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star this property date less than 2024-03-08more like thismore than 2024-03-08
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Department for Education more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Universities: Antisemitism 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 steps they are taking to support Jewish university students following recent increases in incidents of antisemitism on campuses. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL3156 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>Antisemitism, intimidation, and threats of violence must never be tolerated on university campuses. The Community Security Trust 2023 annual report highlights the unprecedented increase in antisemitic incidents in higher education (HE) and this unacceptable rise is deeply concerning. All antisemitism is abhorrent and universities should have robust systems to deal with incidents of support for unlawful antisemitic abuse and harassment. We will not tolerate unlawful harassment or the glorification of terrorism.</p><p>Since the 7 October attacks, we have actively intervened to ensure that universities act swiftly and appropriately to deal with incidents of antisemitism.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Skills wrote to all universities on 11 October 2023, urging them to respond swiftly to hate-related incidents, and actively reassure Jewish students that they can study without fear of harassment or intimidation. The Minister wrote again to Vice Chancellors on 16 November 2023, emphasising that they must use disciplinary measures wherever appropriate, highlighting the importance of police engagement, and reiterating that student visas could be suspended where a foreign national is found to have committed or incited acts of racial hatred. This was one of the key actions set out in the five point plan for tackling antisemitism in HE, which was published on 5 November 2023. The plan also involves:</p><ul><li>Calling for visas to be withdrawn from international students who incite racial hatred. Visas are a privilege, not a right, and we will not hesitate to remove them from people who abuse them.</li><li>Logging specific cases and sharing them with the Office for Students for their consideration.</li><li>Continuing to make it clear in all discussions that acts that may be criminal should be referred to the police.</li><li>Establishing a Tackling Antisemitism Quality Seal which will be an award available to universities who can demonstrate the highest standards in tackling antisemitism.</li></ul><p> </p><p>On 22 November 2023, the department announced in the Autumn Statement an additional £7 million over three years to tackle antisemitism in education. The Quality Seal will be the cornerstone of this package for universities, providing a framework of measures that will make clear what good practice is in tackling antisemitism in HE, and making sure that our universities are a safe and welcoming space for Jewish students and staff.</p><p>The department will not hesitate to take further action across education to stamp out antisemitism and harassment of Jewish pupils, students and staff.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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less than 2024-03-15T14:38:42.787Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:38:42.787Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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259
unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1694329
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Teachers: Workplace Pensions 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 potential distress caused to spousal pension recipients by Teachers’ Pensions requiring recipients whose spouses retired before January 2007 to confirm annually that they are not living with a new partner; and what assessment they have made of how many such recipients are now living with new partners. more like this
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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
star this property uin HL3064 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The beneficiaries of spouses who were members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) who retired before January 2007 are required to complete an annual declaration confirming that they continue to be entitled to receive a survivor’s pension from the Scheme. This process was introduced in 2016 following the identification of a number of cases where entitlement under Scheme rules had ended due to the beneficiary remarrying, entering a civil partnership or living with another person as if married or in a civil partnership. These cases resulted in some significant overpayments needing to be repaid.</p><p>The possible impact of the letter on the recipient was considered when the process was established and is subject to discussion with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board, however the department considers that this preventative measure is proportionate and preferable to the alternative. The scheme administrator does not collect information on how many recipients are living with new partners as it is not necessary for the administration of the scheme.</p><p>The review referred to in The Guardian on 10 February 2024 was in relation to a separate data exercise where some details of a recipient of TPS benefits match those of a recorded death. This is a standard check carried out by pension scheme administrators to reduce instances of fraud and error leading to overpayments which ultimately cost the taxpayer if they cannot be recovered.</p><p>Teachers’ Pensions matches the data of beneficiaries and members who have a pension in payment annually with deaths recorded on the death register. Where there is a sufficiently strong match, the recipient is asked to complete a declaration of ongoing entitlement. The scheme administrator does not record incorrect data about the member from this match and the pension is only suspended if a declaration is not received within 28 days. This is to minimise any potential overpayment.</p><p>The review was an internal consideration of the processes and it was concluded that they remain appropriate, but that more detailed guidance on the Teachers’ Pensions website would be helpful for those who may be affected. Updated information is currently being prepared.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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HL3065 more like this
HL3066 more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.803Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.803Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2024
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
1694330
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Teachers Pensions: Fraud 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 when they expect to publish the outcome of their review into the Teachers’ Pensions fraud system for checking whether spouses of recipients who retired before January 2007 are living with a new partner, as outlined in The Guardian on 10 February. more like this
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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
star this property uin HL3065 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The beneficiaries of spouses who were members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) who retired before January 2007 are required to complete an annual declaration confirming that they continue to be entitled to receive a survivor’s pension from the Scheme. This process was introduced in 2016 following the identification of a number of cases where entitlement under Scheme rules had ended due to the beneficiary remarrying, entering a civil partnership or living with another person as if married or in a civil partnership. These cases resulted in some significant overpayments needing to be repaid.</p><p>The possible impact of the letter on the recipient was considered when the process was established and is subject to discussion with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board, however the department considers that this preventative measure is proportionate and preferable to the alternative. The scheme administrator does not collect information on how many recipients are living with new partners as it is not necessary for the administration of the scheme.</p><p>The review referred to in The Guardian on 10 February 2024 was in relation to a separate data exercise where some details of a recipient of TPS benefits match those of a recorded death. This is a standard check carried out by pension scheme administrators to reduce instances of fraud and error leading to overpayments which ultimately cost the taxpayer if they cannot be recovered.</p><p>Teachers’ Pensions matches the data of beneficiaries and members who have a pension in payment annually with deaths recorded on the death register. Where there is a sufficiently strong match, the recipient is asked to complete a declaration of ongoing entitlement. The scheme administrator does not record incorrect data about the member from this match and the pension is only suspended if a declaration is not received within 28 days. This is to minimise any potential overpayment.</p><p>The review was an internal consideration of the processes and it was concluded that they remain appropriate, but that more detailed guidance on the Teachers’ Pensions website would be helpful for those who may be affected. Updated information is currently being prepared.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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HL3064 more like this
HL3066 more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.853Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.853Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2024
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
1694331
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Teachers: Workplace Pensions 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 whether Teachers’ Pensions is incorrectly claiming that some pensioners are dead and stopping their pension payments without cross-checking the death register; and of whether it is complying with its data protection requirements. more like this
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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
star this property uin HL3066 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The beneficiaries of spouses who were members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) who retired before January 2007 are required to complete an annual declaration confirming that they continue to be entitled to receive a survivor’s pension from the Scheme. This process was introduced in 2016 following the identification of a number of cases where entitlement under Scheme rules had ended due to the beneficiary remarrying, entering a civil partnership or living with another person as if married or in a civil partnership. These cases resulted in some significant overpayments needing to be repaid.</p><p>The possible impact of the letter on the recipient was considered when the process was established and is subject to discussion with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board, however the department considers that this preventative measure is proportionate and preferable to the alternative. The scheme administrator does not collect information on how many recipients are living with new partners as it is not necessary for the administration of the scheme.</p><p>The review referred to in The Guardian on 10 February 2024 was in relation to a separate data exercise where some details of a recipient of TPS benefits match those of a recorded death. This is a standard check carried out by pension scheme administrators to reduce instances of fraud and error leading to overpayments which ultimately cost the taxpayer if they cannot be recovered.</p><p>Teachers’ Pensions matches the data of beneficiaries and members who have a pension in payment annually with deaths recorded on the death register. Where there is a sufficiently strong match, the recipient is asked to complete a declaration of ongoing entitlement. The scheme administrator does not record incorrect data about the member from this match and the pension is only suspended if a declaration is not received within 28 days. This is to minimise any potential overpayment.</p><p>The review was an internal consideration of the processes and it was concluded that they remain appropriate, but that more detailed guidance on the Teachers’ Pensions website would be helpful for those who may be affected. Updated information is currently being prepared.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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HL3064 more like this
HL3065 more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.917Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:36:33.917Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2024
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
1693982
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star this property date less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Uk Council for International Student Affairs: Finance 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 impact of ceasing funding for the UK Council for International Student Affairs to provide international student support, following the recent changes to the student immigration rules. more like this
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Lord Bilimoria more like this
star this property uin HL3019 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The government appreciates the significant economic and cultural contribution that international students make to UK higher education (HE). The department is proud to have met its international student recruitment ambition two years running.</p><p>The department’s offer to international students remains very competitive and the department is committed to ensuring the UK remains a destination of choice for the brightest and best international students from across the globe. The UK has a highly sought after HE experience, which is respected by international students. Universities are independent autonomous institutions and can offer a range of dedicated support to their international students before they arrive in the UK, on arrival and during their studies.</p><p>The changes to migration policy announced in 2023 strike the right balance between acting decisively on migration while protecting the UK’s position as a world-leader in HE.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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less than 2024-03-15T14:14:57.66Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:14:57.66Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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3809
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bilimoria more like this
1693161
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Council for International Student Affairs: Finance 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 current funding they provide for the UK Council for International Student Affairs to provide support for international students, and what assessment they have made of the sufficiency of this funding following the recent changes to immigration rules. more like this
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Lord Bilimoria more like this
star this property uin HL2979 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The department has provided a 3 year grant to support the work of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) for international students in England.</p><p>The government remains committed to the ambitions set out in the International Education Strategy, including the aim to host 600,000 international students in the UK per year by 2030. The department is proud to have met this ambition two years running. The department’s offer to international students remains very competitive and the department is committed to ensuring the UK remains a destination of choice for international students from across the globe.</p><p>​Universities offer a range of dedicated support to their international students before they arrive in the UK, on arrival and during their studies. Organisations such as UKCISA and the British Council continue to provide information to international students entering the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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less than 2024-03-15T13:16:11.567Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T13:16:11.567Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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3809
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bilimoria more like this
1693083
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star this property date less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Free School Meals: Eligibility more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided, if any, to local authorities about using data proactively to identify and register all eligible children for free school meal entitlement. more like this
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Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
star this property uin HL2939 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>Maximising the take-up of free school meals is important in ensuring that as many eligible children as possible benefit from a healthy and nutritious meal. The department aims to make it as simple as possible for schools and local authorities to determine eligibility.</p><p>To support this, an ‘Eligibility Checking System’ has been provided to make the checking process as quick and straightforward as possible for schools and local authorities.</p><p>The department has looked at this issue and considers there to be merit in local authorities exploring initiatives to maximise take up and to better understand the barriers that prevent such take up, whilst ensuring adherence to legal and data protection constraints. The department has not provided formal guidance to support these activities but continues to engage with key stakeholder on this issue.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
star this property grouped question UIN HL2940 more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T13:09:27.46Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T13:09:27.46Z
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4703
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478
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
1693084
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star this property date less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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Department for Education more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Free School Meals: Eligibility 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 assessment they have made of the potential merits of local authorities using data proactively to identify and register children eligible for free school meals. more like this
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Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
star this property uin HL2940 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 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>Maximising the take-up of free school meals is important in ensuring that as many eligible children as possible benefit from a healthy and nutritious meal. The department aims to make it as simple as possible for schools and local authorities to determine eligibility.</p><p>To support this, an ‘Eligibility Checking System’ has been provided to make the checking process as quick and straightforward as possible for schools and local authorities.</p><p>The department has looked at this issue and considers there to be merit in local authorities exploring initiatives to maximise take up and to better understand the barriers that prevent such take up, whilst ensuring adherence to legal and data protection constraints. The department has not provided formal guidance to support these activities but continues to engage with key stakeholder on this issue.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
star this property grouped question UIN HL2939 more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T13:09:27.493Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T13:09:27.493Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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478
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
1692889
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star this property date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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Women and Equalities more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equality and Human Rights Commission: Disclosure of Information 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 were the terms of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s standard non disclosure agreement prior to 1 December 2020. more like this
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Baroness Barker more like this
star this property uin HL2871 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
star this property answer text <p>As an executive non-departmental public body that is operationally independent, this is for the Equality and Human Rights Commission to respond. I have attached the response from the Interim Chief Executive below.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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HL2872 more like this
HL2873 more like this
HL2874 more like this
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less than 2024-03-14T16:04:45.997Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T16:04:45.997Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property file name 2024-03-11 - EHRC Letter - Baroness Barker PQs (1).pdf more like this
star this property title Letter from Equality and Human Rights Commission more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barker more like this
1692890
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star this property date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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Women and Equalities more like this
unstar this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equality and Human Rights Commission: Disclosure of Information 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 are the terms of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s standard non-disclosure agreement that have been used since 1 December 2020. more like this
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Baroness Barker more like this
star this property uin HL2872 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
star this property answer text <p>As an executive non-departmental public body that is operationally independent, this is for the Equality and Human Rights Commission to respond. I have attached the response from the Interim Chief Executive below.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran remove filter
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HL2871 more like this
HL2873 more like this
HL2874 more like this
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less than 2024-03-14T16:04:46.06Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T16:04:46.06Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property file name 2024-03-11 - EHRC Letter - Baroness Barker PQs (1).pdf more like this
star this property title Letter from Equality and Human Rights Commission more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barker more like this