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1143384

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Air Routes: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the viability of the Secretary of State for Transport's commitment to provide subsidised daily flights from City of Derry Airport to London Southend Airport until 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	284508
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2019 answer text <p>I welcome the recent announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport on the extension of the public service obligation route between City of Derry airport and London Southend. This funding protects a valuable route for visitors as well as businesses seeking to commute between the two cities. It is vital that we maintain key connections such as these within our United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon answering member printed Julian Smith question first answered 06/09/2019 11:27:45 answering member 4118 label Biography information for Julian Smith
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1315753

	registered interest
	date	18/05/2021
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Army: Civil Proceedings
	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 prevent vexatious lawsuits against soldiers that served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	2911
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government has been clear about its intention to prevent vexatious claims against former service personnel.</p><p> </p><p>That is why we have delivered the Overseas Operations Act, and we remain committed to delivering for Northern Ireland veterans separately as part of a wider package to address legacy issues in Northern Ireland that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims and ends the cycle of investigations that is not working well for anyone.</p><p> </p><p>We are seeking to make progress on this issue as quickly as possible and are engaging substantively with key stakeholders - including the Irish Government, Northern Ireland parties and civil society - on the way forward.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 24/05/2021 11:11:05 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403995

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2022
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Platinum Jubilee 2022: 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 help ensure the trade of saplings oak trees between Great Britain and Northern Ireland in preparation for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106668
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p><em>The Queen’s Green Canopy</em> (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 that invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.</p><p> </p><p>The QGC is encouraging schools and communities to get involved in planting Jubilee trees. In Northern Ireland, free tree packs for schools and communities are available through <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fqueensgreencanopy.org%2Fabout-us%2Four-partners%2Fthe-conservation-volunteers%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7Ce295a85f997046c3751a08d9a8569019%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C637725912007566691%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=SPyMfAKvSfVQZnVip3NrJgJQdLFzWCyyGM0S79cmTbI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">the Conservation Volunteers</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Under the current implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, oak trees are among a number of native British tree species that are currently prohibited from moving to Northern Ireland. The Government is in intensive negotiations with the EU to find solutions to the impacts of the Protocol and to sort out these very real issues impacting Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 25/01/2022 16:53:44 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1627123

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2023
	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 recent steps his Department has taken to (a) help maintain the peace process in Northern Ireland and (b) uphold the Good Friday Agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	184602
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2023 answer text <p>The Government remains of the view that a devolved power-sharing government, in line with the vision of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, is the best framework to deliver good governance, peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. The Government is working tirelessly towards that effect.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the recent events to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, the Government highlighted the courage and foresight of those who contributed to the peace process and the need for that same leadership today.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will always work to maintain the peace process in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 15/05/2023 13:46:32 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1660117

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Higher Education: 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 assessment he has made of the prevalence of Irish republican sectarianism in higher education institutions in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	199020
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government has made no such assessment.</p><p>Higher Education policy in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter, under the responsibility of the Department for the Economy.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 19/09/2023 12:44:57 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1660119

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2023
	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, what assessment he has made of implications for his policies of trends in the level of Republic of Ireland funding in Northern Ireland infrastructure.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	199022
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>Funding decisions concerning infrastructure in Northern Ireland are devolved. In the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers, it is for the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure to decide on infrastructure spending decisions flowing from their 2023-24 budget allocation.</p><p>The UK Government and the Irish Government have a shared interest in ensuring excellent infrastructure is in place to support the growth of the Northern Ireland economy. As set out in the <em>New Decade, New Approach</em> agreement, the UK Government committed to a £1 billion Barnett guarantee for capital infrastructure investment.</p><p>It is essential that the Executive forms so that ministers elected by the people of Northern Ireland can take decisions on infrastructure investment and deliver for the people of Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 19/09/2023 10:50:20 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1661855

	registered interest
	date	19/09/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Ulster Scots Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he is taking steps to promote (a) the usage and (b) education of the Ulster Scots language.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	200216
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has taken the Identity and Language Act 2022 through Parliament. The Act provides for the creation of a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British Tradition, as agreed in the New Decade, New Approach deal.</p><p> </p><p>A principal aim of this Commissioner will be to enhance and develop the associated language, arts and literature, recognising that Ulster Scots does not just encompass a language but a people with distinct cultural and artistic traditions. Specifically, the Act places a duty on the NI Department of Education to encourage and facilitate the use and understanding of Ulster Scots in the education system.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 16/10/2023 09:44:57 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1661861

	registered interest
	date	19/09/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Puffins: Rathlin Island
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Government is taking steps to help Rathlin Island protect its native puffin population.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	200217
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>Biodiversity, conservation and protection is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. In the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers, it is for the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to advise on this topic.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 16/10/2023 09:43:20 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1663049

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Road Signs and Markings: Irish Language
	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 potential impact of bilingual street signs on sectarianism in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	200903
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>Local councils in Northern Ireland have the discretion to name streets and provide street signage, including street names expressed in languages other than English. The Government works to ensure equality of opportunity and good relations are central to policy, local councils in Northern Ireland will decide their own methods of consultation within their communities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government celebrates Northern Ireland’s rich tapestry of languages, identities and cultures, and believes that the United Kingdom’s strength lies in its diversity.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 23/10/2023 10:01:28 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1664116

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2023
	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 assessment he has made of the potential implications of his policies of the Irish Taoiseach's recent comments on a United Ireland; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential effect of those comments on the Good Friday Agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	201969
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>In accordance with the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the principle of consent, the Government is clear that Northern Ireland will remain part of the UK for as long as its people wish for it to be.</p><p>The test for a referendum is set out in the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the Northern Ireland Act.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 23/10/2023 09:27:54 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell