European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Tuesday 31st January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sammy Wilson]

I can tell the right hon. Lady what my constituents voted for. They voted to make sure that the EU’s interference in our affairs was ended and that we made a decision about immigration policy, we made a decision about economic policy, we made a decision about environmental policy—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I have been very generous to the hon. Gentleman, even though he seems blissfully unaware of the fact.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Tuesday 28th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Finally, I do not want the voice of East Antrim to remain unheard. I call Mr Sammy Wilson.

[Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker.

This month it was announced that manufacturing exports from Northern Ireland to non-EU countries increased by 24%, while those to EU countries fell by 4%. What steps can the Minister take to help Northern Ireland firms to exploit opportunities to grow international economic links to promote growth in Northern Ireland, increase employment and help to reduce the UK balance of payments deficit?

UK-EU Renegotiation

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Wednesday 3rd February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It is a very garish item, I am bound to say, but who am I to object to that? [Hon. Members: “Would you like one?”] I have suddenly been afflicted by a loss of hearing.

[Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)]

I hope my tie is not too garish for you, Mr Speaker.

When the Prime Minister visits Northern Ireland, which I would welcome, will he visit the devastated fishing villages, the families angered by EU Court rulings on terrorists, the manufacturers smothered in red tape and the haulage companies whose employees run the gauntlet at Calais every week because of the EU’s chaotic immigration policy? Will he explain to them how his red card will prevent further destructive EU legislation, given that it requires him in 12 weeks to get 50% of Parliaments across the EU to oppose proposals backed by their own Governments?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Monday 25th January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Last, but not least, the voice of East Antrim, Mr Sammy Wilson.

[Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker.

Many churches, youth groups and youth organisations are concerned that they may be subject to Ofsted regulation as a result of the nationwide registration scheme. The Prime Minister has said that they will be exempt: the head of Ofsted has said that they will not. Will the Minister tell us who is right?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Thursday 16th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

No, no. Rossendale and Darwen and Antrim are a very long way from Worcestershire. This question is about Worcestershire. We will move on.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sammy Wilson and John Bercow

Tuesday 16th June 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We are very constrained for time—in fact, we have run out of it—but we will hear from Mr Sammy Wilson.

[Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)]

Yesterday, as a consequence of the refusal by Sinn Féin and the Social Democratic and Labour party to implement welfare reform, the Northern Ireland Assembly gave authority to the Departments to breach spending limits and increase spending by 6% over the block grant. What steps will the Chancellor take to ensure that Assemblies and Parliaments across the United Kingdom do not recklessly breach spending limits?