Debates between Fiona Bruce and Andrew Rosindell during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Fiona Bruce and Andrew Rosindell
Wednesday 11th March 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Fiona Bruce Portrait Fiona Bruce (Congleton) (Con)
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4. What assessment she has made of the current political situation in Northern Ireland.

Andrew Rosindell Portrait Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Con)
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7. What assessment she has made of the current political situation in Northern Ireland.

Theresa Villiers Portrait The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mrs Theresa Villiers)
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The political situation suffered a setback on Monday following Sinn Fein’s withdrawal of support for the Welfare Reform Bill. It is very important for the Stormont House agreement to be implemented fully and fairly, including all the sections on welfare and budgets. I will continue to work intensively with the Northern Ireland parties to resolve the impasse.