Chris Heaton-Harris MP @chhcalling@respublicae.eu

Today I laid a WMS announcing the appointment of Sir Declan Morgan as Chief Commissioner designate for the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). Full statement here:
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2023-05-11/hcws767

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👩‍🍳 Today's @balmoralshow emphasised NI has the right ingredients for economic success: exceptional talent, unique opportunities, creativity and private sector entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the Royal Ulster Agricultural society, @AbpFoods, @strokeassocni, @UlsterBankNI & more 2/2

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🍴 The @balmoralshow highlights NI's quality agri-food industry, & I was delighted to sample the great produce.

💷 The UK Government is committed to unleashing NI's full potential & supporting investment.

Great to see @theresecoffey enjoying the show

@UlsterBankNI @Food_NI 1/2

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🙌 Northern Ireland is renowned for its community spirit and volunteering ethos.

A real joy to join the festivities at today’s #TheBigHelpOut and associated events in Enniskillen as part of the ongoing #Coronation celebrations.

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🥪 Fantastic to attend today’s #CoronationBigLunch and celebrations at Northern Ireland’s official Royal residence at @HillsCastle.

🤝 A pleasure to share in the friendship, food and fun as part of a wonderful family and community event.

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An immense honour and privilege to attend today’s 👑#Coronation service at Westminster Abbey.

Delighted to join with fellow ministers, and elected and community representatives from across Northern Ireland.

A truly historic day for the United Kingdom.

God Save The King!
RT @RoyalFamily: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. The clergy, congregation and choir all cry ‘God Save The King’.

#C…

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RT @NIOgov: To mark today’s #Coronation a gun salute was fired at @HillsCastle by personnel from 206 (Ulster) Battery, 105 Regiment Royal Artillery. Similar gun salutes were fired across the UK, in overseas territories, and on His Majesty’s ships at sea. https://t.co/IaMNV5yDmV

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As a global audience watches the #KingsCoronation tomorrow, I am delighted Northern Ireland will play such an active part in proceedings, including pupils from @MethodyBelfast.

Best wishes to all involved on such an historic occasion.

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🗣 My conversations with @NICVA today were incredibly valuable. I appreciated our discussions on the impact of a rising cost of living on vulnerable communities, and the need for effective local governance to best deliver for NI's voluntary and community sector.

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Delighted to attend the service of thanksgiving at St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh to mark the upcoming King's Coronation. An opportunity to reflect and look forward ahead of a weekend of national celebrations and events across the UK, including in Northern Ireland.

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Today I met @NIFiscalCouncil to discuss their report on NI's public finances. In the absence of an Executive, provisions in the Interim Arrangements Bill will allow for important work to assess how funding can be best used to meet the needs of people in Northern Ireland.

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Pleased to see that the Windsor Framework is already benefiting people and businesses in NI.

From today, Northern Ireland will receive the same support on used cars & installation of energy saving materials as the rest of the UK, ending years of uncertainty.
RT @hmtreasury: From today households in Northern Ireland will not pay VAT on the installation of energy saving materials until April 2027. https://t.co/h4eA61CkOg

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Today, I set the 2023 - 2024 Northern Ireland Budget. I’ve met with NI party leaders about budget allocations and steps to ensure public services continue to function in the absence of an Executive.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-ireland-secretary-announces-2023-24-budget-and-contingency-plans-for-governance

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The @Conservatives are committed to cleaning up our waters

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Wishing DCI John Caldwell and his family the very best as his recovery continues.
RT @BBCNewsNI: Senior detective John Caldwell, who was shot at a sports complex in Omagh in February, has been released from hospital, @PoliceServiceNI say https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65341594?at_link_id=27F61D04-DF97-11ED-AA8B-1BD0D89D5CC3&at_medium=social&at_link_origin=BBCNewsNI&at_format=link&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_type=web_link

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🕊️Yesterday's Gala dinner to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement @HillsCastle brought together those whose efforts brought peace, & young people who grew up in that peace.

The UK Government remains committed to protecting and upholding the Agreement.

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In a week marking Northern Ireland’s success since 1998, I was pleased to meet NI’s tourism & creative industry leaders with @USEnvoyNI. We looked at maximising the potential of NI - already an attractive location for 🇺🇸
business investment & hundreds of thousands of tourists.

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RT @NIPolicingBoard: Our Board Chair & Vice Chair were delighted to welcome @chhcalling to the Board’s offices today. Good discussions on a range of policing matters & issues.

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Today, Northern Ireland is home to leading industries including cyber security and more thanks to the #GFA.

Delighted to attend @CYBERUKevents reception @StGeorgesBEL to showcase NI’s creative and digital expertise, making it an ideal location for further investment. #CYBERUK23

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Northern Ireland’s creative, high-tech business environment and unique dual market access position make it an ideal location for US and EU investment. Great to join NI businesses alongside @MarosSefcovic and @USEnvoyNI to discuss progressing growth & investment in NI.

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