· Victims and survivors have waited too long
· PM commits to act on HIA Inquiry findings
Ulster Unionist MP, Tom Elliott has called on the UK Government to implement the recommendations of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry Report, if the Northern Ireland Executive is unable to do so.
Mr Elliott raised the matter with the Prime Minister Theresa May during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today.
The Fermanagh & South Tyrone MP said:
“Victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse have been waiting decades for truth and justice. Last month, Sir Anthony Hart published the findings of the Inquiry which examined 73 years of abuse inflicted on the most vulnerable in our society.
“It is shameful that the report’s recommendations cannot be implemented because of the political turmoil at Stormont which has led to the collapse of the Executive.
“Today in the House of Commons, I asked Theresa May whether the Government will act on the findings of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry if the Executive is unable to do so.
“I was encouraged by the response of the Prime Minister that she will do whatever is necessary to ensure the findings of the report are considered and acted upon.
“Now is the time to deliver fairness and justice for the victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse.
“I welcome the commitment from the Prime Minister to ensure this is the case.”
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