Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to mark the 100-year anniversary of Northern Ireland.

In the New Decade, New Approach deal, the Government committed to marking this important national anniversary, recognising that it offered an opportunity to reflect on the past as well as to build for the future, in Northern Ireland, across the UK and internationally.

In August, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of a Centenary Forum, and a Centenary Historical Advisory Panel, facilitating the inclusion of diverse perspectives in our planning for the centenary.

The programme of centenary events being developed allows for reflection on this profoundly significant moment in the history of the United Kingdom, while also celebrating Northern Ireland’s people, business, culture, arts, and young talent, looking forward to a positive future.