that's why we have established the jmc, european committee specifically to take the views, which is also obviously meeting more frequently than previously. first of all, try to ensure within the period of seven days we can find a resolution to the political situation in northern ireland so we can continue to see assembly government continuing but i'm also clear that in the discussions we do have it will be possible, it's still the case that ministers are in place and that obviously there are executives in place which take views of the northern ireland. >> closed question. >> thank you very much, mr. speaker. apologizes. the fundamentals of the uk's economy is strong including in west midland, employment risen over 20,000, we protected schools and see more doctors and more nurses in hospital's trusts, of course, we are going further in west midlands by given new powers with deal and the election of elected mayor. i think andy with the business and will be a good man for the west midlands. >> michael. >> i thank the prime minister, my right honorable friend for that answer. unemployment in