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star this property date less than 2018-11-26more like thismore than 2018-11-26
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Leader of the House of Lords more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Leader of the House of Lords more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministers: Correspondence more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask the Leader of the House whether there is a protocol relating to whether letters to ministers from members of the House of Lords should receive replies; and if so, how quickly replies should be sent. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL11781 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-12-10more like thismore than 2018-12-10
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of effective and timely handling of correspondence with members of the House of Lords. Government departments should aim to provide a substantive response to routine correspondence within a maximum of 20 working days. However, sometimes circumstances dictate that it will not be possible to provide a response within this timeframe. In such instances, departments are advised to issue a ‘holding’ response until a more substantive response can be provided.</p><p>The Cabinet Office publishes an annual report detailing departmental performance in the handling of correspondence from members of both Houses. Lord Young of Cookham set out the 2017 performance figures in a Written Statement on 26 June 2018 (HLWS771). The 2018 performance figures will be published in summer 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
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less than 2018-12-10T16:30:31.02Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-10T16:30:31.02Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
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The Senior Deputy Speaker more like this
star this property answering dept id 204 more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL) more like this
star this property hansard heading Parliament: Art Works more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text The Senior Deputy Speaker what plans there are, if any, to survey statues, pictures and items on display on the Parliamentary Estate to assess whether (1) their display is appropriate, and (2) further explanatory materials are required. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL5593 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-06-25more like thismore than 2020-06-25
star this property answer text <p>The Lord Speaker’s Advisory Panel on Works of Art and the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art, with the support of the staff in the Heritage Collections team, develop and manage the Parliamentary Art Collection including its care, display and interpretation. The current concerns around public art are being taken very seriously and both the Panel and the Committee will consider these issues at their next meetings.</p><p>In advance of this the Heritage Collections team are reviewing the works in the Collection and will be presenting the Panel and Committee with information and proposals for further interpretation. The Parliamentary Art Collection website is currently the main platform for providing context to the artworks in the Collection and further supporting information is provided to visitors by the Visit Parliament team, who deliver guided and audio tours. As a listed building and a busy working parliament, there is a limit on the amount of printed information that can be added next to artworks on display in the building but the possibilities for leaflets and other forms of information being made available are being considered. The Heritage Collections team continue to work with colleagues across Parliament to ensure that the context provided about works in the Collection are appropriate.</p><p>The Parliamentary Art Collection documents the history of Parliament and in recent years efforts to make the Collection more diverse and inclusive have been pursued by both the Panel and Committee. In 2019 the Panel secured the loan of a bust of Lord Constantine, the first black Life Peer, from the National Portrait Gallery to coincide with the 50th anniversary of his taking his seat in the House of Lords. The bust is now on long term display in Millbank House.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith more like this
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less than 2020-06-25T15:27:06.987Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-25T15:27:06.987Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-03more like thismore than 2020-09-03
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The Senior Deputy Speaker more like this
star this property answering dept id 204 more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL) more like this
star this property hansard heading Parliament: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what plans there are to provide COVID-19 testing facilities within the Palace of Westminster or the Parliamentary Estate; and if there are any such plans, what advice will be provided to members in the House of Lords on the frequency with which they should, or must, be tested. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL7772 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-09-30more like thismore than 2020-09-30
star this property answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. <br>We have sought advice from Public Health England in developing a policy on testing. Our policy remains that we adhere to applicable Government and PHE guidance, which is that anyone who is symptomatic should seek a test. That guidance also suggests testing of key workers who are self-isolating or whose household contains someone exhibiting the three main COVID-19 symptoms. The Parliamentary authorities have put in place a limited capacity for delivery of these tests. The testing is in order to maintain the resilience of the operation of the Chamber and committees. As testing is only availability in these limited circumstances, there is no advice on the frequency of testing. <br>No one should come onto the Estate if they have symptoms, for any reason.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Laming more like this
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less than 2020-09-30T11:40:21.96Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-30T11:40:21.96Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Laming more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-10-29more like thismore than 2020-10-29
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The Senior Deputy Speaker more like this
star this property answering dept id 204 more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL) more like this
star this property hansard heading House of Lords: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration the House of Lords Commission has given to the operation of the House in the event of (1) London entering Tier 3 of the COVID-19 restrictions, and (2) a 'circuit-breaker' lockdown across England lasting two or more weeks to address the pandemic. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL9775 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-11-11more like thismore than 2020-11-11
star this property answer text <p>The House of Lords Commission met on Monday 2 November to consider the implications of the restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October. On Tuesday 3 November the Lord Speaker, together with the other members of the Commission, wrote to all members of the House to set out the decisions taken at that meeting.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith more like this
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less than 2020-11-11T17:05:31.14Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-11T17:05:31.14Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith more like this
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star this property date less than 2018-12-13more like thismore than 2018-12-13
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Climate Change: Greater London more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Mayor of London's new climate change plan in response to what he has described as a climate emergency; what discussions they have had with him on that matter; and what steps they intend to take in relation to that plan. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL12291 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-12-19more like thismore than 2018-12-19
star this property answer text <p>We agree with the Mayor of London on the importance of climate change - it is one of the most urgent and pressing challenges we face today. We welcome the action that London and other cities across the country are taking to cut emissions and seize the economic opportunities of clean growth.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS officials are in frequent contact with colleagues from the Greater London Authority to discuss issues relating to climate change. Our Governments action builds on the UK’s strong performance to date, reducing emissions by over 40% since 1990 while growing the economy by more than two thirds.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Henley more like this
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less than 2018-12-19T16:58:24.993Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-19T16:58:24.993Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Henley more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Fracking: Decommissioning more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the (1) requirements, (2) regulations, and (3) responsibilities, in connection with (a) the decommissioning of onshore fracking wells in particular where an operator is no longer able to carry out the necessary work, (b) monitoring of a well for any leakages or emissions, or other environmental damage following its closure and decommissioning, and (c) liabilities for any damage caused by the well after that time. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL450 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>When operations finish at shale gas sites, the licensees are responsible for safe decommissioning of their well(s) and for restoring the well-site to its previous state or a suitable condition for re-use. As set out, in the joint Written Ministerial Statement of 17 May 2018, as a matter of policy the financial resilience of all companies looking to hydraulically fracture is now assessed, including their ability to cover decommissioning costs.</p><p>Only three onshore wells have been hydraulically fractured in the UK and one of these, Cuadrilla’s site at Preese Hall, has been decommissioned and the site fully restored to its previous state. The groundwater at Preese Hall has been monitored post decommissioning in April 2015 and results have been supplied to the Environment Agency and the other regulatory bodies. There has been no evidence of environmental harm. The remaining two wells are at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site in Lancashire. As part of its application for Hydraulic Fracturing Consent, Cuadrilla was required to undergo a financial resilience check to ensure that it had sufficient funding to cover the full decommissioning of their site.</p><p>If, in the unlikely situation there was an issue with the well in the longer term, the Environment Agency would seek to identify the person(s) responsible for any pollution and has powers it can apply in specific circumstances, to remediate the issues.</p><p>The Department is considering whether any further mitigations might be appropriate.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2019-11-05T14:39:40.197Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T14:39:40.197Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Fireworks: Licensing more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide local licensing authorities with greater powers to control the use of fireworks by members of the public at all times of day and all days of the year. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL120 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
star this property answer text <p>Existing laws are in place to control firework availability and use, to reduce the risks to people and disturbance to animals. Included are age related restrictions, a curfew, and a noise limit.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is developing a fact-based evidence base on the key issues that have been raised around fireworks. This includes looking at data on noise and disturbance, anti-social behaviour, non-compliance, environmental impact, and the impact on humans and animals. This will build a fuller picture of the data around fireworks in order to identify whether further action is appropriate.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-01-16T17:22:25.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T17:22:25.067Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Fracking more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to revoke the moratorium on fracking. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL253 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
star this property answer text <p>The Government have no plans to revoke the moratorium on shale gas extraction.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has always been clear that we will take a precautionary approach and only support shale gas exploration if it can be done in a safe and sustainable way, and that we will be led by the science on whether this is indeed possible.</p><p> </p><p>It remains our policy to be guided by the evidence and to minimise disturbance to those living and working nearby to shale gas exploration sites, and to prevent the risk of any damage.</p><p> </p><p>The moratorium will be maintained unless compelling new evidence is provided which addresses the concerns around the prediction and management of induced seismicity.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-01-14T15:04:50.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T15:04:50.43Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Fracking: Licensing more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Duncan of Springbank on 9 January (HL Deb, col 302), whether those who hold a licence from the Oil and Gas Authority which allows them to undertake exploratory drilling in relation to shale gas, such as those in East Lancashire, can still apply for (1) drilling licences, and (2) planning permission in relation to such drilling, during the current moratorium on fracking; and what advice they have given to the owners of such licences. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>The Government set out its position in the Written Ministerial Statement of 4 November 2019, confirming that it will take a presumption against issuing any further Hydraulic Fracturing Consents, creating a moratorium. Future applications for Hydraulic Fracturing Consent will be considered on their own merits by the Secretary of State, in accordance with the law.</p><p> </p><p>Companies may still apply for drilling licences and planning permission for development which includes hydraulic fracturing. However, the shale gas industry should take the Government’s position into account when considering new developments.</p><p> </p><p>No further advice has been issued to licence holders subsequent to the Written Ministerial Statement.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-01-27T11:52:17.467Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T11:52:17.467Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Cycling and Running more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the announcement of the package of initiatives to encourage cycling and running to work, what plans they have to assist in providing showers, washrooms and changing facilities at places of work. more like this
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Lord Greaves more like this
star this property uin HL4362 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-05-27more like thismore than 2020-05-27
star this property answer text <p>The Government has published guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible, and this includes looking at any existing or new communal facilities such as showers and changing facilities. Employers are responsible for taking all reasonably practical steps to address health and safety risks; however, my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced unprecedented support for business and workers to protect them against the current economic emergency.</p><p> </p><p>People should only be going into work if they cannot work from home, and we encourage employers to agree alternative or flexible working hours with their employees. Whilst we have always said that those who cannot work from home can travel to work, we are giving those who have not been working the confidence to return to work and those businesses who suspended operations the guidelines they need to reopen safely.</p><p> </p><p>Walking, running and cycling help to reduce pressure on the public transport system and the road network, which is why they are recommended as more people return to the workplace. We are also encouraging people to avoid rush hour if they can, to help maintain social distancing. This will also reduce peak demand on the transport system.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
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less than 2020-05-27T14:04:39.857Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-27T14:04:39.857Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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