Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 74139

USA: Anniversaries

Tabled: 2 September 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will have discussions with the US Consulate General in Belfast on how (a) heritage and (b) community groups in Northern Ireland can commemorate the 250th anniversary of the USA.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The UK Government is keen to collaborate and provide support for work to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence.