Hilary’s Parliamentary Activity - Hilary Benn - Labour MP for Leeds South

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Parliament Buildings

Northern Ireland Office

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

Stormont House is owned and managed by the Northern Ireland Executive. Consequently, the Northern Ireland Office has incurred no expenditure on the building's upkeep or maintenance since vacating...

Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Government has not removed the prospect of immunity from prosecution for any individual. The provisions in the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 were found to be...

Freight: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

I have met with a range of businesses and representative bodies, including those dealing with the movement of goods by road, and I remain committed to continuing this discussion. HM Revenue &...

Airports: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Windsor Framework gives Northern Ireland unique dual market access which ensures the free movement of goods across the UK and the EU, whilst maintaining the frictionless movement of people...

Royal British Legion: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Government engages with the European Union on a range of issues on a regular basis. I can confirm that there are no barriers to selling poppies in respect of the Poppy Appeal under the...

Connect Fund: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Connect Fund has continued to receive a positive reaction from the voluntary and community sector and I am glad to see many innovative projects are already underway. In the August window, 24...

Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

Clause 8(3) of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sets out that appointments to the Victims and Survivors Advisory Group are made by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, following the...

Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The provisions in the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on immunity were found to be incompatible with our human rights obligations and never commenced. Those...

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

The role of the Independent Monitoring Panel does not cover reporting on the legislative basis under which movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland take place.

Northern Ireland Office: Domestic Abuse

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) follows the Ministry of Justice for its HR policies. The MoJ published updated domestic abuse guidance and support on their intranet in August 2025, helping...

Belfast Agreement: European Convention on Human Rights

Northern Ireland Office

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

The UK is a proud signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights which underpins many international agreements on trade, security and migration, as well as the Good Friday Agreement. That...

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Northern Ireland Office

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

I introduced the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on 14 October – a significant step in fulfilling our commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act. The Bill received its Second Reading...

Memorial to People who Served in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

As I indicated in an earlier answer, there is already a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. There are other places in which the service and sacrifice of those who served the state...

Memorial to People who Served in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

On behalf of the whole House, I express our condolences to Kathleen on the loss of her son all those years ago. The names of those service personnel who died on deployment to Operation Banner are...

Memorial to People who Served in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will retain part 4 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, which includes provisions for memorialisation. I would welcome views...

UK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman will be aware that we have the veterinary medicines working group, and we have been working very closely with the industry. We have set out two schemes, the veterinary...

UK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I agree with my hon. Friend. The partnership agreement reached with the EU back in May was widely welcomed in Northern Ireland, particularly by those in the agrifood sector, because as we take...

UK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

The Government’s new partnership with the European Union aims to deliver a broad range of economic benefits for Northern Ireland, including smoother flows of trade, protection for the...

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I will gladly write to the hon. Gentleman to set out the veterans’ organisations that the Government, the Defence Secretary, the Minister for the Armed Forces and I have engaged with in...

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I recognise what the judge said in his judgment four years ago, and I strongly support what the last Government did to establish a public inquiry, but it is for the Irish Government to make that...