I thank the Minister for taking my intervention. In that same article in the Irish News there was a subheading which indicated that the staff to assist Sir Declan would come from the Northern Ireland Office. Can the Minister confirm that this is correct and, if so, how will it address the issue of independence of the commission?
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
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