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1005776

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made with the Police Services Northern Ireland of the capability of the police to meet any potential (a) threats and (b) risks as a result of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	190502
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter; the PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant, through the Policing Board. Operational capability and policing matters are a matter for the Chief Constable, with whom I maintain regular contact.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has provided the Police Service of Northern Ireland with additional security funding in order that they can tackle the SEVERE and enduring threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 20/11/2018 11:15:13 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1005777

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	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: Safer Neighbourhood Teams
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the capability of Police Service of Northern Ireland neighbourhood policing teams to respond to threats at the border after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	190503
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>We are committed to a future partnership on security, policing and justice with the EU, including Ireland, which will allow the PSNI to continue to tackle national security threats, serious and organised crime.</p><p> </p><p>Policing is a devolved matter and operational policing capability is a matter for the Chief Constable. I understand the PSNI has submitted its case for additional Brexit-related resources and that bid is currently being considered by the Government.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 20/11/2018 13:23:38 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1191694

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2020
	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 Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish a human rights explanatory memorandum with the legislative proposals relating to legacy investigations.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	41534
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/05/2020 answer text <p>The recognition and protection of rights are fundamental values of the UK. Our human rights framework offers comprehensive, well-established, and effective protections within a clear constitutional and legal system.</p><p>We fully intend to maintain our leading role in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law; and the UK remains committed to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), including conducting Article 2 compliant investigations where these are needed.</p><p>Explanatory notes and a statement as to the Bill’s compatibility with the ECHR will be published on introduction of the Bill.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/05/2020 13:25:49 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1191705

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2020
	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 Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if the Government will conduct pre-legislative scrutiny of proposals on legacy investigations.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	41537
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/05/2020 answer text <p>In 2018, the UK Government public consultation, ‘Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past’, sought views on the original Stormont House Agreement proposals, and received over 17,000 responses. Careful consideration of all views provided in this consultation have informed our revised proposals for addressing legacy issues.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland set out for scrutiny in Parliament the Government’s proposals for legacy reform in a Written Ministerial Statement on 18 March.</p><p> </p><p>The statement set out our high level proposals for dealing with legacy issues, and signalled the beginning of a period of engagement with the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland parties and others. We have begun the engagement process and remain committed to making progress on this important issue, whilst being sensitive to the challenging context in which we are all working.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/05/2020 13:24:12 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1191726

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2020
	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 Government
	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 Written Statement of the 18 March 2020, Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues, HCWS168, what the timetable is for publishing proposals relating to the investigations set out in that Written Statement.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	41538
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/05/2020 answer text <p>In line with our commitment in <em>New Decade, New Approach</em>, we published a Written Ministerial Statement on 18 March setting out a framework for legislation to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland. As set out in this statement, we have started engagement with a range of stakeholders on the legacy proposals, including victims’ groups, the NI parties and the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>The wider context in which we are currently working is very challenging and has unsurprisingly had an impact on our planned timetable, as the repercussions of dealing with the Covid-19 crisis have been extensively felt. However, we continue with the engagement process, as promised, and remain fully committed to making progress on this important issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/05/2020 13:28:50 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1192048

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he consulted (a) parties in the Northern Ireland Executive, (b) the Northern Ireland Justice Minister, (c) the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner, d) the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland, e) victims' groups and (f) the Government of Ireland on the proposals in his Written Statement of 18 March 2020 WS168 prior to its publication.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	42108
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland spoke to the Irish Government and all party leaders before the Government’s Written Ministerial Statement was published on 18 March.</p><p> </p><p>The statement set out our high level proposals for dealing with legacy issues, and signalled the beginning of a period of engagement with the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland parties and others, including the NI Human Rights Commissioner, the Victims’ Commissioner, and victims groups. We have begun the engagement process and remain committed to making progress on this important issue, whilst being sensitive to the challenging context in which we are all working.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/05/2020 14:51:26 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1192192

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which victims groups he has held discussions with from his appointment to 18 March 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	42109
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and I, and officials have held discussions with a wide range of victims groups since the Secretary of State was appointed in February 2020. On 18 March, the Secretary of State chaired calls with ‘Healing Through Remembering’ and ‘WAVE’, and subsequent calls have since taken place with numerous groups at ministerial and official level.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State recognises the importance of engaging with victims groups, which represent all parts of the community in Northern Ireland, and the department will continue this engagement in the coming weeks and months.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/05/2020 11:47:54 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1192201

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish the titles of the reviews being undertaken by his Department.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	42110
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>My Department is not currently undertaking any public reviews.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/05/2020 15:27:15 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1192202

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish the titles of the reports commissioned by his Department that remain outstanding.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	42111
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>The only outstanding report commissioned by the Northern Ireland Office is the report of the Robert Hamill inquiry, which was completed by Sir Edwin Jowitt in early 2011. At that time it was announced that due to ongoing legal proceedings against three individuals the report would not be published. These proceedings remain ongoing. The report will be published in full as soon as practicable.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/05/2020 15:28:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1193644

	registered interest
	date	06/05/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Government
	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 Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland establishing the Independent Commission on Information Retrieval, what discussions he had with his Irish counterpart prior to his written statement of 18 March 2020, HCWS168, on Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues, on the information retrieval provisions contained in that statement.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
	tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
	uin	43985
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland spoke to the Irish Government prior to the publication of the Government’s Written Ministerial Statement on 18 March 2020, in which he outlined our proposals for dealing with legacy issues.</p><p>This marked the beginning of an ongoing period of engagement with the Irish Government and other key stakeholders, on these proposals, including information retrieval. We remain committed to making progress on this important issue, whilst being sensitive to the challenging context in which we are all working.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/05/2020 15:49:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh