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433411

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2015
	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 Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 25 November (HL3646), on what dates over the last 24 months the government of the Republic of Ireland attended in any capacity meetings held under section 1 of the 1998 Belfast Agreement; where the meetings were held; and what was discussed.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL4129
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2015 answer text <br /><p>The Government has held regular meetings with the Irish Government over the last two years. The Irish Government has not been in any negotiations or been involved in discussions about Strand one issues under the Belfast Agreement. As the Government set out in its Northern Ireland manifesto at the election, we are committed to upholding the well-established three-stranded approach.</p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 07/12/2015 14:29:54 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

50437

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Randerson on 26 March (WA 124) and 3 April (WA 226), and by Lord Bates on 6 May (WA 410–11), in the light of the scope of Lady Justice Hallett's inquiry into on the runs, what role they envisage for the Northern Ireland Office, the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland in that inquiry.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL7017
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>As noted in earlier written answers, the inquiry will have full access to files held by the Government; government officials who are requested to appear will be expected to do so. The inquiry may also interview key individuals from the Northern Ireland Civil Service, the police and any others where those individuals are willing. The Northern Ireland Office is providing appropriate support to the inquiry team, as its' sponsoring department.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 14/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

62456

	registered interest
	date	17/06/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Prerogative of Mercy: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what searches have been undertaken to find the missing files on pre-1998 Northern Ireland royal prerogative of mercy cases; how many are absent; where the paperwork would normally be filed; and whether such paperwork is passed to the National Archives on a routine basis after 30 years.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL394
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Before 1998, the use of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM) in Northern Ireland was relatively common since this pre-dated a number of statutory schemes which enabled sentences to be shortened for various reasons, for example where evidence had been given by prisoners to enable others to be convicted. The overwhelming majority of RPM cases during this period were not terrorist-related.</p><p>The Northern Ireland Office continues to seek information on the use of the RPM between 1987 and 1997, including through contacts with other parts of Government which might hold relevant information.</p><p>The NIO takes its records management responsibilities seriously and is compliant with all public records legislation and National Archives guidance. This includes routine reviews of records, compliance with records disposal schedules and transfers of records at 30 years to the National Archives.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 10/07/2014 13:26:40 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

76583

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2014
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Randerson on 7 July (WA 16) concerning the release of prisoners in Northern Ireland as a result of the Belfast Agreement of 1998, why the records of those released were not already available in a consolidated form.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL927
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Following the devolution of policing and justice powers in April 2010, records received from the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) at that time were not in a consolidated format. As the previous response indicates, NIO officials are now undertaking a consolidation exercise in conjunction with the NIPS.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 14/07/2014 14:50:58 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

61270

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Hillsborough Castle
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they consider that, following the handover of responsibility for Hillsborough Castle to Historic Royal Palaces, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will have adequate facilities to fulfil her public duties; and which areas of Hillsborough Castle will be devoted to her needs.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL230
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Following the transfer of responsibility for Hillsborough Castle to Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) on 1 April 2014, a dedicated area of accommodation has been retained for occupancy by the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). HRP provides the NIO with a number of services, including the continued readiness of this area for use as a residence by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and by the Minister of State for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The changes to the NIO's accommodation will not impact on the ability of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to fulfil her public duties.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 17/06/2014 14:15:02 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

65200

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Corporation Tax: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when a decision on the devolution of corporation tax-setting powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly will be made.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL736
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>I refer the Noble Lord to my Written Ministerial Statement of 3 July, Official Report, Columns WS164 &amp; WS165.</p><p>‘<em>Building a Prosperous and United Community: One Year On'</em> confirmed that the Government remains on course to make a final decision no later than the 2014 Autumn Statement.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 10/07/2014 12:53:25 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

47862

	registered interest
	date	09/04/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Randerson on 8 April (HL Deb, cols 1237–9), in the event that the police fail to provide the review led by Lady Justice Hallett with adequate information in respect of whether they are currently seeking evidence on "on the runs", what steps they will take to ensure that Parliament is provided with such information.
	tabling member printed	Lord Mawhinney
	uin	HL6804
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>I understand the PSNI are working closely with Lady Justice Hallett's team to provide access to the information they require in order to fulfil their remit. It will be a matter for Lady Justice Hallett to consider and, if she so wishes comment on, the levels of cooperation received from all relevant parties, and to make recommendations. Her Majesty's Government will respond appropriately to any recommendations which Lady Justice Hallett makes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 24/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	121 label Biography information for Lord Mawhinney

63104

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Administrative Scheme for the "On the Runs" Independent Review
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the review being conducted by Lady Justice Hallett into the "on the runs" administrative scheme will be published in full without any deletions or redactions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL513
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>If possible the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland intends to publish the report in its entirety, as she receives it from Lady Justice Hallett.</p><p>Lady Justice Hallett may make minor and necessary deletions or redactions of her own (for example where revealing certain details might impact on future criminal proceedings) prior to releasing the report to the Secretary of State.</p><p>Were the Secretary of State to reach a view, following advice from legal advisers or officials, that a further redaction to the text were legally necessary, she would consult Lady Justice Hallett.</p><p>In the unlikely event that a redaction by the Secretary of State was deemed to be necessary, this would be made clear on the face of the report.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 10/07/2014 12:53:48 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

76580

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Parades Commission
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the salary of, and what other payments are made to, the chairman of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Information relating to the cost of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission and remuneration of Commission members and chair is published in the Commission's Annual Report and Accounts, copies of which can be found at:</p><p><a href="http://www.paradescommission.org/Resources.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.paradescommission.org/Resources.aspx</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson grouped question UIN HL925 HL926 question first answered 14/07/2014 14:50:29 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

76581

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2014
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Parades Commission
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the salary of, and what other payments are made to, members of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Information relating to the cost of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission and remuneration of Commission members and chair is published in the Commission's Annual Report and Accounts, copies of which can be found at:</p><p><a href="http://www.paradescommission.org/Resources.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.paradescommission.org/Resources.aspx</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson grouped question UIN HL924 HL926 question first answered 14/07/2014 14:50:30 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird