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79753

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date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Clinical Commissioning Groups
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many contracts for the provision of services have been entered into by each of the Clinical Commissioning Groups in England since their formation; of those, how many have been contracted with (1) a National Health Service trust, (2) a commercial body, and (3) a charitable or other non-profit-making body; and what is the total commercial value for each of those categories.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL1645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>The Department does not collect information on which providers have been awarded contracts at local level.</p><p> </p><p>It is for local commissioners to decide how best to secure local services and take a decision on which are the most capable providers to deliver those services in the best interests of their patients. There is no requirement for commissioners to put all services out to competitive tender.</p><p> </p><p>Whether NHS services are provided by the public, voluntary or private sector, they remain publicly funded and free at the point of delivery with access based on clinical need.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL1646 question first answered 18/08/2014 10:10:01 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

79754

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contracts have been entered into for the provision of services by the East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group, and in each case with which body; and what are the services to be provided and the value of each contract.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL1646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>The Department does not collect information on which providers have been awarded contracts at local level.</p><p> </p><p>It is for local commissioners to decide how best to secure local services and take a decision on which are the most capable providers to deliver those services in the best interests of their patients. There is no requirement for commissioners to put all services out to competitive tender.</p><p> </p><p>Whether NHS services are provided by the public, voluntary or private sector, they remain publicly funded and free at the point of delivery with access based on clinical need.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL1645 question first answered 18/08/2014 10:10:01 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

79755

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Middle East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to initiate dialogues, whether under their own auspices or those of other neutral states, between Israelis and Palestinians, along the lines suggested by Mr David Grossman in the <i>International New York Times</i> of 29 July.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>The Government currently supports a range of projects in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories which involve both Israeli and Palestinian implementing partners. Whilst the projects currently being funded do not necessarily have a specific objective of bringing Israelis and Palestinians together, or constitute ‘joint’ projects as such, much of the work our implementers do involve Israelis and Palestinians working together. Our Conflict Prevention programme includes a focus on supporting and strengthening constituencies for peace. This includes support to train Palestinian doctors in Israeli hospitals; fostering people-to-people relations between the two communities, promoting coexistence and confidence building, whilst building the capabilities of the Palestinian healthcare system.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 18/08/2014 09:51:51 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

79756

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Iraqi President, Speaker and acting Prime Minister about the early establishment of an inclusive government there.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2014 answer text <p>Our Ambassador in Baghdad has made representations to the Speaker and President to urge the early establishment of an inclusive government and we continue to raise this with Iraqi leaders at the highest levels. The former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right Hon. Friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague), also discussed the issue with Prime Minister Maliki during his visit in June.</p> answering member printed Lord Popat question first answered 11/08/2014 11:21:33 answering member 4173 label Biography information for Lord Popat
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

79757

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	China
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they are making to the government of China about China's obligations under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, following the recent demolition of several churches and the removal of crosses from others.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2014 answer text <p>We have concerns about all restrictions placed on freedom of religion and belief in China. This includes the destruction of churches and the removal of crosses from others. We believe that freedom of thought, conscience and religion is a fundamental human right, and continue to raise our concerns with Chinese counterparts.</p><p>We raised our particular concerns about religious buildings in China directly with Chinese authorities during the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue on 19-20 May. We also highlight our broad range of concerns publicly in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy and in quarterly updates to it.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Popat question first answered 11/08/2014 11:19:11 answering member 4173 label Biography information for Lord Popat
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

79758

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Sovereignty: Scotland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for Wales of the outcome of the referendum on Scottish independence.
tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
uin	HL1650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2014 answer text <p>This Government has demonstrated a clear commitment to devolution in Wales and that will continue regardless of the outcome of the referendum on Scottish independence. The Wales Bill delivers on most of the Silk Commission’s part one recommendations and the Government is currently considering the Commission’s part two recommendations that do not require primary legislation.</p><p>Any further changes to the devolution settlement in Wales, including consideration of the recommendations in the Silk Commission’s second report that do require primary legislation are matters for the next Parliament and should therefore inform party manifestoes for next year’s General Election.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Randerson question first answered 04/08/2014 10:29:44 answering member 4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

79759

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Gastrointestinal Cancer
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to support research into paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumour cancer.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL1651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>The Department's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). These applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and the National Health Service, value for money and scientific quality.</p><p> </p><p>NIHR research infrastructure including NIHR biomedical research centres and the NIHR Clinical Research Network are hosting studies in GIST including a phase I/II study of sunitinib in young patients with advanced GIST.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/08/2014 10:09:33 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

79760

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Gastrointestinal Cancer
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to improve diagnosis and treatment of paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumour cancer.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL1652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>Measures to ensure early diagnosis of cancer, including rare cancers, are discussed monthly by the Public Awareness and Primary Care Steering Group. The group is chaired by Sean Duffy, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, and includes members representing Public Health England, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Departmental officials and other stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>As rare cancers, paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumours (PAWS GIST) are covered by the 2013-14 NHS standard contract for paediatric oncology which was developed by the Specialised Service Children’s Cancer Clinical Reference Group (CRG) and can be found at the following address:</p><p> </p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e04-paedi-oncol.pdf</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has no plans to establish a specialist PAWS GIST clinic, as treatment is currently provided through paediatric oncology services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>GIST Support UK have in partnership with Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, established a PAWS GIST clinic that is led by Dr Ramesh Bulusu working with a UK national alliance of doctors.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Jacqueline Cornish, National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Transition to Adulthood, NHS England has responsibility for PAWS GIST.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL1653 HL1654 HL1655 question first answered 18/08/2014 10:09:04 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

79761

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Gastrointestinal Cancer
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in giving paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumour cancer specialised commissioning status.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL1653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>Measures to ensure early diagnosis of cancer, including rare cancers, are discussed monthly by the Public Awareness and Primary Care Steering Group. The group is chaired by Sean Duffy, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, and includes members representing Public Health England, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Departmental officials and other stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>As rare cancers, paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumours (PAWS GIST) are covered by the 2013-14 NHS standard contract for paediatric oncology which was developed by the Specialised Service Children’s Cancer Clinical Reference Group (CRG) and can be found at the following address:</p><p> </p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e04-paedi-oncol.pdf</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has no plans to establish a specialist PAWS GIST clinic, as treatment is currently provided through paediatric oncology services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>GIST Support UK have in partnership with Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, established a PAWS GIST clinic that is led by Dr Ramesh Bulusu working with a UK national alliance of doctors.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Jacqueline Cornish, National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Transition to Adulthood, NHS England has responsibility for PAWS GIST.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL1652 HL1654 HL1655 question first answered 18/08/2014 10:09:04 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

79762

registered interest
date	29/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Gastrointestinal Cancer
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government which National Clinical Director has responsibility for paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumour cancer patients.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL1654
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>Measures to ensure early diagnosis of cancer, including rare cancers, are discussed monthly by the Public Awareness and Primary Care Steering Group. The group is chaired by Sean Duffy, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, and includes members representing Public Health England, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Departmental officials and other stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>As rare cancers, paediatric, adolescent, wild-type and syndromic gastrointestinal stromal tumours (PAWS GIST) are covered by the 2013-14 NHS standard contract for paediatric oncology which was developed by the Specialised Service Children’s Cancer Clinical Reference Group (CRG) and can be found at the following address:</p><p> </p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e04-paedi-oncol.pdf</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has no plans to establish a specialist PAWS GIST clinic, as treatment is currently provided through paediatric oncology services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>GIST Support UK have in partnership with Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, established a PAWS GIST clinic that is led by Dr Ramesh Bulusu working with a UK national alliance of doctors.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Jacqueline Cornish, National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Transition to Adulthood, NHS England has responsibility for PAWS GIST.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL1652 HL1653 HL1655 question first answered 18/08/2014 10:09:04 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath