Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on changes to (a) the way in which the border with the Republic of Ireland will be policed for immigration purposes and (b) the resources allocated to the Border Force after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Chloe Smith
The Government has been clear that it is a priority to maintain the Common Travel Area. Border Force actively monitors its work to ensure sufficient resources are in place to meet demand and will continue to do so throughout negotiations and as the UK leaves the EU.
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2015 to Question 2952, if she will make it her policy to secure accredited Living Wage Employer status for her Department from the Living Wage Foundation.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
This government is the first government to introduce a compulsory Living Wage.
All employers will be required to comply with the new national Living Wage of £7.20/ph for those 25 and above, as set out in the Budget.
The Northern Ireland Office takes its terms and conditions, including pay, from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). My Department will follow any changes in pay levels set by the MOJ.