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Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Danny Kinahan
Monday 7th September 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Kinahan Portrait Danny Kinahan (South Antrim) (UUP)
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As it seems that there may finally be movement towards addressing welfare in Northern Ireland, has the Minister considered how best to address one of the core legacy issues from the troubles—that of mental health?

Iain Duncan Smith Portrait Mr Duncan Smith
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The hon. Gentleman is right that a huge amount of work is being done and there is still even more that can be done, but the No. 1 priority for Northern Ireland right now is for people to sit down, behave rationally and sort this out so that we can get the money to Northern Ireland and support the sort of people he talks about, rather than posturing and playing games.