Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2002. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If he will make a statement on the operation in the past 12 months of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Kevin Brennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. [51675] David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the operation in the past 12 months of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland. [51687] Dr. John Reid: The devolved institutions have already embarked on a wide ranging process of review and reform. Since last November a new stability has been achieved. I believe that, under the able leadership of the First and Deputy First Ministers, the institutions offer the potential for greatly improved public services, through local decisions by local people reflecting local circumstances.

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