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1202849

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
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 Government consultation, A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland, published 4 November 2019, what estimate he has made of the number of submissions from (a) disability organisations and (b) people who identified as disabled.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	58833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2020 answer text <p>The public consultation, <em>A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland</em>, provided an opportunity for people and organisations in Northern Ireland to contribute their views on how the Government could best deliver on its statutory duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019 in implementing the CEDAW Report recommendations. <br> <br> The Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders who reached out seeking further discussions during the consultation process. However, the consultation process did not collect personal data that would identify a respondent as a person with a disability. We carefully analysed all of the views expressed in the submissions received.</p><p>It is the Government’s firm view that the Regulations properly comply with the statutory duty under section 9 of the NIEF Act, and are also compliant with the UK’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 58834 58835 question first answered 17/06/2020 11:42:49 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 29512 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1202957

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Bombardier: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many meetings he has had with (a) officials and (b) trade union representatives at Bombardier, Northern Ireland in 2020; and on what dates those meetings took place.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	58739
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office closely follows developments at Bombardier, as a key player and employer in the local economy. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland spoke with the Chief Operating Officer at Bombardier, Michael Ryan, on Friday 12 June 2020 to discuss the impact of the restructuring that was announced at the company last week. Prior to this, the Secretary of State spoke with Bombardier’s Director, Nick Laird on 16 April 2020 to discuss future projects for the aerospace sector. NIO officials and those at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have engaged with the company on a number of occasions.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we have not engaged with the trade union representatives at Bombardier, I am aware that there has been engagement with the Northern Ireland Executive, who are responsible for business support in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government wants to see Northern Ireland not only recover but also prosper. In addition to the unprecedented package of measures to protect businesses and employees through this period of disruption, we must ensure that we attract inward investment, protect the local skilled manufacturing workforce and work with the Executive to ensure our economic plans for Northern Ireland align.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 16/06/2020 15:59:21 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1202958

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Bombardier: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what representations he has made to Bombardier on retaining jobs at the Belfast site.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	58740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland spoke with the Chief Operating Officer at Bombardier last week, where he discussed the current position of the company and the particular impact of COVID-19 on the aerospace sector, which, in this case, has resulted in the company making a commercial decision to restructure their workforce.</p><p> </p><p>I was saddened to hear of the job losses which have been announced. I understand the company will continue to work with the trade unions to explore opportunities to mitigate the number of redundancies, including potential retraining and redeployment of members of the core workforce.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has set out a package of measures to protect businesses and employees through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19, including to the aerospace sector. This support, together with Government-backed finance, provides businesses with the best possible chance to weather the current crisis. We will continue to work with business, trade unions and the Northern Ireland Executive to get the economy back up and running, and laying the foundations for a stable and sustainable recovery for Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 16/06/2020 16:01:01 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1202959

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Bombardier: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has held with the (a) Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) Secretary of State for Transport on support to retain jobs at the Bombardier, Northern Ireland site.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	58741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p><strong>NIO Ministers </strong>regularly discuss with Cabinet colleagues the support that the UK Government can and is providing to the Northern Ireland economy, including with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Transport. In this case, support for business is devolved and we will continue to engage with Ministers in the NI Executive on how UKG can best support the Executive in our shared goal of seeing the Northern Ireland economy thrive.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue these discussions as we work to get things back up and running and laying the foundations for a stable and sustainable recovery for Northern Ireland, including for the aerospace sector.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 16/06/2020 16:02:39 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1202465

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
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 Office: Carers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many staff in his Department had caring responsibilities in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Kingston and Surbiton
tabling member printed	Sir Edward Davey
uin	57887
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>Although the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) does not hold numbers of staff who have caring responsibilities, the department is committed to supporting these members of staff. Working with staff we have developed a Carers Charter, which sets out the policies and support available and the department has dedicated advocates for Carers, through our Diversity and Inclusion network. All staff members with caring responsibilities are encouraged to complete an NIO Carer’s Passport.</p><p> </p><p>To strengthen our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities, the NIO is a member of Employers for Carers Northern Ireland. This allows our staff access to a range of dedicated resources as well as practical information and advice.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 16/06/2020 10:48:25 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	188 label Biography information for Ed Davey

1201283

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
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 Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to page 44 of the document entitled New Decade, New Approach, published in January 2020, which states that the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme will be closed down, whether the required £60 to £600 million compensation is included in the associated finance package.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	55966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The <em>New Decade, New Approach</em> agreement included a commitment to close down the existing RHI scheme and replace it with a scheme that effectively cuts carbon emissions in Northern Ireland. This pledge was part of text about the programme for government for the new Executive and not a UK Government commitment.</p><p> </p><p>To support the new Executive, UKG has guaranteed at least £1bn of Barnett-based funding to support investment, alongside £1bn of new resource and capital spending. This funding is not intended to absorb the costs to the Executive of the RHI voluntary buy-out scheme and/or addressing financial hardship experienced by scheme participants as a result of adjusted RHI tariffs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 15/06/2020 10:03:50 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1201285

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry: 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 implications for his policies of the finding in the report of the Renewable Heat Incentive public inquiry that RHI was a project too far for the Government of Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	55967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The RHI Inquiry was commissioned by a Northern Ireland Minister and fundamentally concerns devolved issues. The Government does, however, expect to see rapid progress in implementing all of Sir Patrick’s recommendations, alongside continued implementation of the reforms in <em>New Decade, New Approach</em>, and is working closely with the First and deputy First Minister to ensure this is done.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 15/06/2020 14:39:18 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1200040

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Educational Visits: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has taken steps to help secure financial support for (a) schools and (b) pupils and their families in Northern Ireland who face losing money for cancelled school trips as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	54279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>On 17 March, the FCO advised against all non-essential international travel and on 4 April confirmed that this UK-wide advice would stay in place until further notice. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures remain in place across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The question of changes, cancellation and refunds for school trip bookings affected by these restrictions is a matter for schools to discuss with their tour operator, airline, transport/accommodation provider and insurance company (as applicable). They are best placed to advise on the options available to them.</p><p> </p><p>Education is a devolved matter and the Department of Education and the Education Authority in Northern Ireland continue to provide guidance and support to schools.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 09/06/2020 11:18:21 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1200043

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
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 implications for the Government's policy of the Northern Ireland Assembly opposing the extension of abortion regulations to Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	54110
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Assembly has not opposed the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020.</p><p>The debate in the Assembly on 2 June 2020 was focused on one aspect of those regulations, severe fetal impairment, and does not have any binding effects on the Regulations we have made.</p><p>As abortion remains a devolved issue in Northern Ireland, the Assembly remains able to legislate on abortion, subject to the usual Assembly and other procedures, including compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK Government will continue to ensure we abide by our domestic and international legal obligations.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 09/06/2020 11:20:40 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1200107

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
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 Office: Buildings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer on 15 May 2020 to Question 43779 on Civil Servants, at how many multi-hub locations employees of his Department work together with employees of another Department or agency in London managed by the Government Property Agency; what the addresses are of those locations; and what other Departments and agencies employ staff at those locations.
tabling member constituency	Luton South
tabling member printed	Rachel Hopkins
uin	54313
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office on 12 June 2020 (UIN 54314).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/06/2020 10:29:03 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4873 label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins