Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will organise commemorative events in Northern Ireland to mark the centenary of the end of the World War One in 2018; and if he will make a statement.

The Northern Ireland Office works closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on First World War Centenary Commemorations to ensure the Government’s programme of commemorations has reach and engagement in Northern Ireland, while promoting reconciliation and enhancing prospects for a peaceful, shared future.

My officials are also involved in the planning of local centenary commemorations by sitting on the Northern Ireland First World War Centenary Committee, chaired by the Rt Hon Member for Lagan Valley.

Discussions are therefore underway with key stakeholders in Northern Ireland on plans to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018.