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1144723
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Blood: Contamination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will allocate the additional funding announced by the Chancellor during Spending Round 2019 to compensate people affected by contaminated blood scandal. more like this
tabling member constituency South Antrim more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Girvan more like this
uin 286854 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>The contaminated blood scandal was a tragedy that has caused unimaginable pain and hurt to victims and their families.</p><p> </p><p>The Infected Blood Inquiry is UK-wide and the Inquiry terms of reference include consideration of financial assistance across all the nations of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister of State for Northern Ireland recently met with the Chair of Haemophilia NI to discuss the issue of support for victims in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>However, this is a devolved matter and the allocation of the NI budget is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T13:15:00.547Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T13:15:00.547Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
4633
label Biography information for Paul Girvan more like this
1144779
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Blue Badge Scheme: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will increase the health conditions criteria for qualification under the blue badge scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency South Antrim more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Girvan more like this
uin 286856 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>This is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland, and as such is the responsibility of the Department for Infrastructure. Information can be requested from the Permanent Secretary at DfI.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T13:11:18.637Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T13:11:18.637Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
4633
label Biography information for Paul Girvan more like this
1144851
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Sovereignty: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to promote the financial benefits of the Union in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Lagan Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson more like this
uin 286660 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>This Government has made clear on many occasions that we will never be neutral in expressing our support for the Union. Our steadfast belief is that Northern Ireland’s future is best served within a stronger United Kingdom. As part of the Union, Northern Ireland benefits from being part of the world’s fifth largest economy that allows for the pooling of risks and the sharing of resources to fund public spending, such as on defence, education and our National Health Service.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T11:51:05.9Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T11:51:05.9Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
650
label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson more like this
1144852
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with pro-life groups in Northern Ireland on the legislation to decriminalise abortion in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Lagan Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson more like this
uin 286661 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">There are a range of sensitive policy issues to carefully work through in order to deliver regulations to provide access to abortion services in Northern Ireland by 31 March 2020 in Northern Ireland. This duty will come into effect if the Northern Ireland Executive is not restored by 21 October 2019. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Government officials including from the NIO have met some representatives of the medical profession and other stakeholders and will continue to do so in the weeks ahead.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">There will also be a period of consultation throughout this process for individuals in Northern Ireland as well as relevant organisations to provide input and views. I will continue to keep the House updated on these plans at the appropriate opportunities through the Executive Formation Act reporting requirements.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government's preference remains seeing the Stormont institutions back up and running so they can take forward any issues of reform on these types of sensitive devolved issues, as a matter of priority.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T16:56:41.827Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:56:41.827Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-02T16:30:30.91Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T16:30:30.91Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
previous answer version
135690
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
650
label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson more like this
1144857
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Terrorism: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress has been made on the consultation to agree new institutions to deal with the legacy issues in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Lagan Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson more like this
uin 286665 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>This Government remains fully committed to finding a solution for dealing with the legacy of the Troubles which works for everyone - this means a way forward which meets the needs of victims and survivors, ensures that members of the Armed Forces and police are treated fairly and complies with the UK Government’s domestic and international legal obligations. Taking into account the responses received to the recent consultation, I will continue to work closely with the Northern Ireland parties, and ministerial colleagues - particularly in the Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs, parliamentarians, the Irish Government and key stakeholders to find a way forward which is effective, legally robust and commands consensus.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T13:17:13.647Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T13:17:13.647Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
650
label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson more like this
1144146
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Offences against Children: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take in relation to the institutional abuse in Northern Ireland; and what plans they have, if any, to ensure survivors receive compensation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hay of Ballyore more like this
uin HL17634 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>The UK Government has committed to introducing legislation at Westminster by the end of the year, should a restored NI Executive not be in place.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has committed to finding a slot for this Bill.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T15:35:53.337Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T15:35:53.337Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4352
label Biography information for Lord Hay of Ballyore more like this
1144147
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Business: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support Northern Ireland's business community. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hay of Ballyore more like this
uin HL17635 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to supporting businesses across the UK as part of the Prime Minister’s commitment to levelling up our regions. In doing so, the UK Government has supported NI businesses through:</p><p> </p><ul><li>The British Business Bank, which has supported 1,250 SMEs in Northern Ireland with £80.2m (as at December 2018) since 2014. In the last year alone, over 1,000 loans have been granted to NI businesses, valued at £7.3m;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>At Spring Statement, a UK-wide review of the Aggregates Levy was launched which will consider the impact of the levy on businesses in Northern Ireland; and</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Delivering an ambitious set of City Deals worth over £400m.</li></ul><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T11:26:48.957Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T11:26:48.957Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4352
label Biography information for Lord Hay of Ballyore more like this
1144240
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Human Trafficking: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what comparative assessment he has made of the effectiveness of guardianship for separated and trafficked children in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) other constituent parts of the UK to ensure the identification of trafficking among separated children. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 286237 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>Children who are victims or potential victims of trafficking and those who are separated often face great anxiety and uncertainty about their futures, as well as needing to navigate a number of unfamiliar processes to reach durable solutions about their future.</p><p> </p><p>I am aware of the regional service launched by the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Board in early 2018 to support children in Northern Ireland who are victims of human trafficking and children who are separated from their families and their home countries. The Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act (NI) 2015, which was introduced to provide protection from traffickers and tackle modern slavery and exploitation, included a duty for the Health and Social Care Board to establish such a service and the service is delivered by Barnardo’s NI.</p><p> </p><p>The regional Independent Guardian Service is intended to strengthen the safeguarding arrangements to such children and specifically to assist, represent and support such children by listening to their views and making representation to, and liaising closely with all other agencies that fulfil key functions in the arrangements for their immediate and future care and protection.</p><p> </p><p>This issue is wholly devolved in Northern Ireland, and so it would not be appropriate to carry out an assessment or comparisons of the merits of the system.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T13:13:35.317Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T13:13:35.317Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1144512
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Police Service of Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps the Government is taking as part of its planning for the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal to increase the number of officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland in line with the recent request by its Chief Constable; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Lady Hermon more like this
uin 286149 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Policing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and operational capability is a matter for the Chief Constable. The PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The UK Government has provided the PSNI with the additional security funding it has asked for and needs to ensure that they have the resource (including officers) to tackle the SEVERE threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism (NIRT). This additional security funding boosts PSNI’s ability to tackle the terrorist threat while ensuring day-to-day policing isn’t compromised.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">PSNI received £230m additional security funding in the last parliament and £160m in this one. In addition, the UK Government has provided PSNI with over £16.5m to help prepare for EU exit. This funding from the UK Government will continue to support PSNI to address the wider security pressures and contingencies arising from the NIRT threat and EU exit preparations and will enable PSNI to recruit 206 additional officers this financial year.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T16:59:08.673Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:59:08.673Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-07T20:32:55.923Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T20:32:55.923Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
previous answer version
135704
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
1437
label Biography information for Lady Hermon more like this
1142835
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Economic Situation: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Northern Ireland economy of the UK leaving EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
uin 284296 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>Overall, the cumulative impact from a ‘no-deal’ scenario is expected to be more severe in Northern Ireland than in Great Britain, and to last for longer. In a no-deal scenario there is an expectation of disruption to closely interwoven supply chains and increasing costs that would affect the viability of many businesses across Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>I have been working closely with colleagues across Government and engaging with the Northern Ireland Civil Service in our exit preparations.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will continue to uphold the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement in all circumstances; it will continue to maintain existing Common Travel Area arrangements for British and Irish citizens between Ireland and the United Kingdom; and it is committed to doing everything in its power to preserve an open border in Northern Ireland, under no circumstances will it put in place infrastructure, checks, or controls at the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T11:20:38.51Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T11:20:38.51Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
4716
label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this