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1139088

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	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 Assembly and Northern Ireland Office: Art Works
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what criteria are used to determine which portraits are displayed or removed in (1) the Northern Ireland Office, and (2) the Northern Ireland Assembly.
	tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
	uin	HL17173
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office takes its responsibilities under Fair Employment legislation very seriously and seeks to ensure a good and harmonious working environment for all staff; the requirements of which are set out in the 1989 Fair Employment Code of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland’s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of “posters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities” and will consider any concerns raised by employees. I can confirm that the department takes steps to ensure no such images are displayed in Stormont House</p><p> </p><p>Information on employees’ personal data is sensitive, in order to comply with DPA requirements, and so I am unable to comment further. In line with the rest of the Civil Service, our staff need to be able to raise concerns in a confidential manner and without fear of repercussions.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank grouped question UIN HL17174 HL17175 question first answered 23/07/2019 15:47:57 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1139089

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	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 Assembly and Northern Ireland Office: Art Works
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received any reports that civil servants in Northern Ireland have been offended by portraits of the Royal Family in (1) the Northern Ireland Office, and (2) the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if so, how many civil servants have made such complaints.
	tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
	uin	HL17174
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office takes its responsibilities under Fair Employment legislation very seriously and seeks to ensure a good and harmonious working environment for all staff; the requirements of which are set out in the 1989 Fair Employment Code of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland’s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of “posters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities” and will consider any concerns raised by employees. I can confirm that the department takes steps to ensure no such images are displayed in Stormont House</p><p> </p><p>Information on employees’ personal data is sensitive, in order to comply with DPA requirements, and so I am unable to comment further. In line with the rest of the Civil Service, our staff need to be able to raise concerns in a confidential manner and without fear of repercussions.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank grouped question UIN HL17173 HL17175 question first answered 23/07/2019 15:47:57 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1139090

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	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 Assembly and Northern Ireland Office: Art Works
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any Northern Irish civil servants received compensation for offence caused by portraits of the Royal Family; if so, how many; and in each case, how much compensation was awarded.
	tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
	uin	HL17175
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office takes its responsibilities under Fair Employment legislation very seriously and seeks to ensure a good and harmonious working environment for all staff; the requirements of which are set out in the 1989 Fair Employment Code of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland’s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of “posters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities” and will consider any concerns raised by employees. I can confirm that the department takes steps to ensure no such images are displayed in Stormont House</p><p> </p><p>Information on employees’ personal data is sensitive, in order to comply with DPA requirements, and so I am unable to comment further. In line with the rest of the Civil Service, our staff need to be able to raise concerns in a confidential manner and without fear of repercussions.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank grouped question UIN HL17173 HL17174 question first answered 23/07/2019 15:47:57 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1140445

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Education: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the absence of the Northern Ireland Executive on the provision of (1) higher, (2) further, and (3) secondary, education in Northern Ireland; and in particular, variation of such provision between Belfast and Londonderry.
	tabling member printed	Lord Adonis
	uin	HL17278
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2019 answer text <p>It is important that we deliver excellent education for our children and young people across the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland understands the pressures and decisions facing education centres across Northern Ireland. The Government has committed to publishing a report on or before 4 September 2019 on higher education provision in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As education is devolved these matters are of course for an incoming NI Executive to consider. That is why securing a successful outcome to the talks process, so that a functioning NI Executive can be restored, is the Secretary of State’s absolute priority.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, I will pass on the Noble Lord’s concerns to the Department of Education.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 29/07/2019 11:51:59 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	3743 label Biography information for Lord Adonis

1140931

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Investment and Tourism: 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 recent golf open at Royal Portrush, if her Department will hold discussions with Invest Northern Ireland to promote Northern Ireland as a tourist and investment destination.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	280193
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>The recent Open Championship was a huge success, showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland and demonstrating that the region is more than up to the challenge of hosting such significant global events.</p><p> </p><p>While tourism and investment remain largely devolved matters under the remit of Invest NI, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, alongside other UK Government Ministers share the ambitions of Invest NI and Tourism NI in promoting Northern Ireland as a place to invest, visit and do business.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 25/07/2019 14:03:47 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1141376

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2019
	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, whether she plans to increase police numbers in Northern Ireland in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	281081
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>Policing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and operational capability is a matter for the Chief Constable. The PSNI’s main budget is allocated by the Department of Justice from the Northern Ireland block grant.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has provided the PSNI with the additional security funding it has asked for and needs to ensure that they have the resource (including officers) to tackle the SEVERE threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism. This additional security funding boosts PSNI’s ability to tackle the terrorist threat while ensuring day-to-day policing isn’t compromised.</p><p> </p><p>PSNI received £230m additional security funding in the last parliament and £160m in this one. In addition, the UK Government has provided PSNI with £16.5m to help prepare for EU exit. This funding will help the PSNI manage pressures and contingencies arising from EU exit preparations which fall in the 2019/20 financial year. It will enable PSNI to recruit 206 additional officers this financial year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon answering member printed Julian Smith question first answered 03/09/2019 10:35:09 answering member 4118 label Biography information for Julian Smith
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141377

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Farmers: 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 of the potential financial effect on farmers in Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU without a deal; and whether she plans to provide farmers in Northern Ireland with financial support in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	281082
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that we would prefer to leave with a deal and we will work in an energetic and determined way to get that better deal. We hope that the EU will agree to negotiate.</p><p> </p><p>I have been working closely with colleagues across Government and engaging with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, including the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, to identify how we can best support the agricultural community, including those in border areas, in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit.</p><p> </p><p>In response to any potential risk, the Government would, of course, take measures to mitigate any short-run disruption, support the economy through the transition, and to boost the long-term potential of the UK economy, taking advantage of the opportunities available outside the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon answering member printed Julian Smith grouped question UIN 281083 281084 question first answered 03/09/2019 10:39:05 answering member 4118 label Biography information for Julian Smith
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141378

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Farmers: 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 of the effect on the economic viability of farmers who graze livestock on both sides of the border in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	281083
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that we would prefer to leave with a deal and we will work in an energetic and determined way to get that better deal. We hope that the EU will agree to negotiate.</p><p> </p><p>I have been working closely with colleagues across Government and engaging with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, including the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, to identify how we can best support the agricultural community, including those in border areas, in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit.</p><p> </p><p>In response to any potential risk, the Government would, of course, take measures to mitigate any short-run disruption, support the economy through the transition, and to boost the long-term potential of the UK economy, taking advantage of the opportunities available outside the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon answering member printed Julian Smith grouped question UIN 281082 281084 question first answered 03/09/2019 10:39:05 answering member 4118 label Biography information for Julian Smith
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141379

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Farmers: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether farmers in Northern Ireland will be able to graze livestock on land in the Republic of Ireland in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	281084
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that we would prefer to leave with a deal and we will work in an energetic and determined way to get that better deal. We hope that the EU will agree to negotiate.</p><p> </p><p>I have been working closely with colleagues across Government and engaging with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, including the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, to identify how we can best support the agricultural community, including those in border areas, in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit.</p><p> </p><p>In response to any potential risk, the Government would, of course, take measures to mitigate any short-run disruption, support the economy through the transition, and to boost the long-term potential of the UK economy, taking advantage of the opportunities available outside the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon answering member printed Julian Smith grouped question UIN 281082 281083 question first answered 03/09/2019 10:39:05 answering member 4118 label Biography information for Julian Smith
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141530

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2019
	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 Commissioner for Victims and Survivors: Public Appointments
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to announce the appointment of the next Commissioner for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL17398
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s absolute priority remains the restoration of the NI Executive at the earliest opportunity. In the interim, the Government is committed to taking steps to ensure good governance and stable public services in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland, including where appropriate the making of critical public appointments.</p><p> </p><p>The current term of the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors ends on 31 August 2019. An announcement on this appointment will be made in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 05/08/2019 12:03:59 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey