Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 9 July 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 2015. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces Covenant: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 6 July (HL852), why no representatives of the Northern Ireland Executive take part in the decision making process for the allocation of the £35 million fund.
- Answer
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I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my right hon. Friend, the then Minister for Defence Personnel, Veterans and Welfare (Anna Soubry) to the right hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Mr Donaldson) on 26 January 2015 to Question 221491.
The invitation to join the Covenant Reference Group remains open and if the Northern Ireland Executive wishes to accept, an invitation will also be extended to sit on the decision panel for future Covenant funding.
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- Armed Forces Covenant Reference Group
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- Charities Fines Northern Ireland Armed forces covenant LIBOR
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