Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 27 April 2018 to Question 137494 on Northern Ireland Government, what discussions she had with the five largest political parties in Northern Ireland between mid-February 2018 and 26 April 2018; and if she will make a statement.

I have discussions with the leaders and representatives of the political parties in Northern Ireland on an ongoing basis. During these discussions we cover a range of issues, but the focus is always on the restoration of devolved Government in Northern Ireland.