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750542
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Counter-terrorism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government How many EU nationals, other than Irish, Cypriot, Maltese and UK citizens, are on the electoral register in Northern Ireland, broken down by constituency; what is the distinction between the G and K markings placed against EU citizens on the electoral register; and what are the differences in the eligibility to vote between such EU nationals and UK citizens. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL674 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>The G markings placed against EU citizens on the electoral register denotes their eligibility to vote at local and Assembly elections. The K marking denotes an EU citizen who has confirmed that they intend to vote in Northern Ireland, rather than their home state, at a specific European Parliamentary election. The K designation only lasts for one year and consequently there are currently no individuals with a K marking on the Northern Ireland register.</p><p> </p><p>UK, Irish and Commonwealth citizens are eligible to register to vote in UK General Parliamentary Elections. Citizens of EU countries other than the UK, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta (the latter of which are Commonwealth as well as EU countries) cannot vote in UK General Parliamentary Elections, although they can register to vote at local government, and Northern Ireland Assembly elections.</p><p> </p><p>The number of EU nationals, other than Irish, Cypriot, Maltese and UK citizens, on the electoral register are shown below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Constituency</strong></p></td><td><p>EU nationals on the electoral register (other than Irish, Cypriot, Maltese and UK citizens)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Belfast East</strong></p></td><td><p>1943</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Belfast North</strong></p></td><td><p>1617</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Belfast South</strong></p></td><td><p>2857</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Belfast West</strong></p></td><td><p>462</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East Antrim</strong></p></td><td><p>597</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East Londonderry</strong></p></td><td><p>1044</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Fermanagh &amp; South Tyrone</strong></p></td><td><p>3801</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Foyle</strong></p></td><td><p>636</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Lagan Valley</strong></p></td><td><p>1330</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Mid Ulster</strong></p></td><td><p>1919</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Newry &amp; Armagh</strong></p></td><td><p>3017</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North Antrim</strong></p></td><td><p>1928</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North Down</strong></p></td><td><p>708</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South Antrim</strong></p></td><td><p>1233</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South Down</strong></p></td><td><p>1165</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Strangford</strong></p></td><td><p>591</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Upper Bann</strong></p></td><td><p>4563</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>West Tyrone</strong></p></td><td><p>1114</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p>30,525</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T11:00:05.293Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T11:00:05.293Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
750541
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Counter-terrorism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many of the proxy votes granted in Northern Ireland in the 2017 general election were applied for by (1) someone who was a close relative of the elector, and (2) a non–relative; how a close relative is defined for the purposes of the proxy vote system; and whether the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland has a computer system able to record and statistically analyse that data. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL673 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>Proxy votes must be applied for by the individual themselves; it is not possible for any other person to apply on their behalf. Under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a person is not entitled to vote as proxy at the same parliamentary election in any constituency on behalf of more than two electors for whom that person is not the spouse or civil partner, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild. The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland does not keep a record of the relationships between the registered voter and their successfully appointed proxy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T10:58:15.66Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T10:58:15.66Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
750543
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Hotels: Insulation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many people are registered to vote in more than one constituency in Northern Ireland; and, in relation to each constituency in Northern Ireland, how many people are also registered to vote in one or more other constituency. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL675 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>The total number of registered electors in Northern Ireland registered to vote in more than one constituency is 23.</p><p> </p><p>The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland holds data in relation to each constituency on how many people are also registered to vote in another constituency. In some constituencies this applies to fewer than five people. A full answer would risk the identification of individuals and is therefore not provided.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T10:56:20.417Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T10:56:20.417Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
730968
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Absent Voting: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many proxy vote applications there were in each Northern Ireland constituency for the general elections in (1) 2010, (2) 2015, and (3) 2017; and whether they intend to investigate possible electoral fraud in relation to proxy voting in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
uin HL3 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The administration of proxy voting is an operational matter for the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland. All evidence received by the Chief Electoral Officer regarding possible electoral fraud is passed to the PSNI for investigation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The following table has been provided by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland and contains the number of proxy vote applications in each constituency in Northern Ireland for the Parliamentary general elections in 2010, 2015 and 2017:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Constituency </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2015</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2017</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast East</p></td><td><p>36</p></td><td><p>124</p></td><td><p>279</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast North</p></td><td><p>91</p></td><td><p>177</p></td><td><p>739</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast South</p></td><td><p>47</p></td><td><p>114</p></td><td><p>318</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast West</p></td><td><p>115</p></td><td><p>168</p></td><td><p>1026</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Antrim</p></td><td><p>51</p></td><td><p>137</p></td><td><p>353</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Londonderry</p></td><td><p>62</p></td><td><p>143</p></td><td><p>360</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Fermanagh &amp; South Tyrone</p></td><td><p>470</p></td><td><p>1454</p></td><td><p>1707</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Foyle</p></td><td><p>159</p></td><td><p>339</p></td><td><p>1282</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lagan Valley</p></td><td><p>47</p></td><td><p>87</p></td><td><p>230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mid Ulster</p></td><td><p>213</p></td><td><p>488</p></td><td><p>1127</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Newry &amp; Armagh</p></td><td><p>101</p></td><td><p>870</p></td><td><p>1304</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North Antrim</p></td><td><p>71</p></td><td><p>224</p></td><td><p>507</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North Down</p></td><td><p>63</p></td><td><p>85</p></td><td><p>193</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Antrim</p></td><td><p>58</p></td><td><p>106</p></td><td><p>285</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Down</p></td><td><p>130</p></td><td><p>203</p></td><td><p>564</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Strangford</p></td><td><p>41</p></td><td><p>73</p></td><td><p>197</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Upper Bann</p></td><td><p>65</p></td><td><p>135</p></td><td><p>322</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Tyrone</p></td><td><p>289</p></td><td><p>505</p></td><td><p>914</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2109</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5432</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>11707</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T11:44:28.107Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T11:44:28.107Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
648
label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
750540
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Erasmus+ Programme more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many proxy votes were (1) applied for, and (2) granted, in each Northern Ireland constituency in (a) the 2015 general election, (b) the 2017 general election, (c) the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly election, and (d) the 2017 Northern Ireland Assembly election. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL672 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland does not have a readily accessible record of the number of proxy votes applied for the 2015 Parliamentary election, or the Northern Ireland Assembly elections in 2016 and 2017. It would not be possible to provide the information for the number of proxy votes applied for at any election, other than the 2017 UK Parliamentary General Election, other than at disproportionate cost. The number of proxy votes granted in each of the elections requested are set out below.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T11:01:13.817Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T11:01:13.817Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
attachment
1
file name HL672 - Table.docx more like this
title Table - UIN HL672 more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
732073
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent of the rise in the number of proxy votes being applied for in recent elections in Northern Ireland; and what action they are taking to ensure fraud is detected and avoided. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL126 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The administration of proxy voting is an operational matter for the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland who will conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures. The Electoral Commission will also report on the administration of the election in due course. The Government will consider any recommendations about dealing with fraud from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:10:55.627Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:10:55.627Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
732068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the performance of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland following the two elections held in Northern Ireland this year. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL121 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland successfully administered two unscheduled elections during 2017. The Electoral Commission’s research with voters and campaigners found high levels of confidence that the Northern Ireland Assembly election held on 2 March 2017 was well-run.</p><p>The progress on the consultation on the future delivery of electoral services in Northern Ireland was unavoidably delayed owing to the need for the Electoral Office to focus on delivering the elections that have been held since the consultation closed in January, as well as the purdah periods which have also accompanied those elections. The Government and the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will continue to reflect upon the most appropriate point to issue a joint response to the consultation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN HL122 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:09:39.797Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:09:39.797Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
732071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for voter intimidation posed by the presence of party workers at the entrance to polling stations in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL124 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The Government has not received any recent representations on the issue of party workers outside polling stations. However, the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures and the Electoral Commission will also report on the administration of the election in due course. The Government will consider any recommendations arising from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN
HL123 more like this
HL125 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.577Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.577Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
732070
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to bringing forward legislation to prevent party workers distributing election material from standing immediately outside access point to polling stations in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL123 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The Government has not received any recent representations on the issue of party workers outside polling stations. However, the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures and the Electoral Commission will also report on the administration of the election in due course. The Government will consider any recommendations arising from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN
HL124 more like this
HL125 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.497Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
750544
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Hotels: Insulation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what methods are used by the Electoral Office in Northern Ireland to ascertain (1) whether someone applying for a proxy vote is a close relation of the voter, and (2) the validity of proxy vote applications. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL676 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>Any individual wishing to appoint a proxy to vote in their place must complete an application form providing all the personal details given at registration, including their national insurance number and signature, which are checked against the register. Only those applications passing scrutiny are accepted.</p><p> </p><p>Voters are required to state the nature of their relationship to the individual they are nominating as their proxy and all forms contain the warning that making a false statement is a criminal offense. Written confirmation of successful applications is sent to both the applicant and the registered proxy at their registered addresses.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
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less than 2017-07-21T10:58:55.51Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T10:58:55.51Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
750533
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Democratic Republic of Congo: Mining more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to deal with issues connected with the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland should political parties there fail to reach agreement on the formation of an Executive. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Eames more like this
uin HL665 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>As set out in the Government’s General Election manifesto we are committed to the implementation of the legacy bodies in the Stormont House Agreement. Much progress has been made on taking these forward and the next phase is to move to public consultation. Following developments in the recent talks, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is reflecting carefully on the next steps for taking forward the legacy consultation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T11:06:06.06Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T11:06:06.06Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2793
label Biography information for Lord Eames more like this
755124
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-20more like thismore than 2017-07-20
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what powers they have to direct Northern Ireland departments on the allocation of funds, in the absence of a functioning Northern Ireland Executive. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL1132 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-25more like thismore than 2017-07-25
answer text <p>In the absence of a functioning Executive, it is for NI civil servants to allocate cash under s59 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. This situation has led to understandable concern and uncertainty among businesses and those relying on public services alike. Since April the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has therefore worked closely with the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), in conjunction with the NICS Board, to keep under review how to provide ongoing assurance around the Budget in the absence of an Executive.</p><p> </p><p>As a result the Secretary of State has made two Written Statements on NI finances, on 24 April and 19 July. These have set out indicative Budget positions and departmental allocations. These seek to enable Permanent Secretaries to plan and prepare to take more detailed decisions on cash allocations. These allocations do not reflect input or decisions from the UK Government nor do they constrain the future ability of an incoming Executive to adjust its priorities.</p><p> </p><p>These statements did not replace the ultimate need for a formal Budget for Northern Ireland. The exercise of s59 powers cannot be sustained indefinitely. Accordingly, the Secretary of State’s statement on 19 July reaffirmed that the UK Government remains prepared to take forward legislation at Westminster to give authority for the expenditure of Northern Ireland departments should an Executive not be restored in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p>It should be for a new Executive to make swift decisions on its Budget to make use of the spending power available to it, and it remains our overriding priority to see a new Executive in place as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-25T11:12:09.01Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-25T11:12:09.01Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
732727
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-26more like thismore than 2017-06-26
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they are planning to review the right of polling agents appointed by candidates, or by their election agents, to enter polling stations in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL165 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
answer text <p>The Electoral Commission will report on the administration of the recent UK Parliamentary Election and the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures, including procedures at polling stations. The Government will consider any recommendations arising from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-04T12:28:19.807Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-04T12:28:19.807Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
732072
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they have received representations about the presence of party workers standing in the environs of polling stations in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL125 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The Government has not received any recent representations on the issue of party workers outside polling stations. However, the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures and the Electoral Commission will also report on the administration of the election in due course. The Government will consider any recommendations arising from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN
HL123 more like this
HL124 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.653Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:13:04.653Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
750545
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Computer Software: Licensing more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to require those voting by proxy to provide their national insurance number, in order to facilitate checks that proxies are not voting on behalf of more than two close relatives. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL677 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>Individuals are entitled to vote as a proxy for an unlimited number of close relatives but may not vote as proxy at the same election in any constituency on behalf of more than two electors to whom they are not a closely related.</p><p> </p><p>The administration of proxy voting is an operational matter for the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland who will, following the Parliamentary election in June, conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures. The Government will carefully consider any recommendations it receives concerning proxy voting from both the independent Electoral Commission as well as from the Chief Electoral Officer. The Government will also consider what, if any, of the changes recommended by Sir Eric Pickles in his report on tackling electoral fraud may also be appropriate for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T10:52:05.103Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T10:52:05.103Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
732069
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they propose to proceed with a consultation on the future operation and deployment of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL122 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland successfully administered two unscheduled elections during 2017. The Electoral Commission’s research with voters and campaigners found high levels of confidence that the Northern Ireland Assembly election held on 2 March 2017 was well-run.</p><p>The progress on the consultation on the future delivery of electoral services in Northern Ireland was unavoidably delayed owing to the need for the Electoral Office to focus on delivering the elections that have been held since the consultation closed in January, as well as the purdah periods which have also accompanied those elections. The Government and the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland will continue to reflect upon the most appropriate point to issue a joint response to the consultation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN HL121 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T15:09:39.89Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:09:39.89Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
838347
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-07more like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government at what point in the discussions in Northern Ireland on the restoration of a devolved administration they will introduce direct rule from Westminster. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Eames more like this
uin HL5476 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-21more like thismore than 2018-02-21
answer text <p>The Government’s focus now is on the re-establishment of inclusive devolved government in Northern Ireland. This is clearly in line with what the people of Northern Ireland voted for in the Assembly elections in March 2017.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has been clear that if we do not see resolution shortly the UK Government will need to take some tough decisions in the coming months. This would include, but not be limited to, setting a budget in Northern Ireland, responding to the Reaney recommendations on MLA pay, considering the prospect of a further election and ultimately other arrangements.</p><p> </p><p><br></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
grouped question UIN HL5475 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-21T16:10:42.933Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-21T16:10:42.933Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
2793
label Biography information for Lord Eames more like this
1005621
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Election Offences: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the letter from the Chief Electoral Office for Northern Ireland to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland dated 21 December 2017, what discussions they have had with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PNSI) about the (1) eleven cases of potential electoral fraud it had identified from the 2017 General Election, and (2) progress made on the four cases it was proceeding with; and whether they have received any further information from the Chief Electoral Office for Northern Ireland or the PSNI about any other cases which may have come to light since. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
uin HL11392 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-20
answer text <p>Investigation of allegations of electoral fraud in Northern Ireland are a matter for the PSNI. The Chief Electoral Officer has informed me that she understands that three of the cases reported of possible abuse in relation to the 2017 General Election have resulted in referral to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-20T16:12:29.523Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-20T16:12:29.523Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
648
label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
944440
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Army and Police: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) members, and (2) former members of the security forces have been charged with offences relating to their duties in Northern Ireland since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Tebbit more like this
uin HL9674 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-25more like thismore than 2018-07-25
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) who act independently of Government.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware, however, that since 2011 the following decisions have been taken in relation to offences connected to the security situation in Northern Ireland that took place prior to the signing of the Belfast Agreement on 10 April 1998.</p><p> </p><ul><li>There have been seven prosecutions of republican paramilitaries. Of the five concluded cases there have been two convictions, one acquittal and two cases in which proceedings were discontinued (one following the death of the defendant);</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>There have been four prosecutions related to alleged loyalist paramilitary activity. Convictions have been secured in two cases and two cases are currently active;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>There have been three prosecutions of soldiers with one ‘no prosecution’ decision currently under review. All of these cases are currently active.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-25T11:48:45.837Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-25T11:48:45.837Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
952
label Biography information for Lord Tebbit more like this
901034
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-09more like thismore than 2018-05-09
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Internet more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many cloud services contracts that were previously delivered by British cloud services providers for the Northern Ireland Office are now delivered by multinational cloud service providers; what is the value of those contracts; and what are the names of the previous providers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Harris of Haringey more like this
uin HL7678 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-18more like thismore than 2018-05-18
answer text <p>None of the cloud services contracts held by the Northern Ireland Office have been transferred from British providers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-18T11:33:18.047Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-18T11:33:18.047Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
2671
label Biography information for Lord Harris of Haringey more like this
940110
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-12more like thismore than 2018-07-12
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Office: Reviews more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many independent reviews the Northern Ireland Office has commissioned into its policy or administration over the last year; and what was the total cost of those reviews. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Watts more like this
uin HL9525 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-19more like thismore than 2018-07-19
answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office has not commissioned any independent reviews into its policy or administration over the last year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-19T15:35:40.723Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-19T15:35:40.723Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
489
label Biography information for Lord Watts more like this
757364
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many loyalist prisoners sentenced for a scheduled offence have been refused release under the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 and have not yet been released. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Trimble more like this
uin HL1349 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-15more like thismore than 2017-09-15
answer text <p>Northern Ireland Office officials are currently undertaking a consolidation exercise, in conjunction with the Sentence Review Commissioners to confirm the answers to your questions. I will write to the Noble Lord once this exercise has been completed.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN
HL1347 more like this
HL1348 more like this
HL1350 more like this
HL1351 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-15T10:09:36.027Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-15T10:09:36.027Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
658
label Biography information for Lord Trimble more like this
757366
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many loyalist prisoners, released under the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998, have been recalled; and of those, how many were subsequently released under that Act. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Trimble more like this
uin HL1351 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-15more like thismore than 2017-09-15
answer text <p>Northern Ireland Office officials are currently undertaking a consolidation exercise, in conjunction with the Sentence Review Commissioners to confirm the answers to your questions. I will write to the Noble Lord once this exercise has been completed.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
grouped question UIN
HL1347 more like this
HL1348 more like this
HL1349 more like this
HL1350 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-15T10:09:36.15Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-15T10:09:36.15Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
658
label Biography information for Lord Trimble more like this
64132
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-25more like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Terrorism: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many paramilitary prisoners were released on licence after the Belfast Agreement of 1998. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL636 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>Northern Ireland Office officials are currently undertaking a consolidation exercise with officials in the Northern Ireland Prison Service to confirm the answer to this question. I will write to the Noble Lord once this exercise has been completed.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Randerson more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T11:23:21.8864494Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T11:23:21.8864494Z
answering member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
931625
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-26more like thismore than 2018-06-26
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Electoral Register: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have applied to join the electoral register in Northern Ireland by online registration in each of the eighteen Parliamentary constituencies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL8973 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-06more like thismore than 2018-07-06
answer text <p>Between 18 June 2018 and 29 June 2018, 4,439 people applied online to join the electoral register in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The following information shows the figures for the number of people who have applied online by constituency. These figures have been provided by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Number of online applications received between 18 June 2018-29 June 2018</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Constituency</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of online applications</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast East</p></td><td><p>280</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast North</p></td><td><p>334</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast South</p></td><td><p>331</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast West</p></td><td><p>300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Antrim</p></td><td><p>209</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Londonderry</p></td><td><p>150</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Fermanagh and South Tyrone</p></td><td><p>167</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Foyle</p></td><td><p>245</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lagan Valley</p></td><td><p>242</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mid Ulster</p></td><td><p>161</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North Antrim</p></td><td><p>201</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North Down</p></td><td><p>224</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Newry and Armagh</p></td><td><p>233</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Antrim</p></td><td><p>304</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Down</p></td><td><p>253</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Strangford</p></td><td><p>192</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Upper Bann</p></td><td><p>248</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Tyrone</p></td><td><p>177</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Not yet associated to a constituency*</p></td><td><p>188</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p>4,439</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>*This figure relates to applications received relating to new properties in NI which need to be added to the system or where applicants have incorrectly filled in address fields in application and the system has not automatically recognised the constituency. EONI are working to confirm the constituencies.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-06T09:55:46.663Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-06T09:55:46.663Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this