Northern Ireland: Political Developments Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland: Political Developments

Nigel Mills Excerpts
Tuesday 28th March 2017

(7 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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The hon. Lady is talking about Brexit and the EU. There have been discussions between the Taoiseach and the Prime Minister in relation to those very issues, recognising that Brexit will have an impact across the island of Ireland. We can point to various different areas where we have shared commitments with the Irish Government in that regard. This is about getting the parties back around the table and looking at ways of bridging the gaps. We are determined to support that in every way we can to get a positive response.

Nigel Mills Portrait Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)
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Can the Secretary of State confirm that the solution to this latest impasse is not more money from Westminster?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I would point to the fact that in the last Budget the Chancellor announced an extra £120 million for Northern Ireland’s priorities, and obviously we will want to see an Executive in place to be able to use that money effectively.