Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps his Department is taking to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.”
Tabled: 2 May 2023Answered: 10 May 2023
Asked by
Colum Eastwood
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Foyle
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)
It is a shame that the hon. Gentleman’s question takes that tone; I thought we had a very constructive conversation yesterday, and I took on board the points made by him and by the Chair of the Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry). I assure the hon. Gentleman that the marine protected area is a key part of our agreement with Mauritius, and this Government are committed to protecting our oceans and natural resources globally.