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1239032

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
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 recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on a UK-wide approach to tackling covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	906639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is in regular contact with the First and Deputy First Minister for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and devolved administrations continue to work closely together to ensure a coordinated approach across the United Kingdom, such as the four nations approach to PPE and the National Testing Initiative.</p><p> </p><p>Each devolved nation has its own unique set of circumstances and it is only right that devolved nations take the approach that is right for them at the right time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:26:44 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1239033

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Buses: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on increasing support for the hydrogen-powered bus sector in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	906640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland has proven expertise with hydrogen-electric power in the bus sector and we have seen the introduction of the world’s first hydrogen-electric double-decker bus by Wrightbus this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited Wrightbus in August and recently discussed the opportunities for Northern Ireland with the Transport Secretary. I and my officials are engaging with DfT and BEIS on the UK bus and hydrogen strategies and aim to capitalise on our joint ambitions for these areas. It was good to see Wrightbus recently securing orders for hydrogen-electric buses through its H2Bus consortium and we look forward to forthcoming announcements on the UK’s Hydrogen and National Bus Strategies.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/10/2020 13:02:54 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 50976 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1239034

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Brexit: 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 preparations for the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	906641
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland Ministers and officials continue to engage regularly with the Northern Ireland Executive as we get on with delivering the Protocol and preparing for the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>The Devolved Administrations are critical partners and our engagement is intended to enhance understanding of approach and ensure appropriate planning.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Northern Ireland Executive attends meetings of the Joint Committee and Specialised Committees on Protocol implementation and are represented at our meetings of the Business Engagement Forum.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:28:42 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1239035

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Duty Free Allowances: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If he will make representations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the extension of duty free arrangements to the EU from January 2021 includes Northern Ireland airports.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	906670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>I regularly speak to Treasury Ministers to discuss opportunities for the economy in Northern Ireland. The Government continues to work through the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the unique situation it creates for VAT and excise. Guidance will be provided on how the Protocol will work, including for duty-free goods ahead of the transition period.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:22:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1239444

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Trade: 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 publish the (a) work plan and (b) programme for delivery of the Business Engagement Forum that the Government set up with Northern Ireland businesses.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	97738
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The Business Engagement Forum provides a space for Northern Ireland’s businesses and business representatives to put forward proposals and provide feedback on how to maximise the free flow of trade.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has now held at least 16 meetings of the Forum with over 60 businesses from a variety of sectors and geographical regions. Most recently this included meetings on FTA negotiations and agriculture, as well as a targeted session with representatives from the aerospace sector. This is complemented by regular engagement carried out by Ministers and officials from across Whitehall.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure that the Business Engagement Forum continues to provide a genuinely safe and flexible space for two-way conversations between the Government and Northern Ireland’s business community, the Forum has no restrictive work plan or programme for delivery, and meetings are held in confidence.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/10/2020 10:05:39 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1238840

registered interest
date	29/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	UK Government-Northern Ireland Executive Joint Board
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many times the joint board established in the New Decade, New Approach Agreement has met.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	97062
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2020 answer text <p>The Joint Board, which has oversight for transformation in health, education and justice, where these draw on funding provided under the New Decade, New Approach agreement, has met once on the 22 July. A further meeting is scheduled for this Autumn.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 05/10/2020 15:44:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1237509

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to publish further proposals on dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Lagan Valley
tabling member printed	Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
uin	95010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that we will introduce legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland in a way that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of reinvestigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to making progress and engaging on these issues with the Northern Ireland parties, the Irish Government, and stakeholders from across the community including victims groups as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 29/09/2020 11:51:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	650 label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson

1237510

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Freeports: 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 had with Cabinet colleagues on granting Northern Ireland ports freeport status.
tabling member constituency	Lagan Valley
tabling member printed	Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
uin	95011
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government plans to introduce up to 10 Freeports across the UK. Freeports will unleash the potential of our ports, regenerating communities across the UK. We are working with the Devolved Administrations, including the Northern Ireland Executive, to enable the creation of Freeports across all four nations of the UK. We will shortly be publishing the Government’s response to the Freeports consultation, launched In February 2020, which will set out our plans for the delivery of Freeports across the UK, including in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>A number of ports in Northern Ireland submitted responses to the consultation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 29/09/2020 11:52:19 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	650 label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson

1237511

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Armed Forces Covenant: 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 progress has been made on full implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Lagan Valley
tabling member printed	Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
uin	95012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>We have been making good progress on implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland, in line with my party’s manifesto pledges and UK Government commitments in the New Decade, New Approach Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed Danny Kinahan as the first ever Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, to act as a voice and advocate for veterans as they make the transition to civilian life. Moreover, we have secured additional funding for the Veterans’ Support Office to assist them in delivery of the Covenant at ground level in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Elsewhere, a review of the Aftercare Service will consider whether their remit can be extended to cover all HM Forces veterans living in Northern Ireland with service-related injuries and conditions.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, our Armed Forces Covenant legislation will mandate local authorities to pay due regard to the experience of veterans so that they suffer no disadvantage in society. This will apply UK-wide, and the Ministry of Defence is working closely with the territorial offices and devolved administrations to ensure it is implemented effectively across the four nations.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 29/09/2020 10:18:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	650 label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson

1236639

registered interest
date	22/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Chemicals: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what (a) guidance and (b) public information the Government has issued to businesses seeking to import more than one tonne of chemicals to Northern Ireland on the requirements they will need to implement from 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	93625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2020 answer text <p>On 7 August, the Government set out on Gov.uk further guidance on moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol. This confirms that there will be no change for the movement of goods covered by the Protocol between Northern Ireland and EU Member States, and that the overall process for trading between Northern Ireland and non-EU countries will continue broadly as it does today.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance also explains that businesses seeking to import chemicals into Northern Ireland from non-EU third countries or to move them from GB to Northern Ireland, at or above 1 tonne per year, will need to ensure that the importer in Northern Ireland or the EU holds a registration under EU REACH, or appoint an Only Representative in Northern Ireland or the EU as registrant for the substance. The guidance links to further information on registration.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/09/2020 10:40:32 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh