HC Deb 21 June 2000 vol 352 cc221-2W
20. Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the peace process. [125495]

Mr. Mandelson

The last few weeks have seen significant progress in the peace progress. On 27 May I signed an order restoring devolution to Northern Ireland with effect from midnight on 29 May. Northern Ireland now has a second opportunity for locally accountable government to take responsibility for building stability and prosperity for all the people of Northern Ireland.