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Business of the House

I am absolutely confident that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister did not intend any offence to any community in Northern Ireland. I know from my experience in the European Parliament, where Members from Northern Ireland are vigorous in promoting the cause of their communities, that it can sometimes unconsciously cause difficulties if references are not properly made to all of the communities in Northern Ireland. I assure the hon. Gentleman that that would be my right hon. Friend’s clear intention.