§ 5. Mr. CarmichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the peace process. [167664]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyIt remains our objective to secure the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland on a stable and secure footing. However, as we have repeatedly made clear, all paramilitary activity must come to an end if we are to move forward. We will be talking to the parties in the coming weeks, including in the review of the operation of the agreement, about how this can be achieved.