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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

New Decade, New Approach

Wednesday 27 October 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Colum Eastwood asked about the progress on implementing the New Decade, New Approach agreement, and the Government responded that they are making good progress.
  • Colum Eastwood inquired about the timing of a legislative package regarding language and culture, to which the Government stated their commitment remains strong but did not disclose exact timing.
  • Alex Davies-Jones questioned the Minister about a report in The Guardian regarding instructions to trusts to commission services, and the Minister indicated that the Secretary of State is leading on this issue and would be willing to discuss with the hon. Lady.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party Foyle
Northern Ireland
Context

The question follows the delivery of Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill. The government has set out several commitments under this agreement.

Question

What progress the Government are making on implementing the commitments set out in the New Decade, New Approach agreement.

Answer from Conor Burns

The Government are making good progress across their commitments under New Decade, New Approach. Only yesterday, the Secretary of State and I were delivering on the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill from the Dispatch Box.

Not addressed: The specific implementation status of the agreements was not addressed

How: Changing Subject To Recent Bill Delivery

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Q2 Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party Foyle
Context

A commitment was made by the Government regarding a package of legislation concerning language and culture.

Question

When are they going to bring in a package of legislation around language and culture?

Answer from Conor Burns

The commitment of the Government to bring forward that package remains undimmed. I would not want to deny the hon. Gentleman his anticipation and excitement by revealing exactly when, but he will not have long to wait.

Partly answered

Not addressed: A specific timeframe was not provided

How: Refusing To Give An Exact Date

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Q3 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd
NHS
Context

There is a commitment on the part of the Secretary of State regarding abortion. Legal obligations are being ignored, as reported in The Guardian.

Question

Will the Minister confirm the report today in The Guardian that he intends to instruct trusts to commission services? Will that require primary legislation? When will he act?

Answer from Conor Burns

As the hon. Lady will know, the Secretary of State is leading on this, and I am sure he would be delighted to talk to her.

Not addressed: No confirmation or clarification was provided regarding instructions, legislation requirements, or timeline

How: Referring Questioner Back To Secretary Of State

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