Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Seema Kennedy Excerpts
Wednesday 20th January 2016

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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It is important to use this period constructively to engage with victims groups in particular. I had very useful discussions with the Victims’ Commissioner and with the Victims and Survivors Forum. We will consider in due course whether publication of documentation is appropriate. It is vital that we press ahead and build consensus to get these bodies set up and running.

Seema Kennedy Portrait Seema Kennedy (South Ribble) (Con)
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3. What progress has been made on implementation of the proposed reduction in corporation tax in Northern Ireland.

Theresa Villiers Portrait The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mrs Theresa Villiers)
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The fresh start agreement reaffirmed the Government’s support for devolution of corporation tax powers, so long as the Executive are able to demonstrate that their finances are on a long-term sustainable footing.

Seema Kennedy Portrait Seema Kennedy
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that when tens of thousands of additional jobs and increased productivity and economic output over the medium and long term are at stake, we must not squander that opportunity?