I did not feel it needed to be said, because actions speak louder than words. The commissioner has been confirmed for another period of 12 months. I think the Secretary of State’s instinct is to ensure some continuity while making it clear that future decisions must be for the devolved institutions.
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 6
Proceeding contribution from
Nick Hurd
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 September 2019.
It occurred during Debate on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 6.
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