Mr Robinson said,
“I contacted Chris Heaton-Harris and gave him my best wishes for his future and thanked him for his efforts to make progress. I trust he will remain in post until the mandate ends as there is delivery required from the Government.
Northern Ireland needs sustainable funding which can enable reform of public services and ensure public sector workers are properly paid for their work.
There are outstanding commitments within the Safeguarding The Union command paper and the Secretary of State must channel his efforts to ensure there is faithful delivery for the people of Northern Ireland.
During those negotiations, we repeatedly told the Government we were unconvinced by their legislation on illegal immigration. We were proven right by the courts. Northern Ireland will not be allowed to become a magnet for illegal migrants. I trust the Government will fully restore the integrity of our national immigration system.”