Statement on events in Northern Ireland
16 July 2013 (updated on 16 July 2013)
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, made a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday 16 July 2013 on the recent riots in Northern Ireland.
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Vernon Coaker, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: Statement on events in Northern Ireland [Statement commences at 12:33:21 on media player]
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