Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 November 2025

Debate

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Contribution

I have raised that question in my conversations with the Irish Government. It is, of course, for the Irish Government to decide whether they wish to hold a public inquiry but, as the hon. Gentleman will be well aware, the Irish Government have committed to co-operate fully with the inquiry that the last Government established, both through the memorandum of understanding on the provision of information and the commitment they have made to legislate to allow witnesses to give evidence to it.

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