Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Thursday, 19 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what further progress has been made towards the implementation of outstanding elements of the Good Friday Agreement.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what further progress has been made towards the implementation of outstanding elements of the Good Friday Agreement. [89178] Mr. Paul Murphy: Substantial progress has been made in implementing the Agreement, but the restoration of the devolved institutions depends on the restoration of public trust in the commitment of participants to exclusively peaceful means and to stable inclusive institutions. If that can be achieved then, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has explained, we can implement the rest of the Agreement in its entirety together.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 89178; 397 c268W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Devolution Belfast Agreement Northern Ireland Assembly Northern Ireland government
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk