Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 2219

Northern Ireland Office: Press Conferences

Tabled: 29 July 2024

Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to ensure that (a) the Belfast News Letter and (b) other news outlets are given equal rights to ask questions at his Department's press conferences.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Office invites a wide range of news outlets to its departmental press conferences.During press conferences, as many news outlets as possible are given an opportunity to ask a question. However, it is not always possible for every medi...

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