Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Julian Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 7th January 2026

(2 days, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Smith Portrait Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
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Can I press the Minister on the discussions he is having with the Executive on digital services? Dublin has just produced a very innovative digital services plan for public services. I urge the Government to talk closely with the Executive to ensure that Northern Ireland keeps pace with Dublin in that area.

Matthew Patrick Portrait Matthew Patrick
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I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. I am very happy to ensure that that features in our conversations with Executive Ministers. Northern Ireland is leading the way in so many of these areas, so I will continue to have those conversations.