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.

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.