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1728606

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Journalists play a vital role in our society. It is unacceptable that they should find themselves threatened for doing their job.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I meet regularly with the Chief Constable and his senior team regarding national security and discuss a range of issues. I commend the PSNI on the progress they have made to address journalist safety in Northern Ireland. Two Journalist Safety Officers have been appointed and are notified of all reports of threats to journalists. An internal Journalist Safety Group has also been established.</p><p> </p> question first answered 17/09/2024 13:12:58 answering member 413
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1728607

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>A free, independent media is a cornerstone of our democracy. It is vital that journalists are able to continue their work without the fear of attack or threat. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport is responsible for the National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists which sets out our approach to increase the safety of journalists.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive in their efforts to tackle the threat and harm caused by paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland. I commend the PSNI on the progress they have made to address journalist safety in Northern Ireland. Two Journalist Safety Officers have been appointed and are notified of all reports of threats to journalists. An internal Journalist Safety Group has also been established.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>There are a number of robust legal protections afforded to journalists and their sources. These include Article 10 of The European Convention on Human Rights, the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, and the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. In addition, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) can consider allegations of unlawful intrusion by public bodies, including the UK intelligence services and Police.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> question first answered 17/09/2024 13:11:36 answering member 413
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1728655

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has not held any positions with (a) diversity, (b) inclusion, (c) equity, and (d) equality in the job title in each of the last five years.</p><p> </p> question first answered 17/09/2024 13:21:39 answering member 413
	tabling member	5158

1728055

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland, including through the Veterans Welfare Service NI and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. We will set out next steps for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner in due course.</p> question first answered 12/09/2024 10:25:05 answering member 413
	tabling member	4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart

1728201

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>On Wednesday 11 September, I made an oral statement to Parliament announcing the Government’s intention to establish an independent inquiry into the death of Patrick Finucane. I have notified the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal of this decision and Mrs Geraldine Finucane’s agreement to it.</p><p>The matter is still live before the Court. As such, I do not currently intend to publish these letters. Should I choose to publish them in future, I would seek Mrs Finucane’s and the Court’s approval to do so.</p><p> </p> question first answered 12/09/2024 14:43:48 answering member 413
	tabling member	4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart

1728229

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>We will set out next steps for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner in due course.</p><p> </p> question first answered 12/09/2024 10:23:19 answering member 413
	tabling member	5319

1727907

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Over the last four years, Northern Ireland’s first Veterans Commissioner, Danny Kinahan, worked on a range of important issues that affect veterans in everyday life, including health, housing, and welfare. The Government would like to thank Danny for his dedicated work on behalf of veterans and families living in Northern Ireland. On 5 September, he resigned from the role. A statement setting out his position has been published on the Veterans Commissioner’s website.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland, and will set out next steps for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 13/09/2024 13:38:53 answering member 4508
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1727908

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland and we will set out next steps for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner in due course.</p> question first answered 13/09/2024 13:34:00 answering member 4508
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1726632

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Following a comprehensive assessment of the company’s financial profile and the criteria set out in UK Government risk policies, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade confirmed in a Written Ministerial Statement on 22 July that the UK Government had decided not to proceed with the provision of an Export Development Guarantee to Harland and Wolff.</p><p>This was not an easy decision, but we concluded that the market is best placed to resolve these commercial matters. Government funding would not necessarily secure our objectives, and there is a risk that taxpayer money would be lost.</p><p>We want to see an outcome for Harland and Wolff that delivers shipbuilding and fabrication in Northern Ireland and protects jobs, and we encourage all parties to engage with trade unions before further decisions are made.</p><p> </p> question first answered 06/09/2024 12:59:02 answering member 413
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1726750

	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>In my written ministerial statement of 29 July 2024, I committed to undertake a period of consultation with all interested parties, including veterans organisations, to hear views regarding a practical way forward on legacy issues that complies with human rights and can command support across communities in Northern Ireland and beyond.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I began this process by meeting the Victims and Survivors Forum and the South East Fermanagh Foundation on 28 August 2024, and will meet with other organisations, including those representing veterans, in the period ahead.</p><p> </p> question first answered 05/09/2024 09:26:46 answering member 413
	tabling member	4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart