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Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench) on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 April 2017. It was answered by Lord Dunlop (Conservative) on Friday, 24 March 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Government

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the comments by the Irish Premier that he has agreed with the Prime Minister "there will be no return to direct rule", whether they have decided that there will be no return to direct rule if a Northern Ireland Executive is not established.

Answer

Political stability in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the UK Government. The Government remains focused on securing the resumption of devolved government and the formation of an Executive within the statutory timeframe of 27 March. It is not speculating on any other outcome.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6167
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Northern Ireland government
Link
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