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1647659

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Correspondence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the time taken for the Police Ombudsman to respond to correspondence from the hon. Member for East Londonderry on the case of David Caldwell in 2002.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	191009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2023 answer text <p>The work of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is an important part of providing confidence in policing through an independent mechanism for investigating police complaints in Northern Ireland. The Ombudsman rightly operates independently from the Government. It would therefore not be appropriate to comment on a specific case, nor on the conduct of investigations.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 30/06/2023 10:40:12 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker previous answer version 84736 answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1692753

	registered interest
	date	29/02/2024
	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: Advertising
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how much funding his Department has (a) budgeted for and (b) spent on advertising in each of the last three financial years.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Dame Nia Griffith
	uin	16305
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2024 answer text <p>In the last three fiscal years, advertising costs on the Northern Ireland Office general ledgers were as follows:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>2020-21:</strong> £23,734.11</li><li><strong>2021-22:</strong> £44,564.71</li><li><strong>2022-23:</strong> £5,651.81</li></ul><p> </p><p>These costs were in line with agreed budgets for this area of spend.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 06/03/2024 13:45:13 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker previous answer version 21565 answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1235027

	registered interest
	date	16/09/2020
	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, if he will ensure that the UK Government provides adequate funding for the Troubles victims' pension scheme; and what steps he is taking to implement that scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	uin	91174
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government made legislation establishing a victims’ payments scheme in January. The Regulations provide for the Executive Office to be able to provide funding to the Department responsible for supporting the Victims’ Payments Board. The devolved funding settlement means that the Executive is funded through the Block Grant together with its own revenue raising capabilities to fund its statutory responsibilities, including this scheme.</p><p>The Government welcomes the designation of the Department of Justice to lead on administrative support for the scheme and the Executive must now deliver on implementation, so that applications can be processed and payments made to victims. We will continue to prioritise supporting the Executive’s delivery of this scheme.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 22/09/2020 14:00:21 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 48574 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1239033

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Buses: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on increasing support for the hydrogen-powered bus sector in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	906640
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland has proven expertise with hydrogen-electric power in the bus sector and we have seen the introduction of the world’s first hydrogen-electric double-decker bus by Wrightbus this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited Wrightbus in August and recently discussed the opportunities for Northern Ireland with the Transport Secretary. I and my officials are engaging with DfT and BEIS on the UK bus and hydrogen strategies and aim to capitalise on our joint ambitions for these areas. It was good to see Wrightbus recently securing orders for hydrogen-electric buses through its H2Bus consortium and we look forward to forthcoming announcements on the UK’s Hydrogen and National Bus Strategies.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/10/2020 13:02:54 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 50976 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1245125

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Infrastructure: 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 page 52 of the New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, what assessment he has made of the Government's progress on turbocharging infrastructure delivery in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106400
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to working with the Executive to turbocharge infrastructure delivery in Northern Ireland, including through the £2bn New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) deal. Alongside this, the Government will be undertaking an ambitious review of connectivity within the United Kingdom through the Union Connectivity Review, which will look at the opportunities for strengthening connections throughout the Union.</p><p> </p><p>Further to this, the Government has also committed £562m to the City and Growth Deal programme in Northern Ireland and £55m for the Inclusive Future Fund to regenerate the North West. This funding aims to have a positive and lasting impact on employability and skills, infrastructure, tourism and regeneration.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s £2 billion NDNA financial package includes: a £1bn Barnett-based investment guarantee from the UK Government, £60m for a Graduate Entry Medical School in the North West and £50m to support the rollout of ultra-low emission public transport. The Government has already provided the Executive with £553m from this financial package to support our commitments. We will continue to work through the Joint Board to drive the delivery of NDNA.</p><p> </p><p>In the light of Covid-19, it is all the more important that we work closely with the Executive to enable the strongest possible economic recovery. The Government has provided unprecedented assistance to businesses and households through the UK and has provided the Executive with significant additional resources to respond to the crisis. We will be equally committed in driving forward economic growth, building back better and enabling Northern Ireland to seize the opportunities presented by our new trading relationships.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/10/2020 11:50:30 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56987 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

1245126

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Stormont House Agreement
	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 New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, what estimate he has made of the funding required to implement the Stormont House Agreement mechanisms outlined in that document.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106401
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government has made substantial financial commitments to help implement legacy reform. We remain committed to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the troubles in a way that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of re-investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 26/10/2020 12:10:14 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56990 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

1245129

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Mental Health Services: 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 commitments set out in the New Decade, New Approach document published in January 2020, how much funding from the public purse the Government plans to allocate for mental health in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	106402
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government committed £2 billion over five years to facilitate NDNA commitments, which includes around £245m to support the transformation of public services and £140m to address Northern Ireland’s unique challenges. The UK Government has also guaranteed a further £2.4billion in additional funding in response to Covid-19.</p><p>The allocation of funding for public services, including the prioritisation of physical and mental health services is a devolved matter, within the competence of the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Given the serious impact Covid-19 has had on mental health, Minster Swann launched a Mental Health Action Plan on 19 May. The Mental Health Action Plan is the first in a series of steps taken by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, to ensure those suffering from mental ill health will be able to access the services they need. The action plan includes a dedicated Covid-19 response plan, which outlines the psychological wellbeing and mental health response to the pandemic.</p><p>In addition to this, Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University was appointed as interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. Professor O’Neill is one of Northern Ireland’s leading experts in the field of mental health, and is at the forefront in developing responsive services for those affected by trauma and mental illness.</p><p><br> <br> <br> <br></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/10/2020 11:53:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 56989 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

1246546

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	European Convention on Human Rights: 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 Queen's Speech Briefing notes, page 128, published December 2019, if the reference to the inappropriate application of the Human Rights Act relates to (a) the procedural obligation of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and (b) other provisions of the ECHR.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	108258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will introduce legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of re-investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to comply with our obligations in domestic and international law, including those under the European Convention on Human Rights, and fully intend to maintain our leading role in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/11/2020 11:58:59 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 58251 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

1248747

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Northern Ireland
	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 held with Cabinet colleagues on Northern Ireland's allocation under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in the last four weeks.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	111433
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to creating a UK Shared Prosperity Fund which will bind together the whole United Kingdom, tackling inequality and deprivation in each of our four nations. It will, at a minimum, match the size of the EU structural funds in each nation.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland continues to engage regularly with colleagues from across the Government and will ensure that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund works for the people and businesses of Northern Ireland, drives growth and promotes innovation. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be used to boost the links between our family of nations, Strengthening the Union and levelling up the entire country creating a more successful and resilient economy.</p><p><br> <br> <br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 10/11/2020 11:01:05 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 59941 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

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