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Strengthening the Union

Proceeding contribution from Chloe Smith (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 July 2018. It occurred during Debate on Strengthening the Union.

I join the hon. Gentleman and everyone in the House in paying tribute to those who serve this country in uniform. We should never forget them.

Let me return to my point about the Belfast agreement, which was reached 20 years ago and was a landmark moment in the history of our islands. The UK Government’s priority is to ensure that it remains as relevant today as it should be, and to restore the devolved institutions at Stormont. All efforts are being made in

the hope that an accommodation can be reached and an Executive formed, so that Northern Ireland Ministers can take key decisions. Successive UK and Irish Governments, together with all the parties in Northern Ireland, worked tirelessly to bring about the historic achievement of peace. Let us continue that work.

As hon. Members will know, EU exit will result in a further significant increase in the decision-making powers of the devolved Administrations.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
645 cc760-1 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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