The minister did not provide specific details or timelines in his response, but emphasised the importance of dialogue, engagement, and supporting Northern Ireland's political leaders in resolving tensions. He indicated ongoing efforts to work closely with stakeholders, including the Irish Government, to address these issues.

The minister highlighted the Government's commitment to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland, noting significant investments in various programmes. He emphasised that while policing and justice are devolved matters, the Government remains committed to supporting the Executive to ensure public safety and continuing to work with the Irish Government as co-guarantors of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement.

I welcome the hon. Lady’s condemnation of the violence and her support for the PSNI and others... That is why I and the Prime Minister have been very clear about our determination to deal with those issues and to find a way forward.

My hon. Friend, who chairs the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, makes a very good point... As we come out of covid, Northern Ireland’s economy can have a really bright future.

Acknowledges the MP's points regarding the need for political and democratic resolution to disagreements over the protocol. Stresses that goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain should be unfettered, while acknowledging the importance of respecting the Belfast Good Friday agreement.

Agrees on the need for a practical approach to address issues arising from the protocol's implementation, including supply line issues and identity concerns affecting Unionist and loyalist communities.

Acknowledges unilateral actions taken to ease protocol-related issues, highlighting ongoing work through established bodies like the Joint Committee to find a long-lasting solution. Emphasises the need for rebuilding trust between communities and law enforcement.

Agrees that the free movement of goods within the United Kingdom is necessary, underscoring ongoing efforts with EU partners to achieve this goal.

The Prime Minister has had consistent focus on delivering for people in Northern Ireland and is involved in conversations with Irish leaders. We must ensure all strands of the Good Friday agreement are applied.

I assure that there will be no more delays. We must not be deterred from delivering on our promises despite recent violence.

The BIIGC has met regularly since 2018. We will look for an appropriate time to hold the next meeting.

We must ensure EU understands identity issues and work together to move things forward.

The Prime Minister has been involved and was actually there just a couple of weeks ago.

We are finding ways to bring together all partners, including the EU and civil society.

We must ensure there is a stronger relationship with police and political parties in some communities.

Acknowledges frustration and anger among Unionist community but emphasises peaceful protests as the right way to express dissatisfaction. Emphasises working with European partners for a pragmatic and flexible approach.

Agrees to engage in discussions about the use of funds, including the community renewal fund and others. Confirms focus on social fabric and integrated education.

Confirms the main political parties are working together, highlighting their commitment to disagreeing democratically and peacefully.

Highlights complexity of situation and importance of respecting Good Friday agreement, emphasising need for a flexible approach to protocol implementation.

Agrees that violence is unacceptable and reiterates commitment to working through issues with political parties and community groups.

Acknowledges multifaceted issues but reiterates commitment to a flexible approach to protocol and ensuring no borders down Irish sea.

Agrees, stressing the success of the Good Friday agreement in fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland.

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I commend him and his colleagues in the area who have been working closely with their communities and giving the support that the community groups, communities themselves and indeed the PSNI have benefited from.

He is also right that we all need to ensure that we are engaging properly across the entire community of Northern Ireland. We should be engaging with anybody looking to find a peaceful solution and to use dialogue to condemn violence, and wanting to be part of taking Northern Ireland forward in a positive way.

My hon. Friend is correct. To be fair, the EU has recognised the mistake, acknowledged the mistake, apologised for it and stepped back from the brink, but that action definitely had an impact.

The hon. Lady is right. The Joint Committee, Lord Frost, my colleague the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other relevant Departments have, across Government, been working on the various issues, to iron out the challenges and some of the problems that we have seen with the outworking of the protocol in the first few months of this year.

The hon. Lady makes a good point, and it is another example of how, even in an extended discussion such as this one, many more issues have been involved over the past few weeks.

As I have outlined this afternoon and previously in the House, we have a clear focus on the work to move things forward on the protocol in a pragmatic and flexible way, so that it works and delivers for people in Northern Ireland, without hindrance or problem.

As the hon. Gentleman will know, sadly and inexcusably we have seen pockets of violence across the UK over the last few months, in London, Bristol and elsewhere.

Yes, I understand the point the hon. Gentleman was making. He referenced a few of the things I outlined in my opening remarks about the challenges, the straw that broke the camel’s back and the issues around the protocol earlier this year.

Given that this was outlined earlier today, it is interesting that Opposition Members continue to want to talk about nothing else but leaving the EU.

The hon. Gentleman could look at the legislation we passed last year that ensures that Northern Ireland businesses have unfettered access to markets in the rest of the UK. We legislated for that, we have delivered on that, and we will continue to work to ensure equally flexible and free flow of trade from GB to NI, as I have outlined this afternoon.

I agree in large part with what the hon. Gentleman has said. It is why it is important for us to be working to find solutions for the impact of the outworking of the protocol on the ground and—he is absolutely right, and I absolutely understand this—the impact on people’s sense of identity. I welcome his condemnation of the violence we saw the other week. On policing, it is important that people are clear that the PSNI’s work is to be there to support, keep safe and protect people of all communities on an equal basis. People need to have trust and faith in that, and I know the PSNI is focused on looking at what it can do to make sure it is delivering it. It is simply unacceptable, particularly with such a set of regulations, that any one community should be in a position where it believes it can see there has been a difference in treatment from one part of the community to another, especially with something so sensitive as family funerals over the last year or so. I absolutely understand people’s frustration, and I know the PSNI does as well. It is working to ensure that people are clear and can have confidence and trust that it is there to work for people across the whole community of Northern Ireland—equally, fairly and properly—to keep us all safe.