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57939

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Driving Offences: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of car insurance fraud have been reported in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Mr David Ward
	uin	198880
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2014 answer text <p>I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Home Department.</p><p>This information is not held centrally.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 198879 199252 question first answered 12/06/2014 15:15:34 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	3923 label Biography information for Mr David Ward

57940

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Driving Offences: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of car insurance fraud in Yorkshire and the Humber have been reported in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Mr David Ward
	uin	198879
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2014 answer text <p>I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Home Department.</p><p>This information is not held centrally.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 198880 199252 question first answered 12/06/2014 15:15:33 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	3923 label Biography information for Mr David Ward

58321

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Driving Offences: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases of car insurance fraud have been reported, by region, in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Mr David Ward
	uin	199252
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2014 answer text <p>I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Home Department.</p><p>This information is not held centrally.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 198879 198880 question first answered 12/06/2014 15:15:34 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	3923 label Biography information for Mr David Ward

521755

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2016
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Migrants: Detainees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Home Affairs on the number of pregnant women who have been detained for immigration purposes since central recording statistics on such cases began and the outcomes of their detention.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	905126
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/05/2016 answer text <p>The detention of pregnant women under Immigration Act powers occurs only in very limited situations, either where there is a clear prospect of early removal or in very exceptional circumstances. Very few pregnant women are detained. Central recording of the number of detained women who have disclosed their pregnancy started in August 2015. Options for the collection of wider data on pregnant women is being considered as part of the Immigration Act 2016 implementation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 31/05/2016 11:44:33 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

387150

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2015
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to tackle (a) forced marriage and (b) female genital mutilation.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston and Surbiton
	tabling member printed	James Berry
	uin	900728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>The Girl Summit, hosted by the Prime Minister and UNICEF in July 2014, underlined the United Kingdom’s leadership in stamping out forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM).</p><p>We made forced marriage a criminal offence and the first conviction was secured last month. We also introduced a package of new measures to tackle FGM through the Serious Crime Act 2015 including victim anonymity, mandatory reporting of FGM, a new offence of parental liability and the introduction of FGM protection orders.</p><p>The Government recognises that legislation alone is not enough to tackle FGM and forced marriage, and our specialist FGM and Forced Marriage Units lead and deliver wide-ranging prevention and awareness-raising work.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 02/07/2015 16:28:06 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4489 label Biography information for James Berry

444774

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2016
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with her ministerial colleagues on securing long-term funding for domestic violence services.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing, Southall
	tabling member printed	Mr Virendra Sharma
	uin	903020
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2016 answer text <p>The Government has already announced £40m of funding for domestic abuse services between 2016 and 2020, as well as a £2m grant to Women’s Aid and Safelives to support early intervention.</p><p>We will shortly publish a refreshed cross-Government Violence Against Women and Girls strategy setting out how we will do more still to secure long-term funding for domestic violence services and support for all victims.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 14/01/2016 17:26:59 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1604 label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma

1090943

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Women's 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 the report entitled, Women in Northern Ireland, UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Shadow Report, published by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland in January 2019, what plans she has to increase women’s rights through increased access to family planning services.
	tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
	tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
	uin	233509
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognises the sensitivities of these issues and the strongly held views of stakeholders on all sides of the debate. The Government takes its obligations under the Convention seriously, including having had positive dialogues with the UN CEDAW Committee very recently, and carefully considering the contribution civil society groups and statutory agencies make to the process.</p><p> </p><p>Given these issues are devolved, it is the Government's preference that any changes to the provision of healthcare, including in relation to abortion law in Northern Ireland, are addressed by a restored Executive and Assembly.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 21/03/2019 12:30:44 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1051211

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Vocational Guidance: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to increase the number of career opportunities for young people in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
	tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
	uin	908817
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2019 answer text <p>This Government is committed to increasing opportunities for all, and ensuring every young person in Northern Ireland is able to fulfill their potential.</p><p> </p><p>Our Industrial Strategy is helping provide employment opportunities for young people by supporting businesses to thrive and grow. Overall employment in Northern Ireland is at a record high and youth unemployment has dropped by over 10% since 2015.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 30/01/2019 15:22:23 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

900292

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What assessment she has made of the potential merits of Northern Ireland remaining in the Customs Union.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh West
	tabling member printed	Christine Jardine
	uin	905154
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2018 answer text <p>The UK as a whole will be leaving the Customs Union.</p><p>This Government is committed to delivering a Brexit that upholds the Belfast Agreement and the commitments that we have made to the people of Northern Ireland to avoid a hard border with Ireland and any border down the Irish Sea.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 905152 question first answered 09/05/2018 14:07:52 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4634 label Biography information for Christine Jardine

910332

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Border Force: 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 her oral contribution of 9 May, Official Report, column 662, what representations she has made to the Home Secretary on ensuring that the criteria applied in Northern Ireland by the UK Border Force in its recruitment drive are not discriminatory; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	147372
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2018 answer text <p>Following discussions with my officials, the Home Office has confirmed that the criteria in Northern Ireland for the UK Border Force opens up the recruitment campaign to a representative profile of candidates. The Border Force has confirmed that it values the experience of people who have worked in the military and law enforcement, and that current and former members are free to apply for the Border Force recruitment campaign.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/06/2018 11:20:46 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

922398

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Tourism: 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 she has had with Ministers in HM Treasury on the timescale for responses to its consultation on VAT, Air Passenger Duty and Tourism in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	152673
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government has committed to commissioning a detailed consultative report into the impact of VAT and APD on tourism in Northern Ireland, to recommend how best to build upon the growing success of that sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 19/06/2018 09:47:58 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

926936

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Tourism: 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 the Answer of 19 June 2018 to Question 152673, what the planned publication date is for the detailed consultative report on the impact of VAT and APD on tourism in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	155201
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>As announced at Autumn Budget 2017, the Government will report at the next Budget on the outcome of this Call for Evidence.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 25/06/2018 09:34:59 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1051216

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	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	What progress has been made on the consultation on addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past.
	tabling member constituency	South East Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Mrs Sheryll Murray
	uin	908815
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2019 answer text <p>The public consultation was launched on 11 May and ran for 21 weeks. The Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, victims’ and survivors’ groups, political parties, community groups and others, and attended over 30 events to promote it. We are carefully considering all the views received from over 17,000 responses and will provide an update in due course.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 30/01/2019 15:21:30 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4100 label Biography information for Mrs Sheryll Murray

1055346

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2019
	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, what the timetable is for (a) her Department's publication of its response to its consultation on addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past and (b) the Government bringing forward legislative proposals on that matter.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	216988
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The legacy consultation concluded in October and we expect to finish our analysis of the 17,000+ responses shortly. The public gave their time to tell us what they want so it is right that we consider every response fully.</p><p>We have met the main political parties in Northern Ireland to set out the emerging themes from our analysis so far and will continue to work with them and partners on the way forward.</p><p>I will set out the next steps in this process as soon as I can.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/02/2019 07:22:03 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1078628

	registered interest
	date	27/02/2019
	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, what recent assessment she has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
	uin	226588
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2019 answer text <p>The threat from dissident republican terrorism continues to be SEVERE in Northern Ireland. This Government’s first priority is to keep people safe and secure. Vigilance against this continuing threat is essential and we remain determined to ensure that terrorism never succeeds.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/03/2019 12:30:07 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1121443

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	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 the oral contribution of the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office of 10 April 2019, Official Report, column 306 and the Irish Mirror article of 9 April entitled Fears growing dissident republicans using stolen ATM cash to build war chest ahead of Brexit, what assessment she has made of the veracity of media reports that dissident republicans are responsible for thefts of ATMs across Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	244036
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>I remain in regular contact with the Chief Constable of the PSNI on a range of security-related matters. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the PSNI’s ongoing investigations but PSNI has publicly stated that there is no current link to the involvement of dissident republicans.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 24/04/2019 10:28:47 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1125799

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2019
	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, what steps she is taking in cooperation with her Irish counterpart to tackle threats from the new IRA.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	252585
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2019 answer text <p>I meet the Tánaiste regularly to discuss a wide range of issues, including the security situation.</p><p> </p><p>At the recent British Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 8 May, both the UK and Ireland reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our security relationship.</p><p> </p><p>There is no greater responsibility than the safety and security of the people of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 17/05/2019 13:51:35 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

838177

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2018
	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	What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on ensuring that people in England who were victims of terrorism perpetrated by paramilitary groups based in Northern Ireland are able to access legal aid.
	tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
	tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
	uin	903766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p>First and foremost I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all those across the UK who have been affected by appalling and devastating acts of terrorism, including those affected by the Hyde Park atrocity.</p><p>As my honourable friend knows legal aid decisions are made independently of Government, but I am sure he, like me, very much welcomes the excellent news that the Legal Aid Agency has just decided to award legal aid to the Hyde Park families in their pursuit of justice.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/02/2018 13:29:39 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

967972

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2018
	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	What recent assessment she has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Torbay
	tabling member printed	Kevin Foster
	uin	906648
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>The threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism continues to be SEVERE in Northern Ireland, meaning an attack is highly likely.</p><p>Our response to terrorism and paramilitary activity is coordinated, effective and fully resourced.</p><p>This Government remains fully committed to keeping people safe and secure and ensuring that terrorism never succeeds.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 05/09/2018 14:49:40 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster

972495

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2018
	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, how many convicted Republican terrorists, who were subsequently provided with letters of comfort by the Government have been re-convicted of a terrorism-related offence.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	174005
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government does not hold the requested information on convictions as this is a matter for the independent prosecuting authorities and the courts.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 09/10/2018 09:37:24 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1090929

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Teachers: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if in the absence of the Northern Ireland Assembly she will make a decision on a teachers pay award for Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Lewes
	tabling member printed	Maria Caulfield
	uin	233575
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2019 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Department of Finance Permanent Secretary determined 2018-19 pay policy on 22 November 2018.</p><p> </p><p>In keeping with HMT policy, for 2018-19, the 1% pay award limit has been removed.</p><p> </p><p>Any decision on an increase above 1% is for the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Education in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 22/03/2019 11:47:04 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield

1128042

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Sovereignty: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the benefits to Northern Ireland of being part of the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Aberdeen South
	tabling member printed	Ross Thomson
	uin	910960
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2019 answer text <p>This Government has made clear on many occasions that we will never be neutral in expressing our support for the Union.</p><p>Northern Ireland benefits hugely from the Union and my steadfast belief is that Northern Ireland’s future is best served within a stronger United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 910961 question first answered 22/05/2019 14:13:03 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4599 label Biography information for Ross Thomson

1128043

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Sovereignty: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the benefits to Northern Ireland of being part of the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Monmouth
	tabling member printed	David T. C. Davies
	uin	910961
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2019 answer text <p>This Government has made clear on many occasions that we will never be neutral in expressing our support for the Union.</p><p>Northern Ireland benefits hugely from the Union and my steadfast belief is that Northern Ireland’s future is best served within a stronger United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley grouped question UIN 910960 question first answered 22/05/2019 14:13:03 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies

904894

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Sovereignty: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will confirm that she has no plans to seek a border poll in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	144218
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>It remains my view that a majority of the people of Northern Ireland continue to support the union and that the circumstances requiring a border poll are not satisfied.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 21/05/2018 14:34:46 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

895574

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Security: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what security briefings have been given on what dates since 1 January 2016 by police authorities in Northern Ireland to (a) Ministers and (b) officials of her Department on the potential implications of the UK leaving the EU; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	139996
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>The PSNI have been, and will continue to be, fully engaged in ongoing constructive meetings with representatives from both the NIO and other Whitehall departments on a wide range of matters, including the potential implications of the UK leaving the EU.</p><p>Most recently, on 23 April, senior PSNI officers and NIO officials briefed the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union during his visit to Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/05/2018 16:59:50 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 56479 answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

819181

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Schools: North Down
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will make it her policy to visit (a) schools with an integrated ethos and (b) other schools in North Down; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	121858
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2018 answer text <p>I would be happy to consider any formal invitations which may be forthcoming from any sectors of the community, including those which focus specifically on education.</p><p> </p><p>I understand that Northern Ireland Office Ministers have had a number of valuable and enjoyable visits to the honourable Lady’s constituency in the past and I hope to be in a position to do likewise at some point in the future.</p><p> </p><p>However, as I have made clear, my immediate focus will be to work with the Northern Ireland political parties, and the Irish Government, to secure the restoration of inclusive, stable, devolved government in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 15/01/2018 11:18:11 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1049329

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Public Sector Debt: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What plans her Department has to enable Northern Ireland to reduce its public sector fiscal deficit.
	tabling member constituency	Gainsborough
	tabling member printed	Sir Edward Leigh
	uin	908812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2019 answer text <p>Thanks to the UK Government’s responsible stewardship of the economy the country’s public finances are in a much stronger position since 2010. This means we have more money to invest in Northern Ireland’s future – including £320 million funding for Northern Ireland announced by the Chancellor in Budget.</p><p> </p><p>We are working closely with the Northern Ireland departments to ensure sustainable finances in Northern Ireland and to help rebalance the Northern Ireland economy. This work is paying off, with private sector jobs growing from 63% in 1992 to 73% in 2018, and are now at an all-time high.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 30/01/2019 16:26:26 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	345 label Biography information for Sir Edward Leigh

882573

	registered interest
	date	13/04/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions she has had with the Attorney General of Northern Ireland on the (a) efficiency and (b) effectiveness of the Public Prosecution Service of Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast North
	tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
	uin	135635
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2018 answer text <p>Justice is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and should be overseen by a restored Executive at Stormont.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 18/04/2018 14:15:27 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

1051477

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Political Parties: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when she last chaired round table talks between the leaders of the main political parties in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	214519
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the leaders of the Northern Ireland parties and I remain focused on bringing the parties together to work towards re-establishing devolved government in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 04/02/2019 13:00:02 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1051480

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Political Parties: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has to appoint an independent mediator to chair discussions with the main political parties in Northern Ireland to restore devolution.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	214520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>I have made clear that I am ready to consider all proposals which could support the parties in finding an agreement to restore the Executive. As always, all options remain on the table.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 04/02/2019 13:01:10 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1005777

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Police Service of Northern Ireland: Safer Neighbourhood Teams
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the capability of Police Service of Northern Ireland neighbourhood policing teams to respond to threats at the border after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	190503
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>We are committed to a future partnership on security, policing and justice with the EU, including Ireland, which will allow the PSNI to continue to tackle national security threats, serious and organised crime.</p><p> </p><p>Policing is a devolved matter and operational policing capability is a matter for the Chief Constable. I understand the PSNI has submitted its case for additional Brexit-related resources and that bid is currently being considered by the Government.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 20/11/2018 13:23:38 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1006901

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Police Service of Northern Ireland: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions she has had with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on its financial situation.
	tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
	tabling member printed	David Simpson
	uin	191361
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter and the PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant, through the Policing Board. Operational policing matters are a matter for the Chief Constable, with whom I maintain regular contact.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has provided the Police Service of Northern Ireland with additional security funding in order that they can tackle the SEVERE and enduring threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism.</p><p> </p><p>The PSNI has submitted a case for additional Brexit-related resources to Treasury. That bid is currently under consideration.</p><p> </p><p>This Government remains unstinting in its admiration and support for the brave men and women of the PSNI and their efforts to keep people in Northern Ireland safe and secure.</p><p><br> <br></p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 20/11/2018 11:17:14 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1005776

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Police Service of Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made with the Police Services Northern Ireland of the capability of the police to meet any potential (a) threats and (b) risks as a result of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	190502
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter; the PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant, through the Policing Board. Operational capability and policing matters are a matter for the Chief Constable, with whom I maintain regular contact.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has provided the Police Service of Northern Ireland with additional security funding in order that they can tackle the SEVERE and enduring threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 20/11/2018 11:15:13 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1109821

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Parades: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps her Department is taking to safeguard the rights of Northern Ireland's loyalist community to celebrate the twelfth of July.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	uin	240950
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>This Government is committed to building a Northern Ireland in which all parts of the community and main cultural traditions are fully respected. Under the Public Processions (NI) Act 1998, the Parades Commission is responsible for operational matters relating to parading, acting independently of Government. The Commission is accountable to the courts for its operational decisions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 10/04/2019 11:49:52 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

895458

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Official Visits: Republic of Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what protocols and agreements are in place relating to visits to Northern Ireland by Ministers of the Irish Republic.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast North
	tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
	uin	139983
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2018 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office is informed in advance of any visits to Northern Ireland by Irish Government Ministers, through the British Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat. It is not the responsibility of the NIO to inform local representatives.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 09/05/2018 14:11:37 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

903966

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Official Visits: Republic of Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will publish the guidance on protocol for members of the Irish Government visiting in an official capacity (a) Northern Ireland and (b) other parts of the UK .
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
	uin	143859
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2018 answer text <p>Established practice is that the Northern Ireland Office is officially informed about Irish Government visits to Northern Ireland by the Irish Side of the British Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat. With regard to visits to the rest of the UK, the practice is for the Irish Government to arrange routine visits through the Irish Embassy in London, with the FCO providing support for State and Guest of Government visits.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 17/05/2018 15:00:46 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

918548

	registered interest
	date	06/06/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Official Visits: Republic of Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the title of the document that governs the protocol which should be observed by Irish officials visiting Northern Ireland is; and if she will place in the Library a copy of that protocol document.
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
	uin	150761
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2018 answer text <p>There is no protocol which the officials of other Governments should follow when visiting the United Kingdom. There is therefore no protocol which should be observed by Irish officials visiting Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 14/06/2018 09:19:12 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1104801

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Offensive Weapons Bill: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the decision on the legislative consent motions required for clauses 1 to 4 of the Offensive Weapons Bill will be made solely by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Office.
	tabling member constituency	Walthamstow
	tabling member printed	Stella Creasy
	uin	236415
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2019 answer text <p>In Northern Ireland, corrosive substances are devolved and are the responsibility of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland. Clauses 1 to 4 of the Offensive Weapons Bill which the hon Member has referred to, relate to proportionate restrictions on the sale and delivery of certain acids and other dangerous corrosive chemicals, and are part of a range of measures to provide better protection to people in local communities across the UK<del class="ministerial">. I am continuing to work hard with the parties in Northern Ireland to restore devolved government so that the devolved administration can ensure the appropriate legislative consent is provided. </del><ins class="ministerial">and to enhance public safety. Consideration has been given by Northern Ireland departments and UK Government Ministers to extending these measures in the absence of an Assembly or a Legislative Consent Motion, which can only be granted during the passage of a Bill. The Bill contains separate commencement measures for provisions extending to Northern Ireland which relate to devolved matters. These are to be commenced by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and associated regulations will not be commenced without Northern Ireland Assembly approval.</ins></p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 28/03/2019 11:17:50 question first ministerially corrected 02/04/2019 15:55:00 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 110524 answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4088 label Biography information for Stella Creasy

1109356

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Offensive Weapons Bill: 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 the Answer of 2 April 2019 to Question 236415, what criteria she used to inform the decision to extend the Offensive Weapons Bill which includes in it matters which are transferred to Northern Ireland Assembly to Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Walthamstow
	tabling member printed	Stella Creasy
	uin	240554
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>It is important that we have a consistent approach to the control of corrosive substances across the UK. I therefore agreed that it was in the public interest to extend the Offensive Weapons Bill to Northern Ireland, on the condition that the provisions will not be commenced until the Northern Ireland Assembly is restored.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/04/2019 09:37:39 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4088 label Biography information for Stella Creasy

928003

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Offences against the Person Act 1861: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether she will exercise her power under section 26(2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 to repeal sections 58 and 59 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 in order to comply with the UK's international obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	155724
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to amend the law on abortion in either England and Wales or Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Abortion has always been a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. The Government's priority is therefore restoring devolved government, so that the people of Northern Ireland, and locally elected representatives, can decide what is right for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 27/06/2018 14:40:22 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

890576

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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 Policing Board
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps she has taken to support the Northern Ireland Policing Board since the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	137498
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>I have met with the Chair of the Policing Board, and have discussed this matter with the Chief Constable. Both are keen that political representation on the Policing Board should be restored as soon as possible to ensure proper governance and accountability. I have also raised this issue with party leaders. We are exploring with them, the Department of Justice and others what can be done in the absence of the Executive. This again demonstrates why it is so important that devolved government is restored so that local people can oversee local policing issues.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 27/04/2018 11:37:52 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1029351

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	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: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many staff were employed in her Department on (a) 20 December 2018 and (b) 23 June 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
	tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
	uin	204549
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>On 20 December 2018, there were 165 staff working in my Department. In July 2016, (the nearest date we have for June staff numbers), there were 115 staff working in my department.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/01/2019 12:59:17 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1083586

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	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: Public Consultation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many consultations by her Department (a) are open, (b) are closed awaiting a Government response and (c) have been initiated since 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	229755
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>Since 2016, the following consultations have been initiated by the Northern Ireland Office:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Consultation Name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Opened</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Closed</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Response Issued</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Future Delivery of Electoral Services in Northern Ireland</p></td><td><p>12 October 2016</p></td><td><p>9 January 2017</p></td><td><p>25 June 2018</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Non-jury trial provisions Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007</p></td><td><p>16 November 2016</p></td><td><p>8 February 2017</p></td><td><p>22 June 2017</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Non-jury trial provisions Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007</p></td><td><p>6 December 2018</p></td><td><p>27 February 2019</p></td><td><p>Awaiting response</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s past</p></td><td><p>11 May 2018</p></td><td><p>26 October 2018</p></td><td><p>Awaiting response</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 12/03/2019 12:48:33 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd

1059023

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	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: Official Engagements
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what formal engagements she has had with (a) private, (b) public and (c) voluntary sector employers since 1 November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast North
	tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
	uin	219324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2019 answer text <p>I meet regularly with employers from private, public and voluntary sectors in Northern Ireland. A full list of meetings is published quarterly on:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministers-transparency-publications" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministers-transparency-publications</a>.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 14/02/2019 13:07:31 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

1059027

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	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: Official Engagements
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will publish her formal engagements with representatives of trade and industry bodies in Northern Ireland since 1 November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast North
	tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
	uin	219325
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2019 answer text <p>I meet regularly with employers from a large range of sectors in Northern Ireland. A full list of meetings is published quarterly on:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministers-transparency-publications" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministers-transparency-publications</a>.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 14/02/2019 13:08:35 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

1003669

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2018
	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: Energy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the quantity was of (a) electricity and (b) natural gas used by her Department in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
	tabling member printed	Stuart C. McDonald
	uin	189716
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office has used the following quantity of (a) electricity and (b) natural gas in each of the last three years:</p><p> </p><p>(a) electricity</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>2017/18 - </strong>792,333 Kwh</p><p><strong>2016/17 - </strong>805,366 Kwh</p><p><strong>2015/16 - </strong>850,490 Kwh</p><p> </p><p>(b) natural gas</p><p> </p><p><strong>2017/18 - </strong>17,410 m3</p><p><strong>2016/17 - </strong>18,133 m3</p><p><strong>2015/16 - </strong>22,803 m3</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 19/11/2018 15:14:11 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4393 label Biography information for Stuart C McDonald

1020657

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2018
	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: EU Law
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many in-flight files of EU legislation exist that effect the policy areas managed by her Department; and which in-flight files of EU legislation his Department intends to implement in UK law.
	tabling member constituency	Wakefield
	tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
	uin	199848
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2018 answer text <p>During the time-limited implementation period, EU law will continue to apply in the UK subject to the terms set out in the Withdrawal Agreement. After the implementation period, all laws in the UK will be passed by our elected representatives in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. The Political Declaration recognises that the UK may choose to align with the EU’s rules in relevant areas to facilitate trade in goods or security cooperation.</p><p> </p><p>The Official Journal of the European Union publishes upcoming EU legislation for implementation. This is publicly available online:</p><p><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html" target="_blank">https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 14/12/2018 11:05:06 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

886375

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2018
	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: EU Law
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which regulations her Department (a) has introduced as a result of EU legislation from 23 June 2016 to date and (b) expects to implement as a result of EU legislation in (i) 2018 and (ii) 2019; and what estimate she has made of the cost of each such regulation to the (A) public purse and (B) private sector.
	tabling member constituency	Shipley
	tabling member printed	Philip Davies
	uin	136570
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>My Department has not introduced any regulations as a result of EU legislation since 23 June 2016.</p><p>We do not expect to introduce any regulations as a result of EU legislation in 2018 and 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 27/04/2018 11:16:14 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1028649

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2018
	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: Disclosure of Information
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many non-disclosure agreements her Department has entered into in each year since 2005.
	tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
	tabling member printed	Sir Mike Penning
	uin	203848
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Information prior to 2011 is not held. Since 2011, my Department has entered into four non-disclosure agreements.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/01/2019 17:37:45 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning

896475

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2018
	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: Disclosure of Information
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many non-disclosure agreements her Department has signed with employees in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
	tabling member printed	Justin Madders
	uin	140821
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>As the number of non-disclosure agreements in the last five years is fewer than five, in order to comply with Data Protection Act requirements I am unable to provide this number as a full answer would risk the identification of individuals.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 10/05/2018 09:43:14 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders