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NHS Trust Directors (Insurance)
Mr. Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with the chairmen of NHS trusts concerning insuring trust directors against liabilities other than in cases of malfeasance. [20557]
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton [holding answer 13 March 1996]: None. The issue of guidance to the NHS in Scotland on the personal liability of non-executive directors is currently being considered.
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NORTHERN IRELAND
Foreign Companies
Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people are employed by companies from (a) the north American region, (b) the south-east Asia region and (c) Europe in (i) Northern Ireland and (ii) the Strangford constituency. [19489]
Mr. Ancram: The numbers of people employed by companies from (a) the north American region (b) the south-east Asia region and (c) Europe in (i) Northern Ireland and (ii) the Strangford constituencies are set out in the following table:
| Region | Northern Ireland Employment in companies from the regions indicated | Strangford Employment in companies from the regions indicated |
|---|---|---|
| North American region | 16,693 | 438 |
| South-east Asia region | 3,021 | -- |
| Europe | 6,964 | 69 |
Convictions
Mr. Peter Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list those convictions in Northern Ireland which have come about as a direct result of information passed to the RUC from the Garda. [19624]
Sir John Wheeler: It is not possible to identify those cases which were successfully prosecuted as a direct result of information passed to the RUC from the Garda.
Pupil-teacher Ratios
Mr. Worthington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the current pupil-teacher ratios in Northern Ireland for each of the different types of secondary school. [19832]
Mr. Ancram: The information requested is as follows:
| School type | Management type | 1994-95 pupil: teacher ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Grammar Secondary | Controlled | 13.9:1 |
| Maintained | 14.2:1 | |
| All non-Grammar | 14.1:1 | |
| Grammar Secondary | Controlled | 15.3:1 |
| Voluntary | 16.3:1 | |
| All Grammar | 16.0:1 | |
| All Secondary | 14.8:1 |
Mr. Worthington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the pupil-teacher ratio in the last year for which figures are available in schools in Northern Ireland at (a) primary and (b) secondary level, and what comparisons he has made with the ratio in (i) Scotland and (ii) England and Wales. [19831]
Mr. Ancram: The information requested is as follows:-
- (a) NI Primary pupil-teacher ratio for 1994-95--20.8:1
(b) NI Secondary pupil-teacher ratio for 1994-95--14.8:1
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| Sector | Northern Ireland | Scotland | England | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 21.6:1 | 19.5:1 | 22.7:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Secondary | 15.1:1 | 12.8:1 | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
Film Industry
Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total financial subsidy given by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to the film industry in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; what subsidies and incentives are available to film producers to produce films in Northern Ireland; how many films have been produced (a) totally and (b) partially in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; what proposals he has to introduce an all-Ireland film board; and if he will make a statement. [19873]
Mr. Ancram: The total financial support given from within its grant in aid by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to the film industry in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years is as follows:
1991-92: £10,538
1992-93: £25,000
1993-94: £80,000
1984-95: £50,000
1995-96 (estimate): £50,000
Information about the number of films produced totally or partially in Northern Ireland is not available.
The Government have no proposals to introduce an all-Ireland film board, but are considering options for the development of film and television production in Northern Ireland.
Mr. William Ross:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the recommendations made by the Government of the Irish Republic under article 6 of the Anglo-Irish Agreement since it was signed; and if he will list the appointments made as a result of these recommendations indicating to which bodies they were made. [19828]
Sir John Wheeler:
Since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985, the Irish Government have suggested 153 people for public appointments in Northern Ireland. It is not possible to identify all those appointed since 1985, but 24 candidates proposed by the Irish Government currently hold 28 public appointments on the bodies to which they were nominated. All appointments are made on merit. It is not my practice to publish details of individuals so appointed.
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Mr. William Ross:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to extend the proposed deregulation on amusement with prizes gaming machines in Great Britain to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [19834]
Mr. Moss:
These and other deregulation initiatives in the gambling field are being monitored to ascertain their local impact and the need for action to amend the law in Northern Ireland. Appropriate issues will be raised in the consultation paper to be published by the end of this year as part of a review of the local gambling law. Amending legislation will follow, as necessary, when decisions are taken.
Mr. John D. Taylor:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what projects were jointly funded between the Northern Ireland Sports Council and the Sports Councils in (a) Scotland, (b) England, (c) Wales and (d) the Irish Republic in 1995, and at what cost. [19866]
Mr. Ancram:
The Sports Council for Northern Ireland is involved with the Scottish, Great Britain and Welsh Sports Councils in funding the following UK-wide initiatives, and contributes:
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Drug testing | 15,000 |
| Coaching matters | 11,000 |
| Champion coaching | 20,000 |
There are no projects funded with COSPOIR, the Republic of Ireland's Sports Council.
Mr. Taylor:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many times the chairman of the Northern Ireland Sports Council met the chairmen of the Sports Councils in (a) Scotland, (b) England, (c) Wales and (d) the Irish Republic in 1995. [19865]
Mr. Ancram:
Meetings took place as follows:
Mr. Taylor:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the level of co-operation between the Northern Ireland Sports Council and the Sports Councils in (a) Scotland, (b) England, (c) Wales and (d) the Irish Republic; and what plans there are to enhance co-operation and promote more jointly funded projects. [19867]
Chairman of the Scottish Sports Council: 14 times
Chairman of the GB Sports Council: 17 times
Chairman of the Welsh Sports Council: 16 times
Chairman of COSPOIR: 3 times
Mr. Ancram: The Sports Council for Northern Ireland co-operates with the other home country Sports Councils in UK-wide initiatives. These are taken forward through committee representation, strategic planning and funding, for example:
UK Facilities Design
UK Management Award
National Lottery
Coaching Matters
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Champion Coaching
Major Events Support Group
Drug Control Unit
SC Advisory Group Marital Arts
UK Research Consortium
Valuing Volunteers
Recognition Activities/Governing Bodies
Sports Aid Foundation
Mountain Leadership/Rescue
Running Sport (Education/Training
Youth Sport Trust
UK Co-ordinating Committee for People with Disabilities
Strategy for Development of Sport
Drug Testing
Education/Training
Research
Sport for all Leader Award
Mountain Leadership/Rescue
European Funding
Outdoor Centre Programmes
Enhanced co-operation with COSPOIR is being explored in:
(a) development and implementation of strategies, particularly in relation to the 35 all-Ireland governing bodies of sport;
(b) consideration of an all-Ireland sport for all leader award; and
(c) development of education resource material.
Rationalisation of coach education schemes/awards: Cost £7,000
Sport for all Leader Award: Cost £8,000
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