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registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-04-09
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
hansard heading South Western Railway: Timetables more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 27 March (HL14667), what assessment they have made of whether timetable bids for later trains within the Network Rail Framework could be considered if they are approached by the franchisee, South Western Rail. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten more like this
uin HL15156 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
answer text <p><strong> </strong>South Western Railway has applied to Network Rail to run later services to Yeovil for the timetable change on 15 December this year. The new timetable is currently being developed through the rail industry's timetabling process led by Network Rail.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-04-25T13:49:52.917Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
1110697
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-04-09
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
hansard heading Railways: Standards more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they intend to take against train operating companies that have the lowest rates of passenger satisfaction in the most recent National Rail Passenger Survey by Transport Focus, published in January. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL15161 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
answer text <p>The Department continually monitors passenger satisfaction with rail operators and if performance declines, we take appropriate action under the terms of our contracts. Operators are required through their Franchise Agreements to achieve challenging satisfaction targets across a range of key measures and if these targets are missed, they must invest in improvements for passengers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-04-25T13:44:13.757Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-25T13:44:13.757Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1110116
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-08more like thismore than 2019-04-08
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
hansard heading Railways: Capital Investment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 2 April (HL14685), of the £48 billion committed to investment in the rail network during Control Period 6, how much is for new (1) infrastructure, and (2) rolling stock; and what is the planned investment in HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail during the same period. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15085 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answer text <p>The £48bn Control Period 6 funding settlement for the railway that Government announced in 2017 makes provision for the operation, maintenance and renewal of rail infrastructure between 2019 and 2024. It includes a £10.4bn provision for infrastructure enhancement projects. This is on top of new rolling stock, which is procured via separate arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>High Speed 2 (HS2) has a long-term funding envelope of £55.7bn (2015 prices). It is this government’s largest capital programme and the benefits are largely for the North.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has committed £52m to continue to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) this year. Decisions on future investment will be considered in the Spending Review. We are working with Transport for the North on their plans for NPR. The full benefits of NPR can only be achieved by integrating it with HS2 and given the status of the projects NPR needs HS2 to be built first.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
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less than 2019-04-24T14:21:45.67Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-24T14:21:45.67Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
795038
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-24more like thismore than 2017-11-24
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisons: Unmanned Air Vehicles more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any evidence that drones have been used to smuggle items into HM Prisons; and what counter measures are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moonie more like this
uin HL3588 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-07more like thismore than 2017-12-07
answer text <p>We know that drones are used to smuggle prohibited articles and illicit substances into prison, including mobile phones, Class A drugs and psychoactive substances. They present a significant threat to the safety and security of our prisons as they can carry up to 2kg worth of contraband.</p><p> </p><p>We are taking decisive steps to tackle the use of drones as a supply route for organised criminals to bring drugs and mobile phones into prisons. In April 2017, we announced the launch of Operation Trenton, a specialist team of police and Prison Service investigators, to work together to intercept drones and track down the criminals behind them. Additionally, we are carrying out a series of intelligence-led operations to disrupt drones as they enter prison airspace. This tactic has already been used successfully in several establishments. These targeted counter measures are used alongside a range of security measures in place across the estate to stop items coming into prison, including surveillance, detection dogs, body scanners and intelligence-led searches.</p><p> </p><p>To date, there have been at least 17 convictions related to drone activity, with those convicted sentenced to a total of more than 50 years in prison.</p><p> </p><p>We are also working closely with government partners on the UK’s response to the drone threat and the development of counter drone technology, including the piloting of technical counter measures to block signals. This is keeping the Prison Service at the forefront of the work being progressed nationally and internationally to stop the criminal use of drones.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
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less than 2017-12-07T16:07:14.327Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-07T16:07:14.327Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
621
label Biography information for Lord Moonie more like this
794238
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-23more like thismore than 2017-11-23
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Road Traffic Offences: Mobile Phones more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have been prosecuted for the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving in the past 12 months. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Redfern more like this
uin HL3556 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-07more like thismore than 2017-12-07
answer text <p>In 2016, the most recent period for which figures are available, 12,853 defendants were proceeded against at magistrates courts in England and Wales for using or causing others to use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-12-07T16:45:19.19Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-07T16:45:19.19Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4551
label Biography information for Baroness Redfern more like this
794241
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-23more like thismore than 2017-11-23
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Oakhill Secure Training Centre more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to review the contract held by G4S to operate Oakhill Secure Training Centre, following the report published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission on 21 November, which concluded that the overall functioning of Oakhill Secure Training Centre was inadequate. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Stern more like this
uin HL3559 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-07more like thismore than 2017-12-07
answer text <p>The Ofsted inspection report on Oakhill Secure Training Centre is completely unacceptable and we have taken urgent action to address the concerns raised by Ofsted. A new interim Director, with extensive experience, has been appointed at Oakhill and an experienced HMPPS Governor has been brought in to provide extra scrutiny.</p><p> </p><p>We are robustly monitoring performance against the contract and are clear that we will take further steps, if needed, to improve delivery.</p><p> </p><p>More widely across the estate, we are investing £64 million to reform youth custody and increase staffing, to improve safety and reduce violence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-12-07T16:44:56.503Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-07T16:44:56.503Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2475
label Biography information for Baroness Stern more like this
782453
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-02more like thismore than 2017-11-02
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Hate Crime: Prosecutions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government under what authority the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has agreed a definition of racially and religiously aggravated crime that is wider than the legal definition under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Criminal Justice Act 2003, as indicated in the CPS Public statement on prosecuting racist and religious hate crime published in August. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Vinson more like this
uin HL2876 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-16more like thismore than 2017-11-16
answer text <p>In order to charge and prosecute hate crimes, the CPS uses the legal definition provided by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Criminal Justice Act 2003. The shared police and CPS definition of hate crime is based on the perception of the victim or any other person and allows for case flagging and monitoring as well as appropriate victim support, it does not affect the charge.</p><p>This flagging definition comes from the recommended definition in the Macpherson report which was published in 1999 as a result of the inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence. The Macpherson Report found a lack of confidence within communities that hate crime was being treated seriously by the police and Criminal Justice System and recommended that the definition of a racist incident should be, ‘any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person’. Putting the victim’s perception at the heart of the definition gives a clear signal that, once flagged as a hate crime, an appropriate investigation will follow and evidence to support the law on hostility will be proactively sought. The definition seeks to encourage victims to report and to increase confidence in the Criminal Justice System.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-11-16T16:44:23.703Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-16T16:44:23.703Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2017-11-20T11:19:23.603Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-20T11:19:23.603Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
previous answer version
22806
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
answering member 4538
tabling member
1807
label Biography information for Lord Vinson more like this
769219
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-12more like thismore than 2017-10-12
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisoners more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many officials are responsible for allocating sentenced persons to individual prisons; and who is responsible for ensuring that those sentenced are held as near as possible to their next of kin. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1953 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-19more like thismore than 2017-10-19
answer text <p>There are complex and wide-ranging issues involved in transferring prisoners, and allocation decisions must reflect both the specific needs and circumstances of the prisoner, as well as the operating environment and range of services at the receiving prison.</p><p> </p><p>Allocation decisions are taken by offender management units in each prison, with the number of staff in each unit dependent on the size and function of the prison. In taking allocation decisions, offender management units consult with a wide range of officials including healthcare staff, security staff, and the receiving establishment.</p><p> </p><p>Allocations decisions include consideration of closeness to home and family, alongside other factors such as time left to serve, categorisation, and the identified offending behaviour requirements set out in the prisoner’s sentence plan.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
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less than 2017-10-19T14:58:35.027Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-19T14:58:35.027Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
767911
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-10more like thismore than 2017-10-10
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisoners more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what new initiatives they plan to pursue to support those prisoners with few or no family contacts. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1830 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-17more like thismore than 2017-10-17
answer text <p>The government is committed to supporting prisoners establish or maintain relationships with their families and significant others. We recognise that we need also to support prisoners who do not have family links, or for whom family relationships are not appropriate, to develop alternative sources of support.</p><p>Prisons already collect and record the details of prisoners’ next of kin or nominated contact when they arrive at the prison as a requirement of the Early Days in Custody Prison Service Instruction 17/2015. Prisoners who do not identify contacts are flagged and prison staff or partner agencies encourage them through their sentence plan to establish and develop appropriate relationships.</p><p>In October governors were given control over family services in their prison, to strengthen their ability to support the specific needs of their prisoners including through commissioning services tomanage visits centres, deliver family learning programmes and provide family engagement workers, who can support prisoners who do not have contact with family.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-10-17T11:57:43.253Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-17T11:57:43.253Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
767957
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-10more like thismore than 2017-10-10
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Detainees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many UK citizens are currently held in prisons in England and Wales (1) in detention without charge, and (2) without a date set for trial; and how many non-UK EU citizens are similarly detained. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Tebbit more like this
uin HL1876 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-20more like thismore than 2017-10-20
answer text <p>UK citizens are not normally detained in prison without charge. The number of UK citizens on remand awaiting trial as of 30 June 2017 was 5,242. It is not possible to state the numbers of these individuals who do not have a date set for trial because this data is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>Individuals who are subject to extradition for charges brought by other jurisdictions can be held in prison pending extradition. As at 30 June 2017, the number of people in prison pending extradition was 105, of which 84 were non-UK EU nationals.</p><p>Foreign National Offenders (FNOs) who have served a sentence may continue to be held in prison beyond their sentence end date under immigration powers pending removal from the United Kingdom. As at 30 June 2017, the number of FNOs held in prison under immigration powers was 448 (including 122 non-UK EU nationals).</p><p> </p><p>The Government is absolutely committed to increasing the number of FNOs removed from our prisons, and any foreign national who comes to our country and is sentenced to prison should be in no doubt of our determination to deport them. Increasing removals is one of our top priorities and all FNOs sentenced to custody are referred to the Home Office at the earliest opportunity to be considered for deportation.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton remove filter
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less than 2017-10-20T10:24:45.977Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-20T10:24:45.977Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
952
label Biography information for Lord Tebbit more like this