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1203478

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL5649
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government made legislation establishing a victims payments scheme in January. It did so both to fulfil its legal obligation (under the Executive Formation Act) and because it is committed to doing what it can to progress a scheme that has been delayed by political disagreements for too long. The Executive committed to take forward a scheme and, under the provisions of the Regulations, is legally obligated to now do so.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to prioritise supporting the Executive’s delivery of this scheme. NIO officials have been offering support to assist progress on implementation, by advising the team of officials on the appropriate interpretation and intention of the Regulations; but it is the Executive’s responsibility to implement the scheme.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 25/06/2020 13:50:01 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1219439

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	City Deals: 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 continued viability of City Deals in Northern Ireland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL6296
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>The Prime Minister has set out his ambitious plan to invest in our future prosperity. Jobs, skills and infrastructure will be central to the UK Government’s New Deal which will unleash the economic potential within every corner of the UK. As part of this, the UK Government intends to bring forward funding to accelerate infrastructure projects in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and will work with the devolved administrations on our ambitious plan for economic recovery across the UK.</p><p>This ambition is also reflected in our commitment of £562m to City and Growth Deals across Northern Ireland (NI) which will drive economic growth and productivity in line with the key local priorities. The NI Executive has recently agreed to match the UK Government commitment to City and Growth Deals and the Inclusive Future Fund, bringing total investment to £1.2bn and highlighting what our partnership can achieve.</p><p>This partnership and long-term strategic investment will be vital in supporting Northern Ireland’s economic recovery following the impact and challenges presented by Covid-19. The Councils and their delivery partners are therefore working at speed to ensure their projects reflect the best opportunities for investment. Whilst Covid-19 has required some reassessment of local priorities, we are confident that progress is being made across each of the deals. Northern Ireland Office Ministers continue to engage regularly with the Chief Executives of the City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Office is working closely with Councils and NI Executive colleagues to provide any support necessary to accelerate their implementation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 09/07/2020 14:02:56 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

973424

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Belfast Harbour: Security
	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 security arrangements in place in the Port of Belfast.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL10350
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2018 answer text <p>Security at the Port of Belfast is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. Security arrangements at the Port of Belfast are the responsibility of the Belfast Harbour Police, managed by Belfast Harbour Commissioners, who are appointed by Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 21/09/2018 11:56:01 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	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

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

1133784

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Counter-terrorism: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have provided to date to address terrorism in Northern Ireland under the Defence and Security Review of 2015.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL16535
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2019 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and the PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant, through the Policing Board.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has provided the PSNI with the additional security funding it has asked for and needs to ensure that they have the resource (including officers) to tackle the SEVERE threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism. This additional security funding boosts PSNI’s ability to tackle the terrorist threat while ensuring day-to-day policing isn’t compromised.</p><p> </p><p>PSNI received £230m additional security funding in the last parliament, and £160m in this one. They have also received the £16.5m requested for this financial year to help manage pressures and contingencies arising from EU exit preparations.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 03/07/2019 12:12:20 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	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

1133780

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Police Service of Northern Ireland: Recruitment
	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 the Police Federation of Northern Ireland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland about the level of police recruitment in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL16531
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and operational capability is a matter for the Chief Constable.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regularly engages with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to discuss their priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government provides the PSNI with the additional security funding it asks for and needs to ensure that they have the resource (including officers) to tackle the SEVERE threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism.</p><p> </p><p>PSNI received £230m additional security funding in the last parliament and £160m in this one. In addition, the UK Government has provided PSNI with £16.5m to help prepare for EU exit. This funding will help the PSNI manage pressures and contingencies arising from EU exit preparations which fall in the 2019/20 financial year. It will enable PSNI to recruit 206 additional officers this financial year.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 27/06/2019 12:22:43 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	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

1134298

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps, if any, they are taking to encourage inward investment in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL16583
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>Northern Ireland has proven itself to be a top destination for foreign direct investment, with over 900 international companies investing in Northern Ireland. Last year saw an increase of foreign direct investment into Northern Ireland, with 35 new projects creating over 200 new jobs across Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Ireland continues to be a great place to invest and do business. We are working hard to restore a stable, devolved government which can work with the UK Government to maximise Northern Ireland’s attractiveness to overseas investors.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 08/07/2019 14:53:41 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont