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1719247

registered interest
date	20/05/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Office: Redundancy Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether any ministerial redundancy payments have been repaid to their Department since 2019.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	27092
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>No ministerial redundancy payments have been repaid to the Department since 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Provision of severance payments for Ministers is set out in legislation. Details of the severance payments made to ministers when leaving office are published in departments’ annual reports and accounts.</p><p> </p><p>Similarly, the provision of severance payments for special advisers is set out in the Model Contract, which is available on gov.uk, including provisions for repayment of severance if reappointed. The cost of severance payments made to special advisers across government is published annually by the Cabinet Office.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 23/05/2024 13:41:39 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1719270

registered interest
date	20/05/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Castlereagh Foundation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress he has made on the establishment of the Castelreagh Foundation.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	26966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>I am currently considering the next steps in support of our commitments to the Castlereagh Foundation following the publication of the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 23/05/2024 13:40:24 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1716111

registered interest
date	07/05/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Omagh Bombing Inquiry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to ensure mental health support is available to police veterans in relation to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	24853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government has the deepest sympathy for all of those affected by the Omagh bomb in August 1998, including those members from the uniformed services who were present on the day.</p><p>I met with representatives of the Military and Police Support of West Tyrone and Omagh Bomb Inquiry Police Support Group when I visited Omagh last week, and they very clearly set out their concerns about the toll that participation in the Inquiry may take on former officer’s mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>While I was grateful to hear their views - and look forward to doing so again in the future - support for former police officers in respect of their mental health is a devolved issue so is a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/05/2024 16:18:45 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1716112

registered interest
date	07/05/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Omagh Bombing Inquiry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to ensure legal representation is made available to police veterans called to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	24854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter but we understand PSNI will be providing legal support to retired police officers called to give evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 14/05/2024 15:08:22 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris previous answer version 33531 answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1715854

registered interest
date	03/05/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Euro 2028: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) stakeholders on the timelines for the announcement of capital requirements for the stadia for the Euro 2028 Championships.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	24740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>EURO 2028 is a fantastic opportunity for the UK and Ireland to showcase world class sport as hosts. The UK Government is continuing to work closely with relevant stakeholders including with regards to host stadia for EURO 2028.</p><p>The Government remains committed to ensuring EURO 2028 leaves a lasting legacy across the UK</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/05/2024 15:17:15 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1713895

registered interest
date	25/04/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Victims' Payments Scheme: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to ensure that the public are aware of the deadline for backdating an application to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	23698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is due to close for new applications in August 2026. The Scheme is a devolved matter and communications are the responsibility of the Victims Payments Board.</p><p> </p><p>The Board have recently conducted a communications campaign to raise awareness of the scheme, including key milestones such as the closing date for new applications.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 30/04/2024 13:02:27 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1712897

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Victims' Payments Scheme: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will extend the upcoming application deadline of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	23070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>As part of the review of the operation of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme, I will consider evidence to determine whether an extension to the period for backdated payments is warranted. My officials have now conducted their engagement and I will advise on my decision in due course.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 25/04/2024 14:49:23 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1712898

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Victims' Payments Scheme: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his oral contribution in response to the question from the hon. Member for West Dunbartonshire of 17 January 2024, Official Report, column 816, what the expected timetable is for publishing his review of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	23071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>Since I advised on 17 January that I had met with Justice McAlinden, my officials have conducted extensive stakeholder engagement with more than twenty consultees throughout January to March. We are now considering the findings and will publish the report in due course.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 25/04/2024 14:50:27 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1712899

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Victims' Payments Scheme: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will allocate additional resources to the Victims Payment Board to help process applications to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme received close to the deadline.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	23072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>Support for victims of the Troubles - including the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme - is a devolved matter.</p><p>Resourcing of the Victims Payments Board is a matter for the consideration of the Northern Ireland Executive.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 25/04/2024 14:51:34 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1701720

registered interest
date	17/04/2024
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he is taking steps to prepare for potential legal challenges to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 after the commencement of part 3 of that Act.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	22257
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Challenges against the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 have been heard in the High Court in Northern Ireland. The Government welcomes the Court’s findings that the ICRIR is operationally independent from Government and has the necessary powers to carry out reviews in accordance with the state’s obligations with Articles 2 and 3 of the ECHR.</p><p> </p><p>However, following consideration of all aspects of the judgment, the UK Government has lodged an application for an appeal with the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to implementing the Legacy Act and delivering the ICRIR to provide better outcomes for victims and survivors of the Troubles by giving them more information about what happened to their loved ones.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 22/04/2024 10:18:45 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell