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HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI do not shy away in any way from my responsibilities in this area, and I am absolutely determined that we will act as soon as we can. The two years the right hon. Gentleman…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. I am sure that she will have heard the words of Father Martin Magill at the funeral of Lyra McKee; he said that young people need…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This Government’s first priority is to keep people safe and secure across the whole United Kingdom. We saw incredible bravery from the Police…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationI agree with the right hon. Gentleman that these sorts of outward displays of violence are not acceptable. What I saw after Lyra’s killing was the community coming together and…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that I saw the Chief Constable yesterday, and I share her concern about the issue. This is an ongoing operational matter, but the actions of the…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationI have seen that the PSNI conducts a very difficult job. I am always pleased to have the chance to meet police officers—particularly at Strand Road in Londonderry, where I have…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationThe threat from dissident republican terrorism continues to be severe in Northern Ireland after the appalling killing of Lyra McKee. This Government’s first priority is to keep…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationThe hon. Gentleman, I know, has great experience in this area and he is right that we do need to see co-operation between communities and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity SituationThe hon. Gentleman will know that this Government are committed to implementing the institutions that were agreed at Stormont House. We have had a consultation on that matter and…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe short, focused set of roundtable talks aimed at restoring devolution continues. Northern Ireland’s five main political parties have reaffirmed their commitment to restoring a…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI know the sense of outrage. I have met those victims. I want to see action. It is quite right that the parties in Northern Ireland, when they were in government, set up this…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI do agree with my hon. Friend that we need to see the restoration of the institutions. I also agree that we need to see fair redress for those victims of historical institutional…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI have enormous respect for the right hon. Gentleman—he is an honourable man who works very hard for his constituents and for Northern Ireland—but I disagree with him on this…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI have said on many occasions that I am prepared to do the legislation wherever it is quickest that we do it. I want to see redress for these victims as soon as possible. But…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentI am very grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s offer of support. We spoke about this matter yesterday. I am determined to take this forward as quickly as possible. It would be good…22 May 2019HANSARDLocal ElectionsI have had discussions with the five main parties in Northern Ireland since the local elections, and they have all reaffirmed their commitment to restoring a power-sharing…22 May 2019HANSARDLocal ElectionsThe message I took from the local elections is that what people on the doorstep want is restored devolved government as soon as possible and that is what I am working to deliver.22 May 2019HANSARDLocal ElectionsI know that the parties in Northern Ireland are determined that they will do all they can to deliver restored devolved government. That is what is best for the people of Northern…22 May 2019HANSARDSecurity ArrangementsThis is a summary of the main findings from the report by His Honour Brian Barker QC, the Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements in Northern Ireland, covering the…07 May 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland ExecutiveThis statement is issued in accordance with section 4 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (EFEF Act). Section 4 of the Act requires…01 May 2019