Member

While I respect and understand the tabling of this regret Motion, I urge colleagues to recognise that this Government are committed to delivering legacy mechanisms that meet our human rights obligations while enabling society in Northern Ireland, which has come on such a long way since 1998, to begin to heal the terrible wounds of the past and look to a better future. We must take measured, thoughtful and appropriate steps to achieve this goal, and I look forward to continuing discussions with all noble Lords as we develop and introduce our legislative proposals. I therefore respectfully ask that the House acknowledges the progress being made and supports the Government’s ongoing efforts in this regard.