Speeches & Questions - Fleur Anderson MP

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Public Sector: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

Fleur Anderson received a response to a question they put to the government

Alongside providing funding for transformative projects through the Public Services Transformation Board, we have strengthened the exchange of best practice to tackle shared challenges together,...

Question

Northern Ireland Office

Fleur Anderson received a response to a question they put to the government

I am a passionate advocate for Northern Irish tech companies and for investment by international tech companies in Northern Ireland. I recently attended the Big Data New York Conference – a...

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the hon. Member for raising this issue, and he is absolutely right that what we do needs to be rooted in what happens on the ground. I met the executive unit working with the police to...

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend about tackling attitudes. I have met and I am supporting many groups, and I will highlight two that I have visited. The excellent Foyle Family Justice...

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

Rates of violence against women and girls are higher in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK. This Government are committed to working with the Executive to tackle this emergency, and I...

New Decade, New Approach: Addiction Services Funding

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Member is a powerful advocate for his constituents, for the Northlands centre, and for the need for services to tackle the scourge of addictions. I join him in recognising the need for...

New Decade, New Approach: Addiction Services Funding

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

With New Decade, New Approach, the UK Government committed to make funding available for a range of projects aimed at supporting community and reconciliation initiatives. My officials regularly...

Agriculture: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

Fleur Anderson received a response to a question they put to the government

I very recently met with the Executive Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Minister Muir, and discussed support for the farming industry. We also visited a...

Gender Based Violence: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

Fleur Anderson received a response to a question they put to the government

Last year, seven women were killed in Northern Ireland and rates of violence against women are higher in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK. In January, I was pleased to welcome the...

Public Sector Reform

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

Workforce challenges are a huge part of public service transformation. Workers across Northern Ireland do fantastic work in health, education and justice, and they need to be supported to do that...

Public Sector Reform

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

I absolutely agree. Public service transformation is not just about funding; it is about how to spend the money that the Northern Ireland Executive has with the record £18.2 billion...

Public Sector Reform

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

Public sector reform is a priority for this Government, and I regularly meet with Northern Ireland Executive Ministers, unions and public service providers. Most recently, the Government and...

Great British Energy

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

Where the wind farms are positioned will be subject to the normal planning processes, but wind farms and solar power offer huge opportunities to Northern Ireland. Net zero is the future; reliance...

Great British Energy

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

The Conservatives’ energy policy now, as over the past 14 years, fails to bring down bills, still relies on expensive oil and gas, fails to invest in green jobs, and fails future...

Great British Energy

Northern Ireland

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

Great British Energy will operate across the whole of the United Kingdom, helping to reduce our reliance on imported gas and bring down energy bills. UK Ministers and GB Energy will work with...

St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish Affairs

Commons debates

It is my pleasure to respond to this debate, which establishes the point that St Patrick’s is a season that goes on beyond St Patrick’s day. I thank the Backbench Business Committee...

Horticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Prayers - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I thank the right hon. Member for raising the SPS veterinary agreement; it is an important part of the picture. Many issues need to be resolved soon, both through the processes that the right...

Horticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Prayers - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I recognise that it is frustrating that, this long after Brexit, we are still trying to work this out but it is the reality of the situation. I am glad that the hon. Member secured this debate...

Horticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Prayers - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I thank the hon. Member for raising that. I would be very pleased to visit and talk about exactly what practical issues still exist. The label scheme should have enabled free movement from...

Horticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Prayers - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

It is a great pleasure to respond to this debate and to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank the hon. Member for East Londonderry (Mr Campbell) for bringing this important debate to the...