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

Electricity Interconnectors: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

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

Energy policy and funding for infrastructure in Northern Ireland are devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive. Additional funding for this joint infrastructure project is ultimately a matter...

Patrick Finucane

Northern Ireland Office

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

As outlined in my Oral Statement of 11 September 2024, I have considered the likely costs and impact on the public finances. It is the Government’s expectation that the inquiry will - while...

Shipbuilding: Harland and Wolff

Northern Ireland Office

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

Following a comprehensive assessment of the company’s financial profile and the criteria set out in UK Government risk policies, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade confirmed in a...

UK Internal Trade: Trade Barriers

Northern Ireland Office

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

I and the Minister for the Cabinet Office engage regularly with representatives from a wide range of industries involved in the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. On Monday...

Northern Ireland Office: Public Appointments

Northern Ireland Office

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

Since becoming Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on 5 July, no direct ministerial or other public appointees have been asked to resign or been removed from office. I have confirmed the...

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland: Borders

Northern Ireland Office

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

Northern Ireland Office Ministers have enjoyed visiting and engaging with communities, businesses, and organisations in many areas in Northern Ireland. This has included visiting the following...

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Northern Ireland Office

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

On 7 October 2024, I laid a Written Ministerial Statement in Parliament providing the Government’s initial response to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal’s judgment in Dillon &...

Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Northern Ireland Office

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

The Government is committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland, including through the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

With your permission, Mr Speaker, I echo what the hon. Gentleman said about that bus crash. I must say that, when I first read the report, I was very fearful—I think we all were—about...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

I think we are going to have to wait for the Chancellor’s announcement on 30 October, but as I have already told the House, other partners are involved in those deals. Of course, I welcome...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

I have already indicated to the House that I of course give that assurance. As I said in answer to the previous question, all those who have an interest in these schemes progressing and who are...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

There is quite a lot of information already available about the two schemes that are going ahead, what they have achieved and what the plans are. I think that is readily available, if the right...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman speaks up very strongly on behalf of Bushmills and the Giant’s Causeway area. I know that all other Members representing constituencies affected by the decision the...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

In fairness to myself, I have pointed out that these two schemes are not as far advanced as the Belfast and the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane city deals, because one of them only recently signed...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman makes a powerful and important point. The progress that Northern Ireland has made over the past 26 years since the signing of the Good Friday agreement is what everybody is...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman is right: a number of things have been paused. I can think of a levelling-up project in my constituency that has been paused as a result of our fiscal inheritance. That is what...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

I am not aware of an impact assessment that has been done. At the end of July, the Chancellor announced all the things that she would have to look at in dealing with the very adverse fiscal...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

I certainly will do that, which is precisely why my next meeting on this matter will be with the chief executives of the two deal areas. They will no doubt tell me about the challenges they face...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

I very much enjoyed seeing the hon. Gentleman at the signing of the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane city deal—it was a great event. It is the responsibility of all of us in the House who...

Northern Ireland City Deals

Commons debates

Although my hon. Friend encourages me to, I will not speak for the Chancellor. She will tell us what is in the Budget when she stands up on 30 October.