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164499

	registered interest
	date	24/11/2014
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	NHS: Negligence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government by how much the provision for clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service has grown in the last year; why it has grown; and what strategy is in place for reducing that amount.
	tabling member printed	Lord Sharkey
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>As at 31 March 2014, the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHS LA) estimates that it has potential liabilities of £26.1 billion, of which £25.7 billion relates to clinical negligence. This is an increase of £3.1 billion from 31 March 201<del class="ministerial">4<ins class="ministerial">3</ins></del>, which can mainly be attributed to a continual rise in clinical negligence claims over recent years. There are a number of factors driving this increase, including the rise in the number of patients cared for and in the complexity of their care; and the general rise in litigation across a number of sectors including the NHS, driven in part by ‘no win, no fee’ agreements. It is anticipated that the effect of the latter is likely to diminish as a result of the Government’s Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act of 2012.</p><p> </p><p>The Department believes the best way to reduce negligence claims is to improve patient care and safety. In March 2014, the Secretary of State for Health issued a call to action to make the NHS the safest healthcare system in the world and achieve a three-year goal to halve avoidable harm and save 6,000 lives. The Sign up to Safety campaign embodies the ambition of the NHS to build a culture of safety, bringing together individuals and organisations with a contribution to make towards the patient safety goal. Elements of this campaign will focus on a reduction in avoidable harm that can lead to compensation claims. Organisations that sign up are setting out what they will do to strengthen patient safety, including a safety improvement plan which shows how their organisation intends to save lives and reduce harm for patients over the next three years. The NHS Litigation Authority, which already provides a “safety and learning service” to trusts<strong>,</strong> will support those organisations which have patient safety improvement plans that show a likely reduction in their higher volume, higher value claims.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 04/12/2014 16:04:05 question first ministerially corrected 13/01/2015 14:37:59 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe previous answer version 31769 answering member printed Earl Howe answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	4196 label Biography information for Lord Sharkey

1189449

	registered interest
	date	22/04/2020
	answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
	answering dept id	204
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
	hansard heading	House of Lords: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what assessment he has made of the impact of the decision to not broadcast the Virtual Proceedings in the House of Lords live online on democratic engagement with the House.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>Since the 21 April the House of Lords has conducted virtual sittings of the House, and the broadcasting unit have been developing the necessary infrastructure to enable high quality live broadcast of these proceedings. In the interim period, all virtual sittings were made available online as video　or audio files as soon as possible after the proceedings concluded. The Hansard record of proceedings for each virtual sitting has also been made available online from approximately three hours after each sitting. On Tuesday 28 April and Thursday 30 April the virtual sittings of the House were broadcast live on parliamentlive.tv.</p><p>As of this week, the House of Lords has begun to use the same system as the House of Commons to enable high-quality live broadcast output via parliamentlive.tv. As well as virtual sittings of the House, House of Lords committees have been continuing to meet remotely, and last week the first virtual evidence sessions with witnesses were broadcast live on parliamentlive.tv. Throughout this period the House Administration has used social media channels to promote democratic engagement and publicise the channels through which members of the public can continue to follow virtual House of Lords proceedings.</p><p> </p><p /><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 06/05/2020 10:57:03 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1359023

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2021
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	UK Endorsement Board: Accountancy
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the UK Endorsement Board has sought the advice of Martin Moore QC in the course of seeking endorsement of for its accounting standards either (1) directly, or (2) indirectly through Michael Todd QC.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>The UK Endorsement Board is an independent, unincorporated association which will report annually on the carrying out of its functions to my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State. This report will also be laid in Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Endorsement Board does not intend to seek advice from Martin Moore QC in the course of developing its endorsement assessment of international accounting standards either (1) directly, or (2) indirectly.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL3093 question first answered 28/10/2021 10:50:08 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

1538396

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	People Smuggling: English Channel
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made, if any, of the amount of money that has been made by people trafficking migrants across the English Channel this year.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to tackling Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) and disrupting the Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) responsible. The Government and law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to tackle the criminal networks who facilitate people smuggling from source countries to Europe and then the UK, knowingly putting people in life-threatening situations. The NCA undertakes investigations into complex and serious OIC offences, arresting offenders in the UK and overseas and bringing them to justice.</p><p>We also pursue those involved in the financial flows that support this activity. Using criminal powers in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, an individual can be prosecuted for money laundering offences if sufficient evidence is obtainable and CPS agree to charging, or civil powers within the same act permit the action to be taken against the money concerned. Both these approaches are used to undermine the financial flows supporting small boat and wider clandestine smuggling, both in the UK and with foreign partners.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 14/11/2022 16:16:29 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1694357

	registered interest
	date	06/03/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Foreign Relations: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what directives or guidelines they have issued to the Welsh Government in relation to overseas initiatives on matters related to devolved responsibilities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>The FCDO remains fully committed to working collaboratively with the Welsh Government and other Devolved Administrations on overseas initiatives which may support the delivery of devolved policy objectives. The FCDO has developed internal guidance to ensure that the foreign affairs reservation is respected, including requiring a UK Government official to be present at meetings between devolved ministers and ministers of foreign governments.</p><p> </p><p>Since April 2023, the FCDO has supported over 15 overseas visits by Welsh Government Ministers. International activity undertaken by each of the Devolved Administrations will continue to be supported appropriately by Posts.</p> answering member printed Lord Harlech question first answered 13/03/2024 14:08:18 answering member 4928 label Biography information for Lord Harlech
	tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

424722

	registered interest
	date	28/10/2015
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Vocational Education: Design
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to take steps to increase the number of vocational pathways in design disciplines, and if so, by how many.
	tabling member printed	Lord Freyberg
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2015 answer text <p>There are a variety of different options available to young people to enable them to gain the skills required to enter design related occupations. 14-16 year olds can study design related GCSEs and government approved technical awards. 16-19 year olds can study design related A Levels and government approved technical certificates or tech levels, which are supported by employers. Options beyond this include higher education or employment, and there are apprenticeships currently available in the field of design.</p><p /> <p>We want to go further to reform technical and professional education to develop a world-leading system to deliver the skills that the economy needs. The Productivity Plan, published in July 2015, announced the government’s intention to reform technical and professional education to provide individuals with clear, high-quality routes to employment.</p><br /> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 09/11/2015 17:29:14 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
	tabling member	2593 label Biography information for Lord Freyberg

632423

	registered interest
	date	08/11/2016
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Hinkley Point C Power Station
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to update Parliament on the overall cost of the Hinkley Point installation and any variation in costs that might occur as the construction progresses.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2016 answer text <p>The costs of construction of Hinkley Point C are a commercial matter for the developer, who has taken on the risks of construction overruns, and in addition has agreed to arrangements in the contract meaning that if the costs of construction fall below a threshold level, any gains will be shared with consumers.</p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 16/11/2016 16:42:41 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
	tabling member	3792 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch

788300

	registered interest
	date	13/11/2017
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the warning from the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator that millions of Yemeni civilians face the risk of death from famine, what urgent diplomatic action they plan to take to secure the lifting of the air, land and sea blockade of Yemen.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
	uin	HL3092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK is a leading international advocate for safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access into Yemen. In June we used our role as penholder at the UN Security Council to sponsor and coordinate a Presidential Statement, agreed on 15 June, which called for an end to the fighting, a return to UN-led peace talks, and the recognition of the importance of unhindered humanitarian access. Our position has not changed. The 4 November attempted missile attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was a heinous act which deliberately targeted a civilian area and was intercepted over an international airport. We have condemned it in the strongest terms and recognise Saudi Arabia's legitimate need to protect its national security. At the same time, as our statement of 15 November made clear, it is vital that Yemen remains open to humanitarian and commercial access. The Saudi-led Coalition has stated that it will take into account the provision of humanitarian supplies as it reviews procedures designed to implement provisions on weapon flows in UNSCR 2216. This is welcome, as are reports that ports are functioning in areas controlled by the Government of Yemen. Clearly there is further to go however to ensure humanitarian and commercial access throughout Yemen. We have engaged with the Saudi Arabian Government at the highest levels on these issues since the 4 November incident and will continue to do so. We are also closely engaged with the UAE and other regional and international partners.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/11/2017 14:25:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic