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Written Question
Health Services: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 15th October 2025

Asked by: Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on health services in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Matthew Patrick - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)

With our record settlement for Northern Ireland, and work of the Executive, waiting lists are starting to come down.

Soon, I will meet with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss long-term transformation.


Written Question
Storms: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 26th February 2025

Asked by: Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he has taken to help support recovery efforts following Storm Éowyn in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Hundreds of thousands of homes were affected by Storm Éowyn and I know the House would wish to express its thanks to all those who worked so hard to restore services.

The Government worked closely with the NI Executive to ensure that all the help needed for Northern Ireland to recover was provided.