Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 55770

UK East-West Council

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Adam Jogee

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the East–West Council.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The East-West Council, established under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper, first met in London in March 2024. It will meet for the first time in Belfast later this month. This forum provides exciting opportunities for Northern Ireland as we priori...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 55770) →