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1002492

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Gulf National Security Secretariat Implementation Group
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what role, if any, the Gulf National Security Secretariat Implementation Group (NSSIG) has within the Cabinet Office; and how the role and responsibilities of the NSSIG differs from those of the Integrated Delivery Board.
	tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
	uin	HL11333
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The requested information is not readily available. The information requested can only be provided at disproportionate cost. </del></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong><em> </em></strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">National Security Strategy and Implementation Groups (NSSIGs) were established after the 2017 National Security Capability Review to support the delivery of national security priority programmes, including by better utilising the full range of national security capabilities. Each NSSIG is chaired by a Senior Responsible Official (SRO), who is accountable to the National Security Council.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Gulf Delivery Board has not met since the establishment of the Gulf &amp; Iran NSSIG, which subsumed its primary roles and responsibilities in April 2018. Cabinet Office officials are members of the Gulf &amp; Iran NSSIG and attend all meetings. The Cabinet Office also provides some secretariat support to the NSSIG, alongside that provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</ins></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 20/11/2018 16:57:28 question first ministerially corrected 20/11/2018 17:09:59 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham previous answer version 86171 answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
	tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1002477

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Children
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their decision to extend the policy to provide Universal Tax Credit to a maximum of two children to new Universal Credit claimants from February 2019, whether there will be an exception for families with three or more children who were born before 6 April 2017.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
	uin	HL11318
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>Since 6 April 2017 families with third and subsequent children born on or after this date are able to claim additional support through Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for their first two children only. This maximum support will also apply to entirely new claims to Universal Credit on or after 1 February 2019, regardless of the date of birth of their children.</p><p> </p><p>Claimants that are already receiving support for those born before 6 April 2017 will continue to do so. If they subsequently move to or reclaim Universal Credit (following a break in claim of less than 6 months) they will receive the child element for the same number of children they were previously. This will apply both if they naturally migrate following a significant change of circumstances or are moved as part of managed migration, so long as they remain responsible for the same children.</p> answering member printed Baroness Buscombe question first answered 20/11/2018 17:10:57 answering member 3349 label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe
	tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

1002483

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Families
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Baroness Buscombe on 5 November (HL Deb, col 1581), what evidence informed her statement that the UK “provides more benefits for families than any other advanced nation”; and what measure of “benefits for families” was used.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
	uin	HL11324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The latest data shows that the UK spends 3.8 per cent of GDP on expenditure classified by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as “family benefits”. This is more than any other country in the OECD.</p><p> </p><p>“Family benefits” include cash benefits, such as personal tax credits, Child Benefit; maternity benefits and child Disability Living Allowance; and benefits in kind covering child care and social services. They do not include other benefits that might be available to the claimant, such as Personal Independence Payment or Housing Benefit.</p> answering member printed Baroness Buscombe question first answered 20/11/2018 17:08:23 answering member 3349 label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe
	tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett

1002470

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	East Coast Main Line: Trains
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to alleviate any possible increase in service cancellations caused by the roll out of new Azuma trains to the East Coast Main Line.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL11311
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is working with Hitachi, the Office of Rail and Road, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and Network Rail to ensure that the new Intercity Express Programme trains enter service on the the East Coast Main Line as soon as possible, and that the transition from LNER’s current fleet to the Azumas is a smooth one.</p><p> </p><p>With the rollout of any new rolling stock, it is prudent to plan for potential issues that might affect services, and the Department is working with LNER to ensure that contingencies are in place for such eventualities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 20/11/2018 12:47:25 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1002471

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Gatwick Airport Station
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 5 November (HL10994), what proportion of the costs of the Gatwick Airport Station enhancement scheme have been funded by Gatwick Airport Ltd.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL11312
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>To date, Gatwick Airport Ltd have contributed 24.9 % of the development costs of the Gatwick Airport Station enhancement scheme.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 20/11/2018 12:47:38 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1002472

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Rail Franchise
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 5 November (HL10993), whether they anticipate being able make proposals by Easter 2019 for reducing overcrowding across the Cross Country Trains network.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL11313
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The current Cross Country Franchise is due to expire in October 2019 with an option available of extending the current contract by one year to October 2020. We are currently reviewing options for the Cross Country Franchise and are therefore unable to make any comment as to what and when any decisions will be made.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 20/11/2018 12:47:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1002482

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Northern: Strikes
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Arriva UK Trains in relation to the continuing rail strikes on the Northern Rail franchise; what proposals they have to end the disruption to services caused by the strikes; and what assessment they have made of whether Arriva UK Trains has breached the terms of its franchise agreement on the delivery of services.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL11323
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has had discussions with Arriva Rail North regarding contingency planning for strike days as well as on progress they have made on discussions with RMT.</p><p> </p><p>Proposals to end the disruption are a matter between the operator and the Trade Union. However, we urge the RMT to call off the strikes and for both parties to work on resolving the dispute.</p><p> </p><p>The assessment on service delivery related compliance is still taking place with a number of claims requiring validation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 20/11/2018 15:03:19 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1002473

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Lord Janner of Braunstone
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will place a copy of the report of Operation Enamel in the Library of the House.
	tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
	uin	HL11314
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The Government does not hold a report on Operation Enamel. This investigation is a matter for Leicestershire Police.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/11/2018 16:14:15 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1002494

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Police: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among (1) serving police officers, and (2) former police officers.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Sherlock
	uin	HL11335
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>The Home Office does not centrally collect data on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among serving police officers or former police officers. However, Home Office officials continue to consider the latest academic research on policing wellbeing, including in relation to trauma.</p><p>The role of a police officer can be challenging, and individuals may be exposed to traumatic incidents. It is the duty of Chief Officers to ensure the welfare of their officers, supported by the College of Policing. The College of Policing published guidance on trauma in policing in February 2018, ‘<em>Responding to trauma: a practical guide.</em>’</p><p>This Government takes police wellbeing very seriously and has invested in programmes to provide direct support to officers, including Mind’s Blue Light Wellbeing Programme which provides targeted support and information. In 2017 we also awarded £7.5m to the College of Policing from the Police Transformation Fund to pilot, and if successful, fund a national welfare service. As part of work to develop this service, the College of Policing are overseeing a pilot led by the Metropolitan Police Service which is focussed on trauma support.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/11/2018 16:16:14 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	4147 label Biography information for Baroness Sherlock

1002493

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among (1) serving members of the British Armed Forces, and (2) former service personnel.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Sherlock
	uin	HL11334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>Defence Statistics publishes annual reports on mental health in the UK Armed Forces. The most recent of these shows that, in the financial year 2017-18, 299 UK Armed Forces personnel had an initial assessment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). This represents 0.2% of the total Armed Forces population, or 2 in 1,000 personnel.</p><p>Neither the Ministry of Defence nor the Department of Health hold equivalent verified data on the number of former Service personnel who were diagnosed with a mental disorder (including PTSD) after leaving service. However, the Government is committed to ensuring that ex-Service personnel receive effective care and treatment through the NHS, and in his Budget on 29 October the Chancellor announced an additional £10 million to support veterans' mental health projects. The £10 million will be distributed to projects throughout the UK by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust under an open application programme to be called the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 20/11/2018 15:31:24 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	4147 label Biography information for Baroness Sherlock