§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have a policy to reduce the need for payments from the Northern Ireland Compensation Agency by promoting greater understanding among all sections of the community. [HL4555]
§ Baroness AmosNo. Government policies are focused on promoting greater understanding among all sections of the community, as part of their commitment to taking forward peace and reconciliation. They have also developed policies on crime reduction and crime prevention. Collectively, these policies should, over time, reduce the need for payments under the compensation schemes.