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Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]

Proceeding contribution from Steve Baker (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 October 2022. It occurred during Speaker's statement and Debate on bills on Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords].

I will deal with that point more fully later on, but I put on record on behalf of the Government that we have absolutely no intention whatsoever of behaving in that way, as is the long-standing position of the Government. We have no intention whatsoever of leaping in to use powers; they are all for the last resort, as I think the hon. Gentleman knows.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

720 c177 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber

Subjects

Equality
Irish language
Northern Ireland
Public sector
Ulster Scots language
Irish Language Commissioner
Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British Tradition

Legislation

Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill (HL) 2022-23

Link

View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk
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