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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Wednesday 9 March 2022 · 5 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial Department is collaborating with other Government departments to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
  • The celebration aims to unite all regions and nations of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.
  • The Minister welcomed supportive comments from political figures in Northern Ireland regarding the jubilee celebrations.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Context

The question arises in the context of marking Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, a significant milestone.

Question

What plans his Department has to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen?

Answer from Conor Burns

My Department is working closely with colleagues across Government, and we will play our full part in celebrating the achievement of Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. It will be the nation's opportunity to recognise all that she has given to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

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Q2 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Context

The question follows from the previous one about marking Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee.

Question

Will he assure me that he is working with the devolved Administrations to ensure it is an entire-UK event, with all parts of the United Kingdom joining together to celebrate this momentous occasion?

Answer from Conor Burns

My hon. Friend is absolutely right: this is an occasion that should unite the whole of the United Kingdom—all regions and all nations of the United Kingdom. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I are working closely with local authorities and the Government in Northern Ireland to make sure that this is something that brings communities together.

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Q3 Damien Moore Con
Northern Ireland Democracy & Elections
Context

The question follows from discussions about marking Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee.

Question

Can the Minister tell us what steps he is taking to ensure that the celebration extends across the United Kingdom and that it is used to showcase the benefits of our UK, with Northern Ireland as an integral part of it?

Answer from Conor Burns

This occasion should bring us all together. In that light and specifically with reference to Northern Ireland, I would like to welcome the comments of the Leader of Sinn Fein who said that she wanted to extend to the British Queen a word of congratulations because 70 years is quite some achievement.

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Not addressed: Steps taken to ensure celebration extends across UK and showcases its benefits

How: Welcoming Comments From Sinn Fein

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Q4 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Northern Ireland
Context

The question follows discussions about marking Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the celebrations will include UK-wide events, including in Northern Ireland, to celebrate all 70 years of Her Majesty's service? Will he also encourage all primary school-aged children in North West Durham to take part in my competition to design a platinum jubilee card for Her Majesty?

Answer from Conor Burns

The example that my hon. Friend gives of the competition that he is running in his own constituency will, I am sure, be replicated across the House. I can give him the assurance that Northern Ireland will participate in all of the national events around the jubilee: the platinum pudding competition; the big jubilee lunch.

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Q5 Gavin Robinson DUP Belfast East
Northern Ireland
Context

The question follows discussions about marking Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee.

Question

Will the Minister outline whether he will dedicate significant resource, so that we can celebrate this historic achievement in style?

Answer from Conor Burns

I do not totally agree with the characterisation of the hon. Gentleman around the centenary programme that the Northern Ireland Office ran. I thought that it was bold, that it was inclusive and that it recognised the unique circumstances—[Interruption.] Oh, the hon. Gentleman said that he welcomed it.

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Not addressed: Significant resource dedicated for celebrations in style

How: Disagreement With Characterisation, Interruptions

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