Patrick Finucane Murder

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:32 pm on 11 September 2024.

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Photo of Hilary Benn Hilary Benn The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 1:32, 11 September 2024

For one family, this now provides a process, but I am very conscious that many other families will say, “What about us?” That is why we need to find the most effective means to get to the truth, and that is part of the reason, as I have explained, why I decided that we would not get rid of the commission. I have met Sir Declan Morgan a number of times, and I have confidence in his ability to do his work. We have to find practical means of providing answers to all of those families, so that they feel their story can be told and they can get what they have been looking for. The point I wish to emphasise again to the House is that this particular case is exceptional for the reasons I set out in my statement.