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<p>The purpose of the Bill is to provide a legislative framework for a referendum
on the UK’s membership of the EU. Giving people a vote on our future relationship
with Europe was a Conservative manifesto commitment and was given substantial cross
party support when voted on in Parliament.</p><p>Northern Ireland will continue to
be a very competitive place for attracting inward investment. In his renegotiation
with the EU, the Prime Minister intends to enhance the attractiveness of the whole
of the UK, including Northern Ireland, as a destination for inward investment by securing
reforms to reduce the risk of excessive or unnecessary regulation being imposed by
the EU.</p><p> </p>
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