I am mindful that the Secretary of State introduced his comments by talking about the good will that we have heard in the exchanges between Members as we try to find a way forward. Will he use some of that good will to ensure that the £600 million needed to address the pay agreement with the medical sector and teachers is found from the £3.3 billion that he has? He must build upon that good will, make that gesture and ensure that the unions have the pay increase they seek, on which there is consensus from all parties on the Opposition Benches. Will he use that good will, build upon it and make that gesture today?
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Shannon
(Democratic Unionist Party)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill.
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