Gregory Campbell MP: written questions 2024
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Police: Civil DisorderHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will have discussions with the devolved administrations on potential changes to the (a) criteria for and (b) duration of short term deployment of police officers to deal with unexpected civil d
Answer: Operational matters – including requests for and provision of Mutual Aid in response to public disorder – are primarily a matter for police forces who are operationally independent of government.
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the Government expects to conclude revised negotiations with the Mauritian Government on the future of the Chagos Islands.
Answer: The negotiations with Mauritius have been ongoing for over two years.On 20 December the UK and Mauritius issued a joint public statement which made clear that Mauritius and the UK have held a series of productive, ongoing conversations and exchanges on fi...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSmoking: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has held discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the Windsor Framework on any proposed UK wide smoking ban in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced on the 5 November 2024, has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive, as well as with other departments across the wider Government. We inte...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will have discussions with (a) eBay, (b) Etsy, (c) Folksy and (d) other online suppliers and platforms on steps to help ensure that consumers placing orders in Northern Ireland are not disadvanta
Answer: We continue to support businesses in ensuring a smooth flow of goods between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, including through regular engagement with online suppliers and platforms. DBT regularly talks to online suppliers and platforms, and work...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIntertrade UKNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 12 November 2024 to Question 12917 on InterTrade UK, when he plans to announce the (a) remaining membership appointees and (b) first and subsequent meetings of InterTrade UK.
Answer: Preparatory work necessary to establish Intertrade UK is ongoing. I expect to be in a position to announce the membership of the body and the date of the first meeting at the earliest opportunity in the New Year.
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRoyal Mint: FraudTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20572More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 6 December 2024 to Question 17516 on Royal Mint: Fraud, whether any of the fraudulent transactions were traceable to (a) people and (b) agencies based outside the United Kingdom.
Answer: The Royal Mint engaged the relevant law enforcement agencies as part of the fraud incident detailed in their Annual Report and Accounts for 2022-23. These investigations are confidential and as such, we cannot comment on whether the transactions were trac...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordResettlement: AfghanistanHome OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce further pathways under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.
Answer: We are determined to honour our commitment to those who supported us in Afghanistan and who stood up for freedom and democracy, placing their own lives at risk.As of September 2024, we have brought around 33,400 individuals from Afghanistan - or a third c...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Northern IrelandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding his Department plans to provide for renewable energy projects through the Clean Industries Bonus in Northern Ireland in 2025.
Answer: Clean Industry Bonuses are to be awarded through a competitive process, with an initial budget of £27m per gigawatt of offshore and floating offshore capacity that applies for the bonus in the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7. Given the competi...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTorpedoes: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost is of the Spearfish heavy weight torpedo programme.
Answer: The total funds allocated for the Spearfish torpedo programme are approximately £1154 million which incorporates the cost of the through life management of the programme.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to launch the Global Combat Air Programme development phase of the next generation fighter aircraft.
Answer: Work is ongoing with our GCAP Partners Japan and Italy to establish the core platform concept and set up the structures needed, ready to launch the Development Phase in 2025.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November 2024 to Question 14917 on Driving Licences: Northern Ireland, when she plans to announce the other measures.
Answer: Further measures to support young and novice drivers are being considered. More information will be set out in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMurder of Patrick Finucane Independent InquiryNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 13 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he expects the independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane to begin sitting.
Answer: The Inquiries Act 2005 sets out clear steps to follow in setting up an inquiry, including the appointment of the Chair, agreement on the Terms of Reference, working through the necessary logistics such as facilities and services procurement, and setting u...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: Politically Exposed PersonsTreasuryTabled 13 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20004More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many non-domestic politically exposed persons have been prosecuted since the amendment to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 became operational in January 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice holds prosecution statistics; however, these statistics are not separated by the status of individuals as politically exposed persons (PEPs). The enforcement of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regula...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOffice of Budget Responsibility: ReviewsTreasuryTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19638More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Office of Budget Responsibility is next due to have an external review.
Answer: The Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 states that the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR's) Non-executive committee must appoint a person or body at least once in every 5-year period to review and report on the OBR. The Chair of the O...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who arrived in the UK by small boats since 5 July 2024 are (a) male and (b) female.
Answer: The Home Office publishes quarterly statistics on detected irregular arrivals to the UK in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Quarterly data on detected irregular arrivals by sex and method of entry, including small boat arrivals, is p...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordUSA: Northern IrelandForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with representatives of the incoming U.S. President on the appointment of a US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not discussed the appointment of a US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland with representatives of the incoming US President. Appointments by the incoming US administration are a matter for them. We will work constructively with who...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with train operating companies on the adequacy of rail fare structures for passengers.
Answer: While it is our ambition through public ownership to deliver a more affordable railway, any long-term changes or concessions made to rail fares policy require balancing against the potential impacts on passengers, taxpayers and the railway. Through legisl...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBanking HubsTreasuryTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19250More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 4181 on Banking Hubs, when she expects the 350 banking hubs to be operational.
Answer: The Government is working closely with banks to roll out 350 banking hubs, which will provide individuals and businesses up and down the country with critical cash and banking services. The UK banking sector has committed to deliver these hubs by the end ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductor Advisory Panel: Northern IrelandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Semiconductor Advisory Panel will meet in Northern Ireland in 2025.
Answer: The government recognises that semiconductors are a UK wide strength, with clusters spread across the country, including in Northern Ireland. It is critical that the Semiconductor Advisory Panel can speak to all geographies of the semiconductor community....
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Public AppointmentsNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent estimate he has made of when the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner will be appointed.
Answer: The Government recognises the dedicated service of all our veterans and is committed to supporting the veteran community across the whole of the UK.I have previously made clear my intention to confirm the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Com...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17079 on Pension Credit: Social Security Benefits, what the average weekly cash total equivalent is of the additional qualifying benefits to which P
Answer: No estimate has been made as the department is unable to quantify the value of all passported benefits.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordShipping: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to review the implementation of the clean maritime plan in 2025.
Answer: Maritime has a key role to play in supporting the Governments missions, from clean energy, to growth, and supporting public health through tackling air pollution. We will shortly set out our next steps for reducing shipping emissions in a forthcoming mari...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK Rare Diseases Framework, published on 9 January 2021, on reducing the time it takes to diagnose rare diseases.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases. The UK Rare Diseases Framework sets out four priorities collaboratively developed with the rare disease community, including helping patients get a final diagnosis fast...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18896More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to amend the National Security and Investment Act 2021 to enhance the scrutiny of acquisition of entities that may pose national security risks.
Answer: The National Security & Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-2024- published in September shows that the National Security and Investment system is continuing to operate well to protect sensitive sectors whilst continuing to support investment. The...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what changes have been made to prisoner recalls following the review of Probation Recall Culture and Practice, published in December 2020.
Answer: His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation published a report on 10 November 2020 entitled: ‘A thematic review of probation recall culture and practice’. In this report, the Chief Inspector found that the Probation Service was taking proportionate and nec...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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