I agree with what the hon. Gentleman is saying, and I think that the leadership shown by the right hon. Member for North Antrim (Rev. Ian Paisley) and his party in meeting all the parties yesterday was intended to do precisely that.
The parties are now taking charge of the process. It is not for me to prepare for government; it is for them to prepare for government. That is what they are doing, and that is what has transformed the situation.
Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) (No. 2) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Hain
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 27 March 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) (No. 2) Bill.
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