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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Investment and Tourism: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 280193 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
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> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-25T14:03:47.133Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T14:03:47.133Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1140297
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Loughs Agency: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Government plans to provide funding to the Loughs Agency after the UK leaves the EU; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Lady Hermon more like this
uin 278924 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
answer text <p>As the Loughs Agency is a cross-border body, core funding is provided by both the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland and the Department of Communications, Climate Control and Environment in the Republic of Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Loughs Agency has also previously secured EU funding for a number of cross-border infrastructure projects. Decisions will be taken at the Spending Review on which future EU programmes the UK will seek to take part in.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-23T09:55:24.597Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T09:55:24.597Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1437
label Biography information for Lady Hermon more like this
1140298
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Tourism Ireland: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Lady Hermon more like this
uin 278925 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
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> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-23T09:56:30.483Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T09:56:30.483Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1437
label Biography information for Lady Hermon more like this
1140428
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Ethnic Groups more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many BAME staff are employed at (a) grade 7, (b) grade 5 and (c) grade 3 in her Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Feltham and Heston more like this
tabling member printed
Seema Malhotra more like this
uin 279056 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>I can confirm there are no BAME staff employed at Grade 3 within the Northern Ireland Office. Fewer than five staff have declared as BAME at both Grades 7 and 5 and in order to comply with Data Protection Act requirements, I am unable to disclose this number as a full answer would risk the identification of individuals.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T12:45:10.553Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T12:45:10.553Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
4253
label Biography information for Seema Malhotra more like this
1139735
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Equality Commission for Northern Ireland: Recruitment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland's recruitment criteria as a result of the composition of new commissioners announced in June 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 278398 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>Following an open competition on 17 June 2019, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced a number of new appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. This competition was regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). All stages of the process, including the recruitment criteria, were overseen by an independent panel member.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T10:08:57.967Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T10:08:57.967Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1139762
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Working Hours more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemsworth more like this
tabling member printed
Jon Trickett more like this
uin 278382 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
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> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T10:11:16Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T10:11:16Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
410
label Biography information for Jon Trickett more like this
1139448
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-16more like thismore than 2019-07-16
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Offences against Children: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether she plans to table legislative proposals to implement payments to victims of historical and institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 277666 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made it very clear that she is determined to see redress for victims of historical institutional abuse as soon as possible. The UK Government has made clear that legislation will be introduced at Westminster by the end of the year, should a restored NI Executive not be in place.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, officials in the Northern Ireland Executive Office are working with the Northern Ireland Office of the Legislative Counsel to redraft the legislation for a redress scheme in line with the NI parties’ recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>When the legislation has been revised and received, the Secretary of State will consider the best way forward and the next steps as a matter of urgency.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T08:23:19.93Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T08:23:19.93Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1136871
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Funerals: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 273337 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
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> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:03:53.32Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:03:53.32Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1136731
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Overtime more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate she has made of the total amount of unpaid overtime worked by staff in her Department in the last 24 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemsworth more like this
tabling member printed
Jon Trickett more like this
uin 272764 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office offers a flexible working scheme to all staff, including time off in lieu and paid overtime is available if operationally required. No estimate of the total amount of unpaid overtime worked by staff in the last 24 months has been made.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T10:57:27.247Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T10:57:27.247Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
410
label Biography information for Jon Trickett more like this
1135799
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Iron and Steel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Scunthorpe more like this
tabling member printed
Nic Dakin more like this
uin 271389 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
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> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
grouped question UIN 271390 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T08:55:38.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T08:55:38.377Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose remove filter
tabling member
4056
label Biography information for Nic Dakin more like this