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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-02more like thismore than 2024-09-02
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they will give to the Official Development Assistance budget for overseas aid in the forthcoming Autumn Budget statement. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL684 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-16more like thismore than 2024-09-16
answer text <p>The Government is committed to restoring ODA spending at the level of 0.7 percent of GNI as soon as fiscal circumstances allow. The Government is currently undertaking a Spending Review and will set out its approach in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-16T15:38:36.953Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-16T15:38:36.953Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1723710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Postal Services: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they will put in place to mitigate the administrative burden on firms sending business-to-business parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland following the full implementation of customs controls under the Windsor Framework from autumn. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL356 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-07more like thismore than 2024-08-07
answer text <p>The Government is committed to delivering the Windsor Framework. It has carried out extensive engagement with businesses (including parcel carriers) to implement the changes agreed under the Windsor Framework for moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and will continue to do so.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
grouped question UIN HL357 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-07T10:08:24.063Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-07T10:08:24.063Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1723711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Windsor Framework more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to communicate the next stage of the implementation of the Windsor Framework in autumn to businesses in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL357 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-07more like thismore than 2024-08-07
answer text <p>The Government is committed to delivering the Windsor Framework. It has carried out extensive engagement with businesses (including parcel carriers) to implement the changes agreed under the Windsor Framework for moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and will continue to do so.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
grouped question UIN HL356 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-07T10:08:27.86Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-07T10:08:27.86Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1715053
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-30more like thismore than 2024-04-30
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive, since the restoration of devolved institutions in Northern Ireland on 3 February, about financial allocations from the Treasury. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL4234 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>The UK Government has regular discussions with its devolved administration counterparts, including the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p> </p><p>Since the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has met with the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on three occasions.</p><p> </p><p>UK Government officials continue to engage regularly with the Northern Ireland Executive on the implementation of all aspects of the UK Government’s £3.3 billion restoration financial package which will stabilise and transform Northern Ireland’s public finances.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T14:06:13.41Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T14:06:13.41Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1688913
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Soft Drinks: Taxation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to extending the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to other food and drink products that are high in sugar. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL2492 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
answer text <p>The primary aim of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) is to encourage producers to remove added sugar from soft drinks. It has been very successful in this aim, with a reduction of sugar in soft drinks of 46% between 2015 and 2020.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans to extend SDIL to other food and drink products. As with all taxes, the Government keeps SDIL under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-27T15:19:16.553Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-27T15:19:16.553Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1688915
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Salt and Sugar: Taxation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendation contained in The National Food Strategy, published on 15 July 2021, to introduce a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL2494 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
answer text <p>There are no current plans to introduce a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax. The Government published its response to the National Food Strategy on 13 June 2022, setting out the approach to working with the food industry to create a healthier food environment for all and investing in innovative approaches to address weight and diet related ill health.</p><p>However, the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) encourages producers to remove added sugar from soft drinks. It has been very successful in this aim, with a reduction of sugar in soft drinks of 46% between 2015 and 2020.</p><p>The Government remains committed to helping people live healthier lives. Having a fit and healthy population is essential for a thriving economy, and reducing sugar and salt in food remains a priority for the Government through the voluntary reformulation and reduction programme.</p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-28T12:59:44.713Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-28T12:59:44.713Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1688330
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Insurance Companies: Regulation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their announcement in the Autumn Statement that they will consult on a framework for encouraging captive insurance companies in the UK, whether they will propose that such captive insurers will remain liable to the same solvency requirements as other insurers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL2300 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-21more like thismore than 2024-02-21
answer text <p>In Spring this year, the Government will publish a consultation on the design of a new UK regime for captive insurance companies.</p><p>The consultation will test views on proposals to introduce an attractive and competitive new UK captive insurance regime that works for businesses. Key to this will also be proportionate regulation that maintains the UK’s high regulatory standards.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-21T12:06:02.197Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-21T12:06:02.197Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1684638
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-23more like thismore than 2024-01-23
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Insurance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the announcement in the Autumn Statement 2023, published in November 2023 (CPP 977), that "the government will consult on the design of a new framework for encouraging the establishment and growth of captive insurance companies in the UK", whether they have plans for captive insurers to be automatically treated as low-risk undertakings. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL1867 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-06more like thismore than 2024-02-06
answer text <p>In Spring this year, the Government will publish a consultation on the design of a new UK regime for captive insurance companies.</p><p> </p><p>The consultation will test views on proposals to introduce an attractive and competitive new UK captive insurance regime that works for businesses. Key to this will also be proportionate regulation that maintains the UK’s high regulatory standards.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-06T12:28:04.717Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-06T12:28:04.717Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1664812
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-10-16more like thismore than 2023-10-16
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Household Support Fund more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to extend the Household Support Fund beyond its scheduled end date of 31 March 2024. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL10581 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-24more like thismore than 2023-10-24
answer text <p>I refer the noble Baroness to the answer given to PQ<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-09-01/196466" target="_blank">196466<p><p> </a></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-24T12:09:54.017Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-24T12:09:54.017Z
answering member
4726
label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter
1660675
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
answering body
Treasury remove filter
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 Public Sector: Finance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to financially invest in public services. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL10155 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-22more like thismore than 2023-09-22
answer text <p>The government regularly assesses the level of investment needed in public services.</p><p>Spending Review 2021 set the government’s spending plans for the rest of this Parliament (up to 2024-25). Since then, targeted additional funding has been provided for key public services. This includes access to funding of £14.1 billion over the next two years to support the NHS and adult social care; and an additional £5.2 billion over the next two years for schools.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-22T13:48:58.59Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-22T13:48:58.59Z
answering member
4726
label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick remove filter