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Written question asked by David Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 October 2007. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2007 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Police: Devolved Matters

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress he is making towards the devolution of policing and criminal justice to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Answer

The Government have made a firm commitment to be ready to devolve policing and justice in May 2008 as envisaged in the St. Andrews Agreement, should the Assembly so request. An extensive programme of work is in place to ensure that this can be delivered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
160622; 465 c1205W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland Police
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk