Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 18735
Northern Ireland Executive: Public Appointments
Tabled: 9 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the process for appointing the (a) First Minister and (b) Deputy First Minister.
Answer
Hilary BennI meet regularly with the Northern Ireland parties to discuss a range of issues, including the UK Government’s commitment to ensuring the long-term stability of Northern Ireland institutions.