HC Deb 18 July 2001 vol 372 c216W
7. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the role of community groups in the peace process. [2878]

Dr. John Reid

The peace process was born out of the desire of ordinary decent people in Northern Ireland for a normal, law-abiding and peaceful society, free from the sectarianism and bitterness of the past. While the negotiations have largely been taken forward by Northern Ireland's political representatives, the significant progress we have made thus far in agreeing and implementing the Belfast Agreement has been underpinned and strengthened by the support and commitment to peace demonstrated by the numerous and wide variety of individuals and groups active in all sections of the community across Northern Ireland, particularly in their efforts to combat division and sectarianism. Their work will be a significant factor in encouraging further progress.

15. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the peace process since 7 June. [2886]

29. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on developments in the peace process. [2900]

Dr. John Reid

I refer the hon. Members to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Crosby (Mrs. Curtis-Thomas), on 18 July 2001,Official Report, column 277.

16. Jean Corston

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about developments in the peace process. [2887]

23. Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the peace process. [2894]

Dr. John Reid

I refer my hon. Friends to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Crosby (Mrs. Curtis-Thomas), on 18 July 2001,Official Report, column 277.