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101713
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Electoral Register more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they now expect from (1) the Cabinet Office, (2) the Electoral Commission, and (3) local Electoral Registration Officers as regards (a) the estimated proportion of those attaining the age of 18 who are registered to vote, and (b) the decline in the match rate of those attaining the age of 18 under the new system of individual electoral registration. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL2522 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text <p><strong>Through matching against government records, almost 9 in 10 electors in England and Wales were automatically transferred to the new register. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Government has funded Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to write to all electors confirming whether they have matched, and inviting those that did not register under Individual Electoral Registration to do so. Non-responders will receive two written reminders and a visit from a canvasser. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Electoral Commission’s national awareness campaign includes activity aimed at young people. The Commission has encouraged EROs to work with schools to target attainers as part of their public engagement work. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Online registration makes registering to vote simpler and quicker than ever before for nearly all electors - 530,511 16-24 year olds have applied since 11 July 2014.</strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T14:31:22.6Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T14:31:22.6Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
101714
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Bullying more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to tackle homophobic bullying in schools. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2523 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-06more like thismore than 2014-11-06
answer text <p>The Government has made preventing and tackling bullying one of its top priorities by striking the right balance between schools’ legal requirements, freedom and accountability.</p><p>On 16 October, the Department for Education announced the £25 million National Prospectus grants programme. Voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprises and other organisations will be able to bid for part of this funding to tackle bullying. On 29 October, in tandem with the Government Equalities Office, the Department also announced that £2 million will be made available in 2015-16 to help schools tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying more effectively.</p><p>All schools are required by law to have a behaviour policy with measures to address all forms of bullying, including homophobic bullying. We have strengthened teachers’ powers to tackle bullying and are providing £4 million to anti-bullying organisations that are working with schools and children to combat bullying. We have also issued specific advice to schools on preventing and tackling bullying in which we link to national organisations such as Stonewall who can provide specialist advice to schools to tackle homophobia. This information is published online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-tackling-bullying" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-tackling-bullying</a></p><p>Schools are also held to account by Ofsted for their effectiveness in managing pupil behaviour and safety, which includes homophobic bullying. Inspectors must consider pupils’ freedom from all forms of harassment, bullying and discrimination. As part of the inspection, schools are asked to make available evidence of records and analysis of bullying, in particular homophobic bullying.</p>
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-06T16:59:46.0414894Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-06T16:59:46.0414894Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this
101715
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Migration more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the most recent annual figures for (1) emigrants departing the United Kingdom, and (2) immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom; and how many of those immigrants were non-EU citizens. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kilclooney more like this
uin HL2524 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-04more like thismore than 2014-11-04
answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-04T16:07:54.0250883Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-04T16:07:54.0250883Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
attachment
1
file name HL2524.pdf more like this
title ONS Letter to PEER - Emigrants departing UK more like this
tabling member
657
label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney more like this
101716
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the decision by the government of Israel to close access to Al-Aqsa mosque; and whether they intend to raise the matter at the European Union Council of Ministers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kilclooney more like this
uin HL2525 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-06more like thismore than 2014-11-06
answer text <p>The temporary closure of the Temple Mount/Haram al Sharif compound on 30 October has added to the growing tensions in East Jerusalem. There is a serious risk of escalation and further violence. Along with international partners, including other EU Member States, we will continue to press all sides to de-escalate and protect the status quo, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely in the run up to the Foreign Affairs Council later this month.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-06T14:06:05.8625699Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-06T14:06:05.8625699Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
657
label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney more like this
101717
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Occupied Territories more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the decision by the government of Israel to build a further 1,000 homes in East Jerusalem; and whether they intend to raise the matter at the European Union Council of Ministers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kilclooney more like this
uin HL2526 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-06more like thismore than 2014-11-06
answer text The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), issued a statement on 29 October condemning the announcement of plans for 1060 new housing units in East Jerusalem. He made clear that this was an ill-judged and ill-timed decision, which makes it harder to achieve a two state solution with Jerusalem as a shared capital. We will continue to work closely with European partners to discourage settlement expansion, and discussions are currently underway in Brussels to that end. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-06T14:07:08.042625Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-06T14:07:08.042625Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
657
label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney more like this
101718
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Credit: Interest Rates more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the total value of pay day loans extended in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months for which data are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
uin HL2527 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text <p>The Government has made no public assessment of these figures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Financial Conduct Authority analysis estimates that in 2013, 1.6 million customers took out 10 million payday loans, with a total value of £2.5bn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>FCA analysis of payday loans funded in 2013 from a sample of lenders indicates that 56% of these loans were entirely repaid (with no unpaid debt recorded) within 31 days of receipt of funds, and 76% within 365 days.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Competition and Markets Authority analysis of the prices of payday products shows a range in interest rates and finance charges from £20 to £36 per £100 per month, for 1 month loans. In addition to this some firms charge fees irrespective of loan size of up to £20. Penalty charges of up to £30 are levied on the first day after a payment is missed and, in addition to this some lenders charge over £40 if a customer has not repaid after a longer time period.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The FCA has now published final rules on its cap on the cost of payday loans. This cap will be in place by 2 January 2015.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL2528 more like this
HL2529 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.623Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.623Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
346
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
101719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Credit: Interest Rates more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the proportion of pay day loans extended in the United Kingdom in the last 12 months for which data are available which were entirely repaid within (1) a month, and (2) a year, of receipt of funds by the relevant borrower. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
uin HL2528 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text <p>The Government has made no public assessment of these figures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Financial Conduct Authority analysis estimates that in 2013, 1.6 million customers took out 10 million payday loans, with a total value of £2.5bn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>FCA analysis of payday loans funded in 2013 from a sample of lenders indicates that 56% of these loans were entirely repaid (with no unpaid debt recorded) within 31 days of receipt of funds, and 76% within 365 days.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Competition and Markets Authority analysis of the prices of payday products shows a range in interest rates and finance charges from £20 to £36 per £100 per month, for 1 month loans. In addition to this some firms charge fees irrespective of loan size of up to £20. Penalty charges of up to £30 are levied on the first day after a payment is missed and, in addition to this some lenders charge over £40 if a customer has not repaid after a longer time period.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The FCA has now published final rules on its cap on the cost of payday loans. This cap will be in place by 2 January 2015.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL2527 more like this
HL2529 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.703Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.703Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
346
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
101720
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Credit: Interest Rates more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the (1) highest, (2) lowest, and (3) average, cost of (a) interest charges, (b) penalty interest and charges, and (c) other charges, fees and commissions, borne by borrowers of pay day loans, as a percentage of the funds drawn down by those borrowers, over the last 12 months for which data are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
uin HL2529 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text <p>The Government has made no public assessment of these figures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Financial Conduct Authority analysis estimates that in 2013, 1.6 million customers took out 10 million payday loans, with a total value of £2.5bn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>FCA analysis of payday loans funded in 2013 from a sample of lenders indicates that 56% of these loans were entirely repaid (with no unpaid debt recorded) within 31 days of receipt of funds, and 76% within 365 days.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Competition and Markets Authority analysis of the prices of payday products shows a range in interest rates and finance charges from £20 to £36 per £100 per month, for 1 month loans. In addition to this some firms charge fees irrespective of loan size of up to £20. Penalty charges of up to £30 are levied on the first day after a payment is missed and, in addition to this some lenders charge over £40 if a customer has not repaid after a longer time period.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The FCA has now published final rules on its cap on the cost of payday loans. This cap will be in place by 2 January 2015.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL2527 more like this
HL2528 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.53Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T14:25:38.53Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
346
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Stamford more like this
101721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading EU Economic Policy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government why paragraphs 7 and 8 of the European Council’s Conclusions of its meeting of 23 and 24 October were excluded from their Statements about that meeting to both Houses of Parliament on 27 October. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
uin HL2530 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-10more like thismore than 2014-11-10
answer text <p>Paragraph 7 of the October European Council Conclusions refers to the first of five priority areas (stronger economies with more jobs) of the Strategic Agenda for the Union in Times of Change, the EU’s priorities for the next five years, as agreed by EU Leaders in the June 2014 European Council. <br>Paragraph 8 focuses on European Council support for concrete policy actions to boost investment, especially the Commission’s proposed €300 billion investment initiative, encouraging full use of all existing and allocated EU resources. The UK successfully pushed for private investment to be a key part of this language. The investment package is currently a policy initiative to be discussed by EU Heads of State at the December European Council. The economic growth and jobs that the package aims to stimulate in the economies of EU Member States is of significant importance to the UK economy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-10T15:06:09.6582999Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-10T15:06:09.6582999Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3153
label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
101722
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading EU Economic Policy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to re-consider the reply given by the Lord Privy Seal on 27 October to Lord Pearson of Rannoch (HL Deb, col 1010) to the effect that the European Union’s new €300 billion Strategic Agenda for the Union in Times of Change affects only the Eurozone and that the United Kingdom will not have to contribute to it. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
uin HL2531 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the letter of 29 October correcting the reply, placed in the Library of the House by the Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords, the right Hon. the Baroness Stowell of Beeston. A copy of the letter is attached for ease of reference.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T14:43:37.137Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T14:43:37.137Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
attachment
1
file name 20141029 Lord_Pearson.pdf more like this
title Letter of 29 Oct placed in Library of House more like this
tabling member
3153
label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this