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1248598

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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	United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the UK Internal Market Bill on Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	908114
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK Internal Market Bill is economically important for Northern Ireland. It ensures direct trade from Northern Ireland to Great Britain will continue as it does now, delivering this Government’s clear commitment to provide for unfettered access in legislation.</p><p> </p><p>But the Bill’s significance is not just economic. The Government is taking powers in reserve to create a legal safety net that guard against the harmful legal defaults in the Protocol, in the event that agreement with the EU is not reached in Joint Committee discussions.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speaks frequently with Cabinet colleagues on a range of matters including these points.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/11/2020 16:42:48 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1248599

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	Anniversaries: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to mark the 100 year anniversary of Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Aberconwy
tabling member printed	Robin Millar
uin	908116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to facilitating national recognition and international awareness of this important national anniversary.</p><p>The centenary will be an opportunity to reflect on this moment of profound significance in the history of the United Kingdom, in a way that includes diverse perspectives and facilitates respectful discussion.<em> </em></p><p>It will also offer a platform to showcase what is best about Northern Ireland around the world. The programme of centenary events being developed will therefore celebrate Northern Ireland’s people, business, culture, arts, and young talent, looking forward to a positive future.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/11/2020 16:44:06 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4746 label Biography information for Robin Millar

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

1247028

registered interest
date	30/10/2020
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, how many legacy cases from the Troubles in Northern Ireland are (a) before the courts and (b) due to be brought to court in the next 12 months; and how many of those cases involve the prosecution of present or former (i) service personnel, (ii) police or other security forces, (iii) republican terrorists and (iv) loyalist terrorists.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	109487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government does not hold figures on prosecutorial decisions as this is a matter for the prosecuting authorities, in this case the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland that acts independently of Government.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/11/2020 13:02:33 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1246542

registered interest
date	23/10/2020
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, how many meetings he has held with victims' groups as part of the Government's engagement on legacy proposals since his Statement of 18 March 2020, Official Report, col 22WS.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	108257
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>Since March, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and officials have had a number of engagements with victims’ groups on legacy issues. Details about ministers’ meetings with external organisations, including victims’ groups, are published on a quarterly basis and can be found on Gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>While the challenging circumstances presented by the ongoing Covid-19 situation has affected progress, the government remains committed to making progress on legacy issues and the Secretary of State fully recognises the importance of working with all parts of the community in Northern Ireland, including victims’ groups, as part of this process.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/11/2020 11:53:35 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1246546

registered interest
date	23/10/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	European Convention on Human Rights: 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 Queen's Speech Briefing notes, page 128, published December 2019, if the reference to the inappropriate application of the Human Rights Act relates to (a) the procedural obligation of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and (b) other provisions of the ECHR.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	108258
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2020 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 and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to comply with our obligations in domestic and international law, including those under the European Convention on Human Rights, and fully intend to maintain our leading role in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/11/2020 11:58:59 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 58251 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1246547

registered interest
date	23/10/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has held with (a) industry representatives and (b) the Northern Ireland Executive on an aerospace industry taskforce to help safeguard jobs in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	108259
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>I recently met with representatives of Unite union regarding the challenges currently faced by the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland, including staff retention and the range of Government support measures in place.</p><p> </p><p>As well as the Job Retention Scheme, the UK Government is supporting the UK’s aerospace and aviation industries with over £8.5bn in grants, loans and export guarantees. £2.1bn has also been made available to the UK aerospace sector through the Covid Corporate Financing Facility, and UK Export Finance is supporting £3.5bn of sales in the next 18 months.</p><p> </p><p>This sector will be key to Northern Ireland’s economic recovery and we want to do what we can to safeguard jobs and investment, working alongside the Northern Ireland Executive.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/11/2020 11:55:12 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1246293

registered interest
date	22/10/2020
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 discussions his Department had with the Government of the Republic of Ireland prior to the imposition of border checks on the UK-Republic of Ireland border.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	107717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>Since the start of this pandemic, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has met regularly with the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to coordinate the coronavirus response.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs recently chaired a conference call with the First Minister and deputy First Minister, and the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Health Ministers to discuss the ongoing response to Covid-19 on the island of Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>There has been no discussion of the imposition of checks in the Republic of Ireland. The enforcement of Covid restrictions in the Republic of Ireland is a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/11/2020 15:57:17 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1246295

registered interest
date	22/10/2020
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 assessment he has made of the compliance with the terms agreed under the (a) Belfast Agreement, (b) St. Andrew's Agreement and (c) subsequent bilateral agreements between the UK and Republic of Ireland of the Irish Government's steps to enforce border checkpoints between the UK and Republic of Ireland.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	107718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to working with the government of Ireland on the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. There have been regular discussions on how to achieve a joint approach, including between Ministers and officials from the UK Government, the Northern Ireland Executive, and from the Irish Government.</p><p> </p><p>There is a determination to work together to ensure that measures safeguard the health and wellbeing of UK and Irish citizens, and abide by obligations under the Belfast Agreement and the Common Travel Area.</p><p> </p><p>The enforcement of Covid restrictions in the Republic of Ireland is a matter for the Irish Government.</p><p><br> <br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/11/2020 15:58:40 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1245558

registered interest
date	21/10/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Non-departmental Public Bodies: 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 the Northern Ireland Executive on the number of quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations operating in Northern Ireland; and what assessment he has made of the effect on costs to the taxpayer of those organisations.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	107137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is in regular contact with the First and deputy First Minister and members of the Northern Ireland Executive where a range of issues are discussed. The Executive’s arms-length bodies, including their funding arrangements, are a matter for the Executive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/10/2020 11:55:37 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart