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454678

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date	24/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Dunlop on 23 February (HL5589 and HL5590) concerning the Belfast Agreement 1998, why they have not answered the question, and whether the Agreement applies to all residents of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2016 answer text <p>My previous replies to the Noble Lord on questions about the application of the Belfast Agreement to specific groups explain that the Agreement, with its three-stranded approach, paved the way for power sharing in Northern Ireland and provides the basis for devolved government there. The three-stranded approach is:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 1 concerns the status and system of government of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. This provides for the creation of a democratically elected Northern Ireland Assembly.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 2 concerns the relationship between Northern Ireland and Ireland. This provides for the creation of a North /South Ministerial Council.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 3 concerns the relationship between the Ireland and the United Kingdom. This provides for the creation of a British-Irish Council and the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop grouped question UIN HL6429 question first answered 16/03/2016 15:33:39 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454679

registered interest
date	24/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 28 January (HL5591) concerning the Belfast Agreement 1998, why they have not answered the question, and whether the Belfast Agreement applies to members of the British Security Forces.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6429
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2016 answer text <p>My previous replies to the Noble Lord on questions about the application of the Belfast Agreement to specific groups explain that the Agreement, with its three-stranded approach, paved the way for power sharing in Northern Ireland and provides the basis for devolved government there. The three-stranded approach is:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 1 concerns the status and system of government of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. This provides for the creation of a democratically elected Northern Ireland Assembly.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 2 concerns the relationship between Northern Ireland and Ireland. This provides for the creation of a North /South Ministerial Council.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Strand 3 concerns the relationship between the Ireland and the United Kingdom. This provides for the creation of a British-Irish Council and the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop grouped question UIN HL6428 question first answered 16/03/2016 15:33:39 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454680

registered interest
date	24/02/2016
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Prosecutions: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have an agreement or understanding with Sinn Fein (1) not to bring to court republicans on charges relating to tax fraud in South Armagh, or (2) to bring to court members of the Army who were on duty on Bloody Sunday and who now live in Great Britain.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2016 answer text <p>The government does not have any such agreements or understandings in place with Sinn Fein.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 04/03/2016 12:11:00 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454681

registered interest
date	24/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 24 February (HL5812) concerning the Belfast Agreement 1998, why they did not answer the question and whether "equality between those islands" includes parity of esteem for all on those islands.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2016 answer text <p>I have previously responded to the Noble Lord’s question by explaining that paragraph three of the Declaration of Support in the Belfast Agreement commits the participants involved in the multi-party negotiations that led to the Agreement ‘to partnership, equality and mutual respect as the basis of relationships within Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between these islands’. I also explained that the United Kingdom Government is committed to affording due respect and parity of esteem to all the people in Northern Ireland as underpinned by the Agreement and in accordance with the obligations on the Government to promote equality and prevent discrimination across the United Kingdom. I have nothing to add to this.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 08/03/2016 14:52:14 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454682

registered interest
date	24/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Belfast Agreement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Dunlop on 24 February (HL5739 and HL5740) concerning the Belfast Agreement 1998, why they did not answer the question about the agenda for discussion with the Republic of Ireland, and who checks that those involved in discussions are entitled to be involved.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2016 answer text <p>I have previously responded to the Noble Lord’s question by explaining that discussions with the Irish Government are in accordance with the established three-stranded approach to Northern Ireland affairs which is reflected in the Belfast Agreement. I have nothing to add to this.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 08/03/2016 14:52:45 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454409

registered interest
date	23/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	British Irish Intergovernmental Conference
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government why there have been no meetings of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference since 26 February 2007.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6367
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2016 answer text <p>There have been no meetings of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference since 26 February 2007 largely because the scope of the BIIGC agenda is now much narrower, given the completion of devolution and the fact that the political situation is more stable. The Conference remains part of the architecture of the Belfast Agreement, but is no longer used as the significant forum it was in the past for interaction between the UK and Irish Governments.</p><p> </p><p>Interaction between the governments of the UK and Ireland takes place regularly at all levels and in many different forums. These include an annual summit between the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach, and regular meetings between the heads of UK and Irish government departments.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 01/03/2016 15:45:35 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454410

registered interest
date	23/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	British Irish Intergovernmental Conference
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 23 February (HL6044), why the answer did not answer parts 2, 3 and 4 of the question; and whether they will now do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6368
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2016 answer text <p>My written answer dated 23 February 2016 (HL6044) made reference to the Joint Communiqué of the meeting of 26 February 2007, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House. The Joint Communiqué provides the answers to parts 2 and 3 of the Noble Lord’s original question (details of attendees and topics discussed).</p><p> </p><p>In relation to part 4 of the original question, as previously advised no formal actions were listed following this meeting. The focus at the time was the drive towards devolution and the Conference urged all political leaders to act with courage and determination in order to attain this.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 01/03/2016 15:46:20 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

454411

registered interest
date	23/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	British Irish Intergovernmental Conference
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Dunlop on 23 February (HL6044), whether they will clarify whether the Conference held in 2007 was the final meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference or its most recent meeting.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6369
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2016 answer text <p>The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference remains part of the architecture of the Belfast Agreement and its most recent meeting was held in 2007. There are no plans to hold a meeting of the Conference in the immediate future.</p><p> </p><p>Interaction between the UK Government and Irish Government takes place regularly at all levels and in many different forums. These include an annual summit between the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach, and regular meetings between the heads of UK and Irish government departments.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 01/03/2016 15:46:59 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

453607

registered interest
date	22/02/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Freedom of Information
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to make any changes to freedom of information legislation, in particular on the use of false names when seeking disclosure; and if so, what changes they propose, and when will they be brought forward.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2016 answer text <p>The Government established the Freedom of Information Commission to review the Freedom of Information Act and we will give careful consideration to its recommendations. Section 8(1)(b) of the FOI Act already requires applicants to provide their real name.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 03/03/2016 14:54:11 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

453608

registered interest
date	22/02/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Church Services: Republic of Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether under the human rights arrangements within the Belfast Agreement 1998, they have raised or will raise the decision by the authorities in the Republic of Ireland to ban all Church of Ireland services in the centre of Dublin on Easter Sunday, and if they have raised this matter, what was the result.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL6310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2016 answer text <p>I am informed that the authorities in the Republic of Ireland have not banned all Church of Ireland services in the centre of Dublin on Easter Sunday but that there will be restricted access to the city centre on that day due to security measures being put it place around a planned Easter Rising Commemoration parade.</p><p> </p><p>I understand that the Irish Government and An Garda Síochána are working closely with senior Church of Ireland representatives in order to facilitate worship at those churches in the area. This matter has not been raised under the human rights arrangements within the Belfast Agreement 1998.</p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 01/03/2016 15:44:44 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird