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Holocaust Memorial Day — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: Education
Andrew Theakstone Percy (Conservative, Centre-right): Again, I could not disagree with a word that the hon. Lady says. Visits are important, but it is not always possible to take every student, as I have said. One of the lessons I enjoyed teaching, which I found to be one of the most powerful about the battlefields—we could not take every child—was to make my students put their own name or a family name into the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. They would very often find somebody, and we would then do a piece of creative writing on what that person’s experience must have been like. Visits to the battlefields and, of course, to Auschwitz are very important One of the real challenges of teaching the holocaust is that, because of the scale of the horror and the outrage, it is often very difficult for young people to understand the machinery and the scale of what actually happened. However, a visit reinforces something that it is much more difficult to get across in the classroom. We have to continue holocaust education, and we have to continue to fund the Holocaust Educational Trust properly.
Holocaust Memorial Day — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: International Affairs
Andrew Theakstone Percy (Conservative, Centre-right): Absolutely. Again, I could not disagree—this is a wonderful debate in which we all do agree, and it really does show Parliament at its best There is also the young ambassadors programme because, sadly, young people who perhaps cannot visit Auschwitz are losing the ability to hear from a survivor. Every year, sadly, fewer and fewer survivors are available to speak to young people. The ambassadors programme for those who cannot visit, with young people going back and advocating to their compatriots in school, is really important. The Holocaust Educational Trust’s work on that is absolutely spot-on.
Holocaust Memorial Day — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: International Affairs
Daniel Robert Kawczynski (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend mentions the very important visits to Auschwitz by young British schoolchildren. Sometimes they are just taken to the camp for the day and flown straight back to the United Kingdom the same day, and I have heard from some pupils that they get—obviously—a very negative perspective of Poland, because all they see is the concentration camp. I very much hope that as this programme is developed, children will be allowed to stay a little bit longer and see cities such as Krakow so that they find out what Poland is really like and their camp visit does not represent their only experience of the country.
Holocaust Memorial Day — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: International Affairs
Crispin Jeremy Rupert Blunt (Conservative, Centre-right): I share my hon. Friend’s recollection of that time. I have not had the privilege of travelling to Bosnia as she has, but I was special adviser to the Defence Secretary and then the Foreign Secretary during that period. The failure of the United Nations and the troops there to prevent that appalling massacre, which undoubtedly amounted to genocide given the thousands of people concerned, is something that must continue to disturb us. It must concentrate our minds on peacekeeping and on the necessity of having the capacity to ensure, when we are engaged in peacekeeping, that as an international community we are not responsible in any way for being party to such events.
Holocaust Memorial Day — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: International Affairs
Robert Alexander Stewart (Conservative, Centre-right): My very good and hon. Friend mentions the 6 million people killed in Poland. I thought several million of them were actually Polish. How many Poles are reckoned to have been killed by German soldiers and the Gestapo?
UK-US Extradition Agreement — House of Commons, 2020-01-23
Topic: Law and Crime
Gregory William Hands (Conservative, Centre-right): I should state that Dr Lynch is my constituent, so I take a keen interest here Does my right hon. Friend agree that back in 2003 when the treaty first came in—I was not in the House then, but he was—we were sold it very much on the basis that it was to stop terrorists and committers of serious violence, rather than to deal with these kinds of commercial cases where somebody is effectively looking to repeat a trial, but under US jurisdiction?
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): We have now left the EU with a good deal. Northern Ireland will remain part of the UK customs territory and will be able to participate in our free trade deals. The Prime Minister negotiated hard to ensure that measures are in place that reflect Northern Ireland’s unique circumstances. There will be no hard border with Ireland. At the same time, the agreement completely safeguards Northern Ireland’s integral place within the United Kingdom, and the arrangements on rights and consent within the Belfast/Good Friday agreement.
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The protocol provides important protections in that respect. Of course we will be working through the Joint Committee, and through the legislation that has been promised with the "New Decade, New Approach" agreement, to deliver on those promises.
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have put Northern Ireland absolutely at the centre of this process. That is reflected in the nature of the protocol that is agreed as part of the withdrawal agreement and legislated for through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2020. But of course the end result will depend on the free trade agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU, and it is too early at this stage to speculate on the details of that. Northern Ireland does enjoy special protections in this process as a result of the protocol.
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Owen William Paterson (Conservative, Centre-right): One of the ways of consolidating the benefits of leaving the EU would be to make Northern Ireland the most attractive part of the UK to trade. When I was Secretary of State, we had an all-party campaign that had the support of all the business community. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of my successor, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers), the Executive now have the power to reduce corporation tax. Some Members of the Executive are a bit gloomy about this. What steps are the Government taking to encourage Members of the Executive to take this amazing power to match corporation tax in the Republic of Ireland?
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend makes a very important point—of course, he speaks with considerable experience in this area. It is right that we agreed, as part of previous agreements, that the Executive should have that power. If Ministers from the Executive wish to use it, we stand ready to engage with them, as long as they can show that the finances of the Northern Ireland Executive will be sustainable on the basis of any move in corporation tax.
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robert John Blackman (Conservative, Centre-right): Will my hon. Friend confirm that the special status that Northern Ireland has, now that we have left the European Union, means that there is a bright new future for all the people in Northern Ireland, and that that future should be embraced, not greeted with the doom and gloom from Labour?
Leaving the EU: Economic and Social Effect — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.; What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) economic and (b) social effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. What I see when I visit businesses in Northern Ireland is a determination to deliver for the economy to make sure that people in Northern Ireland enjoy the benefits both of being part of a global and outward-looking UK and of getting the best relationship with our European neighbours. That is an endeavour on which we must all now work together.
Northern Ireland Executive: Financial Package — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): The UK Government are providing the restored Executive with a £2 billion financial package that delivers for the people of Northern Ireland and supports delivery of the "New Decade, New Approach" agreement. This financial commitment represents the biggest injection of new money in a Northern Ireland talks deal in well over a decade. The £2 billion of extra investment gives the Executive the means to transform the lives of people in Northern Ireland for a generation.
Northern Ireland Executive: Financial Package — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Benjamin David Bradley (Conservative, Centre-right): Thank you very much. I thank my right hon. Friend for his previous answer. Will he confirm for the House and for the communities of Northern Ireland that this is the most generous package of its kind that has ever been allocated to Northern Ireland through a process like this?
Northern Ireland Executive: Financial Package — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): Indeed, my hon. Friend is right. Voters in Northern Ireland realise that this is a good package. There is a Budget coming up in March, and I am sure that if the Executive prioritise their programme of government there will be a positive future for the whole of Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Executive: Financial Package — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): I think that the hon. Lady knows that this package is a unique package for Northern Ireland, and is not subject to the Barnett consequentials. She also knows that there is a very, very good Secretary of State for Scotland, who enjoys working positively with her and her colleagues.
Security Situation — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Robert Largan (Conservative, Centre-right): In light of the answer that the Secretary of State has given, can he advise the House what steps the Government are taking to ensure a smooth transition and continued security and peace in Northern Ireland when the withdrawal agreement transition period comes to an end on 31 December?
Security Situation — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): There are very good discussions with the EU on security matters, and there are very strong bonds with the Irish Government. I remain confident that the security situation that I have just described can be well managed with our current relationships and within the remit of the transition agreement.
Security Situation — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Law and Crime
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my hon. Friend. We have to condemn the ongoing activities of dissident republicans. I pay tribute to the police and to our security services for all the work that they do to make sure that Northern Ireland remains safe.
Security Situation — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Law and Crime
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): We have said—and the Prime Minister could not be clearer on this—that we will end vexatious claims, for both the police and the armed forces. We look forward to bringing forward legislation in that regard in due course.
Security Situation — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Law and Crime
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): It was such a positive event yesterday, when we saw the First Minister and Deputy First Minister attending that recruitment drive. I encourage all young women and men in Northern Ireland who are interested in the police service to join, whatever their background.
Northern Ireland Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): Northern Ireland is a leading destination for inward investment, with employment at a record high and unemployment at a record low. However, there is more to be done to unleash Northern Ireland’s economic potential. The UK Government are providing significant funding to Northern Ireland, including through a £1 billion Barnett-based investment guarantee and £562 million for city and growth deals that cover the whole of Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Government Operations
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I absolutely recognise the importance of the issues that the right hon. Gentleman raises. We will honour our commitments and have committed, through the "New Decade, New Approach" deal, to specific legislation on the issue. I look forward to working with the right hon. Gentleman and the other parties on delivering that.
Northern Ireland Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Karen Anne Bradley (Conservative, Centre-right): The Minister is right to say that the Northern Ireland economy has enormous potential, and there is no doubt that restoration of the Executive will unlock a great amount of that potential. Will he also explain the benefits that the Northern Ireland economy will receive from being part of the fifth largest economy in the world—that of the United Kingdom?
Northern Ireland Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend speaks with enormous knowledge of this area. She is absolutely right: Northern Ireland’s economy benefits enormously from its membership of the United Kingdom, and there will be new opportunities for Northern Ireland as we trade more globally and strike new free trade deals around the world.
“New Decade, New Approach” Agreement — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the allocation of funding to the Northern Ireland Executive for the implementation of the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement.
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): Following the restoration of the institutions, I have of course been in frequent contact with the Chancellor and other Government colleagues to discuss the "New Decade, New Approach" agreement. This agreement, as we heard earlier, is supported by a generous financial package of £2 billion and also comes with strings attached, with reform required in health, education and justice. The new Finance Minister has already been to London to meet the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and me.
Northern Ireland Executive Restoration — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): The "New Decade, New Approach" deal has restored decision making to locally accountable representatives in Northern Ireland and guarantees the Good Friday agreement. It has ended three years of stasis at Stormont and is already having a beneficial effect on Northern Ireland’s citizens.
Northern Ireland Executive Restoration — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Government Operations
John Robert Lamont (Conservative, Centre-right): Over the past few years, this House has made a number of important decisions on very important devolved areas of government in Northern Ireland. Does the Secretary of State agree that locally elected politicians in Northern Ireland are best placed to make those local decisions?
Northern Ireland Executive Restoration — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is absolutely correct. Ensuring that the Good Friday institutions are retained and enhanced was an absolute priority of the UK Government, and Northern Ireland is best served by the power-sharing agreement that is in place.
Northern Ireland Executive Restoration — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Government Operations
Julian Murray Lewis (Conservative, Centre-right): Following on from that answer, can the Secretary of State confirm that the specific assurances given on Armistice Day last year about the ending of repeat investigations in the absence of compelling new evidence is entirely compatible with the restoration of devolved government and all that that entails?
Customs Regulations: Consistency — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The deal makes clear that Northern Ireland is in, and remains part of, the UK customs territory. It allows the UK to ensure unfettered market access for goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain. The arrangements that we introduce will reflect this.
Customs Regulations: Consistency — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): It is absolutely clear that the process of goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is within the control of the UK Government. We have made clear commitments with regard to ensuring unfettered access to the whole of the UK internal market.
EU Withdrawal Act: Effect on the Union — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The deal implemented in domestic law through the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 means that we have left the EU as one United Kingdom. The protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland guarantees Northern Ireland’s integral place in the UK. This Government will never be neutral in expressing our support for the Union and our steadfast belief that Northern Ireland’s best interests are served within a strong United Kingdom.
EU Withdrawal Act: Effect on the Union — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I think the point that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was making is that we already have a deal with the European Union; we have left the European Union with a deal, and that is good news for Northern Ireland and the whole United Kingdom.
EU Customs Declarations — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): As I stated earlier, the deal makes it crystal clear that Northern Ireland is in, and remains part of, the UK’s customs territory. It allows the UK to ensure unfettered market access for goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain. The arrangements we introduce will reflect this. As Great Britain and Northern Ireland are in the same customs territory, no tariffs will be due on goods coming from Great Britain and staying in Northern Ireland.
EU Customs Declarations — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): As the hon. Lady will recognise, there are specific arrangements in the protocol that protect Northern Ireland’s position with regard to trade with both Ireland and the United Kingdom. It is in the UK’s gift—and we will deliver on our commitments—to ensure that Northern Ireland has unfettered access to whole of the UK internal market.
Barnett Formula — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that additional funding allocated to Northern Ireland is subject to the Barnett formula.
Julian Richard Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): Here we go again from the SNP, but here we go again with the answer. As there has been no increase in UK Government departmental spending in England, there are no Barnett consequentials. Like previous Northern Ireland support packages, this funding addresses unique challenges, as was the case with city deals and support for farmers in Scotland and Wales.
Engagements — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Law and Crime
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): The whole House will want to pay tribute to the police and all the emergency services for their brave response to the terrorist incident in Streatham on Sunday. That appalling incident makes plain the case for immediate action, and we will shortly introduce emergency legislation to ensure that we do everything to protect the public This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.
Engagements — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: International Affairs
Jamie Hamilton Wallis (Conservative, Centre-right): On behalf of my constituents in Bridgend, may I warmly congratulate the Prime Minister on delivering on the promise made to the British people that we will leave the European Union? Will he reassure my constituents that, now that we are taking back control of our money, our borders and our laws, every effort will be made to bring jobs and investment to areas such as Bridgend that feel left behind?
Engagements — House of Commons, 2020-02-05
Topic: Environment
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): If we look at what the Government are achieving and already have achieved on climate change, it is quite phenomenal. The right hon. Gentleman will know that last year was the first year on record that renewables produced more of this country’s energy than fossil fuels. He will know that 99% of all the solar panels that have achieved that miracle were installed since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. We are delivering for the people of this country. We are reducing greenhouse gases. All he would produce, I am afraid, is a load of hot air.