Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Wendy Morton Excerpts
Wednesday 15th March 2017

(7 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar (Charnwood) (Con)
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4. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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7. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (Con)
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9. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I do recognise that, and my hon. Friend is right to highlight some of the important successes in the Northern Ireland economy. The labour market survey statistics that are out today show 56,000 more jobs since 2010 in Northern Ireland, which highlights what has been achieved and what can be achieved in future with a strong Executive in place.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton
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I wish my right hon. Friend well in the discussions taking place in Northern Ireland. Does he agree that, whatever issues need to be overcome, devolved government within the UK remains by far and away the best option for Northern Ireland?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I strongly agree with my hon. Friend. The public voted overwhelmingly and clearly, with that increased turnout, for devolved government be put back in place, delivering for Northern Ireland, and I am determined to see that, too.