ireland

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for highlighting the sectoral work relating to 58 areas of activity, which deals with how trade is currently conducted with the EU and what the alternatives might be. I can say that Northern Ireland has contributed to the cross-Government work at an official …..."
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Speech in Ministerial Corrections - Tue 12 Dec 2017
Northern Ireland

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for highlighting the sectoral work relating to 58 areas of activity, which deals with how trade is currently conducted with the EU and what the alternatives might be. The NIO contributes to a wide range of analysis on the impact of EU Exit, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Nov 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Our clear intention is to avoid any physical infrastructure on the land border, and we welcome the European Commission’s commitment to that as an important step forward. The success of the land border comes from the fact that it is seamless and invisible, and we are resolute in ensuring that …..."
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