The disclosures to which the Noble Lord refers occurred under the previous Labour administration. This Government has regular and valuable contacts with the Government of the Republic of Ireland on a range of issues of economic and political significance. It does not, however, refer issues to the Irish Government for approval.<\/p>
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Records received from the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) following the devolution of policing and justice powers were, at that time, deemed to be in an acceptable format. Following devolution, NIO officials have not been required to consolidate the information held and are now undertaking a consolidation exercise.<\/p>
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The Government\u2019s policy for providing information to hon Members and Noble Peers has not changed. Where information sought in a parliamentary question is already in the public domain, it is routine practice to refer to public sources of information, including websites.<\/p>
The Noble Lord may find this further information to be of assistance.<\/p>
As set out in the Parades Commission\u2019s annual report for 2013-14, the Chair and members are paid annual salaries of £50,000 and £22,000 respectively. The total expenditure for the Parades Commission for each of the last ten years is listed below:<\/p>
Total Expenditure in Financial Year (£)<\/strong><\/p> 2013/14 915,827<\/p> 2012/13 1,372,893<\/p> 2011/12 957,760<\/p> 2010/11 1,022,536<\/p> 2009/10 1,031,827<\/p> 2008/09 1,130,428<\/p> 2007/08 1,062,321<\/p> 2006/07 1,739,789<\/p> 2005/06 1,459,693<\/p> 2004/05 1,166,278<\/p> The Parades Commission is responsible for the management of its own budget and, in line with the Public Processions Act (NI) 1998, it is also responsible for the publication of its Annual Report and Accounts. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is responsible for ensuring that the annual report is laid in Parliament.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Randerson on 14 July (WA 100), whether it is now their policy to answer Questions for Written Answer by reference to websites, and if so why; and whether they will arrange for the information requested to be published in the Official Report<\/i>.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government, following the Northern Ireland Parades Commission determination about a parade on 6 July in which the bands were required to play only respectful hymns, whether they will ask that Commission to indicate what hymns it considers respectful; and whether they will ask the Parades Commission to review its communication with parade organisers to ensure its rulings are fully understood.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government how much they are owed by the government of the Republic of Ireland as a result of loans following the recent financial crisis; how much has been paid off; and what are the arrangements for repayment.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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