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1256294

registered interest
date	27/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: 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 commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland, whether he is taking steps to ensure UK compliance with the recommendations of the 2018 report from the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
tabling member constituency	Mid Derbyshire
tabling member printed	Mrs Pauline Latham
uin	121837
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Regulations we made, consistent with the duty placed on the Government under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019, have been in place since 31 March 2020. The Regulations provide a new framework for lawful access to abortion services in Northern Ireland. The Regulations deliver equivalent outcomes in practice to the rest of the UK so that women and girls can enjoy similar rights in accessing abortion services locally in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Since April 2020, some service provision has commenced on the ground in Northern Ireland through existing sexual and reproductive health clinics across most Health and Social Care Trusts. According to figures released by the Department of Health in October 2020, over 719 abortions have been provided to women and girls locally in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>My Department and I are continuing to engage and work with the Northern Ireland Health Minister and the relevant Northern Ireland departments, in implementing the remaining CEDAW recommendations on matters for which they are responsible, including the full commissioning of abortion services in line with the Regulations we made, at the earliest opportunity.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/12/2020 10:47:39 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4025 label Biography information for Mrs Pauline Latham

1255805

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Business: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic support available for Northern Irish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Arundel and South Downs
tabling member printed	Andrew Griffith
uin	121409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2020 answer text <p>Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government has supported businesses and employees throughout Northern Ireland. I have regular discussions with HM Treasury on economic support, and am grateful for the generous support that has been given so far.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Ireland has benefited from the UK Government’s employment support package, with around one in four jobs in Northern Ireland protected by this, as well as loans and support of over £1.3billion to more than 34,000 firms across Northern Ireland. A UK-wide VAT cut and the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme have ensured that the world renowned hospitality industry of Northern Ireland can support its 65,000 workers.</p><p> </p><p>In the current financial year, the UK Government also provided the Executive with £2.8 billion to respond to Covid-19. The Executive has used some of this to support businesses in Northern Ireland. In the recent Spending Review, the Chancellor announced an additional £0.5 billion of further funding for the Executive for Covid-19 in 2021/22.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/12/2020 12:14:03 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith

1255884

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Ulster Bank: Belfast
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 had with Natwest on the potential effect of its review of Ulster Bank operations on jobs in Belfast.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	121404
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>We have not had any discussions with Natwest regarding their review of Ulster Bank. The transfer reflects internal restructuring within Natwest Group and is a matter for them and the relevant financial regulators.</p><p> </p><p>I welcome the fact that Ulster Bank have said that customers will see no changes to their day-to-day banking when the transfer is completed, and in particular their commitment that local jobs will not be impacted as a result.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/12/2020 13:07:53 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1256001

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Office: Credit Unions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to require his Department and its agencies to provide a payroll deduction service to allow staff to save more easily with a credit union; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	121137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office’s HR services, including payroll, are provided by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). MOJ does not currently offer the facility to allow staff to join a Credit Union through payroll deductions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/12/2020 13:23:55 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1255402

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Christmas
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 had with the Irish Government on the co-ordination of Christmas 2020 covid-19 restrictions.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	121043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Executive is leading Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 response, in line with devolution arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure a joined-up approach in our response, the UK Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government are communicating at all levels. There have been regular discussions between Ministers and officials from the UK and Irish governments and from the Northern Ireland Executive throughout the pandemic and most recently about arrangements over the festive period. The Secretary of State met the Irish Foreign Minister on 23 November to discuss a range of issues, including covid-19 restrictions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 12:50:36 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1255408

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Exports: 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 his Department is taking to promote Northern Irish exports.
tabling member constituency	Arundel and South Downs
tabling member printed	Andrew Griffith
uin	121058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland is brimming with potential, including world-class goods and services and as a fantastic place to work, live and visit. Prior to the Covid-19 crisis, we saw exports from Northern Ireland increasing and we are confident this will be re-established.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is committed to supporting the NI Executive to see economic growth return and we will work closely with the Executive so that Northern Ireland and its businesses can seize the opportunities ahead, including new trading relationships. An important part of this will be working with the Department for International Trade and with the Executive authorities, including the Department for the Economy and Invest NI to champion Northern Ireland around the world as we look to see Northern Ireland’s exports increase.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout the year ahead, and particularly in Northern Ireland’s centenary year, the Government will be doing everything it can to support Northern Ireland’s economic recovery and to promote its trade. As part of this, the Secretary of State is looking forward to welcoming the Board of Trade to Northern Ireland early next year.</p><p><br> <br> <br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 12:46:32 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith

1255420

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Foreign Relations: Republic of Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last had discussions with An Taoiseach.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	121016
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland last spoke to the Taoiseach on 16 July, and is in regular contact with the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney. I last spoke with the Taoiseach on 8 November, where we both attended the Remembrance Sunday service at Enniskillen.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister last spoke to the Taoiseach on 29 November. UK Government Ministers regularly engage with their ministerial counterparts in the Republic of Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/12/2020 14:27:17 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1255486

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what funding remains to be allocated under the New Decade, New Approach commitments.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	120911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is providing £2 billion of funding to support implementation of the New Decade, New Approach deal. This includes a £1bn Barnett-based investment guarantee from the UK Government, which includes significant new funding to turbocharge infrastructure investment. This guarantee applies in all circumstances, and allows the Executive to plan new investment.</p><p> </p><p>From the other £1bn in capital and resource funding, the UK Government has provided the NI Executive with £523m in 2020/21, in addition to the £30m in 2019/20, which was released to support pay parity for nurses.</p><p> </p><p>The New Decade, New Approach financial package was accompanied by stringent conditions to deliver a greater level of accountability for public spending and ensure the new Executive is building sustainable public services. This includes the establishment of an Independent Fiscal Council that will play an important role in improving transparency and fiscal performance. Subject to these conditions being fulfilled, there will be a further £447m released to the Executive over the next four years. This will be for; public service transformation, nurses’ pay, ultra-low emission transport, support for the Northern Ireland Graduate Entry Medical School and funding to address NI’s unique circumstances.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/12/2020 12:03:40 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 65301 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1255494

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland Office
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how the £7.3 million increase in spending for the Northern Ireland Office under the Comprehensive Spending Review will be spent.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	120913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office welcomes our departmental settlement for 2021/2022. It will use this funding to support the work on this Government's strategic priorities for Northern Ireland, including working closely with the Northern Ireland Executive and external partners to ensure good governance, help Northern Ireland address the legacy of the past and make Northern Ireland more prosperous and safe. Our settlement also includes time-limited funding which will support implementation for aspects of the New Decade, New Approach agreement and mark the Northern Ireland Centenary in 2021.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/12/2020 16:59:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1255557

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the average amount of European Structural Investment Funding was per year for Northern Ireland for the period 2014-20; and what the projected average of Shared Prosperity Fund funding will be for Northern Ireland per year.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	120915
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The total European Structural and Investment Funds allocated to Northern Ireland for the 2014-2020 programme was about €752m. This includes the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund (ESF) and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).</p><p> </p><p>Investment from EU Structural Funds is increasing in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 21-22 compared to this financial year. We will ramp up funding so that total domestic UK-wide funding will at least match EU receipts, reaching around £1.5bn a year.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, to help local areas prepare over 21/22 for introduction of the UKSPF, we will provide £220 million additional UK funding, including to Northern Ireland, to support our communities to pilot programmes and new approaches.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 14:30:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh