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805475

registered interest
date	12/12/2017
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to provide the Police Service of Northern Ireland with additional funding to tackle terrorism in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	119146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2017 answer text <p>This Government has provided the Police Service of Northern Ireland with the additional resources they asked for and need to tackle the Northern Ireland related terrorism threat. This includes £160m in Additional Security Funding to PSNI over the current spending review period. On top of this, cross-government spending on counter-terrorism right across the UK will increase by 30 per cent in real terms over this Parliament.</p><p /> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 18/12/2017 12:32:14 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

805476

registered interest
date	12/12/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Voting Rights: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to mark the centenary of the Suffrage Movement in 2018 in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	119147
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2017 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office works closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on First World War Centenary Commemorations to ensure the Government’s programme of commemorations has reach and engagement in Northern Ireland. This includes supporting the introduction of the UK Government’s programme to mark the centenary of the Suffrage Movement. 14-18 NOW, the UK's art programme for the First World War centenary, is planning activity in Northern Ireland to mark this important centenary which we will fully support. I understand the devolved administration is also co-ordinating a programme of events in Northern Ireland to mark the centenary.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 18/12/2017 12:28:29 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

805481

registered interest
date	12/12/2017
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 Assembly Members: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress is being made by the independent review on the salaries and staff allowances of members of the Northern Ireland Assembly, announced on the 13 November 2017; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	119152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2017 answer text <p>I received Mr Trevor Reaney’s advice on pay and allowances for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly on 15 December and intend to publish it shortly.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 18/12/2017 12:29:34 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

805484

registered interest
date	12/12/2017
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, for what reasons the Northern Ireland Office has not yet published for public consultation its proposals to deal with legacy issues in Northern Ireland; when he plans to publish those proposals; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	119155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government believes that the Stormont House Agreement proposals represent the best means of addressing Northern Ireland’s past in ways that will be fair, balanced and proportionate. The next phase is to consult publicly on how to address the legacy of the past and move Northern Ireland forward, including details of how the new institutions could work in practice. A public consultation would provide everyone with an interest the opportunity to see the proposals and contribute to the discussion on the issues.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants to consult soon but wants this to happen at a time that will best build support and confidence in the new legacy institutions from across the community. I am reflecting carefully on the next steps for taking forward a consultation.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 18/12/2017 12:31:06 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790163

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
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, if he will bring forward legislative proposals on salaries and staff allowances in the Northern Ireland Assembly before Christmas; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113423
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>I have asked Mr Trevor Reaney to provide me with advice on pay and allowances for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly. He will report to me by 15 December 2017. I do not wish to prejudge Mr Reaney’s advice and will consider his thoughts carefully.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 21/11/2017 11:10:18 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790164

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Borders: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will meet the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to discuss future border controls between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland when the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>I met the deputy Chief Minister, and Minister for EU Exit, the Hon. Dr Joseph Garcia MP on 21 February 2017 where we had a productive discussion on a range of issues, including those related to the land border with Ireland.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 21/11/2017 11:02:23 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790165

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
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, what estimate he has made of the (a) cost and (b) number of staff involved in the independent review on the salaries of members of the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2017 answer text <p>I have asked Mr Trevor Reaney to provide me with advice on pay and allowances for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly by 15 December 2017. Our estimate of the direct cost of this exercise will not exceed £5,000 plus expenses. No members of Northern Ireland Office staff are dedicated to work on the advice, though I have offered Mr Reaney access to administrative and media enquiry support for his work.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 22/11/2017 15:18:56 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790166

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
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, if he will include the leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland in discussions about the restoration of a functioning Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113435
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2017 answer text <p>I have a regular programme of engagement which includes community and faith groups. One of the regular topics of discussion is the restoration of a functioning Northern Ireland Assembly.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 23/11/2017 15:37:18 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire previous answer version 24237 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790167

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	World War I: Anniversaries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will organise commemorative events in Northern Ireland to mark the centenary of the end of the World War One in 2018; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office works closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on First World War Centenary Commemorations to ensure the Government’s programme of commemorations has reach and engagement in Northern Ireland, while promoting reconciliation and enhancing prospects for a peaceful, shared future.</p><p> </p><p>My officials are also involved in the planning of local centenary commemorations by sitting on the Northern Ireland First World War Centenary Committee, chaired by the Rt Hon Member for Lagan Valley.</p><p> </p><p>Discussions are therefore underway with key stakeholders in Northern Ireland on plans to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 21/11/2017 11:12:22 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

790168

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress he has made on the construction of the North/South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the timetable for its construction.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	113417
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>The new North/South electricity interconnector has been given planning approval in Ireland and a recommendation from the Planning and Appeals Commission in Northern Ireland is expected shortly.</p><p> </p><p>Construction of the interconnector has been estimated at approximately three years.</p><p> </p><p>We remain supportive of the development of a new North/South interconnector and recognise that there is strong support in Northern Ireland and Ireland to see this happen.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 21/11/2017 11:13:32 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon