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1138279
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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 Ofsted: Training 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 progress they have made, with Ofsted, in the implementation and training of Her Majesty's Inspectors who are subject specialists. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Black of Brentwood more like this
uin HL17076 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>This is a matter for Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. I have asked her to write to my noble friend and a copy of her reply will be place in the Libraries of both Houses.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T11:43:39.087Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T11:43:39.087Z
answering member
4689
label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
tabling member
4171
label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood more like this
1138282
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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 Languages: Education 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 2019 Language Trends Survey, published by the British Council in July, in particular its findings that (1) disadvantaged pupils are less likely to take a language GCSE, and (2) only a quarter of state schools offer pupil exchanges abroad, compared to almost half of independent schools. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Coussins more like this
uin HL17079 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The department notes the British Council Language Trends 2019 Survey and wants to see more pupils take languages at GCSE and experience international opportunities, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We have included languages as a pillar within the English Baccalaureate school performance measure to address the sharp fall in take up following the decision to make the subject non-compulsory at key stage 4 in 2004. This has seen the proportion of pupils who take languages GCSE increase from 40% in 2010 to 46% last year, and we want to see these numbers increase.</p><p> </p><p>In the department’s £4.8 million Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Pedagogy pilot programme, one of the 9 lead schools is in an Opportunity Area and another is in the Opportunity North East area. We have launched a pilot project in MFL undergraduate mentoring for secondary school pupils. This project specifically targets areas of high disadvantage to extend access to languages for all pupils and focuses on areas of low uptake. We are also piloting a financial incentive to improve the retention of MFL teachers in 25 local authorities that are most in need.</p><p> </p><p>In partnership with the British Council, the department is offering thousands of young people the chance to take part in international exchanges and visits. Backed by £2.5 million, schools in England can apply for grants to take pupils aged 11 and above to visit partner schools around the world. The programme is principally focused on those from disadvantaged backgrounds and we want to encourage as many schools as possible to sign up for this opportunity.</p>
answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T11:43:23.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T11:43:23.577Z
answering member
4689
label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
tabling member
3829
label Biography information for Baroness Coussins more like this
1138286
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Commonwealth Games 2022: Finance 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 estimate they have made of the capital costs of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; and how those costs will be split among (1) central government, (2) local and regional authorities, and (3) the Commonwealth and other sources. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL17083 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The public funding for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was announced on 25 June 2019 and will be £778m. This funding will be split approximately 75%/25% between investment from central government (£594m) and Birmingham City Council and a number of its key partners in the region (£184m). Further funding will be raised from commercial revenue. This funding includes public contribution to the stadium and aquatics centre which are both currently subject to commercial negotiations.</p><p>A number of other infrastructure projects with funding from other sources will deliver benefits for the Games. These include a £496m development of 1,400 new homes at Perry Barr, which will include government funding of £165m from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, with the remainder coming from BCC and its partners, which will serve as the athletes’ village.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
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less than 2019-07-22T13:45:32.557Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T13:45:32.557Z
answering member
4247
label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1138287
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Commonwealth Games 2022: Finance 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 staffing and other running costs of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will be covered by (1) admission charges, (2) sponsorships, (3) advertising income, and (4) other means; and if not, who will be responsible for any deficit. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL17084 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The budget for the 2022 Commonwealth Games that was announced on 25th June 2019 includes funding for staffing and running costs for the Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In addition to public funding, commercial revenue will be raised from ticketing, sponsorship, merchandise and broadcast rights sales. The funding arrangements are as described in the Written Ministerial Statement of 25th June.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T13:46:23.517Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T13:46:23.517Z
answering member
4247
label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1138289
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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 Libya: Politics and Government 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 assessment they have made of the current situation in Libya, following the removal of pro-Haftar militias from Gharyan by the government of National Accord; and what steps they are taking, together with international partners, to support a process of dialogue and negotiation in Libya. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL17086 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​The UK is deeply concerned by the continuing fighting, and actively engaged in international diplomatic efforts to bring it to an end. On 5 July we secured agreement to a UN Security Council statement stressing the need for all parties to urgently de-escalate and commit to a ceasefire. We are working closely with Security Council members, regional governments and UN Envoy Ghassan Salamé to convince the parties on the ground to return to a UN-led political process, the objective of which is to facilitate agreement on a more inclusive political settlement, which is the best way of stabilising the country.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T14:23:34.317Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T14:23:34.317Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1138290
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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: Palestinians 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 assessment they have made of the extent to which the United States-led Peace to Prosperity workshop, held in Bahrain on 25 to 26 June, has advanced efforts to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL17087 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​We welcome US efforts to support the development of the Palestinian economy. It is important that economic discussions complement a political process, which is ultimately required to unlock lasting and sustainable economic growth for Palestinians and overdue peace in the region. A peace deal and the lifting of access and movement restrictions would generate the ultimate economic dividend not only for the Occupied Palestinian Territories but also for Israel, Jordan, Egypt and the wider region. The UK's longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process remains that we support a negotiated settlement leading to a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T14:21:35.193Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T14:21:35.193Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1138291
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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 Iran: Nuclear Fuels 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 steps they intend to take in response to the government of Iran’s announcement on 8 July that it had exceeded the stockpile limit of its low-enriched uranium permitted by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 2015 (JCPOA), and that government's stated intention to continue to raise the level at which it enriches uranium above the threshold allowed by the JCPOA. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL17088 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The International Atomic Energy Agency has now verified that Iran has exceeded its JCPoA low enriched uranium (LEU) stockpile and enrichment limits. We have called on Iran to immediately reverse these actions and not to take further steps. With other parties to the deal we are urgently considering next steps under the JCPoA, including convening a Joint Commission.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T14:21:56.237Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T14:21:56.237Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1138295
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Emergency Services: Sirens 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, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 15 November 2007 (HL80), what action they are taking to ensure that drivers of emergency service vehicles (1) are aware of, and (2) abide by, the restrictions on the use of sirens at night when other vehicles are not on the road set out in regulation 99 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
uin HL17092 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>It is for the emergency services to consider how best to use sirens for maximum effectiveness and minimum disturbance. Subject to the regulations and any guidance from the respective services, drivers of emergency vehicles are expected to use their professional judgment to decide when and where the use of sirens is appropriate.</p><p>Drivers ought to be fully aware that sirens must be used with restraint, particularly at night, so as not to cause a nuisance to residents or other road users. There will, however, always be occasions when it is necessary for the emergency services to use sirens in the interests of road safety and the protection of the public.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2019-07-22T16:05:40.713Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:05:40.713Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3153
label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
1138298
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Emergency Services: Counselling 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 plans they have to introduce mandatory weekly counselling sessions for (1) frontline police officers in England and Wales, and (2) ambulance staff in England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL17095 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>Front line police officers in England and Wales</p><p>Each Chief Constable has a duty to manage and support their workforce effectively, ensuring the welfare of all officers and staff. It is therefore for Chief Constables to determine the appropriate wellbeing and occupational health provision within their police forces, including access to counselling.</p><p>The Government takes the issue of police welfare very seriously and has invested in programmes which offer help directly to officers and staff. In July 2017 the Home Office awarded £7.5 million from the Police Transformation Fund to the College of Policing over three years to pilot and, if these pilots were successful, roll out a dedicated national service to help provide enhanced welfare support to serving police officers and staff.</p><p>Following two years of development and piloting, the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS) was launched in April 2019. The NPWS has developed evidence-based guidance, advice, tools and resources which can be accessed by forces, as well as individual officers and staff.</p><p>Ambulance staff in England</p><p>Policy relating to ambulance staff is the responsibility of the Department for Health and Social Care.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2019-07-22T16:08:12.047Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:08:12.047Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1138299
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Police: Technology 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 plans they have to invest in technology provided to police officers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL17096 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The Home Office is working closely with policing on technology investment plans.</p><p>The current police settlement includes both a significant portfolio of Home Office led technology programmes as well as the Police Transformation Fund which supports a further group of national and local police led programmes. These are delivering transformational opportunities for officers including mobile communications, biometrics and programmes to improve contact with the public. As part of preparation for a spending review we are designing plans which build on these programmes as well as seeking innovative solutions to more complex problems.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2019-07-22T16:08:44.447Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:08:44.447Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this