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1721194

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Windsor Framework
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper (CP 1021), published on 31 January; and whether they will be implementing all of the measures outlined in it.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL32
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to implementing the Windsor Framework in good faith and to taking all necessary steps to protect the UK internal market.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 24/07/2024 12:59:55 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1721195

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	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 His Majesty's Government whether they intend to hold further public inquiries into Troubles-related terrorist activity in Northern Ireland; and if so, what criteria they use to determine which incidents should be prioritised.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL33
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The decision to establish a public inquiry must always be taken with full consideration of the particular factors of each case. The Government will continue to consider the merits of establishing a public inquiry on a case-by-case basis, noting that it is for the Government to determine how to effectively discharge its procedural obligations under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 25/07/2024 11:32:15 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1721204

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	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 Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Ireland about its legal action against them concerning the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
	uin	HL48
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>Since the election, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland have met with the Irish Taoiseach and Tanáiste, respectively, and underlined the Government’s commitment to repeal and replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to engage closely with the Irish Government with a view to finding a practical way forward. The participation of both the UK and Irish governments in a legacy process is important if we are to achieve better outcomes for victims and survivors. Of course, we hope that such a process will lead to the withdrawal of the interstate case, though that is a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 25/07/2024 11:29:47 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1722347

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Prime Minister: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many times the Prime Minister has met the First Minister of Wales.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL187
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The Prime Minister has met with the First Minister of Wales once since taking office as part of his visit to Wales on the Monday following the election. The Prime Minister and the First Minister of Wales have also spoken twice on the phone, on day one and shortly after the First Minister announced his intention to stand down as the leader of Welsh Labour.</p><p>This is in addition to the Prime Minister’s day one calls with the First Minister of Scotland and the First and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, and meetings with them in person over the following Sunday and Monday.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 25/07/2024 14:11:50 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

1722350

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL190
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government has had regular discussions with the Welsh Government on a range of issues as part of our determination to reset relations with the devolved governments. We want to work collaboratively with the Welsh Government as we deliver our national missions and our manifesto commitments for Wales.</p><p> </p><p>Many of the recommendations of the report are reflected in our manifesto commitments to Wales, including enhanced protection for Welsh devolution, strengthened intergovernmental working, better access to economic resources for Wales and enhanced powers for the Senedd and Welsh Government.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 26/07/2024 13:43:03 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

1723357

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report from the General Consumer Council in Northern Ireland published in July regarding trade flows between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the impact on consumers.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL302
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK government continues to monitor internal trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The Windsor Framework represents a massive improvement on the arrangements under the old Northern Ireland Protocol, removing unnecessary checks and paperwork, lifting the bans on a range of plants and products, and giving the Northern Ireland Assembly greater democratic powers over new EU legislation through the Stormont Brake.</p><p> </p><p>This Government is committed to implementing the Framework in good faith and taking all steps necessary to protect the UK internal market.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 01/08/2024 10:48:28 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1723373

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Employment: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord Hermer on 23 July (HL Deb col 374) in relation to the devolution of employment support funding to Wales, what is the amount of that funding, and what services will be in scope.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL318
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is resetting its relationship with the Devolved Governments to strengthen the UK through greater respect and collaboration.</p><p> </p><p>We look forward to working closely with the Welsh Government to agree how we devolve employment support and ensure this complements existing provision and planned reforms to Jobcentre Plus services.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 01/08/2024 10:45:25 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

1723980

	registered interest
	date	29/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Devolution: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 26 July (HL190), what specific plans they have to deliver enhanced protection for Welsh devolution.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL458
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to strengthening the Sewel Convention by setting out a new memorandum of understanding outlining how the nations will work together for the common good. We will work closely with the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, to reach consensus on matters regarding legislation in service of people across the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 01/08/2024 10:47:10 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

1723981

	registered interest
	date	29/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Devolution: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 26 July (HL190), what specific plans they have to deliver strengthened intergovernmental working.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is resetting its relationship with the devolved governments to strengthen the UK through greater respect. This stronger intergovernmental working will be spearheaded by a new Council of the Nations and Regions, bringing together the Prime Minister, the First Ministers of Wales and Scotland, the First and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Mayors of Combined Authorities in England, to enable greater collaboration on shared challenges and opportunities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 01/08/2024 10:46:43 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

1723982

	registered interest
	date	29/07/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 26 July (HL190), what specific plans they have to deliver better access to economic resources for Wales.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
	uin	HL460
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the Welsh Fiscal Framework is out of date and is committed to working in partnership with the Welsh Government to ensure that it delivers value for money. We will also restore decision-making over the allocation of structural funds to the representatives of Wales. The Secretary of State for Wales will work closely with HM Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in taking these commitments forward.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent question first answered 01/08/2024 10:46:23 answering member 4508 label Biography information for Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
	tabling member	5023 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Llanfaes