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Written question asked by Lord Dubs (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2025 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why a minister did not attend the plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly held on 12–14 October.

Answer

UK Government Ministers remain strongly committed to supporting the work of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly and were keen to attend the Plenary session in Weybridge. Unfortunately, on this occasion urgent parliamentary business meant that a Minister was unable to attend. We look forward to future Plenaries and will aim to ensure that there is Ministerial representation from His Majesty’s Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10972
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Link
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