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749233
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Finance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many Special Constables there are in each police force in England and Wales. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL569 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-13more like thismore than 2017-07-13
answer text <p>The Home Office collects and publishes statistics on the number of Special Constables in each police force in England and Wales on a bi-annual basis.</p><p>The latest available data are published in the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales, 30 September 2016’ statistical bulletins.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-13T13:09:12.363Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-13T13:09:12.363Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
attachment
1
file name ePQ6917 Lord Kennedy Table2.xls more like this
title Table - HL569 more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
731077
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many meetings with Electrical Safety First and other stakeholders have taken place to develop the regulations for electrical safety checks in the private rented sector since the Housing and Planning Act 2016 was granted Royal Assent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL85 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>Following Royal Assent of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, a Working Group of relevant experts, including Electrical Safety First, was established to provide recommendations to ministers on what, if any, legislative requirements for electrical safety in the private rented sector should be introduced. The Working Group met four times in, August, October, November and December 2016.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T16:39:08.02Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T16:39:08.02Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
747409
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what action have they taken since the fire at Grenfell Tower to ensure that landlords who have obligations under Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are meeting those obligations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL373 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answer text <p>The Home Office has worked closely with the Department of Communities and Local Government and information and advice to landlords on fire safety is available on the DCLG GOV.UK webpage.</p><p> </p><p>This includes details of the establishment of an expert advisory panel, chaired by Sir Ken Knight, to provide independent advice to the Secretary of State on any immediate measures that may need to put in place to make their buildings safe for residents following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower. The National Fire Chiefs Council is represented on this Panel.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-18T11:19:59.377Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-18T11:19:59.377Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
746631
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Retail Trade: Urban Areas more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment have they made of the role of business in reviving high streets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL262 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-13more like thismore than 2017-07-13
answer text <p>The Government recognises the crucial role that business plays in reviving high streets. We established the Future High Street Forum in March 2013, consisting of retailers, investors and developers. The Forum provides joint business and Government leadership to enable our high streets to adapt and compete in the face of changing consumer and social trends. The Forum will advise the government in the formation and delivery of policies to support high streets and town centres, in the short and longer term.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-13T15:48:40.243Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-13T15:48:40.243Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
749236
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Russia: Subversion more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the UK's interaction with Eurojust, and (2) common EU crime and security measures, after leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL572 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>The Prime Minister has made clear that one of the twelve objectives for the negotiations ahead will be to establish a new relationship with the European Union that includes practical arrangements on matters of law enforcement cooperation to tackle cross-border crime and to keep our people safe.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work closely with EU partners and we are examining the options for future cooperation on measures such as Eurojust and the Prüm Council Decisions once the UK has left the EU but it is too early to speculate at this stage what future arrangements may look like.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN HL571 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-17T11:31:51.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:31:51.497Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
746632
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to encourage local authorities to consider washing their high streets and shopping parades on a regular basis, in addition to sweeping and other cleaning measures. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL263 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-13more like thismore than 2017-07-13
answer text <p>Local authorities and other land managers are responsible for keeping their “relevant land”, which includes high streets and shopping parades, clear of litter and refuse. The statutory Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse sets out the standards of cleanliness that they are expected to be able to achieve on different types of land. The Code places the emphasis on the consistent and appropriate management of an area to keep it clean, rather than on how often it is cleaned or the use of specific approaches.</p><p> </p><p>It is up to councils to decide how best to meet their statutory duty to keep their relevant land clear of litter and refuse, and how to prioritise this against other local services.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-13T15:26:21.413Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-13T15:26:21.413Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
746630
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to promote the establishment of new tram lines in towns and cities in England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>The Government supports light rail where it can be shown to be the best solution to an area’s transport needs. It is for local authorities to decide whether light rail is the right solution and to develop plans. They can then bid for government funding if this is required.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T11:13:18.617Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T11:13:18.617Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
731075
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the rights of social housing tenants. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL83 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answer text <p>While the Government does not have immediate plans to review the rights of social housing tenants, in light of the terrible tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire, we have been clear in that more attention must be focused on social housing and listening to its tenants. We are determined to do all that we can to make sure that something like this never happens again.</p><p>Our immediate priority is to support the victims, to find homes for those made homeless by the fire, and to make sure the country's housing stock is safe. The Secretary of State also announced on 5 July that an independent Recovery Taskforce will be appointed to advise the Council on the longer term recovery needs, and will answer directly to the Secretary of State. The Taskforce will remain in place for as long as is required.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-11T15:09:37.967Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T15:09:37.967Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
731076
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in the drafting of the regulations under Part 5 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 for electrical safety checks in private rented sector accommodation; and when they expect those regulations to be laid before Parliament. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL84 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>Following Royal Assent of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, a Working Group of relevant experts was established to provide recommendations to ministers on what, if any, legislative requirements for electrical safety in the private rented sector should be introduced. The Working Group’s report and recommendations will now be considered by the new Housing Minister.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T16:42:18.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T16:42:18.497Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter
747405
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to review section 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, to include fire safety in the list of factors which determine whether a house is unfit for human habitation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL369 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answer text <p>All homes should be of a reasonable standard and all tenants should have a safe place to live. Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords have an obligation to ensure that they keep in repair the structure and exterior of any property they rent out.</p><p>Local authorities have strong powers to deal with poor quality, unsafe accommodation and we expect them to use those powers. Under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, local authorities can issue an Improvement Notice or a Hazard Awareness Notice if they find a defect in the property. Failure to comply with an Improvement Notice is a criminal offence for which local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 or prosecute in the courts which have the power to impose an unlimited fine. In extreme circumstances, the local authority may decide to make repairs themselves, or to prohibit that property from being rented out.</p><p>The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on housing providers to undertake a fire risk assessment of the common parts of their properties and to put in place and maintain adequate fire precautions to manage the risk that lives could be lost in a fire. The Order is enforced by fire and rescue authorities. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Fire Safety Order may to lead to prosecution and potentially a significant fine or custodial sentence.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-18T11:25:34.647Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-18T11:25:34.647Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark remove filter