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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

1217268

	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	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on support for implementing the payment scheme for victims of the Troubles.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	903639
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>I have written to - and had meetings with - the First and deputy First Minister on this issue and will continue to engage with the Executive as a matter of urgency to try and unblock progress.</p><p> </p><p>My officials have been offering support to assist the Executive Office in making progress on implementation.</p><p> </p><p>Victims have waited too long already and we will continue to prioritise supporting the Executive’s delivery of this scheme. The current framework provides a fair, balanced and proportionate basis for helping those who suffered most throughout the Troubles. It is therefore imperative that Sinn Féin enable the scheme to move forward by agreeing with all the other parties and designating a department.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 24/06/2020 15:20:14 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

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

1217502

	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	Economic Situation: 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 the Government has made of the economy of Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
	uin	64327
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>Whilst the Northern Ireland economy has its challenges, I am confident that Northern Ireland has a promising economic future as we recover from this crisis. This Government will always stand by the people of Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>We want Northern Ireland not only to recover but to prosper. For this to happen we need to ensure that we are driving innovation and sustainability, enhancing connectivity, developing a skilled workforce, promoting exports and attracting investment.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to work collaboratively with businesses, the Northern Ireland Executive and local partners to get the economy back up and running, laying the foundations for a stable and sustainable economic future.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/06/2020 13:18:17 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1217522

	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	City Deals: 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 progress on the delivery of Northern Ireland City Deals.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
	uin	64335
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2020 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. I continue to engage regularly with the Chief Executives of the City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland and my department is working closely with Councils and NI Executive colleagues to provide any support necessary to accelerate their implementation.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/07/2020 13:20:36 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1217535

	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	Borders: 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 discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on border infrastructure in Northern Ireland in the event of the UK leaving the transition period without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
	uin	64344
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains optimistic and is working hard to reach an agreement with the EU on our future relationship. That is why we have agreed to an intensified talks process throughout July.</p><p> </p><p>The Ireland and Northern Ireland Protocol will be delivered by the end of the Transition Period. There will be no new physical customs infrastructure in Northern Ireland and we see no need to build any.</p><p> </p><p>We will be making the necessary adjustments to existing entry points for agrifood goods to provide for proportionate additional controls, including some checks to help movements of live animals and agri-food from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. This is in order to respect the pre-existing status of the island of Ireland as a single epidemiological unit. We will also work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive, and with the EU in the Joint Committee, to seek to simplify and minimise any requirements.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is working closely with colleagues across Cabinet and with minsters from the Northern Ireland Executive in support of this, taking account of the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/07/2020 13:18:45 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones