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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Devolution: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the impact of levels of cross community support for devolution in Northern Ireland on the effectiveness of devolved Government.

Answer

Northern Ireland deserves locally elected and accountable devolved Government. I share the frustration of the people of Northern Ireland that the institutions are not up and running, and firmly believe that working devolved government is the surest way of strengthening the Union.

I also believe that successful local governance in Northern Ireland has always depended on sufficient consensus. The Windsor Framework delivers the foundations for stability and it is now for the parties to move forward together.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
904797
Session
2022-23
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland
Link
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