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Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill

That was a question I did not anticipate. I thought you might ask when it would begin, but not how long it would be.

On that basis, I will write to the noble Baroness with the specific duration, as I do not have that information to hand.

If I may turn my attention to the harrowing remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Hain, who opened the debate today. There are complex issues. A number of noble Lords have touched upon this. I have in front of me a very clear statement of the Government position, which I will read out. We will work to seek an acceptable way forward on the proposal for a pension for severely physically injured victims for a restored Executive to take forward. I hope a new Executive might bring forward a pension proposal that has the support of and meets the need of victims and survivors in Northern Ireland. I know that does not respond adequately to the points he raised in his remarks. If he will forgive me, might I suggest we meet after this point to discuss this further? That would be useful and important.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
790 cc757-8 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Terrorism: Northern Ireland
Monday, 18 February 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Terrorism: Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
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