Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

Debate between Lord Robathan and Baroness Laing of Elderslie

Wednesday 12th March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Lady Hermon]

rose—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)]

Is the Minister giving way or has he concluded?

[Mr Robathan]

I have concluded.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Is the hon. Lady indicating that she would like to speak?

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[Mr Robathan]

With the leave of the House—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)]

Order. The Minister does not require the leave of the House. He may intervene on the hon. Lady.

[Mr Robathan]

I understood from the Belfast agreement, which I have to confess I read some 16 years ago when it came out, that the setting up of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission dealt with the particular issue of human rights. If I am wrong, I apologise.