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1692286

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2024
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Civil Partnerships and Marriage: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Mid Derbyshire
	tabling member printed	Mrs Pauline Latham
	uin	901656
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2024 answer text <p>I understand my Hon. Friend’s keen interest in this matter and was pleased to meet with her to discuss this in October. As she is aware, this is a devolved matter. Following the restoration of the institutions, I would recommend that she engage with the Finance Minister in Northern Ireland to ask what consideration she has given to this issue.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 28/02/2024 17:22:37 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	4025 label Biography information for Mrs Pauline Latham

1217267

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol: Business
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	When he plans to issue guidance to businesses on the steps they will need to take under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol East
	tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
	uin	903620
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to having regular detailed discussions with business about how the Protocol is implemented and to support preparation for the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>Our Command Paper sets out clearly the approach we will take. We will publish guidance for business this summer, and proactively communicate how processes will change.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis grouped question UIN 903625 question first answered 24/06/2020 15:18:19 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
	tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1217269

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol: Business
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	When he plans to issue guidance to businesses on the steps they will need to take under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	903625
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to having regular detailed discussions with business about how the Protocol is implemented and to support preparation for the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>Our Command Paper sets out clearly the approach we will take. We will publish guidance for business this summer, and proactively communicate how processes will change.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis grouped question UIN 903620 question first answered 24/06/2020 15:18:19 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1248600

	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	Hospitality Industry and Tourism: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support the Government is providing to the tourism and hospitality sectors in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Truro and Falmouth
	tabling member printed	Cherilyn Mackrory
	uin	908123
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>The tourism and hospitality sectors have benefited from UK-wide Government financial support. This includes the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has been extended for a further one month until December.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, a VAT cut to 5% has been extended for both sectors.</p><p> </p><p>While the Government will take every opportunity to promote Northern Ireland, tourism is the responsibility of the NI Executive, to whom the Government has provided £2.4bn to respond to the pandemic, including supporting those sectors most affected.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/11/2020 16:45:43 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4758 label Biography information for Cherilyn Mackrory

1195385

	registered interest
	date	13/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Health Services: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support his Department is providing to the health service in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Eastbourne
	tabling member printed	Caroline Ansell
	uin	902579
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive are communicating at all levels, with the NI Health Minister regularly attending the Government’s health meetings. So far £1.2bn has been made available to the Executive to support the response to Covid-19.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to support the Health Service in Northern Ireland in any way possible, such as the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing and PPE supply. As part of this, we have rolled out three test facilities in Northern Ireland - Belfast, Londonderry, and Craigavon - for the testing of frontline and key workers.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 13/05/2020 16:29:19 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4512 label Biography information for Caroline Ansell

1230434

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to support the recovery of the Northern Ireland economy after the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
	tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
	uin	905458
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2020 answer text <p>Businesses in Northern Ireland have always exhibited tremendous resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity.</p><p>This Government has stood by the people of Northern Ireland, providing support for Northern Ireland businesses and employees throughout the pandemic with an unprecedented series of grants, loans and support schemes. We remain committed to enabling them, and the wider economy, to thrive and grow as we emerge from the lockdown.</p><p>We look forward to working with the Executive and local partners to unleash Northern Ireland’s potential by driving innovation and connecting Northern Ireland with opportunities through our new trading relationships.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 905459 question first answered 02/09/2020 13:05:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1230435

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to support the recovery of the Northern Ireland economy after the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	905459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2020 answer text <p>Businesses in Northern Ireland have always exhibited tremendous resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity.</p><p>This Government has stood by the people of Northern Ireland, providing support for Northern Ireland businesses and employees throughout the pandemic with an unprecedented series of grants, loans and support schemes. We remain committed to enabling them, and the wider economy, to thrive and grow as we emerge from the lockdown.</p><p>We look forward to working with the Executive and local partners to unleash Northern Ireland’s potential by driving innovation and connecting Northern Ireland with opportunities through our new trading relationships.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 905458 question first answered 02/09/2020 13:05:01 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1257463

	registered interest
	date	02/12/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to support the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	909544
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>This is clearly an uncertain time for many businesses, including those in the aerospace industry, a sector valued at over £1.8bn in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As well as the Furlough Scheme, the Government is supporting the UK’s aerospace and aviation industries with over £8.5bn in grants, loans and export guarantees. UK Export Finance is supporting £3.5bn of sales in the next 18 months, and £2.1bn has been made available through the COVID Corporate Financing Facility.</p><p> </p><p>Having met recently with both management and Unite union representatives, I am pleased that Spirit and Bombardier have completed a deal that will end uncertainty for some 3,000 employees. This is a major vote of confidence in Northern Ireland’s highly skilled aerospace workforce.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 17:18:33 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1348950

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2021
	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 Job Creation: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to help create jobs and attract investment in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Dudley North
	tabling member printed	Marco Longhi
	uin	902950
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to creating jobs and attracting investment in Northern Ireland - a key part of our plans to level up across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ has protected jobs and livelihoods. And we have committed £600m to City &amp; Growth Deals to help boost the economy, enhancing skills and creating new jobs such as the 100+ announced by Tech firm Igale.</p><p> </p><p>We are also working with DIT and Invest NI to attract inward investment, including by highlighting Northern Ireland's strengths at a NI showcase event in London in September.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 21/07/2021 13:47:18 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4789 label Biography information for Marco Longhi

1248601

	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	Armed Forces and Police: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department plans to take to help tackle vexatious claims made against (a) armed forces and (b) police personnel in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	South East Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Mrs Sheryll Murray
	uin	908124
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 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, veterans and police personnel alike.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to engaging with partners from all communities and making progress on this important issue as quickly as possible.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/11/2020 16:46:48 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4100 label Biography information for Mrs Sheryll Murray