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Northern Ireland Executive: Public Appointments

Asked by Sorcha EastwoodAllianceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18735

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the process for appointing the (a) First Minister and (b) Deputy First Minister.

Answered by Hilary Benn

I meet regularly with the Northern Ireland parties to discuss a range of issues, including the UK Government’s commitment to ensuring the long-term stability of Northern Ireland institutions.

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