Proceeding contribution from Lord Hain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 27 April 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland Bill.

Northern Ireland Bill

I cannot agree to that, because we must not confuse lines of accountability. I am responsible for affairs in Northern Ireland, and I am accountable to the House. When the House considers those issues, it is obviously anxious to reflect on the Assembly’s views but, ultimately, I am answerable, in the absence of a fully restored Assembly, to the House. We should not shackle ourselves.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 445 c773-4
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Devolved matters Crimes of violence Decommissioning Devolution Elections IRA Functions Ministerial powers Northern Ireland Powers Public appointments Northern Ireland Assembly Members Political parties Politics and government Ministers Northern Ireland government Northern Ireland Executive Terrorism Water charges Timetables Standing orders First Minister of Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Legislation: Northern Ireland Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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