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845398

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Unemployment: Chronic Illnesses
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in reducing rates of economic inactivity due to disability caused by preventable chronic conditions among those aged over 50.
tabling member printed	Baroness Burt of Solihull
uin	HL5598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/03/2018 17:51:00 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name PQ HL5598.pdf title UKSA Response
tabling member	1567 label Biography information for Baroness Burt of Solihull

845424

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Migrant Workers: EU Nationals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what were the total numbers of EU nationals working in the occupational sectors of (1) agriculture, forestry and fishing, (2) human health and social work activities, (3) residential care, and (4) accommodation and food services activities; and in each case, what proportion of the total workforce of each sector those EU nationals comprised, in each of the years between 2010 and 2017 and in each (a) region, (b) local authority area, and (c) Parliamentary constituency, of the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL5624
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/03/2018 17:50:02 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name HL5624.pdf title UKSA Response
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

845447

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Opioids: Death
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to prescription opioids.
tabling member printed	Lord Luce
uin	HL5647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p><strong><strong>​</strong></strong>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p><em><strong>Letter from John Pullinger CB, National Statistician, to Lord Luce, dated 26 February 2018</strong></em></p><p>As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am replying to your Parliamentary Questions asking (i) how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to prescription opioids (HL5647); and (ii) how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to the use of over the counter opioids (HL5648).</p><p>The Office for National Statistics produces an annual report on deaths relating to drug poisoning.1 Drug poisoning deaths involve a broad spectrum of substances, including legal and illegal drugs, prescription type drugs and over-the-counter medications. Tables 6a to 6d published alongside the bulletin show the different drugs involved in each death, for England and Wales.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Table 1 below provides the number of deaths registered in England in the five years 2012 to 2016 where the underlying cause of death was drug-related and involved opiates. It cannot be inferred from the available data whether the substances were prescribed to the deceased, prescribed to another person, or obtained by other means.</p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="6"><p>Table 1: Number of deaths where the underlying cause was drug-related and involved opiates, persons, England, 2012-16 (see notes 2,3,4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Persons</p></td><td><p>1167</p></td><td><p>1469</p></td><td><p>1688</p></td><td><p>1841</p></td><td><p>1867</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Yours sincerely</p><p>John Pullinger</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><p>Box 1. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes used to define deaths related to drug poisoning</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Description</p></td><td><p>ICD-10 Codes</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Mental and behavioural disorders due to drug use (excluding alcohol and tobacco)</p></td><td><p>F11–F16, F18–F19</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Accidental poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X40–X44</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Intentional self-poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X60–X64</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Assault by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X85</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined intent</p></td><td><p>Y10–Y14</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>1 <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/2016registrations" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/2016registrations</a></p><p>2 Cause of death was defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). Deaths were selected where the underlying cause was drug poisoning and the specified substance was mentioned on the death certificate. The ICD codes used to select deaths related to drug poisoning are shown in Box 1 above.</p><p>3 Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. Due to the length of time it takes to complete a coroner’s inquest, it can take months or even years for a drug-related death to be registered. More details can be found in the 'deaths related to drug poisoning' statistical bulletin: <a href="http://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/previousReleases" target="_blank">www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/previousReleases</a></p><p>4 Any Opiate' figures include unspecified opiates, but exclude paracetamol compounds.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/03/2018 17:40:33 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	908 label Biography information for Lord Luce

845448

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Opioids: Death
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to the use of over the counter opioids.
tabling member printed	Lord Luce
uin	HL5648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p><strong><strong>​</strong></strong>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p><em><strong>Letter from John Pullinger CB, National Statistician, to Lord Luce, dated 26 February 2018</strong></em></p><p>As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am replying to your Parliamentary Questions asking (i) how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to prescription opioids (HL5647); and (ii) how many deaths in England over the past five years were caused by or linked to the use of over the counter opioids (HL5648).</p><p>The Office for National Statistics produces an annual report on deaths relating to drug poisoning.1 Drug poisoning deaths involve a broad spectrum of substances, including legal and illegal drugs, prescription type drugs and over-the-counter medications. Tables 6a to 6d published alongside the bulletin show the different drugs involved in each death, for England and Wales.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Table 1 below provides the number of deaths registered in England in the five years 2012 to 2016 where the underlying cause of death was drug-related and involved opiates. It cannot be inferred from the available data whether the substances were prescribed to the deceased, prescribed to another person, or obtained by other means.</p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="6"><p>Table 1: Number of deaths where the underlying cause was drug-related and involved opiates, persons, England, 2012-16 (see notes 2,3,4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Persons</p></td><td><p>1167</p></td><td><p>1469</p></td><td><p>1688</p></td><td><p>1841</p></td><td><p>1867</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Yours sincerely</p><p>John Pullinger</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><p>Box 1. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes used to define deaths related to drug poisoning</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Description</p></td><td><p>ICD-10 Codes</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Mental and behavioural disorders due to drug use (excluding alcohol and tobacco)</p></td><td><p>F11–F16, F18–F19</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Accidental poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X40–X44</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Intentional self-poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X60–X64</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Assault by drugs, medicaments and biological substances</p></td><td><p>X85</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined intent</p></td><td><p>Y10–Y14</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>1 <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/2016registrations" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/2016registrations</a></p><p>2 Cause of death was defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). Deaths were selected where the underlying cause was drug poisoning and the specified substance was mentioned on the death certificate. The ICD codes used to select deaths related to drug poisoning are shown in Box 1 above.</p><p>3 Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. Due to the length of time it takes to complete a coroner’s inquest, it can take months or even years for a drug-related death to be registered. More details can be found in the 'deaths related to drug poisoning' statistical bulletin: <a href="http://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/previousReleases" target="_blank">www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoninginenglandandwales/previousReleases</a></p><p>4 Any Opiate' figures include unspecified opiates, but exclude paracetamol compounds.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/03/2018 18:07:11 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	908 label Biography information for Lord Luce

845467

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Brexit: North East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions members of the Cabinet have held on the impact of Brexit with (1) business, and (2) local government, representatives of the north east of England in the last three months.
tabling member printed	Baroness Quin
uin	HL5667
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p>Cabinet ministers have visited the North East of England on a number of occasions since the Referendum. The Government is committed to positive and productive engagement with key business stakeholders and local government in the North East, as well as all of the UK, to understand the potential impact and opportunities presented by EU Exit.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/03/2018 17:42:38 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	518 label Biography information for Baroness Quin

838891

registered interest
date	08/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Statistics
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to remarks made by the Prime Minister during her trip to China, whether they plan to remove students from immigration figures; and if so, when.
tabling member printed	Lord Elystan-Morgan
uin	HL5531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2018 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 21/02/2018 14:55:30 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name HL5531.pdf title UKSA Response
tabling member	2809 label Biography information for Lord Elystan-Morgan

838354

registered interest
date	07/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to seek the consent of Her Majesty the Queen for a full decant of both Houses of Parliament.
tabling member printed	Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield
uin	HL5481
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2018 answer text <p>As a parliamentary programme, the delivery of the Restoration and Renewal (R&amp;R) of the Palace of Westminster is a matter for both Houses of Parliament. I understand that the Queen’s consent <ins class="ministerial">may have to be sought in relation to the Bill to be brought forward in respect of R&amp;R.</ins> <del class="ministerial">may be required in relation to the Bill to brought forward in respect of R&amp;R.<del class="ministerial"> </del></del></p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 22/02/2018 17:36:39 question first ministerially corrected 23/02/2018 12:16:15 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham previous answer version 42532 answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	4189 label Biography information for Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield

838370

registered interest
date	07/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Carillion
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Young of Cookham on 1 February (HL5031), whether they will now answer the question asked, namely who were the Crown Representatives named for Carillion; what was their period of service; and what was their previous relevant experience.
tabling member printed	Lord Myners
uin	HL5492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2018 answer text <p>​Julie Scattergood was the Crown Representative for Carillion from April 2014 to August 2017.</p><p>We do not publish officials’ CVs. However, we believe she had the necessary qualifications for the appointment.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 26/02/2018 12:16:54 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	3869 label Biography information for Lord Myners

838087

registered interest
date	06/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Low Incomes
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 indication in the Office for National Statistics' Statistical Bulletin Household disposable income and inequality in the UK: financial year ending 2017, that the Department for Work and Pensions' Households below average income is a "better source for looking at income-based analysis" of inequality.
tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
uin	HL5427
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 20/02/2018 17:04:04 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name HL5427.pdf title UKSA Response
tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett

837281

registered interest
date	05/02/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Public Sector: Contracts
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what risk assessments they have carried out in the last five years of Capita and other companies to which public services provision has been outsourced; and which contracts relating to Capita are being reviewed or risk assessed.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL5357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of managing relationships with Strategic Suppliers, including any risks to the operation of public services and the achievement of value for money for the taxpayer. Our Strategic Supplier Risk Management Policy has been attached.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 20/02/2018 16:44:19 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name Strategic Supplier Risk Management Policy.pdf title Strategic Supplier Risk Management Policy
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton