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Politics and Government: Northern Ireland

Asked by Sorcha EastwoodAllianceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18736

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to have discussions with political parties on the future of Northern Ireland's political institutions.

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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