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Parliamentary Questions (Section 37) 

The following questions have been submitted by Members of the Inatsisartut to the Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland). They cover a wide range of issues including housing, wildlife management, social services, and economic development. 

1. Housing Units for the Defence Forces

Submitted by: Jens Napãtôk’, Naleraq
Received: 20/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 21/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. How many housing units does the Defence Forces currently have in Greenland, broken down by towns and settlements? 

1. How many of these units are rented through publicly owned housing companies (INI, Iserit, Illuut A/S, municipal companies), and how many are rented from private landlords? 

1. How are these units allocated between permanent staff, temporarily deployed personnel, and guests or training activities? 

1. How has the number of rentals changed over the past 10 years? 

1. What payments are received by the Self-Government and municipalities for public housing units used by the Defence Forces? 

2. Polar bear hunting in East Greenland

Submitted by: Jørgen Rosbach, Democrats
Received: 20/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 21/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. What considerations has the Naalakkersuisut made based on the new scientific assessment concluding that polar bear hunting in East Greenland is sustainable? 

• Are there plans to increase polar bear quotas in East Greenland based on this assessment? 

• If so, when could such changes take effect? 

1. If no quota increase is planned, what is the rationale given the report’s conclusions on sustainability? 

1. How will hunters and local communities be involved in future adjustments of quotas? 

1. Are there any other relevant details the Government of Greenland can provide? 

3. Safety at Residential Institutions

Submitted by: Erik Jensen, Siumut
Received: 20/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 21/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. What specific measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of residents at residential institutions? 

1. Are there measures to address residents leaving the institutions at night or absconding? 

1. What initiatives are in place to prevent widespread criminal activity among residents? 

1. Are legislative adjustments planned to strengthen staff powers and reduce the police workload? 

1. Will legislation be tightened in specific areas? 

1. Any additional information from the Government of Greenland is requested. 

4. Preventing Domestic Violence

Submitted by: Nivi Rosing, Inuit Ataqatigiit
Received: 20/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 21/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. What specific plans exist to prevent physical and psychological domestic violence? 

1. How will victims have access to shelters without needing to move to another town? 

1. How will housing be provided for victims when the perpetrator owns or rents the residence? 

1. What measures exist to prevent digital abuse? 

1. What is the status of the ongoing anti-violence strategy—are all initiatives implemented? 

1. Has the criminalisation of psychological violence (from 1 January 2024) led to convictions? Are there plans to evaluate the new legal provisions? 

5. Youth Part-Time Jobs

Submitted by: Karen Marie Kyed Frederiksen, Democrats
Received: 12/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 13/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. What initiatives will be taken to make it easier for under-18s to get part-time jobs? 

• How will the government collaborate with businesses and local authorities to create more opportunities? 

• When will concrete proposals be presented? 

1. How do current regulations on working hours, age, and permissions affect youth employment opportunities? 

1. Any other relevant information the Government of Greenland can provide? 

6. Transfer of Administrative Tasks from Police to Municipalities

Submitted by: Bo Martinsen, Democrats
Received: 12/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 12/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. Will the Government of Greenland explore transferring administrative tasks such as passport renewals, driving licences, and vehicle registration from the police to municipalities? 

• Which tasks currently handled by the police could be done by local authorities? 

• What are the legal and administrative possibilities? 

• How will consistent service quality be ensured? 

1. How will financing be managed for transferred tasks? 

• Will an economic model follow the resources to municipalities? 

1. Will there be dialogue with the Ministry of Justice and the National Police to improve police operations? 

1. Any additional relevant information. 

7. Revenue and Oversight of Titanium Mining

Submitted by: Isak Johannessen, Naleraq
Received: 11/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 12/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. How much revenue has Greenland earned from iron ore (titanium) mining north of Moriusaq? 

1. What profits have been generated? 

1. How much material has been extracted? 

1. Who verified the accuracy of these figures? 

1. Who conducted oversight? 

1. What were the results of the verification? 

1. What is the ilmenite content? Is it normal, high, or low? 

1. What percentage does it represent? 

8. Air Transport Between Upernavik and Qaanaaq

Submitted by: Isak Johannessen, Naleraq
Received: 11/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 12/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. Will the Government of Greenland improve air transport between Upernavik and Qaanaaq? 

9. Foreign Policy Strategy Documentation

Submitted by: Jens Napãtôk’, Naleraq
Received: 27/10/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 11/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. Can documentation be provided showing that all parties were invited to negotiations on a renewed foreign policy strategy? Include dates, times, channels, and recipients. Attach copies of invitations and responses. 

1. How many invitations has Naleraq received since 1 January 2025, and what was their content? Include reminders if applicable. 

1. Are there draft versions of the revised foreign policy strategy? Include dates and recipients. 

1. What criteria determine which countries or actors Greenland may invite to official meetings, respecting international sanctions and Greenlandic values? 

1. How does the Naalakkersuisut ensure early involvement of all parties in negotiations on a self-sustaining Greenland? Attach the plan, timelines, and consultation windows. 

1. Is there a milestone calendar for developing a new foreign policy strategy? Include all consultations, drafts, and meeting minutes. 

10. The Future of Addiction Treatment Services

Submitted by: Bo Martinsen, Democrats
Received: 10/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 10/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. How will addiction treatment continue after the closure of Katsorsaavik Nuuk on 31 March 2026? 

1. Will a comprehensive plan for future addiction treatment, including organisation, coverage, and financing, be presented? 

1. Are there plans to restore Allorfik to its original role as a knowledge and competence centre? 

1. Are funds in the 2025–2026 municipal partnership allocated specifically for addiction treatment? 

1. Will the partnership agreements be extended or replicated in other municipalities? 

1. Additional relevant information. 

11. Business Development and Support Schemes

Submitted by: Napaartoq Petrussen, Democrats
Received: 10/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 10/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. Should other sectors, including SMEs and entrepreneurs, access similar support schemes as the fisheries industry? 

1. Would a time-limited discount scheme for self-sufficiency, sustainability, and circular economy be considered? 

1. How to ensure new sectors can grow while maintaining favourable conditions for fisheries? 

1. Any other relevant details. 

12. National Business Promotion Strategy

Submitted by: Napaartoq Petrussen, Democrats
Received: 10/11/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 10/11/2025 

Questions: 

1. When will the business promotion strategy be completed and published? 

1. What are the main objectives, priority areas, and KPIs for the first 12–24 months? 

1. Which sectors and regions will be covered? Are sparsely populated areas included? 

1. How is the strategy organised, and which partners are involved? 

1. What financial instruments and support mechanisms will be included? 

1. How will administrative and legal barriers be addressed? 

1. How will businesses and the public be involved in the process? 

1. Any other relevant information. 

13. National Internet and Telecommunications Coverage

Submitted by: Knud Kleemann, Atassut
Received: 30/10/2025 | Sent to the Government of Greenland: 31 October 2025 

Questions: 

1. Are there areas in Greenland without internet or telephone access? 

1. Are there plans to create stable nationwide internet and telephone connections, including in remote areas? 

• What would it cost? 

• What resources or infrastructure would be required?