I am very grateful. Let us be absolutely clear: nobody is doubting the sincerity on this issue of either the Minister or the Secretary of State—both are on the Front Bench today. However, belief and certainty are two entirely different things. Would it not be much better to have the provision in the Bill so that belief, certainty or whatever is immaterial? It would be in the Bill and be very clear for everybody to see. This is a very simple ask. I am not asking the Minister to do this today; I am asking for due consideration of the issue in the other place in order to provide certainty and peace of mind, which would not rely on belief or understanding of any Minister at any time. The face of the Bill is the place for the provision.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Simon Hoare
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 June 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
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