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178684

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date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	European Union
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total cost of the Review of the Balance of Competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union to the Department for International Development and its associated agencies, broken down by (1) staff time, (2) printing costs, (3) running of engagement events, (4) witness expenses, (5) publicity of the reports, and (6) any and all other associated costs.
tabling member printed	Baroness Prashar
uin	HL4834
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2015 answer text <p>The Balance of Competences Review concluded in December. It was the most comprehensive analysis of the UK’s relationship with the EU that has ever been undertaken. The review involved a large number of departments across Whitehall to produce the 32 reports and was based on evidence and views received through a widespread consultation with interested parties from across society. Throughout the whole review, departments received close to 2,300 evidence submissions and held over 250 events, which were attended by around 2,100 stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It was important that this unprecedented examination of EU membership was done with the appropriate time and care, however the Government is also very conscious of the need to ensure value for money in everything that it does.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1) Staff costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Work on the Review was allocated according to need using existing departmental staff. Providing a full breakdown of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2) Printing Costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Development paid £3,878 for printing and publication of the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Report.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>3) Running engagement events</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There were no additional costs for the running of engagement events beyond normal staff costs; there was no expenditure on hiring venues or meeting any expenses of participants.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>4) Witness expenses</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Across the whole of the Balance of Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately £2,255.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>5) Publicity</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There were no costs associated with the publicity of the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid report.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>6) All other associated costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There were no other associated costs.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 20/02/2015 14:09:28 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	2476 label Biography information for Baroness Prashar

178702

registered interest
date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza.
tabling member printed	Lord Davies of Stamford
uin	HL4851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2015 answer text <p>We are concerned by reports of rising tensions in Gaza. We need to see a durable end to the current cycle of violence which addresses the underlying causes of the conflict and achieves a sustainable peace so Israelis and Palestinians can live without fear of violence. We stand ready to play our full part in supporting such a settlement. In the meantime, we are pleased to see that over 49,000 people have now been able to buy materials to repair their homes under the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism (GRM). More needs to be done, but this is a step in the right direction.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 23/02/2015 17:18:49 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	346 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Stamford

178714

registered interest
date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UNRWA
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 funding available to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in Gaza.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL4862
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2015 answer text <p>The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) suspended its cash assistance programme for repairs to damaged homes in Gaza due to a shortage of funds last month. The UK has provided £9million to the UNRWA Gaza Flash Appeal, and remains the third largest donor to the UNRWA General Fund. The UK has also used its influence as a predictable, multi-year donor to UNRWA to set incentives for change, including linking funding to reform and results.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 23/02/2015 16:55:42 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

178715

registered interest
date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL4863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2015 answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Over 100,000 people were made homeless by the conflict last summer, more than 10,000 of whom are still sheltering in UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) operated Collective Centres.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK provided £17million of emergency assistance to support those affected by the conflict last summer and is providing a further £20million of early recovery assistance.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 23/02/2015 16:57:00 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

178716

registered interest
date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UNRWA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to pledge any funds to assist United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in Gaza to restart its cash assistance programme in Gaza.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL4864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2015 answer text <p>In response to the Gaza conflict last summer, the UK has already provided £9million to the UNRWA Gaza Flash Appeal which has been used to provide rental subsidies and cash assistance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK also remains the third largest donor to the UNRWA General Fund, providing £106.5million between 2012 and 2015. Future funding decisions will be based on an assessment of need and the resources available.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 23/02/2015 16:57:18 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

178723

registered interest
date	09/02/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of any proposals to prevent burns and other accidents in Gaza caused by overcrowding and unsafe heating and lighting.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2015 answer text <p>The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently undertook an assessment of fire and safety standards in their collective centres, where over 10,000 people are still sheltering. Following this assessment, UNRWA have taken a series of actions including preventing families from using electricity through external cables, launching a safety awareness campaign and providing training with civil defence on the standard operating procedures if a fire occurs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK provided £9million to the UNRWA Gaza Flash Appeal following the conflict last summer, and remains the third largest donor to the UNRWA General Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 23/02/2015 16:57:42 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton