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Proceeding contribution from Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 February 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill.

Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

My hon. Friend is right. That is the key issue. My hon. Friend may not be pleased to know that in making that statement she is in the company of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who has made it clear that even if he had a mind to impose on the Assembly the devolution of those powers, and even if he had a mind to impose a Minister on the Assembly, those powers could not be worked if the Assembly did not want them and was not prepared to work them. That is realpolitik.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
456 c743 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolved matters Crime Bail Administration of justice Juries Intelligence services Human rights Judiciary Intimidation Powers of entry Northern Ireland Police Powers Prisons Proscribed organisations MI5 Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Security Trials Northern Ireland Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Legislation
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk