Question follow-through · 111057

Children: Northern Ireland

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent steps he has taken to help support (a) safeguarding reform in Northern Ireland and (b) cross-border learning with safeguarding regulators in England, Scotland and Wales under the Four Nations

answeredJim AllisterNorthern Ireland Office

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Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Tabled
4 Feb 2026
Target answer date
11 Feb 2026
Answer
11 Feb 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent steps he has taken to help support (a) safeguarding reform in Northern Ireland and (b) cross-border learning with safeguarding regulators in England, Scotland and Wales under the Four Nations

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    Safeguarding is a devolved matter and the development of safeguarding policy and legislation is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. This Government remains committed to working with partners across the UK to ensure the safety and protect...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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