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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Smith of Clifton (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Shutt of Greetland (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 June 2011.


Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the recent elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly, what discussions they will hold with the political parties regarding the promotion of a Northern Ireland Bill of Rights in accordance with the 1998 Belfast agreement.
Answer

My Lords, as my right honourable friend the Minister of State for Northern Ireland recently made clear in the other place, we want to see this issue resolved and will be taking the views of the new Executive, political parties and others in Northern Ireland on how best to move matters forward.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
728 c781 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Bill of Rights Northern Ireland
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk