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Public Sector: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 18994 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the impact of political instability on public services.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Owen, 7 Sep 2026

The UK Government is clear that a stable devolved government is best placed to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland. Whilst public services are a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Executive, my ministerial team and I will be meeting regularly...