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1136040

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	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: Brexit
	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 the Welsh Government on her Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU without an agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
	uin	271624
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>We remain focused on ensuring our smooth and orderly withdrawal from the EU with a deal as soon as possible. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speaks regularly with Welsh Ministers on issues relating to EU Exit, through the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 09/07/2019 09:57:21 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1135799

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	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: Iron and Steel
	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 Department's policy to sign up to the UK Steel Charter.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	271389
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>We have discussed the procurement of steel with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which has asked all Government departments to consider guidance on steel procurement and to notify of any upcoming opportunities for industry.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the Government is committed to supporting the steel sector to realise the broader commercial opportunities that are open to it, which could be worth an additional £3.8 billion a year by 2030. We are establishing the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund – backed by up to £315m of investment – to help businesses with high energy use (including steel companies) to cut their bills and transition UK industry to a low carbon future. We are also providing up to £66m through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to help steel and other foundation industries develop radical new technologies.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose grouped question UIN 271390 question first answered 08/07/2019 08:55:38 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1135800

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	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: Iron and Steel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether officials in her Department have had discussions with officials in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the UK Steel Charter.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	271390
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>We have discussed the procurement of steel with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which has asked all Government departments to consider guidance on steel procurement and to notify of any upcoming opportunities for industry.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the Government is committed to supporting the steel sector to realise the broader commercial opportunities that are open to it, which could be worth an additional £3.8 billion a year by 2030. We are establishing the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund – backed by up to £315m of investment – to help businesses with high energy use (including steel companies) to cut their bills and transition UK industry to a low carbon future. We are also providing up to £66m through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to help steel and other foundation industries develop radical new technologies.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose grouped question UIN 271389 question first answered 08/07/2019 08:55:38 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1140298

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Tourism Ireland: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Government will continue to provide financial support to Tourism Ireland after the UK leaves the EU; what the level of current financial support is; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	278925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>Tourism, and the funding of Tourism Ireland, is a matter for the devolved Department for Economy. Decisions on funding should rightly rest with that Department and an incoming NI Executive.</p><p> </p><p>For its part, the UK Government remains firmly committed to the principles of the Belfast Agreement, including supporting cross-border co-operation, embodied in organisations such as Tourism Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 23/07/2019 09:56:30 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

1134006

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Human Trafficking: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the merits of the Northern Irish Government’s model of providing independent guardians to all separated and trafficked children.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	268499
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>This issue is wholly devolved in Northern Ireland, so it would not be for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to carry out an assessment of the merits of the system.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 02/07/2019 10:34:50 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1132781

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Military Bases: 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 make an assessment of the progress made in developing the former military bases handed over to Northern Ireland in 2003.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	266111
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland, and as such is the responsibility of the Executive Office. Information can be requested from the Head of the Civil Service in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 24/06/2019 16:22:23 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1136871

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Funerals: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in the absence of devolved government, if she will consult on the potential merits of introducing a children’s funeral fund in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	273337
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland, and as such is the responsibility of the Department for Communities (DfC). Information can be requested from the Permanent Secretary at DfC.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 09/07/2019 11:03:53 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1140931

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Investment and Tourism: 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 recent golf open at Royal Portrush, if her Department will hold discussions with Invest Northern Ireland to promote Northern Ireland as a tourist and investment destination.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	280193
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>The recent Open Championship was a huge success, showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland and demonstrating that the region is more than up to the challenge of hosting such significant global events.</p><p> </p><p>While tourism and investment remain largely devolved matters under the remit of Invest NI, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, alongside other UK Government Ministers share the ambitions of Invest NI and Tourism NI in promoting Northern Ireland as a place to invest, visit and do business.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 25/07/2019 14:03:47 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1139762

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	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: Working Hours
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how much time off in lieu has been taken by staff in her Department in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
	tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
	uin	278382
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Office is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of their staff in support of a healthy work/life balance. The Department has an active Wellbeing Network and line managers are aware of their responsibilities for ensuring that their team members do not work excessive hours.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 22/07/2019 10:11:16 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

1132786

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Proceeds of Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will hold discussions with the Home Secretary and the Northern Ireland Department of Justice on the implementation of the devolved elements of the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	266112
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State speaks with the Home Secretary regularly on a range of security related matters however, this Government remains committed to the central principles of the Sewel convention. We will therefore not commence provisions on matters devolved to Northern Ireland without the appropriate consents having been obtained. In the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive and fully functioning Assembly, it is not possible to achieve this consent.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is working hard to achieve the objective we all want to see - the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland, where locally elected, democratically accountable politicians can take decisions that affect the people of Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 24/06/2019 16:27:00 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell