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Oral questionsWednesday, 3 June 202611:30— Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

MPs question a government minister

Oral questions to the Northern Ireland Office on departmental policy. This is a routine Commons session allowing MPs to quiz the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on matters affecting the region—spanning devolved issues like healthcare and social services, economic development, and local governance. The session tests government responsiveness to Northern Ireland-specific concerns and holds the department accountable on cross-party priorities.

Northern Ireland oral questions are a formal accountability mechanism for 1.9 million people. They surface gaps between policy intent and delivery on issues where the region has distinct challenges: healthcare waiting lists, economic underperformance relative to Great Britain, and the ongoing implementation of post-Brexit arrangements. The session signals Labour's commitment to managing devolved relations and can expose tensions between Westminster and the restored Northern Ireland Assembly.

Local GovernmentEconomy & Jobs (General)Social Care

15 questions

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of introducing bespoke fishing visas for seasonal scampi fishers in Northern Ireland.

Alison HumeLabourScarborough and Whitby

What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the Defence Growth Deal on Northern Ireland.

Darren PaffeyLabourSouthampton Itchen

What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

David ReedConservativeExmouth and Exeter East

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.

David SmithLabourNorth Northumberland

What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case [2026] UKSC 15.

Fleur AndersonLabourPutney

What recent assessment he has made of the extent of links between political parties and dormant paramilitary groups.

Graeme DownieLabourDunfermline and Dollar

What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.

Kevin BonaviaLabourStevenage

What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

Lincoln JoppConservativeSpelthorne

What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case [2026] UKSC 15.

Peter SwallowLabourBracknell

What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case [2026] UKSC 15.

Phil BrickellLabourBolton West

What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.

Rachel HopkinsLabourLuton South and South Bedfordshire

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland.

Robbie MooreConservativeKeighley and Ilkley

What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on public service transformation funding.

Robin SwannUlster UnionistSouth Antrim

What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the Defence Growth Deal on Northern Ireland.

Sojan JosephLabourAshford

What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the Defence Growth Deal on Northern Ireland.

Wes StreetingLabourIlford North

MPs questioning ministers

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

James MurrayLabour and Co-operative Party

Ealing North

Mims DaviesConservative and Unionist Party

East Grinstead and Uckfield

Dr Zubir AhmedLabour Party

Glasgow South West

Sir Keir StarmerLabour Party

Holborn and St Pancras

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