Member of Parliament
Hilary Benn
Member since
10 Jun 1999
Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
34
Speeches (all)
1,264
Written questions
7
Last spoke
27 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,264)
HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationIt does not rule it out under section 10 for this reason: there are two parts to the court’s ruling in relation to immunity. The first part was that the court found immunity to be…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationSince it is my friend the hon. Member, I will give way one last time.21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI was not about to advance the argument that it was a unanimous decision, but many a piece of legislation and many a report of a Committee throughout the history of this House has…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe basis of the Republic of Ireland’s inter-state case, which is a matter for the Republic of Ireland— [ Interruption. ] Just let me answer the question; I will do my best to…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationAs I am sure the right hon. Gentleman is well aware, in that case Mr Downey was issued with a letter of comfort wrongly. The letter said, “We’re not seeking you for anything,”…21 Jan 2026
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLNorthern Ireland Troubles BillCarry-over motion27 Apr 2026ActiveBILLEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) ActRoyal Assent09 Sept 2019EnactedBILLFlood Water Management Act 2010Royal Assent08 Apr 2010EnactedBILLMarine and Coastal AccessRoyal Assent12 Nov 2009EnactedBILLClimate Change Act 2008Royal Assent26 Nov 2008Enacted