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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
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 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
uin HL5649 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-25more like thismore than 2020-06-25
answer text <p>The UK Government made legislation establishing a victims payments scheme in January. It did so both to fulfil its legal obligation (under the Executive Formation Act) and because it is committed to doing what it can to progress a scheme that has been delayed by political disagreements for too long. The Executive committed to take forward a scheme and, under the provisions of the Regulations, is legally obligated to now do so.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to prioritise supporting the Executive’s delivery of this scheme. NIO officials have been offering support to assist progress on implementation, by advising the team of officials on the appropriate interpretation and intention of the Regulations; but it is the Executive’s responsibility to implement the scheme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-25T13:50:01.047Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-25T13:50:01.047Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3801
label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
1202635
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
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 Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government (1) how many, and (2) what proportion of, submissions to the consultation A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland, which closed on 19 December 2019, came from (a) individuals who identified themselves as a person with a disability, (b) disability charities, (c) organisations led and managed by disabled people, and (d) parents of disabled people. [T] more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin more like this
uin HL5551 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-17more like thismore than 2020-06-17
answer text <p>The public consultation, <em>A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland</em>, provided an opportunity for people and organisations in Northern Ireland to contribute their views on how the Government could best deliver on its statutory duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019 in implementing the CEDAW Report recommendations. <br> <br> The Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders who reached out seeking further discussions during the consultation process. However, the consultation process did not collect personal data that would identify a respondent as a person with a disability. We carefully analysed all of the views expressed in the submissions received.</p><p> </p><p>It is the Government’s firm view that the Regulations properly comply with the statutory duty under section 9 of the NIEF Act, and are also compliant with the UK’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
grouped question UIN HL5552 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-17T15:40:17.327Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-17T15:40:17.327Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1202636
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
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 Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many meetings (1) the Northern Ireland Office, or (2) any other Government body, had with representatives of (a) abortion providers, (b) disability charities and organisations, (c) organisations led and managed by disabled people, and (d) parents of disabled people, on the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin more like this
uin HL5552 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-17more like thismore than 2020-06-17
answer text <p>The public consultation, <em>A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland</em>, provided an opportunity for people and organisations in Northern Ireland to contribute their views on how the Government could best deliver on its statutory duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019 in implementing the CEDAW Report recommendations. <br> <br> The Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders who reached out seeking further discussions during the consultation process. However, the consultation process did not collect personal data that would identify a respondent as a person with a disability. We carefully analysed all of the views expressed in the submissions received.</p><p> </p><p>It is the Government’s firm view that the Regulations properly comply with the statutory duty under section 9 of the NIEF Act, and are also compliant with the UK’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
grouped question UIN HL5551 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-17T15:40:17.373Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-17T15:40:17.373Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1202110
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-09more like thismore than 2020-06-09
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 Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office on 4 June (HC Deb, cols 1018–20), on what basis they were required to bring the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 to Parliament following the Northern Ireland Assembly’s vote against such regulations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown more like this
uin HL5468 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-17more like thismore than 2020-06-17
answer text <p>In accordance with the duty placed on the Government under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019, regulations are now in place to make provision for accessing abortions in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Assembly has not opposed the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The debate in the Assembly on 2 June 2020 was focused on one aspect of those regulations, severe fetal impairment, and does not have any binding effects on the Regulations we have made.</p><p> </p><p>The Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 have now been debated in both Houses of Parliament as required under the ‘made affirmative’ procedure and approved by the House of the Lords. The House of Commons will today vote on the Regulations to approve them to remain in force as the law on access to abortion in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As abortion remains a devolved issue in Northern Ireland, the Assembly remains able to legislate on abortion, subject to the usual Assembly and other procedures, including compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK Government will continue to ensure we abide by our domestic and international legal obligations.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-17T15:57:44.32Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-17T15:57:44.32Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
655
label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown more like this
1201011
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-08more like thismore than 2020-06-08
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 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to assume responsibility for administering the Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme, following the missed deadline to open the scheme to applications on 29 May. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL5357 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answer text <p>Under the Victims Payments’ Regulations 2020, the Executive is required to designate a Department to exercise the administrative functions of the Board on the Board’s behalf. In the absence of an Executive, the UK Government brought forward legislation in January fulfilling its commitment to support the progression of this scheme. The Executive committed to take forward a scheme and, under the provisions of the Regulations, is legally obligated to now do so.</p><p> </p><p>The Executive needs to designate a department that can own the policy and implement the scheme so that applications can be processed and payments made to victims.</p><p> </p><p>Sinn Féin has been clear that it wants to reopen the criteria by which eligibility for the scheme will be determined but this scheme provides a fair, balanced and proportionate basis for helping those who suffered through no fault of their own. It is therefore imperative that Sinn Féin, along with all the parties, enable the scheme to move forward as the time for delay is done.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-18T11:31:26.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-18T11:31:26.423Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
1200751
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
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 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what consultations they (1) have undertaken, and (2) plan to undertake, in regard to the Victims Payments Scheme in Northern Ireland with (a) political parties that are not represented in the Northern Ireland Executive, and (b) civil society representatives in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL5283 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
answer text <p>The Government ran a public consultation in October and November last year on our proposals for legislating for a Victims Payments Scheme. The consultation provided an opportunity for anyone to comment on the shape of the proposed scheme.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Northern Ireland Office Equality Scheme, we notified our list of consultees - including a wide range of public bodies, political parties, religious and representative organisations - about the consultation. The consultation team also made itself available to meet a range of interested groups and parties to discuss the proposals and the issues arising from them.</p><p> </p><p>We received 367 responses from a variety of parties, individuals, representatives and groups, including the Green Party NI. We carefully considered all written and oral feedback received in making final decisions about the shape of the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Office also engaged with the main parties on the detail of draft guidance that will support the scheme’s independent board in making decisions to award payments.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-12T12:07:20.273Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T12:07:20.273Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1199367
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
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 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Supreme Court judgement in R v Adams (Appellant) (Northern Ireland) on 13 May, how many other temporary detention Orders under Article 4(1) of the Detention of Terrorists (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 were signed by a Minister of State or Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. [T] more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Butler of Brockwell more like this
uin HL4925 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answer text <p>The Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court judgment, central to which is the issue of Interim Custody Orders which were considered and signed by Ministers during periods of internment in Northern Ireland. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-10T10:37:53.073Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-10T10:37:53.073Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3337
label Biography information for Lord Butler of Brockwell more like this
1199434
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
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 Veterans: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what lessons they learnt from the (1) process followed by, and (2) conclusions of, the Iraq Historic Allegations Team; whether any such lessons are applicable to any ongoing investigations into soldiers who served in Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1994; and what plans they have, if any, to establish a similar team to oversee any such investigations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
uin HL5040 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made clear that the Government is committed to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles. This legislation will place information recovery and reconciliation at the heart of a revised legacy system that puts victims first. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has begun the process of engaging key partners on a way forward which will focus on reconciliation, delivering for victims and ensuring that all Service Personnel who served in Northern Ireland are treated as fairly as those who served overseas.</p><p> </p><p>Where appropriate, we will draw on the lessons from the Iraq Historic Allegations Team. In Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, the Armed Forces acted in support of the civil powers, within the UK. This is different to military action outside the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
648
label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
1192010
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-30more like thismore than 2020-04-30
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 Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) financial, and (2) other, support they intend to provide to businesses to assist with (a) customs, (b) animal, and (c) public health, requirements relating to the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL3807 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-07more like thismore than 2020-05-07
answer text <p>We are considering the best way to implement the Protocol and will be discussing this with the EU in the Joint Committee and Specialised Committee created under the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>We want to work with Northern Ireland businesses and the Executive to ensure any procedures are streamlined and do not affect the flow of trade.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-07T12:15:11.787Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-07T12:15:11.787Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
1192011
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-30more like thismore than 2020-04-30
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 Protocol more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the benefits of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland are protected, and in particular the movement of goods in the island of Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL3808 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-07more like thismore than 2020-05-07
answer text <p>The Protocol ensures that there will be no hard border with Ireland and that Northern Ireland will continue to have full access to the EU Single Market for goods.</p><p> </p><p>On 30 April, the first meeting of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee was held via video conference, co-chaired by officials from the UK Government and European Commission.</p><p> </p><p>A representative from the Northern Ireland Executive attended as part of the UK delegation in line with the commitment made in the <em>New Decade, New Approach</em> deal. The UK was clear that our approach at all times will be focused on protecting the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and gains of the peace process, and on preserving Northern Ireland’s place in the UK consistent with the principle of consent.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-07T12:18:03.773Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-07T12:18:03.773Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this