Statement on events in Northern Ireland
10 January 2013 (updated on 10 January 2013)
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, made a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday 10 January 2013 on events in Northern Ireland.
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Vernon Coaker MP, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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