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752012

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2017
	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
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab, by Bahrain's Lower Criminal Court, to two years in prison on charges of "publishing and broadcasting false news that undermines the prestige of the state", and whether they intend to make a public statement regarding the case.
	tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
	uin	HL847
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the case of Nabeel Rajab and have raised it with the Bahraini Government at senior levels. We note the two year sentence given to him and understand there are further steps in the judicial process, including the right of appeal.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/07/2017 14:54:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

752006

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2017
	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
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to support the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
	uin	HL841
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is currently assessing the recommendations of the Hendry Review on tidal lagoons and will publish a response in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 26/07/2017 13:17:24 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
	tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

749240

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Brexit
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the research undertaken for the Local Government Association by the Learning and Work Institute estimating that 12 million people will, by 2024, be without work, or in work for which they are over-qualified; and what action they are taking to address the skills gap.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ouseley
	uin	HL576
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government wants to create a world-class technical education system and is investing heavily to ensure that we deliver the right skills that the economy, employers and individuals all need to be successful.</p><p> </p><p>We plan to deliver on our commitment to create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020, and drive up the quality of apprenticeships to ensure they deliver the skills employers need.</p><p> </p><p>We are developing a proper system of technical education based on 15 new technical routes and introducing new qualifications, known as T-levels, which will provide clear pathways to jobs.</p><p> </p><p>We are also strengthening the provider base, including by establishing a network of new Institutes of Technology specialising in delivering higher-level technical skills.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 26/07/2017 13:21:31 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
	tabling member	2170 label Biography information for Lord Ouseley

751155

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Child Rearing: GCSE
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what is the travel budget for the Department for International Trade in 2017–18.
	tabling member printed	Lord Adonis
	uin	HL752
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade has a total travel budget of £7,607,409 for 2017-18.</p><p>The budgeting and forecast process is subject to on-going review on a quarterly process when budgets can be re-aligned to reflect changes in priorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 26/07/2017 13:14:27 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
	tabling member	3743 label Biography information for Lord Adonis

751148

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	East Kent Housing: Dismissal
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of China's One Belt, One Road initiative, and of its implications for (1) the UK's economy, and (2) the global economy.
	tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL745
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>HMG has discussed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with China as part of our regular engagement, including at ministerial level. The UK is a ‘natural partner’ on BRI, as it is home to the world’s leading financial centre, with strengths in key professional services and close relationships with many of the countries involved. We will work proactively to maximise opportunities for UK exports and investments related to BRI.</p><p> </p><p>Spanning four continents, BRI has the potential to raise living standards for 70% of the global population by promoting trade, interconnectivity and economic growth.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 26/07/2017 13:16:49 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

749553

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2017
	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	Energy: Price Caps
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the merits of a relative price cap for domestic energy consumers.
	tabling member constituency	Don Valley
	tabling member printed	Caroline Flint
	uin	3449
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State has written to Ofgem asking the regulator to advise him on the action it intends to take to safeguard customers on the poorest value tariffs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 26/07/2017 09:16:40 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	389 label Biography information for Caroline Flint

751160

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Exercise
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to improve their cyber warfare capability and defences.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster) to Question 2033 on 4 July 2017, and to Questions 1544 and 2066 on 5 July 2017.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, I have included below examples of the breadth of our approach to improve our cyber warfare capability and defences.</p><p> </p><p>The National Offensive Cyber Programme is a partnership between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), harnessing the skills and talents of both organisations to deliver the tools, techniques and tradecraft required for the UK to establish a world-class offensive cyber capability. We have confirmed previously that offensive cyber capabilities have been used by the Armed Forces as part of the campaign against Daesh. We are clear that such capabilities must be used in accordance with domestic, international and humanitarian law.</p><p> </p><p>The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) opened in October 2016, following a commitment in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review. The NCSC provides the UK with a unified platform to handle incidents and serves as a single point of contact in Government. The MOD is working closely with NCSC to protect our systems.</p><p> </p><p>The threats and opportunities presented through cyberspace extend across national and organisational boundaries. We continue to work closely with Allies and multinational institutions to operate effectively and increase our awareness of common threats. The UK is recognised as one of the leaders on cyber issues at NATO. Furthermore, the UK is central to international dialogue on cyber; for example, last October we hosted the second in a series of international cyber symposiums, titled ‘Cyberspace and the Transformation of 21st Century Warfare’.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 26/07/2017 13:20:49 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name Hansard Extracts Cyber Warfare.docx title Armed Forces: Cybercrime
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

751129

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	General Practitioners
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to prepare a strategy for older prisoners; and if so, when it will be published.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
	uin	HL726
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>At the end of March this year, there were just over 13,000 prisoners over the age of 50 in England and Wales, being 16% of the total prison population. This represents a 5% increase since March 2016 and 40% since March 2012.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently working to enhance our knowledge about the particular health and social needs of older prisoners so we can determine how we might meet these requirements. We have therefore set up a working group to explore this issue. This work will include taking on expert advice on what changes we might need to make to the estate or to the regime.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 26/07/2017 13:46:33 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

751188

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Honours
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that procedures for complaints are made known in full to all prisoners held in Private Managed Prisons.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL785
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>Privately managed prisons (PMPs) are required to comply with Prison Service Instruction 2/2012 (Prisoner Complaints). This policy requires each establishment to have in place an accessible complaints system that is an effective outlet for dealing with complaints and concerns fairly and humanely. PMPs are also required to comply with PSI 15/2015 (Adult Social Care) in relation to complaints about healthcare provision.</p><p> </p><p>The complaints process in each of the PMPs is advertised and widely used by prisoners. If a prisoner remains unsatisfied with the response within the prison to concerns raised through local procedures, they can also raise a complaint with the Prison and Probation Ombudsman.</p><p> </p><p>The complaints process is closely monitored by HMPPS Controllers to ensure compliance.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 26/07/2017 13:45:18 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

747454

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Iraq Committee of Inquiry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he expects the lessons learned investigation across Whitehall co-ordinated by the National Security Adviser to report.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
	uin	2445
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government has received the report of Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Iraq Inquiry, and will be responding in due course, setting out the lessons learned.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 26/07/2017 10:11:18 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn