Political Institutions: Northern Ireland
Commons · Question 18993 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps are being taken to improve public confidence in Northern Ireland’s political institutions.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Owen, 4 Sep 2026
Devolved decision-making, with decisions taken on the basis of power-sharing, is one of the cornerstones of the Good Friday Agreement and one of its most significant achievements. This Government is committed to working with all political parties and comm...