Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Farry Excerpts
Wednesday 5th February 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith
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I agree with my hon. Friend. I condemn wholeheartedly that horrendous murder. As with any crime, anyone with information should come forward immediately.

Stephen Farry Portrait Stephen Farry (North Down) (Alliance)
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Will the Secretary of State clarify his earlier answer in relation to the Stormont House agreement? He did not refer to it in detail but talked in generalities. A commitment was made recently in “New Decade, New Approach” and it was Government policy back in 2015. Is it still Government policy to fully deliver on Stormont House?

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith
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What I have said is that we are going to deliver on the commitment of ending vexatious claims against our armed forces and police officers. I have also said that I will discuss with all Northern Ireland parties how we will deliver on all aspects of the “New Decade, New Approach” document.