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Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (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, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness in the past year of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland.
Answer

Linda Gilroy: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the effectiveness in the past year of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland. [51677] 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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51677; 384 c838W;384 c837W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland Assembly Northern Ireland government
Link
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