The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-25.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how frequently the performance of members of the UK Border Force is reviewed.
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
All Border Force staff have a minimum of three performance discussions a year: objective setting, mid-year and end-of-year reviews. Managers are strongly advised that these formal, mandatory meetings are supported by regular informal performance discussions throughout the year.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-25.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many serving members of the UK Border Force were suspended from duty in 2012 and 2013; and for what reasons.
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
The requested information cannot not be released as the number is fewer than five.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-18.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of the Republic of Ireland on ways to encourage dialogue among Northern Ireland parties on the issues of flags, parades and dealing with the past.
Baroness Randerson
The Government is in regular contact with the Irish Government at ministerial and official levels on these issues. Both Governments strongly support an intensification of the parties’ negotiations and believe that finding an agreed way forward on these issues would be an important step forward for Northern Ireland.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-18.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to re-examine the proposals of the Consultative Group on the Past in the light of current circumstances in Northern Ireland.
Baroness Randerson
The Government continues to urge the Northern Ireland parties to engage in discussions about how to deal with the past. I would expect that the work of the Consultative Group on the Past would continue to provide useful material for consideration in these discussions. The Government has been clear that it will not seek to impose any solutions and continues to encourage political leaders in Northern Ireland to work towards an agreement.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-18.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current state of their discussions on possible compensation for victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland where such victimhood can be attributed to explosives or other weapons supplied by regimes outside the United Kingdom.
Baroness Randerson
The Government recognises the importance of this issue for the many people who suffered at the hands of Qadhafi sponsored terrorism. The Prime Minister has asked the National Security Advisor, Sir Kim Darroch, to lead cross Government activity to build a dialogue with the Libyan authorities on reconciliation initiatives. Sir Kim’s efforts are designed to support all of those who have suffered as a result of Qadhafi’s support to terrorism, and are not focused exclusively on any one group of victims. He has been talking to the Libyan Government about how best to take forward these matters given the challenging security and political situation in Libya.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-18.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to review pensions currently paid to former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment.
Lord Astor of Hever
There are no plans to review pensions currently paid to former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment.