Speeches by Benn.
Every Hansard contribution by Hilary Benn this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 101–120 of 989 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “Yes, on a very close basis.” | 6 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “I would not recognise that at all. We are working really closely. I am working closely with John Healey to make sure we get this right.” | 26 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “Well, I hope I have set out to the Committee’s satisfaction where the distinction lies.” | 15 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “In relation to veterans, I would accept that, yes. We have done a number of things, and I have given a number of commitments from the Dispatch Box, but I do recognise that. The other families, victims and survivors will of course have views about the way in which the commission is being reformed, but to the extent that…” | 184 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “The framework consists of commitments that the UK Government and Irish Government have made. We came together to express those in a single document as a sign of our determination to try to move forward. I was in Dublin last week to discuss this with Helen McEntee and Jim O’Callaghan, and the Irish Government have been …” | 118 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “I have been advised that it is the heads of Bill. We will see the heads of Bill, which will set out how the Irish Government are going to implement in legislation their commitment to giving the fullest possible co-operation to the commission, as they promised to do in the framework. Thirdly, the Irish Government have n…” | 100 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “Matthew is going to respond and then I will come in.” | 11 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “Not at all. It was a welcome diversion.” | 8 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “There has been a great deal of speculation, going back a very long time, about the identity of the alleged agent known as “Stakeknife”, but that is for others to do. The Government have a very particular responsibility in relation to “neither confirm nor deny”, because it is not just about historical matters; it is abo…” | 136 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “I am not going to give a date today, because, as I hope you will know, I will never make a promise that I am not certain of keeping. Just bear with us.” | 33 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “I think we are talking about two separate and distinct things here. One is about appointments, and appointments to the board fall to the Secretary of State. I think, for public confidence, it will be important that nobody is appointed to the board where anyone perceives there is a conflict of interest. When it comes to…” | 150 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “There are. Okay.” | 3 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “I am not joining in with this one.” | 8 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “They will report to the board on the work that they are undertaking. That is what is set out at the moment. Are there amendments proposing to change that?” | 29 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “The CEO will be there to report to the board.” | 10 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “How very exciting for them. They are clearly enjoying themselves!” | 10 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “We will give careful consideration to the amendments that many Members have put down to the Bill. The Government, as the Prime Minister and I have indicated, is considering its own amendments, which will appear in due course and in time for Committee, particularly relating to veterans and providing further reassurance.…” | 135 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “You mean Committee stage, not Report stage—sorry. That remains to be seen, depending on how scheduling decisions are made.” | 19 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “That is subject to programming by the usual channels.” | 9 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 359) “No.” | 1 |