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 ReconciliationIf we are going to get on to the facts, the early release scheme was part of the Good Friday agreement, and the people of Northern Ireland voted for that agreement knowing what it…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 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationNo.21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe right hon. Gentleman may disagree, but that is the view of the Government, and that is why we withdrew the appeal in relation to that element of the judgments to which he just…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationIt is not unusual for higher courts to take a different view on a matter to that taken by lower courts—that is the way the law works. I would give the same answer to the right…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