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  • Ministers seek 'fair and just' resolution for Presbyterian Mutual Society

    Secretary of State meets to find a resolution for PMS members and sets out several courses of action ahead of the next meeting in September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson publishes response to Eames-Bradley

    The Secretary of State publishes a summary of responses to previous government's consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of New Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State Owen Paterson today announced the appointment of Graham Shields as the new Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson hails city of culture success

    Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, has congratulated Londonderry on being named as the first UK City of Culture.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson condemns overnight violence

    Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, said that those who use young people to attack the police and smash up their own area are 'cynical enemies of the whole community'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson reaffirms support for City of Culture bid

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson MP has reaffirmed his continued support for the Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture bid.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Publication of the report of the Billy Wright Inquiry

    Written ministerial statement by Owen Paterson MP (the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) on the publication of the report of the Billy Wright Inquiry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson deeply moved by Somme commemorations

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP is representing the British government today at the annual Somme commemoration in France.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Swire announces additional funding for PSNI

    NIO Minister of State Hugo Swire has announced that the Treasury has made available an additional £12.9m for the PSNI to deal with the security situation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP following Budget announcement

    Statement by Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP following the 2010 Budget announcement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Duchess of Gloucester visits Fleming Fulton School

    HRH The Duchess of Gloucester today visited Fleming Fulton School where, as Patron, she opened a new Home Economics facility. Her Royal Highness became Patron in 1987 and takes a keen interest in the development of the schoo…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local Elections in 2011 will be held to existing 26 Councils

    Minister of State, Hugo Swire MP, has written to the First and deputy First Ministers confirming that local elections in Northern Ireland in 2011 will be held to the existing 26 councils. This follows confirmation from Envir…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson engages on the past

    Secretary of State begins listening process with people across the community on dealing with the past in Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson congratulates McDowell on outstanding success

    Secretary of State congratulates golfer Graeme McDowell following his victory at the US Open championship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit Giants Causeway

    Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex begin a second day of engagements

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Earl and Countess of Wessex set sail for Rathlin Island

    On the second and final engagement of the day Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex are visiting Rathlin Island, the only inhabited offshore island in Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal couple guests of honour at Hillsborough garden party

    Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex have arrived in Northern Ireland and are guests of honour at a garden party in Hillsborough Castle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Advanced sight arrangements or Saville Report confirmed

    Secretary of State confirms families of those killed or injured and soldiers directly involved will have advanced sight of Saville Inquiry report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paterson denounces Shankill murder

    Secretary of State condemned the murder of a man on the Shankill Road and demands the killer be brought to justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bloody Sunday Inquiry Report – Written Ministerial Statement

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Owen Paterson): I am pleased to inform the House that the report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, chaired by Lord Saville, will be published on Tuesday 15 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government