Apr. 25 2024
Source Page: Troubles ‘Public History’ project establishedApr. 25 2024
Source Page: I. Summary of the decisions taken during October 2023 by Northern Ireland departments in accordance with the guidance issued under the provisions of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022. 9p. II. Letter dated 19/04/2024 from Chris Heaton-Harris MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.Apr. 25 2024
Source Page: I. Summary of the decisions taken during October 2023 by Northern Ireland departments in accordance with the guidance issued under the provisions of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022. 9p. II. Letter dated 19/04/2024 from Chris Heaton-Harris MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.Asked by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his oral contribution in response to the question from the hon. Member for West Dunbartonshire of 17 January 2024, Official Report, column 816, what the expected timetable is for publishing his review of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Since I advised on 17 January that I had met with Justice McAlinden, my officials have conducted extensive stakeholder engagement with more than twenty consultees throughout January to March. We are now considering the findings and will publish the report in due course.
Asked by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will extend the upcoming application deadline of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
As part of the review of the operation of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme, I will consider evidence to determine whether an extension to the period for backdated payments is warranted. My officials have now conducted their engagement and I will advise on my decision in due course.
Asked by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will allocate additional resources to the Victims Payment Board to help process applications to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme received close to the deadline.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Support for victims of the Troubles - including the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme - is a devolved matter.
Resourcing of the Victims Payments Board is a matter for the consideration of the Northern Ireland Executive.
Apr. 24 2024
Source Page: £100m Investment announced for Causeway Coast and GlensLaid - 24 Apr 2024 In Force 1 May 2024
These Regulations provide for the retention of biometric material, which would otherwise be destroyed, for use by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (“the ICRIR”).
Asked by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the adequacy of resources for tackling NHS waiting times in Northern Ireland.
Answered by Steve Baker - Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)
The Government stands ready to support the Executive to reduce unacceptably long waiting times. The Government has made £3.3bn available to the Executive to spend on its priorities, including over £30m to address healthcare waiting lists.
I am clear that tackling waiting lists and stabilising health services in Northern Ireland is the start of a much bigger challenge in transforming services for the longer term. Innovative strategic thinking is needed to find solutions that will balance budgets and improve all public services across Northern Ireland. The Government is excited to work with Executive Ministers on plans that will deliver for Northern Ireland.