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1366723

registered interest
date	08/11/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Supreme Court judgment on 13 May 2020 in the case of R vs Adams (Appellant) (Northern Ireland) which related to the validity of an interim custody order made in 1973, (1) whether compensation has been paid to Gerard Adams, and if so how much; (2) how many claims have been made by others to have their convictions overturned; (3) how many claims for compensation have been lodged with the Northern Ireland Office; and (4) how many of these have been settled and paid, and for what total amount.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL3800
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>There has been no compensation paid to Gerard Adams relating to litigation against the Northern Ireland Office.</p><p> </p><p>There have been two other appeals to have convictions overturned that have been allowed. There are a further two who have filed applications for leave to appeal, which have not yet been dealt with.</p><p> </p><p>There are a number of internment-related civil claims against the Northern Ireland Office. The claims are asking for compensation on the basis of the claimants’ view that they were unlawfully detained on a similar basis to Mr Adams.</p><p> </p><p>None of these have been settled and the vast majority have not progressed far beyond the pre-action stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 23/11/2021 12:10:55 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1366766

registered interest
date	08/11/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Electoral Register: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have reached an agreement with the Electoral Commission for Northern Ireland on a funding package for the next three years; and if so, what sums have been allocated.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL3783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK Electoral Commission was established by the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 and is independent of Government. It is accountable to Parliament via the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (save for where its finances and Five Year Plan relate to the Commission's devolved Scottish and Welsh functions). Each financial year, the Commission is required to submit to the Speaker’s Committee an Estimate of its income and expenditure in relation to non-devolved elections. After its examination, the Speaker’s Committee lay the Estimate before the House of Commons. The Commission reports on outturn against the Estimate in the Annual Report and Accounts, which is certified by the Comptroller and Auditor General. Where the Commission's Annual Report and Accounts relate to Welsh and Scottish devolved functions, the Comptroller and Auditor General certifies those for the devolved Parliaments, not the UK Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>The internal allocation of funding between the four national offices of the Electoral Commission is an internal matter for them.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 22/11/2021 16:47:39 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1366779

registered interest
date	08/11/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Prerogative of Mercy: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Pardons have been issued to people in Northern Ireland in the last 25 years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL3801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>The Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM) was used 16 times in relation to persons convicted and sentenced for terrorist offences in Northern Ireland between 2000 and 2002; seven times in 2000, six times in 2001, and three times in 2002. It was used to shorten (that is not waive or remove) sentences in relation to individuals who, for technical reasons, were not eligible for the early release scheme established under the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998.</p><p> </p><p>The RPM was used once in 1998 and once in 1999 in non-terrorism related cases in Northern Ireland. In one case, an individual was granted the RPM following assistance that person gave to the authorities (reduction in sentence for such assistance is now provided for on a statutory basis under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005). In the other, the RPM was used to commute a portion of a sentence for a soldier who spent time under close military arrest for an offence prior to conviction. Had this person been a civilian, such time (equivalent to being on remand) would have been deducted from the sentence, but there was no statutory provision for this at the time in relation to close military arrest.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is responsible for recommending the exercising of the RPM for terrorism-related cases in Northern Ireland, since the devolution of policing and justice in 2010, responsibility for making recommendations for the RPM in all other cases lies with the Minister of Justice in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Office does not hold complete records for 1996 or 1997 due to record retention policies.</p><p><br></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 23/11/2021 12:23:04 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1366780

registered interest
date	08/11/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Prerogative of Mercy: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish a list of names of all those who received a Royal Pardon in Northern Ireland in the last 25 years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL3802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>There are no statutory requirements relating to the publication of pardons granted under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM).</p><p>When it is used to shorten, rather than to waive or remove sentences, it is the convention of successive governments not to publish the use of the Royal Prerogative. Its use in Northern Ireland between 2000 and 2002 was in line with the early release scheme established under the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998: the names of those who benefited from the early release scheme were also not published. The names of those who received the RPM in relation to terrorist convictions in Northern Ireland were made public in the judgement issued in the case of Rodgers [2014] NIQB 79.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 23/11/2021 12:12:07 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1363760

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: 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 support available to victims of Northern Ireland-related acts of terrorism in mainland Great Britain.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL3427
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>The Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme opened in August 2021 and is being delivered by the Northern Ireland Executive. The scheme provides acknowledgement and support to people who were injured in a Troubles-related incident throughout the UK between 1966 and 2010 and living with permanent disablement as a result.</p><p> </p><p>UK citizens, people from Northern Ireland or Crown Servants injured in a relevant incident in Europe will be eligible to apply.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Home Office’s Victims of Terrorism Unit ensures that victims of terrorism in Great Britain receive effective, comprehensive and coordinated support. Further details on the range of support available can be found at victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Secretary has committed to an internal review, which will assess the wider support package available to victims of terrorism and will provide recommendations.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 09/11/2021 16:38:17 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1363780

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
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 Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill provides for (1) salaries, (2) secretarial expenses, and (3) travelling expenses, to be credited to Members of the Legislative Assembly during the proposed 24 week extension period for filling Ministerial offices.
tabling member printed	Lord Kilclooney
uin	HL3447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill does not make any provision in respect of the salaries, secretarial expenses and travelling expenses of Members of the Legislative Assembly during the proposed 24-week extension period for filling Ministerial offices</p><p><br></p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 09/11/2021 16:38:30 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	657 label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney

1363783

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Vaccination: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the implementation of vaccination programmes in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>Thanks to the UK-wide vaccine rollout, over 85% of Northern Ireland’s adult population have received two doses of the vaccine. It will be important that we maintain this collective approach as we seek to recover from the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers across the UK Government speak to those in the Northern Ireland Executive and other devolved administrations on how they can support nationwide rollout.</p><p> </p><p>Although each devolved administration controls its own public health policy, we have been coordinating our responses to Covid, seeking alignment in policy and approach where appropriate, to ensure we tackle the pandemic effectively.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 02/11/2021 16:32:32 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1363784

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to support the economy of Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3451
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>Northern Ireland benefits hugely from being part of the fifth largest economy in the world. The UK Government is committed to levelling up across Northern Ireland, by promoting enterprise, creating jobs and attracting investment.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Ireland will benefit from the UK Government's policies to level up the UK economy as a whole, such as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, commitments to invest in Research and Development across the UK and support for local businesses.</p><p> </p><p>During the Spending Review and Autumn Budget 2021, the Chancellor announced that the UK Government will provide the Northern Ireland Executive with an additional £1.6 billion per year on average through the Barnett formula on top of its annual baseline funding of £13.4 billion, along with an extra £235 million for 2021/22.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor also announced that a total of £49 million has been allocated across 11 projects in Northern Ireland from the Levelling Up Fund, including; upgrading the electric vehicle charging network across Northern Ireland, the creation of a new bioscience research centre at Ulster University and the redevelopment of a derelict Ministry of Defence site in Derry/ Londonderry into an urban community farm.</p><p> </p><p>The £400 million New Deal for Northern Ireland funding and £617 million provided through the City and Growth Deal programme will boost local growth and ensure Northern Ireland is ready to seize economic opportunities. These investments are on top of the £2 billion financial package through the <em>New Decade, New Approach</em> agreement and £730 million into the new PEACE PLUS programme.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Ireland is also set to benefit from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which will help people access opportunity in places in need, such as deprived towns and rural and coastal communities. The UKSPF will increase to £1.5 billion / year in 2024-25 and total funding will at a minimum match the size of EU Funds in all nations, each year.</p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 09/11/2021 16:39:41 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1359034

registered interest
date	14/10/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Martin Galvin
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many ministers have met Martin Galvin in the USA in the past month.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL3102
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>The Government continues to speak to a wide range of stakeholders as part of its commitment to engage all parties and groups on issues relating to Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland undertakes regular wide engagement with civic society and politicians in the USA. As part of this, he and officials met with the Ancient Order of Hibernians on Sunday 10 October. Martin Galvin was part of their delegation. Officials from the UK Consulate in New York were also in attendance.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie grouped question UIN HL3103 question first answered 28/10/2021 15:53:13 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

1359035

registered interest
date	14/10/2021
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Martin Galvin
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government on what date officials from the British Embassy in the USA last met Martin Galvin.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL3103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>The Government continues to speak to a wide range of stakeholders as part of its commitment to engage all parties and groups on issues relating to Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland undertakes regular wide engagement with civic society and politicians in the USA. As part of this, he and officials met with the Ancient Order of Hibernians on Sunday 10 October. Martin Galvin was part of their delegation. Officials from the UK Consulate in New York were also in attendance.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie grouped question UIN HL3102 question first answered 28/10/2021 15:53:13 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey