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Northern Ireland Office: Members

Asked by Mims DaviesConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 18063

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many surgeries Ministers in his Department have held for hon. Members (a) between July 2024 and January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Northern Ireland Office Ministers meet regularly with Members of Parliament to discuss a wide range of issues relating to departmental responsibilities and matters of interest to constituents.

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