<\/strong><\/p>Images displayed in Stormont House are refreshed at regular intervals. Current images displayed reflect the culture and landscapes of Northern Ireland. These are in keeping with the rest of the building decor. We have no plans to review this policy.<\/p>
<\/p>
Royal portraits hang on public display at Hillsborough Castle, and also in the London Office occupied by the Northern Ireland Office. Other pictures of the Queen are displayed at Stormont House.<\/p>"}
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The Government\u2019s 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>
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>
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It is important that we deliver excellent education for our children and young people across the United Kingdom.<\/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>
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\u2019s absolute priority.<\/p>
<\/p>
In the meantime, I will pass on the Noble Lord\u2019s concerns to the Department of Education.<\/p>"}
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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>
In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland\u2019s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of \u201cposters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities\u201d 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>
Information on employees\u2019 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>
In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.<\/p>"}
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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>
In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland\u2019s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of \u201cposters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities\u201d 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>
Information on employees\u2019 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>
In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.<\/p>"}
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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>
In line with the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland\u2019s Guide, Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment, the Northern Ireland Office is sensitive to the display of \u201cposters, pictures, portraits or other displays that are more closely associated with one or other of the communities\u201d 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>
Information on employees\u2019 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>
In relation to the Northern Ireland Assembly, I would refer the noble Lord to the Clerk/ Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.<\/p>"}
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made it very clear that she is determined to see redress for victims of historical institutional abuse as soon as possible. That is why she asked the NI parties to assist her in critical decisions that needed to be taken with regard to the redress scheme and other matters.<\/p>
<\/p>
The parties addressed those outstanding issues, and the Executive Office is currently working with the Office of the<\/ins> Legislative Council <\/del> Counsel<\/ins> to redraft the legislation in light of the parties\u2019 recommendations.<\/p> <\/p>
When the legislation has been revised, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will consider the best way forward and the next steps as a matter of urgency.<\/p>"}
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