A controversial UK government Bill aimed at addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past can be improved, the North's new Secretary of State has said
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill has already been through the House of Commons Image: PA Images The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill has already been through the House of Commons Image: PA Images A CONTROVERSIAL UK government Bill aimed at addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past can be improved, the North’s new Secretary of State has said.
Chris Heaton-Harris, who was appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary earlier this month, said there is “no ideal solution on legacy”. He said Northern Ireland Office minister Jonathan Caine had previously written to Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann to ask that abortion services are commissioned, adding that is being “followed up”.Heaton-Harris said the identity and language Bill has passed through the House of Lords and is set for consideration in the House of Commons.He pointed out that just 44 hours had passed after he was appointed Secretary of State before the news that Queen Elizabeth II had died was announced.
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