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1546634

registered interest
date	29/11/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Elections: Local Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to give the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the power to change the date of the local elections in that country to avoid the counting of votes clashing with Coronation Day.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL3840
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2022 answer text <p>The Government already has the power to change the date of local elections by order under section 84 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is considering options to ensure people in Northern Ireland can celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III while ensuring the smooth running of the democratic process.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 07/12/2022 14:44:36 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1536119

registered interest
date	25/10/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Economic Growth: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with Northern Ireland ministers regarding economic growth and development.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL2862
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>Northern Ireland benefits enormously from the strength and security provided by being an integral part of the UK - the world’s sixth largest economy.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has regular discussions with Northern Ireland Executive ministers on a range of topics, including economic growth and development.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government continues to work to boost economic growth in Northern Ireland, including through the allocation of £400 million funding under the New Deal for Northern Ireland, in the ongoing £617 million City and Growth Deal programme, and through allocations of the Levelling Up Fund and the upcoming UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</p><p> </p><p>However, as economic development is a devolved matter, it is vital that a restored Northern Ireland Executive and locally accountable ministers are in place to take the decisions that will drive economic growth in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 02/11/2022 16:16:57 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1453816

registered interest
date	23/03/2022
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with political parties in Northern Ireland on measures to deal with the past and its legacy in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL7262
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2022 answer text <p>Since the Government published the Command Paper, ‘Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past’, in July 2021, we have engaged with interested parties, groups and individuals across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Ireland on our proposals. This includes the Northern Ireland parties, representatives from the victims sector, veterans, individuals and organisations from across civil society and the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>We have heard many different views through this engagement, including how the proposals might be changed, amended or improved. This has been extremely valuable, and the perspectives we have heard will help inform our next steps, which we are considering carefully.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 04/04/2022 10:25:15 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1363760

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the support available to victims of Northern Ireland-related acts of terrorism in mainland Great Britain.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL3427
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>The Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme opened in August 2021 and is being delivered by the Northern Ireland Executive. The scheme provides acknowledgement and support to people who were injured in a Troubles-related incident throughout the UK between 1966 and 2010 and living with permanent disablement as a result.</p><p> </p><p>UK citizens, people from Northern Ireland or Crown Servants injured in a relevant incident in Europe will be eligible to apply.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Home Office’s Victims of Terrorism Unit ensures that victims of terrorism in Great Britain receive effective, comprehensive and coordinated support. Further details on the range of support available can be found at victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Secretary has committed to an internal review, which will assess the wider support package available to victims of terrorism and will provide recommendations.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 09/11/2021 16:38:17 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1305833

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to promote (1) tourism, and (2) investment, in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL14562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to promoting Northern Ireland as a great place to live, work, visit and do business. The Government will do everything we can, working collaboratively with the Department for the Economy and Tourism NI, to promote Northern Ireland’s economic recovery and growth in the Northern Ireland tourism sector when it is safe for people to travel again.</p><p> </p><p>This year marks the Centenary of Northern Ireland and presents a wonderful opportunity to showcase the brilliance of Northern Ireland to the world, including as a world-class travel destination. This includes as part of the Dubai Expo, which begins in October 2021, and will be a fantastic opportunity to highlight the trading opportunities across the UK, including in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Centenary programme, we are hosting a NI Business Showcase event in London to boost exports and investment into Northern Ireland. Furthermore, as part of the New Deal for Northern Ireland a total of £8m was allocated to Invest NI to expand their presence overseas and help increase exports and attract investment. We will continue to work with partners in Northern Ireland and beyond to champion all that it, and the rest of the United Kingdom, has to offer.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 13/04/2021 11:19:32 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1257391

registered interest
date	01/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Crime: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive and the government of the Republic of Ireland about addressing cross-border crime during the Christmas period.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL10950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2020 answer text <p>We continue to engage regularly with the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to work towards the successful delivery of north-south policing and security. I commend the excellent work already carried out by the PSNI and An Garda Síochána in tackling cross-border criminality.</p><p> </p><p>The Joint Agency Task Force was established under the Fresh Start Agreement to enhance cross-border law enforcement cooperation aimed at tackling organised crime and criminality. This Task Force brings together expertise from across law enforcement agencies, including PSNI, HMRC, NCA and Border Force and their counterparts in Ireland. This is an excellent example of how UK-based agencies and bodies collaborate effectively with those in Ireland to tackle illegal activity. Its work is ongoing and will cover the Christmas period.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 09/12/2020 13:44:42 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont