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1584753

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Staff
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many employees currently work in each UK freeport; and how many (1) full, and (2) part, time jobs have been created in existing freeports in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5417
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>With the majority of English Freeports now fully up-and-running, we are starting to see them attract new investment to their regions. Following the construction of new facilities and infrastructure, this investment will deliver thousands of high-quality, long-term jobs for local communities. For example, SeAH Wind Ltd are investing £400 million in the Teesside Freeport to build an offshore wind manufacturing facility that will create around 1,500 jobs.</p><p>That is just one example: English Freeports expect to create 130,000 direct and over 80,000 indirect jobs. On top of this, we recently announced two new Green Freeports in Scotland, which estimate they will create over 75,000 new, high-skilled jobs. These forecasts will be reviewed through a baselining exercise in early 2023 and performance against them tracked and reported on as part of <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Ca1b7f2766747403c8bdd08db135dfa5a%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638125066562222738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eSO64fAJlv%2FPMNd3W29fTaFbKs2ImBN9N6P0e1Byt7M%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">the UK Freeports Programme Annual Report</a> (attached). The next Annual Report is due to be published towards the end of this year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 17:33:48 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name HL5417 - UK Freeports Programme Annual Report 2022 - GOV.UK.pdf title Annual Report
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584754

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Staff
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many employees at freeports in the UK are excluded from employer National Instance contributions under the Freeport Upper Secondary Threshold.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5418
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>There is a zero rate of secondary Class 1 national Insurance contributions on the earnings of new employees who spend 60% or more of their working time within Freeport tax sites. This rate can be applied on the earnings of all new hires up to £25,000 per annum from April 2022 and for 36 months per employee.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 17:35:05 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584755

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Industrial Relations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether existing trade union and labour relations laws will operate inside freeport zones in the same way they operate outside of them.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5419
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>Freeports will maintain the UK's high standards with respect to workers' rights and Freeport areas are subject to the relevant legislation to ensure this, including relevant UK employment laws and protections.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 17:35:24 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584756

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Customs
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what variation in normal customs rules are applied within each freeport in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2023 answer text <p>Businesses authorised by HMRC to operate on specific, secure 'customs sites' within Freeports can take advantage of a special customs procedure which builds on facilitations available elsewhere in the UK. The details of this procedure can be found (attached) in <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Foperating-a-freeport-customs-site&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C3325d833154a49fd34a608db132c3c85%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638124852923243019%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jf0pnSsexojFplV%2BGIc3JafkvtubQVb2u8YUP%2Badh2c%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">HMRC's guidance on customs sites</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 21/02/2023 16:34:09 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name HL5420 - Operating a UK Freeport customs site - GOV.UK.pdf title UK Freeport customs site
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584757

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Human Trafficking and Money Laundering
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address concerns of criminality relating to (1) money laundering, or (2) people trafficking, in instances where a freeport is located within an existing port approved location or within a freeport boundary with a variation from normal customs rules.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5421
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ffreeports-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy%2Ffreeports-programme-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C920ae6f2626f4e8f197108db132dcd50%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638124859655873295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=z5%2BzBw1Lq1pEcsgEqH9E5l3FrOVP0k4C1JNLWScbc0I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">The Freeports Programme monitoring and evaluation strategy</a> (attached) sets out how the effectiveness and impact of the Freeport programme will be measured.</p><p>A breakdown of the amount of jobs that English Freeports estimate they will contribute to can be found in the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C920ae6f2626f4e8f197108db132dcd50%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638124859655873295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EkFfPVUQ0EA0wPGrq1lmrnelz9wIX0NaG0orWxOoxHs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">UK Freeports programme annual report</a> (attached). In addition, we recently announced two new Green Freeports in Scotland, which estimate they will create over 75,000 new, high-skilled jobs. These forecasts will be reviewed through a baselining exercise in early 2024 and performance against them tracked and reported on through the Government's ongoing <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ffreeports-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy%2Ffreeports-programme-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C920ae6f2626f4e8f197108db132dcd50%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638124859655873295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=z5%2BzBw1Lq1pEcsgEqH9E5l3FrOVP0k4C1JNLWScbc0I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">monitoring and evaluation of the programme</a> (attached).</p><p>With the majority of English Freeports now fully up-and-running, we are starting to see them attract new investment to their regions. More information about how Freeports deliver for the UK economy can be found in the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022%2Fuk-freeports-programme-annual-report-2022&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C920ae6f2626f4e8f197108db132dcd50%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638124859655873295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EkFfPVUQ0EA0wPGrq1lmrnelz9wIX0NaG0orWxOoxHs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">UK Freeports programme annual report</a> (attached).</p><p>Freeport’s special customs status - which builds on facilitations available elsewhere in the UK - is available only on specific 'customs sites' within the wider Freeport footprint. These are secure sites administered by a specially authorised 'Customs Site Operator' or CSO. CSOs are required to obtain AEO(S) or equivalent authorisation from HMRC, an international gold standard for safety and security, and remain subject to robust ongoing oversight from HMRC. Freeports uphold the UK's high standards on security and preventing illicit activity.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name HL5421 Freeports Programme monitoring and evaluation strategy - GOV.UK.pdf title Monitoring and evaluation strategy 2 file name HL5421 UK Freeports Programme Annual Report 2022 - GOV.UK.pdf title Annual Report question first answered 20/02/2023 15:42:45 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584758

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Freeports: Job Creation and Population
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what additional support they have provided to local governments to support additional needs following (1) job creation, and (2) the movement or growth of population, in the areas around freeports.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL5422
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The Freeport policy model features a generous package of funding for local authorities to help them drive local regeneration, including by meeting local infrastructure and other needs. This encompasses £1 million of funding to support local capacity to deliver, £25 million of funding for local capital works, and potentially hundreds of millions of flexible funding through local retention of business rates, to be used in line with local priorities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 15:49:25 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1605338

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy: Prices
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide access to affordable domestic energy for low-income customers.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL6594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2023 answer text <p>The Government has set up a number of Energy Affordability Schemes to support low-income customers with energy prices such as Energy Bills Support Scheme and the Energy Price Guarantee which all households will benefit from.</p><p> </p><p>As announced in the Spring Budget, the Energy Price Guarantee has been extended at £2,500 for an additional three months to the end of June 2023 to further support households with energy bills.</p><p> </p><p>The Autumn Statement set out a commitment to work with consumer groups and industry to consider the best approach to consumer protection from April 2024.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, for 2023/24, households on eligible means-tested benefits will get up to £900 in Cost of Living payments. Pensioners will receive a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment alongside their Winter Fuel Payment.  The Warm Home Discount will also provide £150 per eligible household for the financial year 2023/24.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 03/04/2023 14:22:39 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1605339

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Removal Centres
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many new detention centres will be required in the event that the Illegal Migration Bill is enacted; and how many sites or locations they have identified for such centres so far.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL6595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2023 answer text <p>An economic impact assessment will be published for the Illegal Migration Bill in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 03/04/2023 15:16:11 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1605340

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2023
	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: Disability
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that those with disabilities are in receipt of benefits that they are entitled to receive.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL6596
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2023 answer text <p>The Government makes information on benefits widely available to all those who may wish to claim, including disabled people and people with health conditions, through a variety of channels including GOV.UK. In addition, information is available from a wide range of other sources, including organisations and charities, who provide advice and support. The DWP continually seeks to improve the information it makes available to encourage people to claim the benefits they may be entitled to.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 03/04/2023 15:15:42 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1605341

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Passport Office: Industrial Disputes
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that people have access to a (1) new, or (2) renewed, passport during the period of five weeks of industrial action by Passport Office workers.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
	uin	HL6597
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2023 answer text <p>His Majesty’s Passport Office are working to manage the impact of strike action, whilst ensuring they can continue to deliver vital services to the public, with comprehensive contingency plans in place.</p><p>There are currently no plans to change our guidance which states that it takes up to ten weeks to get a passport.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 03/04/2023 15:14:51 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
	tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea