Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Wednesday, 19 November 2008 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Political and Economic Developments
- Question
- Everyone welcomes the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland, but does the Secretary of State agree with me that the real transition to full democratic progress will come only when the Assembly coalition moves from being a mandatory one to being a voluntary one, with parties having the same objectives?
- Answer
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I am tempted to say that we should learn to walk before we run, but if the hon. Lady’s ambition is to reach that destination sooner rather than later, and if she believes that that will succeed, we really have made terrific progress in Northern Ireland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 483 c223
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devolution Northern Ireland Administration of justice Politics and government
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