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1668063

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:31:11
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	ddp modified	08/11/2023 23:05:28 13/11/2023 11:37:18
	hansard heading	Fireworks: Regulation
	house id	2
	identifier	HL10
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	13/11/2023 11:04:30
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to ban the sale of domestic fireworks in England; and if not, whether they will undertake a consultation on that subject.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL10
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL10
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The majority of individuals who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner. There are enforcement mechanisms in place to tackle situations when fireworks are misused.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to ban the sale of domestic fireworks or consult on this matter at this current time.</p> question first answered 13/11/2023 11:04:30 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	creator	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1668085

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:32:05
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	ddp modified	08/11/2023 23:05:30 23/11/2023 16:28:21
	hansard heading	Cars: Hire Services
	house id	2
	identifier	HL33
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/11/2023 15:56:24
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision by some car hire companies not to hire out cars to drivers aged 75 or over.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL33
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL33
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Age discrimination in the provision of services is generally unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. There are, however, situations where a service provider can show that differential treatment between, for example, adults aged under and over 75 is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, which the 2010 Act permits.</p><p>Whilst the Government does not comment on particular cases, it is for individuals to consider whether they wish to take action where they feel they are being unlawfully treated on age grounds. Where a company cannot show that their leasing age policy is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, the individual affected can bring a claim to the County Court, or Sheriff’s Court in Scotland. The court may determine whether the “objective justification test” has been satisfied, and may award costs and compensation if the claimant wins their case.</p><p> </p> question first answered 23/11/2023 15:56:24 answering member 4985 label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne
	creator	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1668111

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:33:03
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	ddp modified	08/11/2023 23:05:32 14/11/2023 18:05:28
	hansard heading	Roads: Birmingham City Council
	house id	2
	identifier	HL65
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	14/11/2023 17:34:49
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Commissioners appointed to oversee the responsibilities of Birmingham City Council are intending to accept the negotiated new contract for the maintenance of road services, in time to ensure a handover at the expiration of the current contract on 31 January 2024; and if they do not plan to do so, what steps are the taking to ensure alternative arrangements are made for road maintenance in the city.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL65
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL65
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government is currently considering the Business Case for a revised contract for Birmingham Highways Maintenance following the failure of Birmingham's original PFI deal. A decision is expected in due course.</p><p>Highways maintenance is a critical and statutory function for all Local Authorities and the government will continue to support authorities to fulfil this function.</p><p>Commissioners have oversight of strategic financial decision-making at the Council and they will want to be satisfied that the contract achieves value for money for Birmingham residents. They are providing advice and challenge to the council, and are able to make decisions directly, if necessary.</p> question first answered 14/11/2023 17:34:49 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	creator	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1668118

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:33:18
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/11/2023 22:06:07 21/11/2023 17:32:18
	hansard heading	Schools: Transport
	house id	2
	identifier	HL78
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/11/2023 17:01:15
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what official regulatory requirements must be met and demonstrated before an organisation can operate secure transportation services for children and young people.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL78
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL78
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The most recent Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) procurement process, which covers securely moving both adults and children, commenced in August 2020 and runs for ten years. This contract covers a range of services including secure transportation between prisons, police stations and other named places of detention and courts as well as transportation of prisoners between prison establishments and includes transition moves from the youth to adult estate.</p><p> </p><p>The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (as amended) and section 12 and Schedule 2 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 as amended by the 2007 offender management act, covers staffing requirements for moving children. All suppliers must demonstrate their technical and professional ability to deliver services, including compliance with the Equality Act 2010, as well as a sound economic and financial standing during any procurement process.</p><p> </p><p>Requirements for the supplier to implement behavioural management policies are included within the PECS contract outlines and cover Human rights, where use of restraint may be applicable and a requirement that any use is reported. There is an expectation that mechanical restraints would not be routinely used for children unless a risk assessment confirms they are necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The PECS suppliers are required to adhere to Prison Service Instructions covering the use of restraint, and their Standard Operating Procedures, training and supervision will be structured around these policy documents. Further to this the PECS contract requires suppliers to have a programme of development and refresher training for their staff which includes training for dealing with young people. Suppliers are also required to review any use of force and ensure that any appropriate lessons are learned, shared and implemented.</p> question first answered 21/11/2023 17:01:15 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	creator	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie

1668119

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:33:22
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/11/2023 22:06:16 21/11/2023 17:32:16
	hansard heading	Transport: Children and Young People
	house id	2
	identifier	HL79
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/11/2023 17:01:15
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that businesses that wish to establish secure transportation services for children and young people have in place behavioural management policies that set out (1) how children and young people’s human rights can be protected; (2) the conditions for the use of restraint during transportation; and (3) the official reporting procedures that are in place in case of restraint being used.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL79
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL79
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The most recent Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) procurement process, which covers securely moving both adults and children, commenced in August 2020 and runs for ten years. This contract covers a range of services including secure transportation between prisons, police stations and other named places of detention and courts as well as transportation of prisoners between prison establishments and includes transition moves from the youth to adult estate.</p><p> </p><p>The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (as amended) and section 12 and Schedule 2 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 as amended by the 2007 offender management act, covers staffing requirements for moving children. All suppliers must demonstrate their technical and professional ability to deliver services, including compliance with the Equality Act 2010, as well as a sound economic and financial standing during any procurement process.</p><p> </p><p>Requirements for the supplier to implement behavioural management policies are included within the PECS contract outlines and cover Human rights, where use of restraint may be applicable and a requirement that any use is reported. There is an expectation that mechanical restraints would not be routinely used for children unless a risk assessment confirms they are necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The PECS suppliers are required to adhere to Prison Service Instructions covering the use of restraint, and their Standard Operating Procedures, training and supervision will be structured around these policy documents. Further to this the PECS contract requires suppliers to have a programme of development and refresher training for their staff which includes training for dealing with young people. Suppliers are also required to review any use of force and ensure that any appropriate lessons are learned, shared and implemented.</p> question first answered 21/11/2023 17:01:15 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	creator	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie

1668121

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/11/2023
	date	07/11/2023
	date tabled	07/11/2023
	ddp created	07/11/2023 22:33:26
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/11/2023 22:06:25 21/11/2023 17:33:21
	hansard heading	Transport: Children and Young People
	house id	2
	identifier	HL80
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/11/2023 17:01:15
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that practitioners involved in the transportation of children and young people have access to (1) training, (2) supervision, (3) support, and (4) reporting procedures, to assist them in reducing the use of restraint during transportation.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL80
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL80
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The most recent Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) procurement process, which covers securely moving both adults and children, commenced in August 2020 and runs for ten years. This contract covers a range of services including secure transportation between prisons, police stations and other named places of detention and courts as well as transportation of prisoners between prison establishments and includes transition moves from the youth to adult estate.</p><p> </p><p>The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (as amended) and section 12 and Schedule 2 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 as amended by the 2007 offender management act, covers staffing requirements for moving children. All suppliers must demonstrate their technical and professional ability to deliver services, including compliance with the Equality Act 2010, as well as a sound economic and financial standing during any procurement process.</p><p> </p><p>Requirements for the supplier to implement behavioural management policies are included within the PECS contract outlines and cover Human rights, where use of restraint may be applicable and a requirement that any use is reported. There is an expectation that mechanical restraints would not be routinely used for children unless a risk assessment confirms they are necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The PECS suppliers are required to adhere to Prison Service Instructions covering the use of restraint, and their Standard Operating Procedures, training and supervision will be structured around these policy documents. Further to this the PECS contract requires suppliers to have a programme of development and refresher training for their staff which includes training for dealing with young people. Suppliers are also required to review any use of force and ensure that any appropriate lessons are learned, shared and implemented.</p> question first answered 21/11/2023 17:01:15 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	creator	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie

1668657

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/11/2023
	date	08/11/2023
	date tabled	08/11/2023
	ddp created	08/11/2023 22:11:15
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	ddp modified	13/11/2023 16:15:22 15/11/2023 17:52:15
	hansard heading	Clothing: Fibres
	house id	2
	identifier	HL93
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/11/2023 17:19:35
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report by Textile Exchange, indicating that there are likely to be only 30 million tonnes available globally of "preferred materials" for fashion production, accounting for 19 per cent of global demand; and what steps are they taking to reduce the use of "non-preferred materials".
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL93
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL93
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Defra has not made an assessment of the Preferred Fiber and Materials Report by The Textiles Exchange. One of Defra’s delivery partners, WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), manages Textiles 2030, which commits signatories, who represent 62% of the fashion industry, to meet ambitious targets to reduce water and carbon consumption. WRAP has also done research on sustainable clothing design and produced guidance on fibre and fabric selection.</p><p> </p><p>In July, Defra announced proposals for keeping textiles in use for longer and minimising textile waste. These proposals, which will be subject to consultation in 2024, include a requirement for non-domestic settings such as businesses to separate their textile waste from other types of waste so that it can be collected for reuse or recycling. This separately collected textile waste should not enter landfill or be incinerated. Defra is also proposing that certain retailers provide in store facilities so that customers can return their pre-loved textiles for recycling or reuse.</p> question first answered 15/11/2023 17:19:35 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
	creator	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1668660

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/11/2023
	date	08/11/2023
	date tabled	08/11/2023
	ddp created	08/11/2023 22:11:19
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	09/11/2023 22:06:35 20/11/2023 14:41:16
	hansard heading	HIV Infection: Health Education
	house id	2
	identifier	HL97
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	20/11/2023 14:09:38
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to collaborate with media organisations, social media influencers, and public figures including celebrities, to portray accurate and empathetic representations of people living with HIV in order to counteract harmful stereotypes; and, if so, what are their plans.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL97
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL97
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>HIV Prevention England (HPE) is the national HIV prevention programme for England and is funded at £3.5 million by the Department. The programme aims to support communities who are disproportionately affected by HIV, including gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men and Black African heterosexual men and women. The Department has appointed Terrence Higgins Trust, a national charity who provide services related to sexual heath and HIV, to deliver the programme from 2021 to 2024. HPE delivers a nationally co-ordinated programme of HIV prevention work, including public campaigns such as National HIV Testing Week, that is designed to complement locally commissioned prevention activities in areas of high HIV prevalence. HPE also aims to improve knowledge and understating of HIV transmission and reducing stigma within affected communities.</p><p>HPE works with a wide range of models and their network of influencers and develops its strategies based on comprehensive data, audience insight and knowledge from local partners within England which ensure a wide range of patient’s voices and experiences are represented.</p> question first answered 20/11/2023 14:09:38 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
	creator	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1668661

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/11/2023
	date	08/11/2023
	date tabled	08/11/2023
	ddp created	08/11/2023 22:11:21
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	ddp modified	09/11/2023 22:06:41 22/11/2023 16:04:32
	hansard heading	HIV Infection: Discrimination
	house id	2
	identifier	HL98
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	22/11/2023 15:33:51
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are considering any proposals to protect individuals living with HIV from discrimination in various sectors, including healthcare, education, employment and housing; and, if so, what are their plans.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL98
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL98
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Equality Act’s definition of disability automatically covers people with HIV when they are in or seeking employment or seeking to access services, whether in the public or private sectors.</p><p> </p><p>As well as providing protection from discrimination, the Act requires employers and service providers to make reasonable adjustments for people living with HIV. For example, an employer would be expected to allow such an employee reasonable time off work to visit hospital in connection with their condition. Employers and service providers who fail to meet their legal obligations can face legal action, should the disabled person opt for this.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the public sector equality duty (section 149 of the Act - 'PSED') requires public authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to have due regard to the need to:</p><ul><li><p>eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other unlawful conduct prohibited by the Act;</p></li><li><p>advance equality of opportunity between people who share and people who do not share a relevant protected characteristic; and</p></li><li><p>foster good relations between people who share and people who do not share a relevant protected characteristic.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>A raft of guidance and codes of practice are available to help employers and service providers comply with their legal obligations under the Act. People with HIV who think they have experienced discrimination may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), the government helpline established to provide free bespoke advice and in-depth support to individuals with discrimination concerns. The EASS can be contacted via their website - <a href="http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/" target="_blank">http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/</a>, by telephone on 0808 8000082 or text phone on 0808 8000084. The EASS has the ability to intervene on an individual’s behalf with a service provider to help resolve an issue. The EASS can also advise people who wish to take their complaint further on their options.</p><p> </p> question first answered 22/11/2023 15:33:51 answering member 4985 label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne
	creator	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1668669

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/11/2023
	date	08/11/2023
	date tabled	08/11/2023
	ddp created	08/11/2023 22:11:35
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	10/11/2023 16:35:21 20/11/2023 17:18:15
	hansard heading	Storms: Channel Islands
	house id	2
	identifier	HL115
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	20/11/2023 17:18:02
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what support they have offered to (1) Jersey, and (2) Guernsey, following the impact of Storm Ciarán.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 HL115
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL115
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Crown Dependencies are responsible for their own contingency planning and emergency response but the UK stands ready to assist them in responding to emergencies where they request additional support.</p><p> </p><p>UK officials were in contact with emergency planners in the Channel Islands during Storm Ciarán but none of the Islands requested any support from the UK.</p> question first answered 20/11/2023 17:18:02 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	creator	1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton