Written Question
Monday 23rd May 2022
Asked by:
Lord Naseby (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to publish the details of the factors being considered in relation to the possible offering of amnesties as part of a proposed truth and reconciliation commission to deal with alleged crimes during the Northern Ireland troubles.
Answered by Lord Caine
- Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland)
On Tuesday 17 May, the Government introduced the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill in the House of Commons.
The Bill sets out that individuals who were involved in Troubles-related deaths or serious injuries will only be eligible for immunity on the basis of cooperation with a new information recovery body, named the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.
Written Question
Monday 23rd May 2022
Asked by:
Lord Naseby (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what matters are outstanding preventing the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission in relation to Northern Ireland.
Answered by Lord Caine
- Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland)
On Tuesday 17 May, the Government introduced the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill in the House of Commons.
This legislation will establish a new information recovery body, named the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. This Body will carry out robust and thorough investigations - supported by full state disclosure - for the primary purpose of information recovery, which can potentially deliver better outcomes for victims and survivors of the Troubles.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 22 Jan 2020
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 11 Sep 2017
Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
"My Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Earl for giving us an opportunity to clarify the current situation on business rates. My noble friend on the Front Bench will know that I have been asking questions about business rates for a decade now, so I have got a little …..."Lord Naseby - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 19 Jul 2017
Business Rates Hardship Fund
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 19 Jul 2017
Business Rates Hardship Fund
"My Lords, is it not a fact that very few councils have implemented this? Here we are, a third of the way through the year, and that is having a huge effect on cash flow. In certain areas, the bailiffs are going in. Against that background, what further action will …..."Lord Naseby - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Jun 2017
Fire Safety: Lakanal House Fire
"My Lords, is my noble friend aware that the issue goes wider than what has been covered so far? Is not the evidence now from Camden in particular that there are no fire doors in some of these tower blocks and there are gas leaks? Do those failures not rest …..."Lord Naseby - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 26 Jun 2017
Update on the Grenfell Tower Fire and Fire Safety
"Will my noble friend clarify the position on Part B of the building regulations? That seems to be the part that is relevant. As I understand it, in 2009 a coroner in Southwark recommended that the building regulations should be reviewed. In 2016 the Minister for Housing undertook that they …..."Lord Naseby - View Speech
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