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Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard Excerpts
Wednesday 20th April 2016

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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I would be very happy to do that. I enjoyed my visit to the Peace Centre, and I have the highest regard for the work done by the centre and its various programmes to support the victims of Northern Ireland terrorism and other victims.

Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard Portrait Tom Elliott (Fermanagh and South Tyrone) (UUP)
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How much cognisance—[Interruption.]

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. We are discussing matters appertaining to the victims of terrorism, and that matter must be treated with respect, as must the hon. Member.

Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard Portrait Tom Elliott
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How much recognition and cognisance does the Secretary of State give to victims’ groups representing innocent victims in Northern Ireland?

Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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I have met a wide range of groups representing victims in Northern Ireland. It is very important that we listen to their point of view in attempting to reach a consensus on how we best address the legacy of the past and establish the Stormont House institutions.