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99983

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Calais
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current situation in Calais with regard to the number of people, from a number of countries, illegally seeking to enter the United Kingdom by secreting themselves in vehicles travelling to ports in Kent; and whether the situation has improved, or deteriorated, in recent months.
	tabling member printed	Lord Condon
	uin	HL2198
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2014 answer text <p>There has been a sharp rise in numbers of illegal immigrants in Calais and the surrounding area, since 2013. This stems from the fact that France, unlike the UK, is part of the border free Schengen Area. We are clear that it is for the French to maintain law and order on their soil, but it is in the UK's interest to work with France to secure the border at Calais and other key ports.</p><p> </p><p>On 20 September 2014, the Home Secretary and French Interior Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, signed a joint declaration outlining a number of joint initiatives to tackle increasing migratory flows in Europe. That includes a range of improvements to security and infrastructure in Calais, to strengthen the port and provide greater protection to hauliers and tourists.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government has long been alive to the challenges posed in Calais. Millions of pounds have already been invested in improving security and upgrading technology in Calais. The Government has increased staffing levels in the port and extended security patrols. In addition to physical searches, Border Force officers use detection dogs, heartbeat detectors and carbon dioxide probes to find those hiding clandestinely in vehicles and freight.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 28/10/2014 15:19:32 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	2171 label Biography information for Lord Condon

79553

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Uganda
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the passing of anti-homosexual legislation in Uganda, whether they are reviewing the categorisation of that country when considering demands for extradition of United Kingdom citizens to Uganda.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL1451
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2014 answer text <p /> <p>Uganda is a signatory to the London Scheme for Extradition within the Commonwealth and is categorised as a Category 2 country for the purposes of the Extradition Act 2003. It is required to provide prima facie evidence in support of any extradition request.The Category 2 designation does not in itself amount to a simplified extradition procedure. When deciding an extradition case the court must consider any relevant Human Rights concerns. If the court believes a person’s rights under the European Convention on Human Rights would be breached, they must discharge the request.</p><p /> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 30/07/2014 15:51:42 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

76593

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	UK Border Force
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what investment the Border Force has carried out at airports over the last five years, specifically at (1) Heathrow, (2) Gatwick, (3) Stansted, (4) Luton, and (5) Manchester.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
	uin	HL937
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In answer to the question on what investment the Border Force has carried out over the last 5 years at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Manchester, the information for investment specific to these airports is as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Airport</p></td><td><p>Capital Investment in the last 5 years</p><p>£m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Heathrow</p></td><td><p>8.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gatwick</p></td><td><p>1.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Stansted</p></td><td><p>1.0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Luton</p></td><td><p>0.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manchester</p></td><td><p>0.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other (see note below)</p></td><td><p>276.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>288.8</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Note – For ‘other’ expenditure it is not possible to separate explicitly to individual ports across Border Force. This is capital investment not specifically being attributed to the 5 ports specified and covers the whole of Border Force including those 5 Ports.</p><p> </p><p>Source: Internal Resource Planning Model</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 21/07/2014 15:46:47 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach attachment 1 file name PQ HL937 Table.docx title PQ HL937 table
	tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

89930

	registered interest
	date	01/09/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Twitter
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to ensure the cooperation of the authorities in California with United Kingdom law enforcement agencies in securing information from Twitter in respect of alleged online offences.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL1772
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>HM Government works closely, and has regular discussions, with the US Government to help ensure that UK law enforcement agencies are able to secure the information they need in respect of alleged online offences.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 22/09/2014 11:26:57 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

93727

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Terrorism
	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 threat to the United Kingdom posed by Islamists across the Sahel.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL2151
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>The assessment of the threat to the UK from international terrorism is made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). JTAC assessments are made independently of Ministers.</p><p> </p><p>The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) increased the UK national threat level from international terrorism to SEVERE (meaning that an attack is highly likely) on 26 August for the first time since 2011. This decision was related to developments in Iraq and Syria where groups including ISIL are planning attacks against the West. As the Prime Minister said on 26 September 2014, Official Report, column 1256, ISIL is a terrorist organisation unlike those we have dealt with before, and represents a direct threat to the British people. They have already murdered two British hostages, and are threatening the life of another. The first ISIL-inspired terrorist acts in Europe have already taken place.</p><p> </p><p>There is also a threat to British nationals and interests from ISIL and groups affiliated with ISIL or Al-Qaeda in Arab and African countries. Amongst these groups are Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, operating in the Sahel, and Boko Haram and Ansaru in Nigeria. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice gives our most accurate assessment of the threat from terrorism to British nationals overseas.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL2147 HL2150 question first answered 27/10/2014 12:29:11 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

93726

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Terrorism
	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 threat to the United Kingdom posed by Islamist military action in Nigeria.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL2150
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>The assessment of the threat to the UK from international terrorism is made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). JTAC assessments are made independently of Ministers.</p><p> </p><p>The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) increased the UK national threat level from international terrorism to SEVERE (meaning that an attack is highly likely) on 26 August for the first time since 2011. This decision was related to developments in Iraq and Syria where groups including ISIL are planning attacks against the West. As the Prime Minister said on 26 September 2014, Official Report, column 1256, ISIL is a terrorist organisation unlike those we have dealt with before, and represents a direct threat to the British people. They have already murdered two British hostages, and are threatening the life of another. The first ISIL-inspired terrorist acts in Europe have already taken place.</p><p> </p><p>There is also a threat to British nationals and interests from ISIL and groups affiliated with ISIL or Al-Qaeda in Arab and African countries. Amongst these groups are Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, operating in the Sahel, and Boko Haram and Ansaru in Nigeria. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice gives our most accurate assessment of the threat from terrorism to British nationals overseas.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL2147 HL2151 question first answered 27/10/2014 12:29:11 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

79704

	registered interest
	date	28/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their definition of a terrorist.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL1596
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p>The UK definition of terrorism is set out in section one of the Terrorism Act 2000.</p><p>Any decision by the Secretary of State to proscribe an organisation under Section three of the Terrorism Act 2000 must be based on a belief that it is concerned in terrorism as defined in the Act, and it must be proportionate. Such decisions are subject to approval by Parliament.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL1597 question first answered 22/09/2014 12:09:35 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

79705

	registered interest
	date	28/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their definition of a terrorist group.
	tabling member printed	Lord Laird
	uin	HL1597
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p>The UK definition of terrorism is set out in section one of the Terrorism Act 2000.</p><p>Any decision by the Secretary of State to proscribe an organisation under Section three of the Terrorism Act 2000 must be based on a belief that it is concerned in terrorism as defined in the Act, and it must be proportionate. Such decisions are subject to approval by Parliament.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL1596 question first answered 22/09/2014 12:09:34 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

79480

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the assessment in David Anderson QC’s annual report that the definition of terrorism is currently too broad.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL1379
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Government welcomes Mr. David Anderson QC’s fourth annual report on the operation of the Terrorism Acts in 2013, which was laid in Parliament on <br>Tuesday 22nd. <br><br>We will consider his recommendations in detail and respond in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 22/09/2014 10:08:30 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

79511

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Syria and Iraq
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest estimate of (1) the number of British Muslims fighting with Salafist movements in Syria and Iraq, and (2) the number of such British Muslims who have recently returned home.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL1410
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2014 answer text <p /> <p>We believe that more than 400 UK-linked individuals have travelled to Syria and have become involved in the fighting since the start of the uprising. A <br>significant subset of those have returned to the UK.</p><p /> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 30/07/2014 15:49:00 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian