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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Julian Brazier (Conservative). It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 2009 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Devolution

Question
What recent assessment he has made of the progress of devolution of responsibility for criminal justice and policing to the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

It is for the parties in Northern Ireland to decide when to request transfer. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made a settlement of upwards of £800 million available to the parties if they reach agreement.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
498 c848 
296675 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk