Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Robin Swann Excerpts
Wednesday 24th July 2024

(4 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Swann Portrait Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)
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I thank the Secretary of State for his answer. He will recognise that Northern Ireland is represented in the Executive, in the Northern Ireland Assembly, and now in this place by more than just the parties of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Will he give an assurance that he will deal openly and transparently with all those parties?

Hilary Benn Portrait Hilary Benn
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I will readily give the hon. Member that assurance. I have met with all the party leaders, and the commitment to consultation that I have just given to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) will extend to all the parties in Northern Ireland.