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<p>The Northern Ireland Office works closely with the Department for Digital, Culture,
Media and Sport on First World War Centenary Commemorations to ensure the Government’s
programme of commemorations has reach and engagement in Northern Ireland, while promoting
reconciliation and enhancing prospects for a peaceful, shared future.</p><p> </p><p>My
officials are also involved in the planning of local centenary commemorations by sitting
on the Northern Ireland First World War Centenary Committee, chaired by the Rt Hon
Member for Lagan Valley.</p><p> </p><p>Discussions are therefore underway with key
stakeholders in Northern Ireland on plans to mark the centenary of the end of the
First World War in 2018.</p>
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