Northern Ireland: Security Situation Debate

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Northern Ireland: Security Situation

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Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill
1st reading: House of Commons
Monday 21st January 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I can confirm what the right hon. Gentleman has said.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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The Secretary of State pointed out that Londonderry was the first ever UK city of culture in 2013. Can she confirm, particularly in the absence of devolved government, that the UK Government will step in to provide whatever assistance is needed on the ground to keep the local economy flourishing, as it has been doing in recent years?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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The shadow Secretary of State raised that point, but I did not respond to it, for which I apologise. He and my hon. Friend are right that affected businesses and residents will need support. We will need to consider exactly what is needed and what the UK Government can do to support them.

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