Context
The question arises from the need for cross-community support in Northern Ireland's legacy investigations, which have been contentious and lack community-wide agreement.
Question
What steps he is taking to help ensure that Northern Ireland legacy investigations proceed on the basis of cross-community support. The Stormont House agreement was agreed by the overwhelming majority of political parties in Northern Ireland, was endorsed by the British and Irish Governments and had cross-community support. Will the Secretary of State recommit to the principles of Stormont House and reconfirm the central involvement of victims' groups in any legacy proposals?
Answer from Brandon Lewis
Yes, as I outlined at the time of the written ministerial statement, we absolutely do follow through and we intend to follow through on the principles of Stormont House. It is hugely important that we are all working with all communities, and particularly the families and the victims who suffered so much through the troubles.
Not addressed: Specific commitments or timelines for recommitting to the principles of Stormont House were not provided.
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