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93041

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2014
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Science: Primary Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to increase the number of science graduates teaching in primary schools.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Meg Munn
	uin	210285
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2014 answer text <p>The Department for Education wants to see more science graduates in teaching, both at primary and secondary level. There are currently around 26,100 primary teachers in state schools with science-related degrees (11.5%). We promote primary teaching to science graduates through our “Get into Teaching” campaign as well as supporting 500 primary places to Teach First which recruits top graduates into teaching.</p><p>In addition to initial teacher training, we are supporting a number of initiatives to improve the science knowledge of existing primary teachers. There are 266 Specialist Leaders of Education in science who are boosting other teachers’ knowledge across the country. We are also collaborating with the Wellcome Trust who are developing a programme for primary science teachers to strengthen further their expertise. In this way, they will be able to train non-specialist teachers to excel in science, providing further capacity in this important area.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 24/10/2014 10:11:03 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws previous answer version 22423 answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
	tabling member	1448 label Biography information for Meg Munn

1235081

	registered interest
	date	16/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has held with the Home Secretary on the continuation of funding for the Warrington Peace Foundation's victims of terror support service.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	91090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>As stated at Northern Ireland Oral Questions earlier this month, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is committed to discussing this important issue with the Home Secretary.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 22/09/2020 13:58:51 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 48573 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1245125

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Infrastructure: 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 page 52 of the New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, what assessment he has made of the Government's progress on turbocharging infrastructure delivery in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106400
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to working with the Executive to turbocharge infrastructure delivery in Northern Ireland, including through the £2bn New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) deal. Alongside this, the Government will be undertaking an ambitious review of connectivity within the United Kingdom through the Union Connectivity Review, which will look at the opportunities for strengthening connections throughout the Union.</p><p> </p><p>Further to this, the Government has also committed £562m to the City and Growth Deal programme in Northern Ireland and £55m for the Inclusive Future Fund to regenerate the North West. This funding aims to have a positive and lasting impact on employability and skills, infrastructure, tourism and regeneration.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s £2 billion NDNA financial package includes: a £1bn Barnett-based investment guarantee from the UK Government, £60m for a Graduate Entry Medical School in the North West and £50m to support the rollout of ultra-low emission public transport. The Government has already provided the Executive with £553m from this financial package to support our commitments. We will continue to work through the Joint Board to drive the delivery of NDNA.</p><p> </p><p>In the light of Covid-19, it is all the more important that we work closely with the Executive to enable the strongest possible economic recovery. The Government has provided unprecedented assistance to businesses and households through the UK and has provided the Executive with significant additional resources to respond to the crisis. We will be equally committed in driving forward economic growth, building back better and enabling Northern Ireland to seize the opportunities presented by our new trading relationships.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/10/2020 11:50:30 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56987 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1245126

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Stormont House Agreement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, what estimate he has made of the funding required to implement the Stormont House Agreement mechanisms outlined in that document.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106401
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government has made substantial financial commitments to help implement legacy reform. We remain committed to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the troubles in a way that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of re-investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 26/10/2020 12:10:14 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56990 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1245129

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Mental Health Services: 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 the commitments set out in the New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, how much funding from the public purse the Government plans to allocate for mental health in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106402
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government committed £2 billion over five years to facilitate NDNA commitments, which includes around £245m to support the transformation of public services and £140m to address Northern Ireland’s unique challenges. The UK Government has also guaranteed a further £2.4billion in additional funding in response to Covid-19.</p><p>The allocation of funding for public services, including the prioritisation of physical and mental health services is a devolved matter, within the competence of the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Given the serious impact Covid-19 has had on mental health, Minster Swann launched a Mental Health Action Plan on 19 May. The Mental Health Action Plan is the first in a series of steps taken by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, to ensure those suffering from mental ill health will be able to access the services they need. The action plan includes a dedicated Covid-19 response plan, which outlines the psychological wellbeing and mental health response to the pandemic.</p><p>In addition to this, Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University was appointed as interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. Professor O’Neill is one of Northern Ireland’s leading experts in the field of mental health, and is at the forefront in developing responsive services for those affected by trauma and mental illness.</p><p><br> <br> <br> <br></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/10/2020 11:53:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56989 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1246546

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	European Convention on Human Rights: 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 Queen's Speech Briefing notes, page 128, published December 2019, if the reference to the inappropriate application of the Human Rights Act relates to (a) the procedural obligation of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and (b) other provisions of the ECHR.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	108258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will introduce legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of re-investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to comply with our obligations in domestic and international law, including those under the European Convention on Human Rights, and fully intend to maintain our leading role in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/11/2020 11:58:59 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 58251 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1255486

	registered interest
	date	25/11/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what funding remains to be allocated under the New Decade, New Approach commitments.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	120911
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is providing £2 billion of funding to support implementation of the New Decade, New Approach deal. This includes a £1bn Barnett-based investment guarantee from the UK Government, which includes significant new funding to turbocharge infrastructure investment. This guarantee applies in all circumstances, and allows the Executive to plan new investment.</p><p> </p><p>From the other £1bn in capital and resource funding, the UK Government has provided the NI Executive with £523m in 2020/21, in addition to the £30m in 2019/20, which was released to support pay parity for nurses.</p><p> </p><p>The New Decade, New Approach financial package was accompanied by stringent conditions to deliver a greater level of accountability for public spending and ensure the new Executive is building sustainable public services. This includes the establishment of an Independent Fiscal Council that will play an important role in improving transparency and fiscal performance. Subject to these conditions being fulfilled, there will be a further £447m released to the Executive over the next four years. This will be for; public service transformation, nurses’ pay, ultra-low emission transport, support for the Northern Ireland Graduate Entry Medical School and funding to address NI’s unique circumstances.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/12/2020 12:03:40 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 65301 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1257769

	registered interest
	date	02/12/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to his Answer to the Oral Question asked by the hon Member for Sheffield, Heeley on 2 December, Official Report, how the WAVE group requested that he pause on engagement on legacy; and on what date that group made that request to him.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	124257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>During March and April, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and officials met with a number of victims groups and other key stakeholders to discuss legacy issues. This included a meeting with WAVE Trauma Centre on 19 March. Following these discussions, it was clear that engaging effectively and sensitively ahead of delivering legislation would be difficult due to the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially given the vulnerability of many of those it is vital we engage with.</p><p>The Secretary of State remains committed to engaging with victims groups and all parts of the community in Northern Ireland in order to make progress on legacy issues.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 08/12/2020 11:36:34 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 67323 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1257771

	registered interest
	date	02/12/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to end the pause on engagement with victims groups on legacy matters.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	124258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles in a way that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations which has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p>While progress on this - including substantive engagement with key stakeholders like victims groups - has been affected by the challenging circumstances of the past few months, we remain committed to working with all parts of the community in Northern Ireland to help make progress on legacy issues as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 08/12/2020 11:35:56 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 67324 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1348286

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2021
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which body will be the managing authority for the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund as it relates to Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	35769
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government intends to work with both the devolved administrations and local communities to ensure that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supports citizens across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We have confirmed that the devolved administrations will be represented on the governance structures for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which will target people and places most in need across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that voices across Northern Ireland are listened to during the design and development of the Fund, and that is why we continue to engage the NI Executive and local partners as we develop the UKSPF investment framework.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 23/07/2021 11:01:56 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 16491 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh