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	registered interest
	date	26/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Trade: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent steps he taken to advise cross-border traders in Northern Ireland on the arrangements they need to put in place after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	195488
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The Government reached an agreement with the EU that guarantees no hard border on the island of Ireland. Under this Protocol Northern Ireland businesses will continue to be able to trade freely across the Irish border. The government will continue to engage with Northern Ireland businesses.</p><p>The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has come out in support of the Withdrawal Agreement, stating “It is clear that businesses recognise the huge efforts made by the Prime Minister and across government to reach this milestone – and it is NI Chamber’s opinion that any deal is better than no deal for business&quot;.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/12/2018 16:17:31 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1239035

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Duty Free Allowances: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will make representations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the extension of duty free arrangements to the EU from January 2021 includes Northern Ireland airports.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	906670
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>I regularly speak to Treasury Ministers to discuss opportunities for the economy in Northern Ireland. The Government continues to work through the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the unique situation it creates for VAT and excise. Guidance will be provided on how the Protocol will work, including for duty-free goods ahead of the transition period.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:22:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1239756

	registered interest
	date	01/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Railways: Veterans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Victims Commissioner on the introduction of a veterans' railcard.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	98155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has had regular discussions on a wide range of issues with office holders in Northern Ireland including the Victims Commissioner and the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, who was recently appointed to act as a voice and advocate for veterans as they make the transition to civilian life.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport have been leading on the programme to introduce railcards for veterans and, with support from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, have been working closely with the devolved administrations to determine how this is delivered across all parts of the UK. In Northern Ireland, the decision on implementing this proposal is for the Minister for Infrastructure to take.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/10/2020 15:46:42 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1240691

	registered interest
	date	06/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Radio Telefis Eireann: Broadcasting Programmes
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Foreign Affairs Minister and the Justice Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive on the funding of a documentary called The Unquiet Graves broadcast on RTE Irish State Television which was broadcast in September 2020.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	99535
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2020 answer text <p>Funding decisions are made at arms length from the Government and the Government does not comment on individual cases.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/10/2020 16:35:37 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1248747

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund: 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 he has held with Cabinet colleagues on Northern Ireland's allocation under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in the last four weeks.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	111433
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to creating a UK Shared Prosperity Fund which will bind together the whole United Kingdom, tackling inequality and deprivation in each of our four nations. It will, at a minimum, match the size of the EU structural funds in each nation.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland continues to engage regularly with colleagues from across the Government and will ensure that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund works for the people and businesses of Northern Ireland, drives growth and promotes innovation. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be used to boost the links between our family of nations, Strengthening the Union and levelling up the entire country creating a more successful and resilient economy.</p><p><br> <br> <br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 10/11/2020 11:01:05 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 59941 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1316309

	registered interest
	date	19/05/2021
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Prince of Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when was he informed of the decision by the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland that she was unavailable to meet HRH The Prince of Wales on his visit to Northern Ireland which began on 18 May 2021.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	3808
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>Private audiences with members of the Royal Family are a matter for the Royal Household.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 24/05/2021 11:02:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1334003

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2021
	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 Protocol
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) Northern Ireland businesses have been adversely impacted by and (b) complaints the Government has received on the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol since 1 January 2021.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	15177
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2021 answer text <p>I have engaged extensively in the build up to and since the Protocol was implemented at the start of this year, talking to businesses throughout Northern Ireland and across sectors. These experiences have also been set out to me in writing as correspondence and as reports for individuals businesses and business representative organisations.</p><p> </p><p>I have heard first-hand about the range of experiences under the Protocol as it is currently operating for people and businesses in Northern Ireland. Where concerns have been raised - for example about reduced choice of products from Great Britain, burdensome checks and processes on products for supermarkets, cancelled deliveries, increased costs, risks to the supply of generic medicines and the impact on investment and growth - these have shaped and guided the Government’s approach to Protocol implementation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 17/06/2021 16:25:16 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1344766

	registered interest
	date	07/07/2021
	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	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to publish the Government's proposals on tackling the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	28974
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2021 answer text <p>The current system for dealing with the legacy of the past is failing to bring satisfactory outcomes for families and placing a heavy burden on the criminal justice system. It is not working for anyone and is leaving society in Northern Ireland hamstrung by its past.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 June, the UK Government - along with the Irish Government - agreed to commence a process of intensive engagement with the Northern Ireland parties and all relevant stakeholders and civil society, including victims groups, with a view to making progress on this issue as soon as possible. This engagement process has now started, and the UK Government has committed to bringing forward proposals and to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland as soon as possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/07/2021 15:33:51 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell