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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 13 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Kris Hopkins (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 March 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


British Irish Council

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what work the British-Irish Council will undertake during the period before the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Council continues to meet regularly in different formats. For example, on Friday 10 March the British-Irish Council Indigenous, Minority and Lesser-Used (IML) Languages work sector held a Ministerial meeting, hosted by the Scottish Government in Edinburgh. Officials from all BIC member administrations also continue to meet in advance to prepare for the meetings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67614
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland British Irish Council
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk