Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Akehurst and Paul Foster

Wednesday 7th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab)]

2. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

[Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble) (Lab)]

9. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

[The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)]

I regularly meet a variety of stakeholders to talk about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, including veterans groups, political parties in Northern Ireland, and victims and families who are still living with the effects of those decades of terrible violence.