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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of the public inquiry into the renewable heat incentive scheme in Northern Ireland; what the expected duration is of that inquiry; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of the public inquiry into the renewable heat incentive scheme in Northern Ireland; what the expected duration is of that inquiry; and if he will make a statement.
The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme is a devolved matter and is currently the subject of an independent investigation. The Northern Ireland Office has made no assessment of the cost of the inquiry or of its duration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Annual Managed Expenditure component of the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Annual Managed Expenditure component of the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive.
Northern Ireland is allocated a budget for renewable heat schemes proportionate to those in operation in Great Britain. Additional costs are for the NI Executive to meet from its other sources of funding.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his policy is on the circumstances in which he would establish an independent inquiry into the renewable heat incentive scheme in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his policy is on the circumstances in which he would establish an independent inquiry into the renewable heat incentive scheme in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
I welcome yesterday’s announcement that a public inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive will now go ahead. I believe that this is important to build confidence in the ability of the institutions to deliver and help set the tone for the election to come. This is a devolved issue and it is right and preferable that an inquiry has been agreed at Stormont.
I would encourage full co-operation with the inquiry, and hope that it is able quickly and effectively to establish the facts, and provide assurances to the public. For our part, the Government will do everything we can to support this independent inquiry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the discussions between Ministers and officials of his Department and HM Treasury on budgetary challenges facing the Northern Ireland Executive during 2015 included the escalated spending exposure under the Northern Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the discussions between Ministers and officials of his Department and HM Treasury on budgetary challenges facing the Northern Ireland Executive during 2015 included the escalated spending exposure under the Northern Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
Ministers and officials of the Northern Ireland Office engage regularly with HM Treasury to discuss matters of mutual interest in relation to Northern Ireland. However, I am not aware of any specific discussions on the costs of the Northern Ireland renewable heating scheme during the period in question.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether discussions between Ministers or officials of his Department and the Northern Ireland Executive on budgetary challenges facing that Executive during 2015 included the escalated spending exposure under the Northern Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether discussions between Ministers or officials of his Department and the Northern Ireland Executive on budgetary challenges facing that Executive during 2015 included the escalated spending exposure under the Northern Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
Ministers and officials of the Northern Ireland Office engage regularly with the Executive to discuss matters of mutual interest. However, I am not aware of any specific discussions on the costs of the Northern Ireland renewable heating scheme during the period in question.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Northern Ireland on the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Northern Ireland on the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
I have been engaging with Northern Ireland political leaders and others about the current political tensions to encourage resolution. The Renewable Heating Initiative scheme was, and remains an entirely devolved issue, and it is primarily the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to take the necessary action to address the concerns that have been expressed about it, including on deciding the form of any investigation or inquiry into the scheme.
The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help the parties find a resolution. I would urge Northern Ireland’s political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will continue to work with all parties and the Irish Government to that end. I stand ready to convene discussions to identify a way forward which all parties can agree to.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he was first made aware of the overspend of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he was first made aware of the overspend of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
I have been engaging with Northern Ireland political leaders and others about the current political tensions to encourage resolution. The Renewable Heating Initiative scheme was, and remains an entirely devolved issue, and it is primarily the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to take the necessary action to address the concerns that have been expressed about it, including on deciding the form of any investigation or inquiry into the scheme.
The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help the parties find a resolution. I would urge Northern Ireland’s political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will continue to work with all parties and the Irish Government to that end. I stand ready to convene discussions to identify a way forward which all parties can agree to.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will conduct a public inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will conduct a public inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
I have been engaging with Northern Ireland political leaders and others about the current political tensions to encourage resolution. The Renewable Heating Initiative scheme was, and remains an entirely devolved issue, and it is primarily the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to take the necessary action to address the concerns that have been expressed about it, including on deciding the form of any investigation or inquiry into the scheme.
The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help the parties find a resolution. I would urge Northern Ireland’s political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will continue to work with all parties and the Irish Government to that end. I stand ready to convene discussions to identify a way forward which all parties can agree to.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to reduce the cost to the public purse as a result of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme overspend.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to reduce the cost to the public purse as a result of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme overspend.
I have been engaging with Northern Ireland political leaders and others about the current political tensions to encourage resolution. The Renewable Heating Initiative scheme was, and remains an entirely devolved issue, and it is primarily the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to take the necessary action to address the concerns that have been expressed about it, including on deciding the form of any investigation or inquiry into the scheme.
The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help the parties find a resolution. I would urge Northern Ireland’s political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will continue to work with all parties and the Irish Government to that end. I stand ready to convene discussions to identify a way forward which all parties can agree to.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department supports the closure of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department supports the closure of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
I have been engaging with Northern Ireland political leaders and others about the current political tensions to encourage resolution. The Renewable Heating Initiative scheme was, and remains an entirely devolved issue, and it is primarily the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to take the necessary action to address the concerns that have been expressed about it, including on deciding the form of any investigation or inquiry into the scheme.
The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help the parties find a resolution. I would urge Northern Ireland’s political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will continue to work with all parties and the Irish Government to that end. I stand ready to convene discussions to identify a way forward which all parties can agree to.
This is not the first time that the institutions have been brought to the brink, and each time leadership is required to bring them back. Principally, that leadership has to come from the parties in Northern Ireland, but there is a leadership role for the Government and the Secretary of...
This is not the first time that the institutions have been brought to the brink, and each time leadership is required to bring them back. Principally, that leadership has to come from the parties in Northern Ireland, but there is a leadership role for the Government and the Secretary of...
On the last point, I say to the right hon. Gentleman that I had a round of calls yesterday evening to the main opposition parties in Northern Ireland, and I will continue to maintain that contact with parties at Stormont. On his point about RHI and the nature of an...
On the last point, I say to the right hon. Gentleman that I had a round of calls yesterday evening to the main opposition parties in Northern Ireland, and I will continue to maintain that contact with parties at Stormont. On his point about RHI and the nature of an...
My hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Newbury (Richard Benyon) ably expressed the dismay at the grotesquely partisan and inequitable decision to instruct the Police
Service of Northern Ireland to start pursuing retired British service personnel, while amnestied former terrorists freely walk the streets. Will the Government introduce legislation...
My hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Newbury (Richard Benyon) ably expressed the dismay at the grotesquely partisan and inequitable decision to instruct the Police
Service of Northern Ireland to start pursuing retired British service personnel, while amnestied former terrorists freely walk the streets. Will the Government introduce legislation...
There are no amnesties. We have been clear on that in relation to the “on-the-runs” scheme, and Lady Justice Hallett’s report concluded in 2014 that these things never amounted to an immunity from prosecution. But my right hon. Friend makes a broader point about the need for a proportionate and...
There are no amnesties. We have been clear on that in relation to the “on-the-runs” scheme, and Lady Justice Hallett’s report concluded in 2014 that these things never amounted to an immunity from prosecution. But my right hon. Friend makes a broader point about the need for a proportionate and...
We will have a debate later in Westminster Hall on this very subject. May I say to the Secretary of State that if we are going to have more talks, let us deal with this issue once and for all? It is unacceptable that veterans of the armed forces who...
We will have a debate later in Westminster Hall on this very subject. May I say to the Secretary of State that if we are going to have more talks, let us deal with this issue once and for all? It is unacceptable that veterans of the armed forces who...
I know the interest that the right hon. Gentleman has taken in this issue of legacy over many, many years. I agree that it is totally unfair that the alleged misdeeds of soldiers and former police officers should be investigated, while perpetrators of terrorist atrocities are ignored and their victims...
I know the interest that the right hon. Gentleman has taken in this issue of legacy over many, many years. I agree that it is totally unfair that the alleged misdeeds of soldiers and former police officers should be investigated, while perpetrators of terrorist atrocities are ignored and their victims...
Had the historical investigations unit not been structured as it was, the Stormont House agreement would have failed and, in all likelihood, so would have the Executive in 2014. Now that the Executive have apparently failed, does the Secretary of State share my sadness that the unit was set up...
Had the historical investigations unit not been structured as it was, the Stormont House agreement would have failed and, in all likelihood, so would have the Executive in 2014. Now that the Executive have apparently failed, does the Secretary of State share my sadness that the unit was set up...
The historical investigations unit has not yet been established and the chronological approach that he highlights—that proportionate approach—is not in place. The need for reform and change was reflected in the Stormont House agreement, which is precisely why it is necessary to take this matter forward. Notwithstanding recent events, there...
The historical investigations unit has not yet been established and the chronological approach that he highlights—that proportionate approach—is not in place. The need for reform and change was reflected in the Stormont House agreement, which is precisely why it is necessary to take this matter forward. Notwithstanding recent events, there...
Does the Secretary of State not recognise that it is the hubris of the outgoing First Minister that has brought about the humiliation
for our institutions of his now having to contemplate the options he has discussed today? Does he also note that Sinn Féin is saying it has called...
Does the Secretary of State not recognise that it is the hubris of the outgoing First Minister that has brought about the humiliation
for our institutions of his now having to contemplate the options he has discussed today? Does he also note that Sinn Féin is saying it has called...
We need to focus on using the time available over the coming days to see what resolution can be found and how people can work together in the best interests of Northern Ireland, because so many issues are at stake. Part of that is about how we move forward and...
We need to focus on using the time available over the coming days to see what resolution can be found and how people can work together in the best interests of Northern Ireland, because so many issues are at stake. Part of that is about how we move forward and...