Wednesday, 8 January 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the future of the 11-plus in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has held with Northern Ireland party leaders about the future of the devolved institutions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he is taking to help the victims of crime in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on recent progress on decisions taken at the Weston Park conference.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the decommissioning of arms and explosives by paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had on the prospects for re-establishing the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 8 January.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Joan Ryan.]
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