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Domestic Visits: Northern Ireland

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 51251

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many visits he has made to each constituency in Northern Ireland since his appointment.

Answered by Hilary Benn

I have carried out over 80 visits to 16 constituencies across Northern Ireland since my appointment. I welcome suggestions for future visits from Parliamentary colleagues.

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