Written Question
Friday 27th March 2020
Asked by:
Lord Hain (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they are having with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that the payment scheme set up under the Victims' Payments Regulations 2020 will be implemented in line with the statutory commitments passed by Parliament for compensatory payments to those severely injured through no fault of their own.
Answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
Responsibility for delivering the Victims’ Payment Scheme rests with the Northern Ireland Executive. NIO officials have been and continue to be available to provide appropriate support, including through a range of detailed discussions which have taken place to date.
The UK Government is fully committed to supporting the Northern Ireland Civil Service in delivering this important piece of work.
Written Question
Friday 27th March 2020
Asked by:
Lord Hain (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they are having with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that Part 5(23)(2) of the Victims' Payments Regulations 2020 is implemented, and victims' payments are made as soon as reasonably practicable from May 2020.
Answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
The Northern Ireland Executive are responsible for the successful delivery of the Victims’ Payment Scheme, including the timely provision of victims’ payments to eligible applicants once the scheme is up and running.
Following the establishment of the legal framework for the scheme in January, NIO officials have continued to be available to provide support to the Northern Ireland Civil Service when needed in their delivery of the scheme.
Details about the scheme and how to apply will be clearly communicated in advance of the scheme opening for applications.
Written Question
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Asked by:
Lord Hain (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) people living in Northern Ireland will be able to access blood transfusions, health treatment and educational provision in the Republic of Ireland, and (2) people living in the Republic of Ireland will be able to access blood transfusions, health treatment and educational provision in Northern Ireland, after December 2020.
Answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
The Government has been clear in its commitment to uphold the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement in all its parts, including formal North-South cooperation. Health and education are two of the areas of cooperation.
In accordance with the 8 May 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Irish Governments, the reciprocal rights for British and Irish citizens associated with the Common Travel Area will continue after December 2020. These arrangements include access to healthcare services and education.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"My Lords, I support the excellent speech of my noble friend Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick. I remind the House that I spoke at some length and in detail in Committee last Tuesday, so I will speak only briefly in support of Amendment 6 and do so with increased urgency.
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jan 2020
Northern Ireland Executive Formation
"I echo the congratulations that I made fulsomely in my speech during the withdrawal Bill on Tuesday evening. Is this executive joint board a form of conditional devolution? I do not necessarily ask that critically, because the Northern Ireland Executive have had a record of not making tough decisions. Being …..."Lord Hain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"My Lords, at the request of my noble friend Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick, who has to attend a funeral tomorrow, I wish to move Amendment 13 and speak to Amendments 14, 16, 17 and 20 appearing also in the names of the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames, and …..."Lord Hain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on a beautiful response to the question put by the noble Lord, Lord Teverson. I must say that the skill with which he did it was admirable. I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. The noble Lord, Lord …..."Lord Hain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"I am grateful. As always, the Minister is very helpful.
We have a dilemma here. At the moment, we are intending to retable the amendments and we will have to decide what we want to do, and what the feeling of the House is. We all saw that the feeling …..."Lord Hain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 07 Jan 2020
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019: Section 3(5)
"My Lords, there is no question that the deep divisions over Brexit have poisoned the process of resurrecting devolved government in Northern Ireland. I want, therefore, to make some points pertinent to resolving all this, especially in the light of the series of parliamentary amendments initiated by Northern Ireland’s business …..."Lord Hain - View Speech
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