Statement from William Humphrey MBE MLA, Chairman, Northern Ireland Assembly Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)

9 February 2022

Earlier this year, I wrote to the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly as Chairman of the Northern Ireland Branch of the CPA requesting that the Assembly Commission grant permission for a tree to be planted in the grounds of Parliament Buildings to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I am delighted that the Assembly Commission today granted permission for that to happen.

The Branch acknowledges and welcomes that all political parties have recognised the significant role Her Majesty has played in building peace and reconciliation over the years and her dedicated and committed service and leadership during her reign. The Branch welcomes the Assembly Commission’s decision which will mark an historic milestone in our nation’s history.