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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Airports: Railways more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with railway operators to avoid disruption such as occurred on 26 February on trains to Gatwick; what discussions they have held with airlines regarding compensation for those who may miss their flights as a result of rail disruption; and what steps they will take to avoid such scenarios in future. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL2812 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
unstar this property answer text <p>Unfortunately, Govia Thameslink Railway services were very heavily disrupted on the morning of 26 February by a number of Network Rail infrastructure incidents across the Sussex area.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail, which is the organisation responsible for rail infrastructure, continues to work closely with train operators to improve how the industry responds to unplanned disruption. The Department monitors operational performance closely and engages with the rail industry at all levels which includes regular meetings on punctuality and reliability with both Network Rail and representatives from the train operators.</p><p> </p><p>Train operators do not offer compensation to passengers for missed flights and as such there have been no discussions between the Department and airlines on this matter. The Department would urge passengers to use the Delay Repay scheme for compensation on their rail journey and consider other claims using their own travel insurance.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-06T16:27:23.53Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-06T16:27:23.53Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1688343
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star this property date less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Freezing of Assets more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what foreign state assets are currently frozen by the UK; and in each case, what is the (1) country, (2) value, and (3) reason. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL2313 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-21more like thismore than 2024-02-21
unstar this property answer text <p>The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) undertakes an annual review of frozen assets in the UK, requiring all persons or institutions that hold or control frozen assets in the UK to report to OFSI. As stated in OFSI’s most recent Annual Review published in December 2023, as of September 30<sup>th</sup> 2022 £21.6 billion in frozen funds were reported to OFSI. This figure is provided in aggregate so as not to disclose the value of any funds held by particular individuals. HM Treasury does not break down reported assets in the manner requested.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2024-02-21T12:01:50.787Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-21T12:01:50.787Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1687692
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star this property date less than 2024-02-05more like thismore than 2024-02-05
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Business: Accountability more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting mandatory by UK companies. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL2214 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
unstar this property answer text <p>Reporting on ESG matters provides transparency to investors and other stakeholders, improving investment decisions. In particular, the Government supports the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board, which aims to align sustainability reporting globally, enabling investors compare investment decisions across markets.</p><p>The Government believes that a mix of voluntary and mandatory reporting provides the right balance between transparency and reducing burdens on companies. Further detail on the Government’s future plans is provided by <em>Mobilising Green Investment - 2023 Green Finance Strategy</em>.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-19T14:54:26.983Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-19T14:54:26.983Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1687691
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star this property date less than 2024-02-05more like thismore than 2024-02-05
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Business: Accountability more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what their policy is towards promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles among UK companies. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL2213 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
unstar this property answer text <p>The Companies Act 2006 requires directors to have regard to impact of a company’s operations on the community and environment when exercising their duties. It also requires certain companies to provide information regarding environmental matters and social, community and human rights issues within their annual reports.</p><p>The Government’s future plans to encourage companies to consider the impact of environmental, social and governance issues are set out in <em>Mobilising Green Investment -</em> <em>2023 Green Finance Strategy</em>. This includes the Government’s plans to assess the suitability of the standards that were recently published by the International Sustainability Standards Board for use in the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-19T14:00:03.537Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-19T14:00:03.537Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1687693
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-02-05more like thismore than 2024-02-05
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Business: Accountability more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether their approach regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria differs from that of the European Union and, if so, in which areas. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL2215 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government’s plans regarding company reporting on environmental, social and governance matters are set out in <em>Mobilising Green Investment – 2023 Green Finance Strategy</em> (March 2023). These plans differ from the European Union’s (EU) plans in several areas. Specifically, the UK will not adopt the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Instead, the UK Government has stated its support for the International Sustainability Disclosure Standards and we are currently assessing the suitability for UK companies of the first two standards that have been issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-19T13:35:41.097Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-19T13:35:41.097Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1682839
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star this property date less than 2024-01-17more like thismore than 2024-01-17
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Shipping more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any adverse implications of the current global freight shipping (1) disruptions, and (2) costs; and what assessment they have made of the risk that China will benefit from any preferential access to the Northern Arctic Sea route from Asia to Europe. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL1723 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
unstar this property answer text <p>While there may be some delays as supply chains adjust to current disruptions, shipping operators are working to mitigate any impact on consumers. The Government is working to equip UK businesses with the tools they need to deal with global supply chain issues and recently published the UK's first Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy. Although declining Arctic sea-ice could in future open new global shipping routes, the Arctic remains a harsh and challenging environment and current use of the Northern Sea Route remains limited and largely restricted to the summer months.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-01-31T17:07:22.843Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-31T17:07:22.843Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1679267
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star this property date less than 2023-12-19more like thismore than 2023-12-19
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Large Goods Vehicles: Parking more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what forecasts they have made of the level of utilisation of lorry parking at on-site facilities for each year up to 2030. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL1371 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-22more like thismore than 2023-12-22
unstar this property answer text <p>The National Survey of Lorry Parking, which was published on 29<sup>th</sup> September 2022, is our primary evidence base to understand what improvements to lorry parking facilities are most needed and where they are needed. The survey showed an average shortage of 4,068 HGV parking spaces for the month of March 2022, and identified driver concerns with the quality of welfare facilities and security of lorry parks.</p><p>HGV driver numbers are stabilising. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes data from the Annual Population Survey on the number of HGV drivers in the UK; these are published on a quarterly basis. In the year July 2022 to June 2023 there were 287,600 HGV drivers. There were 19,500 fewer HGV drivers compared to the year July 2018 to June 2019. This is significantly up from the height of the HGV driver shortage where there were 271,800 drivers in the year January 2021 to December 2021.</p><p>In respect of diversity, the ONS’ Annual Population Survey showed that 2% of HGV drivers were women, and that 35% of HGV drivers were over the age of 55 with 17% of the workforce under the age of 35.</p><p>To investigate the issue further, we commissioned a rapid evidence review of recruitment and retention issues in the HGV driver workforce, which found that a lack of or poor facilities was perceived to be one of the most important barriers to recruitment and retention.</p><p>Therefore, the Government recognises the need to ensure all hauliers have access to appropriate services and facilities, including to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.</p><p>That is why lorry drivers will soon benefit from improved roadside facilities and safer rest areas thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government via the ‘HGV parking and welfare grant scheme’ and National Highways funding to improve roadside facilities. This funding will support operators to make improvements, such as better security, showers and eating facilities, as well as possibly increasing spaces for lorry drivers.</p><p>On 11 September, we announced 39 successful applications who will potentially receive up to *£7 million in government funding from the first application window of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme. Bids received were for improvements to welfare facilities, enhanced security as well as increased parking capacity.</p><p>Window 2 closed on 20 November and applications are currently being reviewed.</p><p>The Department continues to engage with key stakeholders to encourage the development of more safe, secure, and high-quality lorry parking to improve driver welfare.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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HL1370 more like this
HL1372 more like this
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less than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.313Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.313Z
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4499
star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1679266
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-12-19more like thismore than 2023-12-19
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Large Goods Vehicles: Parking more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of utilisation of lorry parking at on-site facilities. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL1370 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-22more like thismore than 2023-12-22
unstar this property answer text <p>The National Survey of Lorry Parking, which was published on 29<sup>th</sup> September 2022, is our primary evidence base to understand what improvements to lorry parking facilities are most needed and where they are needed. The survey showed an average shortage of 4,068 HGV parking spaces for the month of March 2022, and identified driver concerns with the quality of welfare facilities and security of lorry parks.</p><p>HGV driver numbers are stabilising. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes data from the Annual Population Survey on the number of HGV drivers in the UK; these are published on a quarterly basis. In the year July 2022 to June 2023 there were 287,600 HGV drivers. There were 19,500 fewer HGV drivers compared to the year July 2018 to June 2019. This is significantly up from the height of the HGV driver shortage where there were 271,800 drivers in the year January 2021 to December 2021.</p><p>In respect of diversity, the ONS’ Annual Population Survey showed that 2% of HGV drivers were women, and that 35% of HGV drivers were over the age of 55 with 17% of the workforce under the age of 35.</p><p>To investigate the issue further, we commissioned a rapid evidence review of recruitment and retention issues in the HGV driver workforce, which found that a lack of or poor facilities was perceived to be one of the most important barriers to recruitment and retention.</p><p>Therefore, the Government recognises the need to ensure all hauliers have access to appropriate services and facilities, including to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.</p><p>That is why lorry drivers will soon benefit from improved roadside facilities and safer rest areas thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government via the ‘HGV parking and welfare grant scheme’ and National Highways funding to improve roadside facilities. This funding will support operators to make improvements, such as better security, showers and eating facilities, as well as possibly increasing spaces for lorry drivers.</p><p>On 11 September, we announced 39 successful applications who will potentially receive up to *£7 million in government funding from the first application window of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme. Bids received were for improvements to welfare facilities, enhanced security as well as increased parking capacity.</p><p>Window 2 closed on 20 November and applications are currently being reviewed.</p><p>The Department continues to engage with key stakeholders to encourage the development of more safe, secure, and high-quality lorry parking to improve driver welfare.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL1371 more like this
HL1372 more like this
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less than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.25Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.25Z
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4499
star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1679268
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-12-19more like thismore than 2023-12-19
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Large Goods Vehicles: Parking more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between the quantity and quality of lorry parking facilities and the (1) number, and (2) diversity, of lorry drivers. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL1372 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-22more like thismore than 2023-12-22
unstar this property answer text <p>The National Survey of Lorry Parking, which was published on 29<sup>th</sup> September 2022, is our primary evidence base to understand what improvements to lorry parking facilities are most needed and where they are needed. The survey showed an average shortage of 4,068 HGV parking spaces for the month of March 2022, and identified driver concerns with the quality of welfare facilities and security of lorry parks.</p><p>HGV driver numbers are stabilising. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes data from the Annual Population Survey on the number of HGV drivers in the UK; these are published on a quarterly basis. In the year July 2022 to June 2023 there were 287,600 HGV drivers. There were 19,500 fewer HGV drivers compared to the year July 2018 to June 2019. This is significantly up from the height of the HGV driver shortage where there were 271,800 drivers in the year January 2021 to December 2021.</p><p>In respect of diversity, the ONS’ Annual Population Survey showed that 2% of HGV drivers were women, and that 35% of HGV drivers were over the age of 55 with 17% of the workforce under the age of 35.</p><p>To investigate the issue further, we commissioned a rapid evidence review of recruitment and retention issues in the HGV driver workforce, which found that a lack of or poor facilities was perceived to be one of the most important barriers to recruitment and retention.</p><p>Therefore, the Government recognises the need to ensure all hauliers have access to appropriate services and facilities, including to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.</p><p>That is why lorry drivers will soon benefit from improved roadside facilities and safer rest areas thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government via the ‘HGV parking and welfare grant scheme’ and National Highways funding to improve roadside facilities. This funding will support operators to make improvements, such as better security, showers and eating facilities, as well as possibly increasing spaces for lorry drivers.</p><p>On 11 September, we announced 39 successful applications who will potentially receive up to *£7 million in government funding from the first application window of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme. Bids received were for improvements to welfare facilities, enhanced security as well as increased parking capacity.</p><p>Window 2 closed on 20 November and applications are currently being reviewed.</p><p>The Department continues to engage with key stakeholders to encourage the development of more safe, secure, and high-quality lorry parking to improve driver welfare.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL1370 more like this
HL1371 more like this
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less than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.203Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-22T11:52:18.203Z
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4499
star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1678320
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star this property date less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Osaka: World Expo more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to promote British interests at Expo 2025 to be held in Osaka, Japan. more like this
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Viscount Waverley remove filter
star this property uin HL1244 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-02more like thismore than 2024-01-02
unstar this property answer text <p>His Majesty's Government is committed to delivering a high-quality UK presence at Osaka Expo 2025. The UK Pavilion will promote the UK as a global science, tech and innovation superpower. It will also celebrate our deepening and highly productive strategic partnership with Japan, articulated in the historic Hiroshima Accord signed by Prime Minister Sunak and Prime Minister Kishida of Japan in May 2023.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-01-02T16:57:35.663Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-02T16:57:35.663Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this