Linked Data API

Show Search Form

Search Results

1505698
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-07more like thismore than 2022-09-07
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of support for veterans who served in Northern Ireland. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Blyth Valley more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Ian Levy more like this
star this property uin 901366 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-07more like thismore than 2022-09-07
unstar this property answer text <p>The UK Government has developed a comprehensive package of measures, ensuring that those who bravely served during the Troubles can access financial, pastoral and health support, no matter where they live in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Veterans can also apply to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme - delivered by the NI Executive - which makes acknowledgement payments to permanently injured victims of the Troubles.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Daventry more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-09-07T12:53:56.327Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-07T12:53:56.327Z
star this property answering member
3977
star this property label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
star this property tabling member
4749
unstar this property label Biography information for Ian Levy more like this
1472354
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-06-22more like thismore than 2022-06-22
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of support for veterans in Northern Ireland. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Catherine McKinnell more like this
star this property uin 900570 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-06-22more like thismore than 2022-06-22
unstar this property answer text <p>The unique circumstances in Northern Ireland mean delivery for veterans is approached in a different way from the rest of the UK. I can assure the hon. Member that I and my officials work closely with colleagues across Government, including the MOD and Office of Veterans Affairs, to ensure veterans can access gold standard care irrespective of where they live.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Great Yarmouth more like this
star this property answering member printed Brandon Lewis more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-06-22T15:47:06.97Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-22T15:47:06.97Z
star this property answering member
4009
star this property label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis more like this
star this property tabling member
4125
unstar this property label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
1471255
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-06-16more like thismore than 2022-06-16
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
unstar this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what support is available for ex-service personnel in Northern Ireland who do not qualify for enhanced learning credits to fund (1) further, or (2) higher, educational courses. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
star this property uin HL1028 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-06-29more like thismore than 2022-06-29
unstar this property answer text <p>We remain committed to ensuring that our veterans can access gold standard services irrespective of where they live in the UK - including in Northern Ireland where circumstances mean a slightly different approach is necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst skills is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland, with further and higher education the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy, the Government has shown time and time again that it is committed to supporting Northern Ireland, levelling up across the UK and strengthening our Union.</p><p> </p><p>We have invested £15m from the New Deal for Northern Ireland to enable the Department for the Economy to deliver the ‘Skill Up’ initiative, which will fully fund further education colleges and universities to provide approximately 15,000 training places to support key growth sectors.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Caine more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-06-29T14:22:55.757Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-29T14:22:55.757Z
star this property answering member
4581
star this property label Biography information for Lord Caine more like this
star this property tabling member
4216
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
1433977
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-02-22more like thismore than 2022-02-22
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make the wellbeing of veterans in Northern Ireland living with PTSD a priority of his during discussions on historical prosecution of veterans for actions during the Troubles. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 127409 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-01more like thismore than 2022-03-01
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government takes the wellbeing of our veterans very seriously. That is why we are delivering on our commitments made in New Decade, New Approach and in particular, ensuring that our veterans are treated similarly to their counterparts across the rest of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This Government has delivered for veterans in Northern Ireland through the establishment of the NI Veterans Commissioner and further funding to the Veterans' Support Office. These bodies advocate for and assist veterans as they navigate services such as health and social care.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will also deliver on its commitment to NI veterans as part of a wider package to address legacy issues in Northern Ireland that focuses on reconciliation. The well-being of veterans who served in Northern Ireland is of course a key aspect of these discussions, which are ongoing.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bournemouth West more like this
star this property answering member printed Conor Burns more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-03-01T17:25:32.293Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-01T17:25:32.293Z
star this property answering member
3922
star this property label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns more like this
star this property tabling member
4131
unstar this property label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1347041
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
unstar this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure the protection of veterans who served in Northern Ireland while ensuring that the implementation of any such protection does not result in those responsible for terrorist offences evading justice. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown more like this
star this property uin HL2030 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will deliver on its commitments to NI veterans as part of a wider package to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.</p><p><br> As set out by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland last week, the Government’s proposed package focuses on reconciliation, information recovery and ending the cycle of investigations that is not working for anyone.</p><p><br> The Government remains clear however, that it will never accept any moral equivalence between those who upheld the law in Northern Ireland and those, on all sides, who sought to destroy it.</p><p><br> These proposals will be considered as part of the ongoing intensive talks process with the NI parties, Irish Government and representatives of NI society, further to which we will bring forward legislation.</p><p><br></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T13:27:08.307Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T13:27:08.307Z
star this property answering member
4169
star this property label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
star this property tabling member
655
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown more like this
1313354
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans the Government has to bring forward legislative proposals on Northern Ireland veterans in the next six months. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
star this property uin 85 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to introducing legislation as quickly as possible that delivers better outcomes for victims, survivors and veterans; focuses on information recovery and reconciliation; and ends the cycle of investigations. This will deliver on our commitments to Northern Ireland veterans, giving them the protections they deserve.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Worcester more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2021-05-18T10:04:28.37Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-18T10:04:28.37Z
star this property answering member
4091
star this property label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property previous answer version
501
star this property answering member constituency Worcester more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property answering member
4091
star this property label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property tabling member
1438
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313414
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether it is his Department's policy to ensure equal treatment of Northern Ireland veterans and those who served overseas. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
star this property uin 93 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to delivering on its commitments to veterans who served in Northern Ireland - as well as those who served overseas - as quickly as possible. We have been clear that we will do this as part of a wider package to address legacy issues in Northern Ireland that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims and ends the cycle of investigations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Worcester more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2021-05-18T10:08:10.243Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-18T10:08:10.243Z
star this property answering member
4091
star this property label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property tabling member
1438
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1312146
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-04-26more like thismore than 2021-04-26
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to publish legislative proposals on ending vexatious claims against Northern Ireland veterans to ensure that there is equal treatment of Northern Ireland veterans and those who served overseas as outlined in his Written Statement of 18 March 2020, Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues, HCWS 168. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Sir Mike Penning more like this
star this property uin 187178 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations. We are engaging with a wide range of stakeholders as part of this process and are committed to making progress as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Worcester more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2021-04-29T09:10:18.497Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T09:10:18.497Z
star this property answering member
4091
star this property label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property tabling member
1528
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
1257466
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-12-02more like thismore than 2020-12-02
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
unstar this property question text What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Northern Ireland Executive on a timeframe for bringing forward standalone legislative proposals on vexatious claims against veterans who served in Northern Ireland. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wolverhampton South West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Stuart Anderson more like this
star this property uin 909548 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-12-02more like thismore than 2020-12-02
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles which focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to making progress, and engaging with the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland parties, and stakeholders from across the community on this issue.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Worcester more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2020-12-02T17:13:24.68Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-02T17:13:24.68Z
star this property answering member
4091
star this property label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
star this property tabling member
4742
unstar this property label Biography information for Stuart Anderson more like this
1199434
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
unstar this property question text Her Majesty's Government what lessons they learnt from the (1) process followed by, and (2) conclusions of, the Iraq Historic Allegations Team; whether any such lessons are applicable to any ongoing investigations into soldiers who served in Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1994; and what plans they have, if any, to establish a similar team to oversee any such investigations. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
star this property uin HL5040 more like this
star this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
unstar this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made clear that the Government is committed to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles. This legislation will place information recovery and reconciliation at the heart of a revised legacy system that puts victims first. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has begun the process of engaging key partners on a way forward which will focus on reconciliation, delivering for victims and ensuring that all Service Personnel who served in Northern Ireland are treated as fairly as those who served overseas.</p><p> </p><p>Where appropriate, we will draw on the lessons from the Iraq Historic Allegations Team. In Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, the Armed Forces acted in support of the civil powers, within the UK. This is different to military action outside the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Z
star this property answering member
4169
star this property label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
star this property tabling member
648
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this