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Business of the House

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising an important issue that is sensitive for many people not only in Northern Ireland but elsewhere in this country. I emphasise that the measure is a determined contribution to achieving a peaceful resolution to the situation in Northern Ireland. There are times when extraordinarily difficult decisions have to be made. I assure the hon. Gentleman and the House that, as soon as the Bill is ready, it will be published in the usual way and all hon. Members will have the opportunity of seeing and discussing it.