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My Lords, Northern Ireland has been without a Government longer than Belgium was. Is it not now time for fresh thinking on how we can deal with the situation? Despite the fact that she has a lot on her plate, should the Prime Minister—and the Taoiseach—spend more time there? Should we not have proper, intensive, all-party talks involving everybody in Northern Ireland? Should we not be looking for an independent chair who might have an important role to play? If we do not do any of these things, we will inevitably drift to direct rule, which would be a total and utter disaster.
My Lords, Northern Ireland has been without a Government longer than Belgium was. Is it not now time for fresh thinking on how we can deal with the situation? Despite the fact that she has a lot on her plate, should the Prime Minister—and the Taoiseach—spend more time there? Should we not have proper, intensive, all-party talks involving everybody in Northern Ireland? Should we not be looking for an independent chair who might have an important role to play? If we do not do any of these things, we will inevitably drift to direct rule, which would be a total and utter disaster.
The noble Lord has much experience in this area. I think it is fair to say that it is rather a dubious honour to be the country with the longest period without a functioning Government, and action must be taken. On the point the noble Lord made about the Prime Minister, I reassure the House and the noble Lord that the Prime Minister remains fully committed to bringing about the restoration of the Executive. Prior to the Summer Recess she was in Northern Ireland, where she gave a major speech on the union and met all five main political parties. Of course she keeps in very close touch with what is going on.
My Lords, does the Minister agree that every single agreement reached in Northern Ireland which has been successful has been because of the direct involvement of the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach? Is it not about time that the Prime Minister actually went to Belfast to talk directly with the parties and the Irish Government? Until that happens, I fear that we will make little progress.
My Lords, does the Minister agree that every single agreement reached in Northern Ireland which has been successful has been because of the direct involvement of the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach? Is it not about time that the Prime Minister actually went to Belfast to talk directly with the parties and the Irish Government? Until that happens, I fear that we will make little progress.
The noble Lord raised this point during the debate on the Statement some 10 days ago, and indeed his noble friend Lord Hain made it as well. I can reassure him that the Prime Minister is taking a very close interest and is deeply involved in this issue. Should she see fit, she will indeed travel to Northern Ireland. But perhaps I may also say to the noble Lord that it has not always been the case in the past that the involvement of a Prime Minister has necessarily and quickly led to an agreement. I refer the noble Lord to the Leeds Castle situation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2012, Official Report, column 358W, on devolution, what meetings she has had on devolution; who attended such meetings; what was discussed; and what steps she took after each such meeting.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2012, Official Report, column 358W, on devolution, what meetings she has had on devolution; who attended such meetings; what was discussed; and what steps she took after each such meeting.
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Since being appointed I have had regular meetings with a number of Ministers in the Irish Government covering a range of issues.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2012, Official Report, column 386W, on devolution: Wales, what meetings he has had on the report of the Commission on the Devolution of Wales; who attended such meetings; what was discussed; and what steps he took...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2012, Official Report, column 386W, on devolution: Wales, what meetings he has had on the report of the Commission on the Devolution of Wales; who attended such meetings; what was discussed; and what steps he took...
I regularly meet with the Finance Minister to discuss matters that are relevant to Wales. Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings and discussions with a wide variety of authorities as part of the process of policy development and delivery. As was the case with previous Administrations, it is not the Government's practice to provide details of all such meetings and discussions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how often he meets Ministers in the Welsh Government.
[130102]
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how often he meets Ministers in the Welsh Government.
[130102]
I regularly meet with Ministers from the Welsh Government.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent meetings she has had with Ministers in the Irish Government.
[129985]
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent meetings she has had with Ministers in the Irish Government.
[129985]
Since being appointed I have had regular meetings with Ministers in the Irish Government.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he plans to meet the Finance Minister in the Welsh Government to discuss the report of the Commission on Devolution in Wales.
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he plans to meet the Finance Minister in the Welsh Government to discuss the report of the Commission on Devolution in Wales.
[129990]
I regularly meet with the Finance Minister to discuss matters that are relevant to Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether she holds regular meetings with her counterparts in the devolved administrations.
[129988]
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether she holds regular meetings with her counterparts in the devolved administrations.
[129988]
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Maria Miller), Ministers and departmental officials have meetings with their counterparts in the devolved administrations whenever they are deemed necessary and appropriate.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what meetings he has had with Welsh Government Ministers to discuss housing benefit reform.
[129993]
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what meetings he has had with Welsh Government Ministers to discuss housing benefit reform.
[129993]
The Secretary of State and the Department's Ministers meet regularly with Welsh Government Ministers to discuss a range of topics.
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on electoral arrangements for the National Assembly for Wales.
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on electoral arrangements for the National Assembly for Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent meetings she has had with members of the Commission on devolution in Wales on the revised timetable for the report.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent meetings she has had with members of the Commission on devolution in Wales on the revised timetable for the report.
Unallotted backbench debate (part two). Agreed to on question.
Unallotted backbench debate (part two). Agreed to on question.
That this House recognises that as the birthplace of the NHS, Wales has a special interest in the protection of its founding principles; notes that the Welsh Government is staying true to these principles whilst maintaining the size of the health budget in cash terms over the next three years; further recognises that such investment proceeds despite the Welsh budget being slashed by 1.8 billion over the next four years by the UK Government; further notes with great concern the Government's Health and Social Care Bill and the opposition to it from trade unions, the BMA and royal medical colleges; further recognises that the Bill will threaten the many thousands of Welsh patients who access primary and secondary healthcare in England; further recognises that the Bill directly impacts on the health service in Wales through its abolition of significant England and Wales bodies, changes to medical training arrangements and changes to funding through the Barnett formula; and calls on the Government to drop the Health and Social Care Bill.
That this House recognises that as the birthplace of the NHS, Wales has a special interest in the protection of its founding principles; notes that the Welsh Government is staying true to these principles whilst maintaining the size of the health budget in cash terms over the next three years;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when she last met the First Minister for Wales to discuss the implications for Wales of the Government's proposals for constitutional change.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when she last met the First Minister for Wales to discuss the implications for Wales of the Government's proposals for constitutional change.
That this House regrets the Deputy Prime Minister's failure to consult the devolved administrations on his constitutional and political reforms; notes that the proposed reforms wouldhave serious consequences for the dates of the elections to the Welsh Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly, and on the composition of these bodies; and calls on the Deputy Prime Minister to activate the machinery of the British-Irish Council and the Joint Ministerial Conference, to discuss these important issues and to reconsider the proposals if the devolved administrations raise significant concerns.
That this House regrets the Deputy Prime Minister's failure to consult the devolved administrations on his constitutional and political reforms; notes that the proposed reforms wouldhave serious consequences for the dates of the elections to the Welsh Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly, and on the composition...
Debate on a motion that this House has considered the matter of Welsh affairs. Agreed to on question. (Relevant documents: Welsh Affairs Select Committee reports HC 57 2008-09 and HC 184 2008-09).
Debate on a motion that this House has considered the matter of Welsh affairs. Agreed to on question. (Relevant documents: Welsh Affairs Select Committee reports HC 57 2008-09 and HC 184 2008-09).
Debate on a motion for the adjournment on Welsh affairs.
Debate on a motion for the adjournment on Welsh affairs.