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1701626

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Respiratory Syncytial Virus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what data they are gathering on countries currently implementing immunisation programmes for infant respiratory syncytial virus regarding (1) acceptance and uptake, and (2) hospitalisations.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3857
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK Health Security Agency continues to monitor international reporting. In the United States, as of 31 January 2024, maternal immunisation was 17.9%. By February 2024, 43% of infants under eight months old had received a dose of nirsevimab.</p><p>In Galicia, Spain, 92.9% of 5,357 infants born between 25 September 2023 and 4 February 2024 had nirsevimab, plus 79.7% of 5,823 in a catch-up programme. The peak of hospitalisation rate in infants under six months old was 102 per 100,000, for season 2023 to 2024 during the week starting 27 November 2023 compared to a median of 776 for seasons 2017 to 2018, 2018 to 2019 and 2019 to 2020, peaking during the first week of January 2024.</p><p>In Luxembourg, 84% of 1,524 infants born in hospital between early October and mid-December 2023 received nirsevimab. Luxembourg observed a decrease in hospitalisation in infants under six months old of 69% between the 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024 respiratory syncytial virus seasons.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 25/04/2024 14:17:15 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1701627

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Vaccination
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to declining immunisation rates in the UK, what level of prioritisation the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency are giving to the adoption of new immunisation programmes with high uptake.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3858
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>The introduction and adoption of new immunisation programmes and achieving high uptake across all immunisation programmes remains a high priority for the Government. We achieve high uptake for both life-course and seasonal vaccinations, with over 90% for pre-school diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis and among the highest in the world for flu vaccination. The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme has been the biggest vaccine drive in the history of the National Health Service, implementing the largest volume of new vaccines in the shortest time, and repeatedly with boosters. 157.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations were delivered in England from December 2020 to the end of January 2024. However, over the last decade, performance across routine immunisation programmes has been in decline and continued variation in uptake and coverage between different communities reflects wider health inequalities.</p><p>In response to these challenges, the NHS vaccination strategy builds on lessons learnt from the pandemic and the success of our routine immunisation programmes. It aims to maximise uptake and coverage of vaccinations across all communities, improving uptake to save more lives.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 25/04/2024 14:27:23 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1700749

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	State Retirement Pensions: Women
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they will respond to the report from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Women’s State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues laid before Parliament on 21 March.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3789
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>In laying the report before Parliament at the end of March, the Ombudsman has brought matters to the attention of this House, and a further update to the House will be provided once the report's findings have been fully considered.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/04/2024 14:05:38 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1700753

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Lecanemab: Licensing
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to license the drug Lecanemab for the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; and if so, when.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will review any marketing authorisation application received, and will consider the drug with regard to quality, safety and efficacy. We do not comment on application status or applications in progress, until a full and timely decision is made with consideration of the recommendation of Commission on Human Medicines as needed. We continue to advise that patients consult with their respective healthcare professionals regarding treatment and management options for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 22/04/2024 15:41:59 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699293

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motorcycles: Carbon Emissions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) on 18 March (17105), what discussions have taken place between the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency regarding the Motorcycle Industry Association’s 'A Licence to Net Zero' campaign.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3690
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2024 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is committed to reviewing all aspects of motorcycle training and testing. It is working with key industry representatives, including the Motorcycle Industry Association, to plan the next roundtable meeting scheduled for 8 May 2024. The roundtable meeting will explore reforms to motorcycle training and testing, and licensing for L category vehicles as set out in the ‘A Net Licence to Zero’ action plan.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 09/04/2024 15:14:21 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699294

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motorcycles: Carbon Emissions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) on 12 February (12929), when they will publish the chapter on zero emission powered light vehicles for the Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Toolkit.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3691
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2024 answer text <p>The guidance for Local Authorities on zero emission powered light vehicles is being finalised and is expected to be published shortly.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 09/04/2024 15:11:29 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699240

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Religious Freedom
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to facilitate engagement and meetings between faith communities and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3630
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2024 answer text <p>Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities. I and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Fiona Bruce MP, regularly meets with members of different faith communities to discuss freedom of religion or belief around the world. She also attends each meeting of the UK FoRB Forum, which brings together around 80 civil society groups working on the issue. Over the last year, she has hosted a series of round table meetings focussing on different countries of concern, at which various faith groups have been well represented.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/04/2024 09:40:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699241

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Religious Freedom
	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 regular meetings take place between Ministers from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and UK faith communities on the impact of conflict on people of faith.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3631
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2024 answer text <p>We recognise that conflicts, including the current conflict in the Middle East, can impact on British faith communities and lead to a rise in community tensions. Baroness Scott, DLUHC Minister for Faith, maintains an active programme of engagement with faith community representatives to discuss a range of issues, including the impact of the current conflict in the Middle East on British faith communities.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/04/2024 09:42:18 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699242

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Religion
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what meetings have taken place between the Home Office and faith communities regarding those claiming asylum in the UK due to genuine faith-based persecution; and what steps are being taken to ensure that they receive appropriate and compassionate support.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3632
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2024 answer text <p>On 22 February, the Home Secretary held an initial meeting with ten Christian faith leaders to discuss the role of religious conversions in asylum applications. Following the meeting, the Home Secretary commissioned the establishment of a working group.</p><p>The aim of this group is for Home Office representations and Christian faith leaders to discuss ways in which each party can better scrutinise asylum claims based on religious persecution and ensure those in genuine need of protection by the UK asylum system are supported.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 11/04/2024 12:33:26 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1699243

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motorcycles: Training
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the  Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) on 18 March (HC17308), whether they will publish a response to the Motorcycle Industry Association's "A Net Licence to  Zero" proposals ahead of the scheduled roundtable.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL3633
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2024 answer text <p>We are continuing to review these proposals, and will respond in due course. They will be covered at the proposed meeting.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower grouped question UIN HL3635 question first answered 09/04/2024 15:10:10 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick