Written questions

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...