Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) (No 2) Order 2005

I thank the Minister for bringing the order again, although I know he brings it with regret. I welcome his opening remarks about the way we—I emphasise the word ““we””—in this House and in the other place attempt to carry out the democratic processes on behalf of those living in Northern Ireland. We will continue to do our best and to work with Her Majesty’s Government in how they want to go down this road. Regarding where we are in relation to reinstating Stormont, I had a number of fairly aggressive comments to make, but I am afraid that today was rather too much for me and déjà vu from 1972. I think that we can leave that for another day. The point has been well made. I support the order.