Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jamie Stone and Robin Walker

Wednesday 21st April 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

The hon. Gentleman is right: this was a commitment for the parties in the Executive under the New Decade, New Approach announcement. Clearly, the UK Government provide funding to the Executive through the block grant, but the Secretary of State has also spoken to the Chief Constable and made clear that, if he puts together a business plan, we will work with the Department of Justice to make sure that that can be properly supported. We certainly stand ready to support them in that regard.

[Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) (LD)]

What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on peace in Northern Ireland.