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Asked by Claire

AQW 191/17-22 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline (i) any discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the enactment of legislation to fulfil the reforms agreed in New Decade, New Approach in relation to the Petition of Concern; and (ii) when these reforms are expected to take effect.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 13 January 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
13 January 2020
Answer due by
28 January 2020
Answered
30 January 202017 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

Reform of the operation of the Petition of Concern and the need for any enactment of legislation for this purpose are in the first instance a matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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