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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) 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 whether they have given, as part of the current discussions concerning the Northern Ireland Executive, an undertaking to the government of the Republic of Ireland that they would not impose direct rule from Westminster; and if so, who agreed to this, on what date, and why.

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
HL6168
Session
2016-17
Related items
Northern Ireland Government
Monday, 10 April 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Northern Ireland government Republic of Ireland
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