Stormont House Agreement Debate

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Department: Wales Office
Wednesday 7th January 2015

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Randerson Portrait Baroness Randerson
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The noble Lord raises a legitimate issue which the UK Government have considered and which I know the Northern Ireland Executive is bearing in mind, but it is something for the corporation tax Bill when it comes before this House.

Lord Morrow Portrait Lord Morrow (DUP)
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My Lords, can the Minister give an assurance today that the proposed new historical investigations unit will not equate criminals and victims as coequals, that innocent victims will be afforded the respect and regard they deserve and that a clear distinction will always be maintained as the HIU takes forward its work?

Baroness Randerson Portrait Baroness Randerson
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The historical investigations unit is being set up in a way which ensures that there will be cross-community support. I think that answers the point of the noble Lord’s question.