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registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
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: Discipline more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much his Department has spent on independent adjudicators in each public and private prisons and young offender institution in each month since January 2013. more like this
tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Champion more like this
uin 202348 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Independent Adjudicators are District Judges or Deputy District Judges who attend establishments when necessary to hear more serious cases. Where a replacement Judge needs to sit in court to replace one attending a prison the cost of the replacement Judge is charged on a quarterly basis by HM Courts Service to the National Offender Management Service. The charge varies according to time involved.</p><p> </p><p>The information in the table below shows the monthly charges paid for the use of independent adjudicators in all prisons in England and Wales including Young Offenders Institutions for the period January 2013 to March 2014. Details for the months April 2014 to present are not yet available.</p><p> </p><p>The cost per visit can vary due to several factors, including distance travelled, overnight accommodation where necessary, and the number of establishments visited on a single journey. Charges are made on the basis of visits and not adjudications, so a single visit may include several adjudications taking place at the same establishment.</p><p> </p><p>The cost of annual Adjudication charges in 2013/14 was 22% lower than the cost in 2009/10.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Wright more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T08:46:15.817Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T08:46:15.817Z
answering member
1560
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright more like this
attachment
1
file name Costs of Independent Adjudicators attending prisons in England and Wales including fees and travel costs from Jan 2013-Mar 2014.xls more like this
title Costs-Independent Adjudicators-prison-13/14 more like this
tabling member
4267
label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this
64102
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Sovereignty: Scotland 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 intend to encourage the devolved administrations of Wales and Northern Ireland to consider the effect on them of an affirmative vote in the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Eames more like this
uin HL606 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government has no such plans. The Government has been clear that it is the Government for all of the United Kingdom including Scotland. It continues to act in the interests of all of the people of the UK, including people in Scotland.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
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less than 2014-07-09T15:50:06.5926497Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T15:50:06.5926497Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
2793
label Biography information for Lord Eames more like this
64109
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
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 Driving under Influence: Drugs 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 assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the defence of the normal use of prescribed drugs in protecting innocent patients from prosecution for drug driving. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Smith of Basildon more like this
uin HL613 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government will not be able to make a full assessment of the effectiveness of the statutory medical defence for those patients legitimately taking medication until the new drug driving offence comes into force next year. We have though appointed a research company who will be evaluating the effectiveness of the new offence including the application of the medical defence and will report in 2016.</p><p> </p><p>The Government set out the actions it proposes to take on minimising any inconvenience on patients in the summary of responses to the consultations on its proposed drugs and limits to be specified in regulations on 27 March 2014, which is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drug-driving-proposed-regulations" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drug-driving-proposed-regulations</a> and in the libraries of the House. We do not expect the new drug driving legislation to change for patients from the current position.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T10:34:16.9309115Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T10:34:16.9309115Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
4170
label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Basildon more like this
64123
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Palestinians 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 offered any assistance to the government of Israel in finding the three youths who were recently kidnapped. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL627 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government had offered practical support to help find the kidnapped Israeli teenagers. Following discovery of their bodies, the Prime Minister, my right hon Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), expressed his deep sadness at this appalling and inexcusable act of terror.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Warsi more like this
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less than 2014-07-09T16:39:41.1613175Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T16:39:41.1613175Z
answering member
3839
label Biography information for Baroness Warsi more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
64133
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading General Practitioners 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 full-time equivalent general practitioners have been employed by the National Health Service in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mawson more like this
uin HL637 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>General Practitioners (GPs) are independent contractors who hold contracts with NHS England to provide primary healthcare services for the National Health Service.</p><p> </p><p>The annual National Health Service General and Personal Medical Services workforce census, published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, shows the numbers of GPs working in the NHS in England at 30 September each year. The numbers of full-time equivalent GPs working in the NHS in England from 2009 to 2013 are shown in the following table. The latest available statistics are as at 30 September 2013 and were published on 25 March 2014.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T14:10:47.0100299Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T14:10:47.0100299Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
attachment
1
file name HL637 - Table.xlsx more like this
title GPs full-time equivalents 2009 - 2013 more like this
tabling member
3830
label Biography information for Lord Mawson more like this
64134
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Uganda 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 assessment they have made of the decision by the government of the United States to deny certain Ugandan officials entry into the United States following the passage of the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act in February; whether they have plans to introduce similar measures in the United Kingdom; and whether they intend to encourage other European Union countries to enact similar measures. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Smith of Finsbury more like this
uin HL638 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The UK shares the concerns of the US about the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda and notes the US's recent decision to apply existing visa mechanisms, redirect some healthcare support, end support for a community policing project, and cancel a military aviation exercise in response to the passing of the legislation. The UK is working closely with international partners to register its concerns, to seek assurances about the protection of individuals, and to initiate dialogue about improving protection of minority rights. <br><br>The UK is engaging closely with civil society groups in Uganda working to support inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance, and to consult with them about the most appropriate next steps.</p><p><br>With our support, EU Heads of Mission in Kampala met the Ugandan government on 28 March to initiate a strengthened political dialogue under Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement. Discussions are ongoing.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Warsi more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T16:46:54.3165526Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T16:46:54.3165526Z
answering member
3839
label Biography information for Baroness Warsi more like this
tabling member
186
label Biography information for Lord Smith of Finsbury more like this
64137
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-06-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Sri Lanka 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 assessment they have made of the Bodu Bala Sena "Buddhist Power Force" in Sri Lanka. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ahmed more like this
uin HL641 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>In the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013, we note that non-governmental organisations documented hundreds of attacks against minority religions, including violence, vandalism, and hate speech in Sri Lanka. We also note that statements by nationalist Buddhist groups, including the Bodu Bala Sena, fuelled concern over rising religious tensions.</p><p>Our High Commissioner to Colombo has discussed these matters with members of the Government of Sri Lanka. We have encouraged early action to promote peaceful co-existence between all communities, noting the importance of ensuring any acts of violence, intimidation or threats are thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice. Officials from our High Commission in Colombo also met with representatives of the Bodu Bala Sena last year in order to discuss the organisation's activities and religious tensions in Sri Lanka. During the meeting, British officials expressed concern at attacks directed at Muslim and other minority religious communities.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Warsi more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T16:43:39.6437525Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T16:43:39.6437525Z
answering member
3839
label Biography information for Baroness Warsi more like this
tabling member
3470
label Biography information for Lord Ahmed more like this
63776
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Science: Education 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 they are doing to increase the number of students studying science, technology, engineering and maths subjects, in particular female students. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Courtown more like this
uin HL560 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Recent years have seen record numbers of pupils taking science and mathematics at GCSE and A level, with a rise of more than 30% in the number of students taking separate GCSEs in biology, chemistry and physics between 2010 and 2013. There has also been a 15% rise in the number taking mathematics and physics A level, and a 19% rise in the number taking further mathematics A level over the same period. Girls are now as likely as boys to take separate science GCSEs, but more needs to be done, particularly to address the low numbers of girls taking mathematics and physics A level.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has taken action by: reforming the national curriculum and academic and vocational qualifications, to ensure that they enable young people to acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding to progress to further study and employment; recruiting top graduates into teaching by providing bursaries and scholarships in mathematics and the sciences of up to £25,000; supporting schools through professional development and enrichment programmes, such as the Stimulating Physics Network and the establishment of 32 maths hubs; and through the “Your Life” campaign which will change the perceptions of science and mathematics, with a communications campaign targeting 14-16 year olds being launched from September.</p>
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
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less than 2014-07-09T15:12:45.1395978Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T15:12:45.1395978Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
3359
label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown more like this
63316
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-23more like thismore than 2014-06-23
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 Knives: Clacton more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex on incidents involving knives in Clacton and the potential effect of stop and search guidelines. more like this
tabling member constituency Clacton more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Douglas Carswell more like this
uin 201812 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p> </p><p>There have been no specific discussions with the Police and Crime Commissioner <br>for Essex on incidents involving knives in Clacton. <br><br>The Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme was announced by the Home Secretary on <br>30 April 2014, and the intention is to launch the Scheme in the summer. The <br>Scheme aims to achieve greater transparency and community involvement in the <br>use of stop and search by the police and support a more intelligence-led <br>approach leading to better outcomes, particularly improving the stop and search <br>to arrest ratio.<br><br>Only 9% of the 1.2 million stop and searches that took place in 2011/12 led to <br>an arrest. The adoption of an intelligence-led approach to stop and search by <br>the Metropolitan Police in January 2012 coincided with a fall of a third in the <br>number of recorded stop and searches taking place between 2011/12 and 2012/13, <br>while the proportion of resultant arrests increased from 8% to 12%. Meanwhile <br>in the same period, offences recorded by the Metropolitan Police involving <br>knives or sharp instruments fell by 20%.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Ashford more like this
answering member printed Damian Green more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T10:08:21.9128181Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T10:08:21.9128181Z
answering member
76
label Biography information for Damian Green more like this
tabling member
1527
label Biography information for Mr Douglas Carswell more like this
62535
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-18more like thismore than 2014-06-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Terrorism: Northern Ireland 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 is the current state of their discussions on possible compensation for victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland where such victimhood can be attributed to explosives or other weapons supplied by regimes outside the United Kingdom. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Eames more like this
uin HL464 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of this issue for the many people who suffered at the hands of Qadhafi sponsored terrorism. The Prime Minister has asked the National Security Advisor, Sir Kim Darroch, to lead cross Government activity to build a dialogue with the Libyan authorities on reconciliation initiatives. Sir Kim's efforts are designed to support all of those who have suffered as a result of Qadhafi's support to terrorism, and are not focused exclusively on any one group of victims. He has been talking to the Libyan Government about how best to take forward these matters given the challenging security and political situation in Libya.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Randerson more like this
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less than 2014-07-09T14:16:59.8842492Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T14:16:59.8842492Z
answering member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
tabling member
2793
label Biography information for Lord Eames more like this