Written question asked by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 24 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by Marjorie Mowlam (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Northern Ireland Executive Committee intends to become a party to the Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and the devolved executives. - Ref to Cm 4806.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Griffiths: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if the Northern Ireland Executive Committee intends to become a party to the Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and the devolved executives. [132833] Marjorie Mowlam: The Northern Ireland Executive Committee has recently decided to become a party to the Memorandum of Understanding originally agreed by the UK Government, Scottish Ministers and the Cabinet of the National Assembly of Wales last year. My right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor is, therefore, publishing today (as CM4806) the text of the Memorandum of Understanding and the supplementary agreements as agreed by all four administrations. The paper will also be made available on the Cabinet Office internet site shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c529W; 132833
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Devolution Northern Ireland Northern Ireland government Northern Ireland Executive
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk