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  • Paterson welcomes social justice report

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP joined Department of Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith MP at the launch of the Breakthrough Northern Ireland event organised by the Centre for Social Justice.

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

  • Secretary of State “profoundly sorry”

    I have now read the Police Ombudsman's report on the Claudy bombing in full. The Ombudsman's remit was to investigate evidence relating to the conduct of the RUC, but it is right that I respond to his observations on…

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

  • Swire praises the work of Mindwise

    NIO Minister of State Hugo Swire MP visited the headquarters of the independent mental health charity MindWise.

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

  • Swire condemns weekend violence

    Minister of State, Hugo Swire MP spoke after Omagh memorial service to mark 12th anniversary of atrocity in the town.

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

  • Paterson welcomes prisons resolution

    Secretary of State congratulates on the resolution of the dispute between prisoners and staff at Maghaberry prison.

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

  • Paterson praises inspirational young victims of terrorism

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP has praised teenage victims of terrorism from around the world who are visiting Belfast.

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

  • Swire launches consultation on political donations in Northern Ireland

    NIO Minister of State, Hugo Swire MP, has today launched a public consultation on the confidentiality arrangements that apply to donations and loans to Northern Ireland political parties.

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

  • Arrangements for publication of the report of the Billy Wright inquiry

    Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, talks about the Billy Wright inquiry report.

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

  • 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