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Written Question
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Asked by: Desmond Swayne (Conservative - New Forest West)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Last December, I laid a proposal for a draft remedial order in Parliament, representing the first step in fulfilling the Government’s commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act.

I am continuing to speak to all interested parties about our forthcoming primary legislation, which will ensure we have legacy mechanisms in place that are lawful and in which people can have confidence in.

Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
Desmond Swayne (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 100 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 260
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jun 2025
Welfare Reform

"To describe it as fair and equal to treat people with identical conditions differently purely on the basis of whether they are an existing recipient of benefits is Orwellian newspeak on stilts, isn’t it?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Jun 2025
G7 and NATO Summits

"Was there any discussion about the killing zones that currently constitute the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Flags: Public Buildings

"I remind hon. Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member in charge and the Minister. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Access to Banking Hubs: Hertfordshire

"Order. I suggest that Members limit themselves to five minutes...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Flags: Public Buildings

"I call the Minister, in the time that remains to you...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"On three occasions in answering this question the Minister has said that “Israel must”. What will he do if Israel does not?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
China Audit

"It was proper and lawful to send HMS Spey through the Taiwan strait in pursuit of vital international freedom of navigation in the South China sea, was it not, and can we see more like it?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"At the lobby last week by the food banks, a number of people expressed the wish to have greater facilities to educate their clients with respect to shopping and preparing meals more effectively. They make a fair point, don’t they?..."
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