Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 30 June 2003 (650 c53WA) concerning the North/South Ministerial Council, why the political parties in Northern Ireland were not consulted; and whether that is consistent with the Belfast Agreement. [HL 3792]. - I have nothing further to add to my...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 30 June 2003 (650 c53WA) concerning the North/South Ministerial Council, why the political parties in Northern Ireland were not consulted; and whether that is consistent with the Belfast Agreement. [HL 3792]. - I have nothing further to add to my...

Whether they are considering devolving extra powers and duties to Belfast City Council and other local authorities which have demonstrated their capacity to share power. [HL 3756].

Whether they are considering devolving extra powers and duties to Belfast City Council and other local authorities which have demonstrated their capacity to share power. [HL 3756].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 11 June 2003 (649 c43WA) concerning the North/South Implementation Bodies, how long they can continue to exist under the Belfast Agreement without the existence of a Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL 3828]. - I have nothing further to add to my...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 11 June 2003 (649 c43WA) concerning the North/South Implementation Bodies, how long they can continue to exist under the Belfast Agreement without the existence of a Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL 3828]. - I have nothing further to add to my...

Whether they will confirm in future all decisions by the North/South Ministerial Council during suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly will be taken in accordance with the proper procedures, including full consultation with all bodies concerned and full transparency at all stages; and whether they will ensure that the decisions...

Whether they will confirm in future all decisions by the North/South Ministerial Council during suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly will be taken in accordance with the proper procedures, including full consultation with all bodies concerned and full transparency at all stages; and whether they will ensure that the decisions...

Whether they have sought legal advice since 15 October 2002 on the validity of any decisions taken by the North/South Ministerial Council; if so, on which decisions they have sought advice; what were their reasons for this; and whether they will place a copy of this advice in the Library...

Whether they have sought legal advice since 15 October 2002 on the validity of any decisions taken by the North/South Ministerial Council; if so, on which decisions they have sought advice; what were their reasons for this; and whether they will place a copy of this advice in the Library...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 3 June 2003, 648 c138WA, concerning arrangements to replace the North/South Ministerial Council meetings, whether there was consultation with Northern Ireland political parties on the content of exchange of notes between the British and Irish Governments on 19 December...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 3 June 2003, 648 c138WA, concerning arrangements to replace the North/South Ministerial Council meetings, whether there was consultation with Northern Ireland political parties on the content of exchange of notes between the British and Irish Governments on 19 December...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 14 January 2003, 643 c28WA, concerning the North/South Ministerial Council, whether they can demonstrate that all decisions of the council since 15 October 2002 have been consistent with the assurance in the answer. [HL 3232].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 14 January 2003, 643 c28WA, concerning the North/South Ministerial Council, whether they can demonstrate that all decisions of the council since 15 October 2002 have been consistent with the assurance in the answer. [HL 3232].

Whether they will place in the Library of the House the draft international agreement referred to in Section 5 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000; who the states parties to the agreement were; whether it was signed and entered into force, and if not, why not; when Parliament was told...

Whether they will place in the Library of the House the draft international agreement referred to in Section 5 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000; who the states parties to the agreement were; whether it was signed and entered into force, and if not, why not; when Parliament was told...

How long North/South Implementation Bodies can continue to exist under the Belfast agreement without the existence of a Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL 2888].

How long North/South Implementation Bodies can continue to exist under the Belfast agreement without the existence of a Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL 2888].

What decisions have been taken by the North/South Ministerial Council since the suspension of the devolved administration in Northern Ireland. [HL 2581].

What decisions have been taken by the North/South Ministerial Council since the suspension of the devolved administration in Northern Ireland. [HL 2581].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 2 April, 2003, 646 c132WA, concerning the budgets of the implementation bodies, which Unionist political adviser approved the three-year cut to the Lanquage Body's budget; when and in what form was the approval; and whether they consider that changing...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 2 April, 2003, 646 c132WA, concerning the budgets of the implementation bodies, which Unionist political adviser approved the three-year cut to the Lanquage Body's budget; when and in what form was the approval; and whether they consider that changing...

Which Northern Ireland political party advisers have agreed to decisions of the North/South Ministerial Council since the suspension of the devolved administration in Northern Ireland; on what dates; what those decisions were; and in what form they were given and recorded. [HL 2471].

Which Northern Ireland political party advisers have agreed to decisions of the North/South Ministerial Council since the suspension of the devolved administration in Northern Ireland; on what dates; what those decisions were; and in what form they were given and recorded. [HL 2471].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 13 February 2003, 644 c144WA, whether they (a) have not consulted adn (b) will not consult any legal opinions obtained during the time of the devolved Northern Ireland Executive. [HL 1755].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 13 February 2003, 644 c144WA, whether they (a) have not consulted adn (b) will not consult any legal opinions obtained during the time of the devolved Northern Ireland Executive. [HL 1755].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 7 January 2003, 642 c170WA, whether paragraph 4(1)(f) of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 allows the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to consider legal opinions of the now suspended government of Northern Ireland. [HL 1187].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 7 January 2003, 642 c170WA, whether paragraph 4(1)(f) of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 allows the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to consider legal opinions of the now suspended government of Northern Ireland. [HL 1187].

Whether the British Irish Agreement 2002 in the Republic of Ireland has been discussed in intergovernmental talks since 14 October. [HL 558]. - Inc fact that the communique following the meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 18 December, and the statement of clarification relating to exchange have been...

Whether the British Irish Agreement 2002 in the Republic of Ireland has been discussed in intergovernmental talks since 14 October. [HL 558]. - Inc fact that the communique following the meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 18 December, and the statement of clarification relating to exchange have been...

Whether, when the Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended on 14 October, the six implementation bodies created by an agreement on 8 March 1999, were also effectively suspended given paragraph 5 of the Declaration of Support of the Belfast Agreement and the second recital to the relevant 8 March 1999 agreement....

Whether, when the Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended on 14 October, the six implementation bodies created by an agreement on 8 March 1999, were also effectively suspended given paragraph 5 of the Declaration of Support of the Belfast Agreement and the second recital to the relevant 8 March 1999 agreement....

During the three previous suspensions of the Northern Ireland Assembly under the Northern Ireland Act 2000, what happened to the North/South Ministerial Council and to the six implementation bodies. [HL 628].

During the three previous suspensions of the Northern Ireland Assembly under the Northern Ireland Act 2000, what happened to the North/South Ministerial Council and to the six implementation bodies. [HL 628].

What legal power under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 was used by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission when it criticised the United Kingdoms fifth periodic report on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights before the United Nations Human Rights Committee at Geneva on 17th to 18th October;...

What legal power under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 was used by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission when it criticised the United Kingdoms fifth periodic report on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights before the United Nations Human Rights Committee at Geneva on 17th to 18th October;...

Given that under Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998, human rights is an excepted matter in Northern Ireland, why the Department of Education in the Northern Ireland Executive is able to (a) hold a conference on human rights (b) appoint an advisory teacher to work in the Childrens...

Given that under Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998, human rights is an excepted matter in Northern Ireland, why the Department of Education in the Northern Ireland Executive is able to (a) hold a conference on human rights (b) appoint an advisory teacher to work in the Childrens...

Whether, following devolution of power to the Welsh Assembly, the United Kingdom Parliament remains responsible for primary legislation in Wales; and if so, whether all Welsh matters are of concern to both the United Kingdom Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. [HL 3687].

Whether, following devolution of power to the Welsh Assembly, the United Kingdom Parliament remains responsible for primary legislation in Wales; and if so, whether all Welsh matters are of concern to both the United Kingdom Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. [HL 3687].