Speeches by Robinson.

“Thank you very much for that response.”

“I still think it is bizarre that we are having a discussion about naming Stakeknife.”

“As somebody who believes that he is named and known, although perhaps not officially, is it fair to say that none of us would be surprised, should the decision be taken to name him, or is that something that you can neither confirm nor deny?”

“Finally, I want to ask about the inclusion of individuals within ICRIR and the investigative process who have a policing past, be that with the RUC or PSNI. I find the argument that they cannot be involved repugnant, biased and politically prejudicial, but this Committee has received evidence, including from the Northe…”

“The House of Commons will this afternoon recognise 125 years of the Irish Guards as a British regiment. When we consider the capacity to arm those who defend us, should we not also continue in our resolve to defend those who stand up for the values of this nation? In terms of legacy, will the Secretary of State commit …”

“The Secretary of State might recall that two years ago I launched a report that highlighted that Northern Ireland receives one fifth of the UK average spend on defence. That incorporates the commitment for Harland and Wolff, which I worked on and greatly welcome. I also welcome the announcement of a £1.6 billion contra…”

“My hon. Friend is right to mention the Guards from the Ards, just as it would be right to mention the Mini Micks—the cadets associated with the Irish Guards—and to recognise the affection for those past and present who have served the Irish Guards and our country with distinction, many of whom leave the service and go …”

“The Prime Minister will know that many in the House will be assuaged by his suggestion that he will act in the national interest in relation to tariffs, but most will not have considered that, in acting in the national interest, what occurs in Northern Ireland is no longer solely in his control. He knows that exports f…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the 125th anniversary of the Irish Guards. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard, and as a Parliament to take the opportunity to celebrate a significant milestone for the Irish Guards. I thank the Minister for being present on this enjoyable …”

“indicated assent.”

“I thank the Minister for responding to this important and timely debate, secured by my hon. Friend the Member for East Londonderry (Mr Campbell). The Minister knows that we are working through the consequences of a wholly disproportionate approach, in which the EU tries to control what we do within our own internal mar…”

“Do you have a view, Kenny?”

“Good morning, folks. Kenny, I will start with you, just on the basis of what you have said about engagement having increased in the last number of weeks and months. The Secretary of State indicated on 4 December that he was going to engage in a programme of consultation. Would you suggest that the engagement you have h…”

“Sandra, how would you characterise the NIO’s efforts at consultation over the last four months?”

“Is it fair to categorise that response as saying that you are not being consulted on the Government’s proposals; you are just being asked, perhaps more routinely, what your view of the world is?”

“More particularly, can I ask you to reflect on what your members, or constituent families and victims, who believed in repeal and replace would have felt when they heard that there will be a consultation but that ICRIR is being retained? Did that jar with them?”

“Mr Brecknell, I do not think we have met before, but you have engaged with the Committee during your visit. How would you characterise the consultation over the last number of months?”

“We took evidence from CAJ a couple of weeks ago. They published a report in February castigating the Irish Government for never having created any legacy mechanism whatsoever. Is that a view you share?”

“That’s absolute nonsense.”

“It is an interesting discussion back and forth. This national security issue has been a bone of contention throughout the process of legacy and ICRIR. As part of the consultations I was asking you about earlier, have you had direct discussions about how families could at least have the comfort of knowing that, when the…”