Debates between Lord Clarke of Nottingham and Naomi Long during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Clarke of Nottingham and Naomi Long
Tuesday 13th March 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Naomi Long Portrait Naomi Long (Belfast East) (Alliance)
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T2. Will the Justice Secretary say when decisions on the Green Paper on justice and security are likely to be taken? Will he confirm that the devolved Administrations will be fully consulted on those decisions, particularly in respect of aspects that will affect devolved functions?

Lord Clarke of Nottingham Portrait Mr Clarke
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We will come forward with a Bill as soon as parliamentary time arises. We will, of course, respond to the consultation before that. We are liaising and consulting closely with the devolved Administrations, because there will be implications for them. We will make progress in the fairly near future.