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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 March 2010.


Police: Northern Ireland

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the comments by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Shaun Woodward, about withdrawing £800 million of funding for policing and justice gave adequate consideration to the safety of the community in Northern Ireland; and whether the comments were intended only to influence the decision by the Northern Ireland Assembly on whether to devolve policing and justice.
Answer

The additional £800 million of funding was agreed specifically in the context of the devolution of policing and justice, and it was at all times clear that it was only on offer in that context.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2582; 718 c168WA
Session
2009-10
Related items
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Subjects
Administration of justice Devolution Finance Northern Ireland Police
Link
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