Parades Commission

24 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

Decisions regarding parades in Northern Ireland are an operational matter for the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland in line with the legislation contained within the Public Processions (NI)...

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UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

23 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is committed to implementing the Windsor Framework and to taking all steps necessary to protect Northern Ireland’s place in the UK internal market. Commitments made in the...

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Northern Ireland Office: Reviews

22 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

In line with the requirements under Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Northern Ireland Office routinely publishes information on internal reviews in respect of any new, proposed or...

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Carbon Emissions: Northern Ireland

21 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government plans to apply the UK CBAM across the whole UK, including Northern Ireland, from 2027. The UK will continue to work with international partners, including the EU, to ensure our...

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Stormont Brake: Response to the notification made under Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998

21 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Written Ministerial Statements

On 20 December 2024, the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly provided to me a notification signed by 35 Members of the Assembly under Schedule 6B of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, seeking to...

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Motor Vehicles: Theft

20 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is an independent organisation within the motor industry and separate from the UK Government. The Northern Ireland Office has no role in decisions relating...

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Northern Ireland Office: Industrial Disputes

17 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

There are no ongoing industrial disputes within the Department or our arm's length bodies connected to the Department.

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Foreign Investment in UK: Northern Ireland

17 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

Royal Portrush will stage the 153rd Open Golf Championship in 2025, providing another outstanding showcase for golf in Northern Ireland. The 148th Open, held at Royal Portrush nine years ago,...

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Windsor Framework: Northern Ireland

16 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

It will be a matter for Lord Murphy to consider the programme of work of the Review. In line with the Terms of Reference, the Review will be obliged to consult with a range of stakeholders,...

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Northern Ireland Office: Cultural Heritage

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

There has been no change in the Northern Ireland Office’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration. As separate entities, the responsibility for creating...

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Small Businesses: Northern Ireland

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

The Windsor Framework removes the need for customs declarations for the overwhelming majority of parcels sent by businesses in Great Britain to consumers in Northern Ireland and instead, parcel...

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Casement Park: Regeneration

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland Office

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

Regrettably, given the amount of time wasted by the previous Government, Casement Park could not be built in time for the Euros. The risks of not completing it on time were unacceptably high....

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Harland and Wolff

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I recognise the hon. Gentleman’s concerns. This is a product of the failure of the old Harland and Wolff. It now falls to Navantia to decide which of the invoices it wishes to pay, but it...

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Harland and Wolff

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I certainly do. That is one of the great benefits of the commercial agreement that has been reached with Navantia on buying Harland and Wolff, and the adjustments made to the contract to ensure...

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Harland and Wolff

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I welcome the industry-led deal that will see Navantia UK purchase Harland and Wolff’s four shipyards in the UK, including that in Belfast. The Government have worked closely with Navantia...

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Economic Growth

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

It is indeed a vital economic route, and like the hon. Member, I look forward to seeing it improve, not least in the interests of safety, as quickly as possible.

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Economic Growth

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

The substantive provisions of the EU AI Act do not currently apply in Northern Ireland, and they would apply only following agreement by the withdrawal agreement joint committee. Any decision...

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Economic Growth

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I will look into the matter that the hon. Gentleman raises and I will come back to him.

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Economic Growth

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I do indeed think that the Belfast economic corridor is a really good thing. We support it, and I look forward to seeing it develop and succeed.

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Economic Growth

15 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

There have already been discussions with businesses in Northern Ireland about the part they can play in the industrial strategy. Cyber-security is a really good example of the huge strength of...

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