Quite a few politicians from Northern Ireland have already raised with me, 'are you coming with a cheque book?', and actually I am coming with a bit of a checklist of things I want to get sorted and done.
Discussing his priorities during his visit.
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This will strengthen the commission’s immediate and future work. In the meantime, the current commissioners have my full backing.
I want to ensure the Bill helps as many people impacted by the Troubles as possible get the answers they have long sought, and commands the confidence of those affected - including those who served bravely to protect law and order.
I want to be very clear from the outset: my door will be open to all parties and all communities.
I have already had the briefest of conversations with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds), and I want to pursue some of those conversations so we get to a long-lasting settlement. I want to keep the show on the road.
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