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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received on the implications of (a) the agreement between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein on devolution of policing and justice and (b) the other main political parties in Northern Ireland not being party to this...
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received on the implications of (a) the agreement between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein on devolution of policing and justice and (b) the other main political parties in Northern Ireland not being party to this...
Asked by
Eddie McGrady
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 November 2008
For answer on
26 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
The historic agreement announced by the First and deputy First Ministers on 18 November sets out the process that will lead to the transfer of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The transfer of powers remains subject to agreement within the Assembly and will require cross-community support, as set out in section 4 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. All Northern Ireland parties will therefore be involved in the Assembly's decisions about which powers should be transferred and when.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1642W; 239837
House
House of Commons
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon) on 4 November (WA 48) concerning the St Andrews agreement, what progress has been made on the implementation of the St Andrews agreement.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon) on 4 November (WA 48) concerning the St Andrews agreement, what progress has been made on the implementation of the St Andrews agreement.
Asked by
Lord Laird
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 November 2008
I refer the noble Lord to the Written Ministerial Statement laid before the House on 19 November (Official Report, col. WS 90).
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland government; St Andrews Agreement
Date
24 November 2008
Reference
705 c274WA; 6248
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he plans to lay before Parliament the draft Environmental Pollution and Waste Management (National Assembly for Wales) Legislative Competence Order.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he plans to lay before Parliament the draft Environmental Pollution and Waste Management (National Assembly for Wales) Legislative Competence Order.
Asked by
Adam Price
(Plaid Cymru)
Answered by
Lord Murphy of Torfaen
(Labour)
Answering body
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 November 2008
For answer on
24 November 2008
Answered on
24 November 2008
Discussions are continuing between the UK Government and the Welsh Assembly government on the proposed order for legislative competence. Once those discussions have concluded, I shall submit the proposed order for pre-legislative scrutiny.
Subjects
Devolution; Environment protection; Wales
Date
24 November 2008
Reference
483 c1068W; 238890
House
House of Commons
The agreement reached between the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister on the devolution of policing and justice is indeed historic because the arrangements have been made not by the two Governments but by the parties themselves. The immediate consequence of the agreement is that the Executive, who have not met since June, will now meet weekly. I am sure that the House will want to join me in congratulating the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on finding a way through the deadlock and putting in place an agreement that would facilitate the transfer of policing and justice powers.
The agreement reached between the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister on the devolution of policing and justice is indeed historic because the arrangements have been made not by the two Governments but by the parties themselves. The immediate consequence of the agreement is that the Executive, who have not met since June, will now meet weekly. I am sure that the House will want to join me in congratulating the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on finding a way through the deadlock and putting in place an agreement that would facilitate the transfer of policing and justice powers.
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Administration of justice; Devolution; Northern Ireland; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c221
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The agreement reached between the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister on the devolution of policing and justice is indeed historic because the arrangements have been made not by the two Governments but by the parties themselves. The immediate consequence of the agreement is that the Executive, who have not met since June, will now meet weekly. I am sure that the House will want to join me in congratulating the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on finding a way through the deadlock and putting in place an agreement that would facilitate the transfer of policing and justice powers.
The agreement reached between the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister on the devolution of policing and justice is indeed historic because the arrangements have been made not by the two Governments but by the parties themselves. The immediate consequence of the agreement is that the Executive, who have not met since June, will now meet weekly. I am sure that the House will want to join me in congratulating the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on finding a way through the deadlock and putting in place an agreement that would facilitate the transfer of policing and justice powers.
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Administration of justice; Devolution; Northern Ireland; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c221
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I welcome yesterday’s positive announcement about the Executive, but will the Secretary of State therefore ensure that businesses in Northern Ireland, like businesses in the rest of the UK, receive help with the burden of taxation without delay, a sympathetic deal from the banking industry and relief from over-regulation to see them through these turbulent economic times?
I welcome yesterday’s positive announcement about the Executive, but will the Secretary of State therefore ensure that businesses in Northern Ireland, like businesses in the rest of the UK, receive help with the burden of taxation without delay, a sympathetic deal from the banking industry and relief from over-regulation to see them through these turbulent economic times?
Asked by
Christopher Fraser
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
Of course, many of these matters are now devolved matters but, that being said, we absolutely recognise the need to help all parts of the UK through the downturn. Through the work that the Prime Minister is leading, we of course intend to make sure that Northern Ireland has its fair share of anything that we are able to do. As Secretary of State, I stand ready to meet and work with Ministers in Northern Ireland to ensure that we do all that we can to mitigate the effects of the downturn.
Subjects
Devolution; Economic situation; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c221
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is extremely good news that the Executive are going to meet tomorrow, but does the Secretary of State think that any lessons have been learned from the 152 days of deadlock so that it will not be repeated?
It is extremely good news that the Executive are going to meet tomorrow, but does the Secretary of State think that any lessons have been learned from the 152 days of deadlock so that it will not be repeated?
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I think that huge lessons can be learned, in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. This is about the importance of equality, respect and trust, and of building a relationship. During those very difficult months, the problem was that there was a breakdown of trust between the parties. Equally, however, in the past few weeks we have seen an extraordinary act of leadership by the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. They have acted to establish trust so that they can work faithfully together to build an agreement. I believe that that understanding will serve as a firm foundation for complete devolution, and that it will ensure that Northern Ireland’s prosperity is guaranteed.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c221
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I join the Secretary of State in welcoming the positive turn of events this week that will see the Executive meet again after 22 weeks. Does he agree that it was no active leadership that prevented the Executive from meeting during that time of pain for the economy, public services and the voluntary sector, and is he confident that there will be no slippage or slipperiness in the process outlined by the First and Deputy First Ministers and that a time scale is envisaged if not actually expressed?
I join the Secretary of State in welcoming the positive turn of events this week that will see the Executive meet again after 22 weeks. Does he agree that it was no active leadership that prevented the Executive from meeting during that time of pain for the economy, public services and the voluntary sector, and is he confident that there will be no slippage or slipperiness in the process outlined by the First and Deputy First Ministers and that a time scale is envisaged if not actually expressed?
Asked by
Mark Durkan
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution to enabling the First and Deputy First Ministers to reach agreement yesterday on finding a way forward on the devolution of policing and justice. In relation to timetables and dates, I caution him and other hon. Members that the agreement reached yesterday by the First and Deputy First Ministers was carefully put together to recognise the respective positions of both parties and to recognise that the way to deal with that was to put in place a process that would build community confidence. I remind the hon. Gentleman of the words used yesterday by both the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister—they both want devolution without undue delay.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c223
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I congratulate the Secretary of State on the astute way in which he supported the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister in reaching this important agreement—a relief to me, as I promised to be the last direct rule Secretary of State. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the process will take time? It was never envisaged that there would be a big bang devolution of policing and justice, but that it would be phased. That will now occur speedily, and relatively soon there will be progress towards that objective.
I congratulate the Secretary of State on the astute way in which he supported the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister in reaching this important agreement—a relief to me, as I promised to be the last direct rule Secretary of State. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the process will take time? It was never envisaged that there would be a big bang devolution of policing and justice, but that it would be phased. That will now occur speedily, and relatively soon there will be progress towards that objective.
Asked by
Lord Hain
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
Once more, I take an opportunity to place on record not only our thanks, but, I think, the thanks of all politicians in Northern Ireland for the work of my right hon. Friend. He helped to steer the parties to the St. Andrews agreement, which allowed the two Governments to provide and reach a framework within which the institutions could be restored. On the basis of that agreement, it was possible yesterday to produce the historic agreement by the First and Deputy First Ministers that will allow devolution to be completed. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to recognise, however, the need for all of us to continue to support the Government in Northern Ireland in whatever way we can. Even if there are setbacks in the months to come, we remain resolved, and the Prime Minister remains resolved, to provide every help we can to ensure the completion of devolution.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c222
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
May I assure my right hon. Friend that we are fully cognisant of the enormous contribution made by the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister to yesterday’s important agreement? However, we also pay tribute to the work of my right hon. Friend’s predecessor in forging that agreement, and in particular to my right hon. Friend’s personal success in pulling it off yesterday.
May I assure my right hon. Friend that we are fully cognisant of the enormous contribution made by the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister to yesterday’s important agreement? However, we also pay tribute to the work of my right hon. Friend’s predecessor in forging that agreement, and in particular to my right hon. Friend’s personal success in pulling it off yesterday.
Asked by
Geoffrey Robinson
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his remarks and I will share them with my colleagues.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c222
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Everyone welcomes the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland, but does the Secretary of State agree with me that the real transition to full democratic progress will come only when the Assembly coalition moves from being a mandatory one to being a voluntary one, with parties having the same objectives?
Everyone welcomes the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland, but does the Secretary of State agree with me that the real transition to full democratic progress will come only when the Assembly coalition moves from being a mandatory one to being a voluntary one, with parties having the same objectives?
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I am tempted to say that we should learn to walk before we run, but if the hon. Lady’s ambition is to reach that destination sooner rather than later, and if she believes that that will succeed, we really have made terrific progress in Northern Ireland.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c223
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
May I give a warm welcome to the announcement made yesterday, which will enable policing and justice to be devolved in due course, and also enable the Executive to meet? Hopefully, when they can meet, they will be able concentrate on the economy, regardless of when policing and justice is devolved. More than two thirds of Northern Ireland’s gross domestic product is generated by the public sector. What can the Government do to help the private sector increase its activities, so that the people of Northern Ireland can enjoy greater prosperity?
May I give a warm welcome to the announcement made yesterday, which will enable policing and justice to be devolved in due course, and also enable the Executive to meet? Hopefully, when they can meet, they will be able concentrate on the economy, regardless of when policing and justice is devolved. More than two thirds of Northern Ireland’s gross domestic product is generated by the public sector. What can the Government do to help the private sector increase its activities, so that the people of Northern Ireland can enjoy greater prosperity?
Asked by
Laurence Robertson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his very generous comments about the historic agreement reached yesterday. On the economy, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is of course working closely with me to ensure that we provide all the help that we can for people in Northern Ireland during the downturn. In relation to the private sector, I simply point to one example: the work being conducted by the American Government to bring investment to Northern Ireland. I would like again to put on the record my thanks to the American Government, to President Bush and to the special envoy Paula Dobriansky, who has ensured that everything that can be done to bring private sector investment from the United States is done in Northern Ireland, and will continue.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c224-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
May I place on the record my party’s welcome for yesterday’s news, which is as welcome as it is overdue? Despite the substantial progress that we have seen, however, policing in Northern Ireland is still not normal. As a consequence of the actions of a tiny number of dangerous individuals, police officers daily face a threat to their lives, merely because they are police officers. Will the Secretary of State therefore give an undertaking that, as well as devolving the powers relating to policing and criminal justice, we will devolve a budget that is sufficient to meet the very particular needs of Northern Ireland? [Interruption.]
May I place on the record my party’s welcome for yesterday’s news, which is as welcome as it is overdue? Despite the substantial progress that we have seen, however, policing in Northern Ireland is still not normal. As a consequence of the actions of a tiny number of dangerous individuals, police officers daily face a threat to their lives, merely because they are police officers. Will the Secretary of State therefore give an undertaking that, as well as devolving the powers relating to policing and criminal justice, we will devolve a budget that is sufficient to meet the very particular needs of Northern Ireland? [Interruption.]
Asked by
Alistair Carmichael
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
On the question of the budget, let me say that last year my right hon. Friend the Chancellor made it possible for me to give the Police Service of Northern Ireland a budget that many other chief constables would envy. The hon. Gentleman will know that the crime figures for Northern Ireland—especially those for violent crime—are extremely low compared with other parts of the United Kingdom.
On dissident activity, the threat posed to police officers in Northern Ireland is higher today than at any point in the past six years. The men and women of the PSNI do an exemplary job, and the Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, has provided exemplary leadership for those men and women. We owe them a huge debt. I regret that now, in the last throes of this process, we will see a last throw from dissidents—a last attempt to undermine the work of the politicians in Northern Ireland. We stand absolutely resolute in our determination to ensure that those isolated criminals, who have no support in the community, do not succeed.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c224
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
One of the lessons of this week is that we should stand up to unacceptable demands by Sinn Fein, and we hope that everyone will learn that lesson. Does the Secretary of State agree that the economy can benefit from Northern Ireland, not only from the Executive meeting tomorrow but from their meeting regularly to discuss matters that are pre-eminent in the minds of the local community—business, the economy, health and sport? All those matters need to be dealt with now and on an ongoing basis. Policing and justice should be dealt with where my party has always said it should—in the Assembly on an ongoing basis, until we reach a conclusion of the matter.
One of the lessons of this week is that we should stand up to unacceptable demands by Sinn Fein, and we hope that everyone will learn that lesson. Does the Secretary of State agree that the economy can benefit from Northern Ireland, not only from the Executive meeting tomorrow but from their meeting regularly to discuss matters that are pre-eminent in the minds of the local community—business, the economy, health and sport? All those matters need to be dealt with now and on an ongoing basis. Policing and justice should be dealt with where my party has always said it should—in the Assembly on an ongoing basis, until we reach a conclusion of the matter.
Asked by
Gregory Campbell
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
First, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his role in helping the Executive to continue to function during a number of difficult months. In relation to the remarks he made at the beginning of his question, of course people should stand up for their values and beliefs, but in Northern Ireland it is a case not only of standing up for our values and beliefs but of being prepared to understand the other person’s point of view. If there is a major lesson to be learned from the past few months, it is that it is possible to stand up for our beliefs and values but that it is also possible to respect the beliefs and values of a different community, and of a different party, and to find a resolution that will allow both parties to be satisfied and for everyone in Northern Ireland to share in the peace.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c222-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made on the devolution of policing to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made on the devolution of policing to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Asked by
Chris Ruane
(Labour)
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 November 2008
For answer on
19 November 2008
Answered on
19 November 2008
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for North-West Leicestershire (David Taylor).
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c479W; 235748
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made on the devolution of policing and criminal justice matters to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made on the devolution of policing and criminal justice matters to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Asked by
Lord Swire
(Conservative)
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 November 2008
For answer on
19 November 2008
Answered on
19 November 2008
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Leicestershire (David Taylor).
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c479W; 235752
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent representations he has received on the devolution of policing and justice matters to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent representations he has received on the devolution of policing and justice matters to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Asked by
David Leslie Taylor
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 November 2008
For answer on
19 November 2008
Answered on
19 November 2008
Following yesterday’s historic agreement between First and deputy First Minister on the devolution of policing and justice the Government continues to engage with political parties to help complete devolution in Northern Ireland.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c478W; 235746
House
House of Commons
Like the Secretary of State, I welcome the agreement made yesterday between the Democratic Unionist party and Sinn Fein to reinstitute the Executive. It is great that the solution has come from the parties that created the problem in the first place. Notwithstanding that, I hope he agrees that it is most important to the economic welfare of Northern Ireland, which is the kernel of this question, that they quickly work through the business of five months’ government. He has already said that he, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister will do all they can to help the economy, but will he say what additional funding—in particular, for policing—they hope to provide? Also, will he indicate the timetable for the implementation of the agreement made yesterday?
Like the Secretary of State, I welcome the agreement made yesterday between the Democratic Unionist party and Sinn Fein to reinstitute the Executive. It is great that the solution has come from the parties that created the problem in the first place. Notwithstanding that, I hope he agrees that it is most important to the economic welfare of Northern Ireland, which is the kernel of this question, that they quickly work through the business of five months’ government. He has already said that he, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister will do all they can to help the economy, but will he say what additional funding—in particular, for policing—they hope to provide? Also, will he indicate the timetable for the implementation of the agreement made yesterday?
Asked by
Eddie McGrady
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 November 2008
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s help and support, especially through the challenges of the past few months. On his questions regarding funding and the issues facing the Northern Ireland Executive, as I have already said, the Executive will now start to meet again, starting on Thursday. They used to meet fortnightly, but I understand from the First Minister that they will now meet weekly until all the backlog of business has been cleared. I look forward to learning more tomorrow, when the Executive meet, but I understand that there is a number of matters on the timetable other than devolution of policing and justice that will be covered.
On the hon. Gentleman’s question about funding for policing, my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have been working extremely closely with me during the past few months to ensure that devolution is allowed to succeed in Northern Ireland, not only in policing and justice, but in every area, to ensure peace and prosperity for every community.
Subjects
Devolution; Northern Ireland; Administration of justice; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c223-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s help and support, especially through the challenges of the past few months. On his questions regarding funding and the issues facing the Northern Ireland Executive, as I have already said, the Executive will now start to meet again, starting on Thursday. They used to meet fortnightly, but I understand from the First Minister that they will now meet weekly until all the backlog of business has been cleared. I look forward to learning more tomorrow, when the Executive meet, but I understand that there is a number of matters on the timetable other than devolution of policing and justice that will be covered.
On the hon. Gentleman’s question about funding for policing, my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have been working extremely closely with me during the past few months to ensure that devolution is allowed to succeed in Northern Ireland, not only in policing and justice, but in every area, to ensure peace and prosperity for every community.
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s help and support, especially through the challenges of the past few months. On his questions regarding funding and the issues facing the Northern Ireland Executive, as I have already said, the Executive will now start to meet again, starting on Thursday. They used to meet fortnightly, but I understand from the First Minister that they will now meet weekly until all the backlog of business has been cleared. I look forward to learning more tomorrow, when the Executive meet, but I understand that there is a number of matters on the timetable other than devolution of policing and justice that will be covered.
On the hon. Gentleman’s question about funding for policing, my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have been working extremely closely with me during the past few months to ensure that devolution is allowed to succeed in Northern Ireland, not only in policing and justice, but in every area, to ensure peace and prosperity for every community.
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Asked by
Eddie McGrady
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Like the Secretary of State, I welcome the agreement made yesterday between the Democratic Unionist party and Sinn Fein to reinstitute the Executive. It is great that the solution has come from the parties that created the problem in the first place. Notwithstanding that, I hope he agrees that it is most important to the economic welfare of Northern Ireland, which is the kernel of this question, that they quickly work through the business of five months’ government. He has already said that he, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister will do all they can to help the economy, but will he say what additional funding—in particular, for policing—they hope to provide? Also, will he indicate the timetable for the implementation of the agreement made yesterday?
Subjects
Administration of justice; Devolution; Northern Ireland; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c223-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution to enabling the First and Deputy First Ministers to reach agreement yesterday on finding a way forward on the devolution of policing and justice. In relation to timetables and dates, I caution him and other hon. Members that the agreement reached yesterday by the First and Deputy First Ministers was carefully put together to recognise the respective positions of both parties and to recognise that the way to deal with that was to put in place a process that would build community confidence. I remind the hon. Gentleman of the words used yesterday by both the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister—they both want devolution without undue delay.
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution to enabling the First and Deputy First Ministers to reach agreement yesterday on finding a way forward on the devolution of policing and justice. In relation to timetables and dates, I caution him and other hon. Members that the agreement reached yesterday by the First and Deputy First Ministers was carefully put together to recognise the respective positions of both parties and to recognise that the way to deal with that was to put in place a process that would build community confidence. I remind the hon. Gentleman of the words used yesterday by both the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister—they both want devolution without undue delay.
Answered by
Shaun Woodward
(Labour)
Asked by
Mark Durkan
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I join the Secretary of State in welcoming the positive turn of events this week that will see the Executive meet again after 22 weeks. Does he agree that it was no active leadership that prevented the Executive from meeting during that time of pain for the economy, public services and the voluntary sector, and is he confident that there will be no slippage or slipperiness in the process outlined by the First and Deputy First Ministers and that a time scale is envisaged if not actually expressed?
Subjects
Administration of justice; Devolution; Northern Ireland; Politics and government
Date
19 November 2008
Reference
483 c223
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons