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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
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 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, further to the reply by Lord Duncan of Springbank on 20 June (HL Deb, col 835), whether the issues relating to institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland have been resolved; and if so, when legislation will be introduced to provide compensation for the victims and their families. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL16953 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made it very clear that she is determined to see redress for victims of historical institutional abuse as soon as possible. That is why she asked the NI parties to assist her in critical decisions that needed to be taken with regard to the redress scheme and other matters.</p><p> </p><p>The parties addressed those outstanding issues, and the Executive Office is currently working with the Office of <ins class="ministerial">the</ins> Legislative <del class="ministerial">Council </del> <ins class="ministerial">Counsel</ins> to redraft the legislation in light of the parties’ recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>When the legislation has been revised, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will consider the best way forward and the next steps as a matter of urgency.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T11:29:14.49Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T11:29:14.49Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-07-15T15:11:28.123Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T15:11:28.123Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
previous answer version
128202
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
1136763
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
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 Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry 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 when the report of the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry will be published. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL16913 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>Sir Patrick Coghlin is leading the report into the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and has stated that no date has yet been set for publication. As the inquiry was established and is being supported by the Department of Finance, my Noble Friend should direct further queries about the inquiry to the Permanent Secretary of that Department.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:24:36.77Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:24:36.77Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
1130608
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
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 Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme 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, further to the remarks by Lord Duncan of Springbank on 19 March (HL Deb, col 1408), when the written statement on the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme will be laid. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL16152 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>The written statement to which the Noble Lord refers is in relation to the Department for the Economy (DfE) in Northern Ireland’s commitment to establishing an RHI Hardship Unit. The Department has been working to make progress in establishing the Terms of Reference and setting up of the panel, which will have an independent Chair. A call for evidence in relation to the form and function of the unit will shortly be released, and will close at the end of June. This will inform the Terms of Reference of the Unit. I will await the outcome of that before updating the House on progress. DfE anticipate that the panel will begin to accept applications in September 2019.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-20T11:40:07.77Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T11:40:07.77Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
1056466
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-06more like thismore than 2019-02-06
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 Political Parties: 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 when details of donations and loans made to political parties in Northern Ireland after January 2014 will be published. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL13520 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-12more like thismore than 2019-02-12
answer text <p>The Transparency of Donations and Loans etc. (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2018 introduced transparency around donations and loans to political parties in Northern Ireland from July 2017. The date set in the legislation for introduction of the transparency regime followed a consultation process and represented a broad consensus across the Northern Ireland political parties.</p><p><br> The Government has no plans in place to legislate to facilitate the publication of pre-2017 data. We are committed to undertaking an operational review to consider all aspects of the operation of the donation and loans systems in Northern Ireland, to review whether there might be a case for further reforms.</p><p><br></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-12T12:03:12.307Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-12T12:03:12.307Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
823191
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-15more like thismore than 2018-01-15
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 Independent Reporting Commission 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 when the Independent Reporting Commission will publish its first annual report. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL4682 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-22more like thismore than 2018-01-22
answer text <p>The Independent Reporting Commission (IRC), established by the UK and Irish Governments, was legally constituted in August 2017. It is required to report annually on progress towards ending paramilitary activity including the implementation of the relevant measures by the UK and Irish governments and the NI Executive’s action plan. I expect the first annual report to be published prior to August 2018.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-22T14:49:59.9Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-22T14:49:59.9Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
784721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-06more like thismore than 2017-11-06
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 Northern Ireland Government 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, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth on 24 October (HL1962), whether they will set a date for the formal conclusion of their talks with the Northern Ireland political parties on the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2939 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-20more like thismore than 2017-11-20
answer text <p>The priority of the Government remains the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. We continue to work with the parties and support them in their efforts to reach an agreement which will enable the formation of a Northern Ireland Executive. This involves keeping under continuous review the most effective means of encouraging progress.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-20T12:05:12.287Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-20T12:05:12.287Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
769228
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-12more like thismore than 2017-10-12
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 Northern Ireland Government 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 progress they have made in their talks with the Northern Ireland political parties on the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL1962 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-24more like thismore than 2017-10-24
answer text <p>The Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein are continuing talks aimed at reaching agreement to restore the devolved, power-sharing institutions at Stormont. The UK Government, working with the Irish Government in accordance with the three-stranded approach, continues to support these and all other efforts aimed at securing the reestablishment of inclusive, devolved government at Stormont.</p><p><br></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-24T11:37:23.06Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-24T11:37:23.06Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
646616
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-28more like thismore than 2016-11-28
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 Stormont House Agreement 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 whether all the provisions of <i>A Fresh Start: The Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan </i>signed in November 2015 have been put into effect. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL3634 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-12more like thismore than 2016-12-12
answer text <p>The Fresh Start Agreement has contributed to greater stability in Northern Ireland than has been known for some time. Good progress has been made on its implementation, including the delivery of legislation on welfare reform and steps towards establishing the Independent Reporting Commission on paramilitary activity. The Government is working closely with the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government, in accordance with the three-stranded approach, to deliver the outstanding commitments. This includes further steps to tackle paramilitary activity, financial reforms to support the devolution of powers over the corporation tax rate, and continuing work to build consensus for the creation of the new institutions on the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past as the process moves into a more public phase. A meeting to review progress is scheduled for 14 December.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Dunlop more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-12T12:10:57.853Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-12T12:10:57.853Z
answering member
4534
label Biography information for Lord Dunlop more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
421812
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-15more like thismore than 2015-10-15
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 Defamation: 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 whether the Defamation Act 2013 can be applied in Northern Ireland through a legislative consent motion by the Northern Ireland Assembly, without any further legislation by Parliament. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2683 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-23more like thismore than 2015-10-23
answer text <p>A Legislative Consent Motion (LCM) consents to legislation being undertaken by the UK Parliament to extend to a part of the UK where the subject-matter of the legislation is devolved. An LCM cannot of itself extend existing UK Parliament legislation. As the law on defamation is a devolved issue, this is a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Dunlop more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-23T12:15:40.577Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-23T12:15:40.577Z
answering member
4534
label Biography information for Lord Dunlop more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter
100558
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
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 Defamation: 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 whether the Northern Ireland Law Commission has set a date for the publication of its report on the law of defamation in Northern Ireland; and, if not, whether it will now do so. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2295 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Law Commission is an independent advisory, non-departmental public body. The Northern Ireland Department of Justice is the Commission’s sponsoring Department. The Noble Lord may wish to contact the Commission or the Northern Ireland Department of Justice directly for information relating to this report.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Randerson more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-30T14:32:29.1043975Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-30T14:32:29.1043975Z
answering member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden remove filter