Tuesday 16th July 2013

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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Certainly, for those organising big events, whether in Northern Ireland or elsewhere, advance planning is crucial to keeping people safe.

Paul Goggins Portrait Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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The Secretary of State has made several references to the all-party talks under Richard Haass looking into a range of contentious issues, including parading. Will she take this opportunity to emphasise the importance of all those involved, including the Orange Order, engaging in a serious search for solutions, not simply blocking proposals, as happened after the Hillsborough Castle agreement?