To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much his Department spent on (a) Christmas and (b) other religious celebrations in each of the last five years. (325471)

Due to Prorogation it has not been possible to answer this question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent on security and policing at the 12 July celebrations in each of the last five years. (325540)

This is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. I have asked him to reply directly to the hon. Gentleman, and a copy of his letter will be placed in the Library of the House.