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90893
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Military Aircraft 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 differences are required in generic skills in (1) surveillance, (2) anti-submarine warfare, and (3) anti-surface warfare, in respect of aircrew of (a) Merlin Mk2 helicopters, and (b) maritime patrol aircraft. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL1819 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>There are no differences in the generic surveillance skills required for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface warfare, in respect of aircrew of Merlin Mk2 helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T10:27:09.2110925Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T10:27:09.2110925Z
answering member
3428
label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
90894
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Nimrod Aircraft 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 any Royal Air Force Nimrod aircrews have been funded since the cancellation of the Nimrod MRA4 programme in 2010; and if so, how many, and why. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL1820 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>No Nimrod aircrews have been funded since financial year 2010-11.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T10:28:35.1907396Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T10:28:35.1907396Z
answering member
3428
label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
90901
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Roll-on Roll-off Ships: Safety 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 are the reasons for their proposal to remove the requirement for on-deck emergency equipment lockers on roll-on roll-off passenger ships, originally specified as a result of the inquiry into the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster; and what is their assessment of the implications of that proposal for safety. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1827 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>These regulations, which only apply to UK roll-on roll-off passenger ships, were introduced following the HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE tragedy in 1987. The proposal to revoke these regulations, which are only applicable to UK ships, is based on a significantly higher level of safety on ships since the tragedy. This is due to the introduction of numerous internationally adopted safety standards such as the International Safety Management Code, SOLAS 90 – an international standard for passenger ship stability, the Stockholm agreement – an international agreement on stability requirements for Ro/Ro Passenger ships; and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The safety equipment on board ships is more accessible under the current regime of international safety standards than previously under the regulations.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) consultation on this proposal closed on 10 August. A decision on whether the regulations will be revoked will be made in light of a detailed consideration of all comments received during the consultation, but the MCA considers the proposal to remove the UK statutory requirement would have no significant impact.</p><p> </p><p>UK ships would still carry equipment, similar to that found in the lockers, prescribed by the regulations in other parts of the ship. For example, equipment such as axes and glass breaking hammers are held in the ship’s firefighting lockers and first aid kits are part of the lifeboat inventory.</p><p> </p><p>The equipment in the lockers prescribed by the regulation are only intended for use when the ship is lying on her side in shallow water, almost exactly level, in calm seas. The equipment in the lockers is of no additional benefit in other types of emergency situation, bearing in mind that similar equipment is contained elsewhere on board, and is easily accessible.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T11:46:17.7711903Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T11:46:17.7711903Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
90902
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Cycleways: Greater London 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 position in respect of the agreement of the Royal Parks to the Mayor of London’s proposed east–west cycle superhighway; whether there has been any delay to that agreement; and if so, why. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1828 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government understands that Transport for London (TfL) is continuing to work with The Royal Parks to agree a suitable alignment for the East-West Cycle Superhighway through St James’s Park.</p><p> </p><p>TfL is also working with The Royal Parks to provide physically separated cycle routes on the roads in Hyde Park. Kerb-segregated cycle tracks are proposed for South Carriage Drive and West Carriage Drive to provide a continuous route for cyclists using the East-West Cycle Superhighway. TfL proposes to upgrade the junctions on these roads to make them safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists. A kerb-segregated cycle track is also being considered for North Carriage Drive.</p><p> </p><p>TfL plans to consult on the Hyde Park proposals later in 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T12:12:50.5363187Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T12:12:50.5363187Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
90903
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 European Arrest Warrants 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 the Attorney General was consulted about the European Arrest Warrant issued for the parents of Ashya King. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Trefgarne more like this
uin HL1829 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p> </p><p>Both the police and CPS are independent of Government and save in cases which require his consent to prosecute the Attorney General has no role to play in the decision to apply to a court for a European Arrest Warrant (EAW). The alleged offence in this case did not require Attorney General’s consent and he was not, therefore, consulted prior to the application for a warrant.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>After the EAW had been obtained, as superintending Minister for the CPS, the Attorney General did discuss the case with the CPS; but the decision to apply to withdraw the warrant remained entirely that of the CPS.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Tankerness more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T11:11:31.827952Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T11:11:31.827952Z
answering member
630
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Tankerness more like this
tabling member
1813
label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne more like this
90905
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Free Schools 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 reply by Lord Nash on 28 July (HL Deb, cols 1416–19), what proportion of the salary costs in free schools is spent on non-teaching staff. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL1831 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p> </p><p>The proportion of the salary costs in academies spent on non-teaching staff is 27.6%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The proportion of the salary costs in free schools spent on non-teaching staff is 28.8%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These figures are based on the last published data for academies’ and free schools’ expenditure, which covers the 2011-2012 financial year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For comparison, the proportion of the salary costs in maintained schools spent on non-teaching staff is 33.1%.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
grouped question UIN HL1832 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T12:11:11.8881807Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T12:11:11.8881807Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
90906
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Academies 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 reply by Lord Nash on 28 July (HL Deb, cols 1416–19), what proportion of the salary costs in academies is spent on non-teaching staff. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL1832 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>The proportion of the salary costs in academies spent on non-teaching staff is 27.6%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The proportion of the salary costs in free schools spent on non-teaching staff is 28.8%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These figures are based on the last published data for academies’ and free schools’ expenditure, which covers the 2011-2012 financial year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For comparison, the proportion of the salary costs in maintained schools spent on non-teaching staff is 33.1%.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
grouped question UIN HL1831 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T12:11:10.7007527Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T12:11:10.7007527Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
90912
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 South Sudan 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 peace and reconciliation initiatives launched by the Vice President of South Sudan, James Wani Igga, and of how those initiatives relate to the National Reconciliation Committee for Healing, Peace and Reconciliation, led by Archbishop Daniel Deng. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Sandwich more like this
uin HL1838 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The National Platform for Peace and Reconciliation, launched on 5 April 2014 by Vice President Igga, includes the Committee for National Healing, Peace and Reconciliation led by Archbishop Daniel Deng.</p><p>The Government is clear that there needs to be a genuine process of reconciliation in South Sudan to help address the impact of the conflict. Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary- Under Secretary of State for the Department for International Development made this point to the Government of South Sudan during her recent visit in September.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T10:41:45.6687952Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T10:41:45.6687952Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2109
label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
90913
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Pitcairn Islands 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 steps they are taking to encourage immigration to Pitcairn; what are the targets for immigration to Pitcairn; and what they consider to be the obstacles to such immigration. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ashcroft more like this
uin HL1839 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text Her Majesty's Government (HMG) fully supports the economic development of the Pitcairn Islands. The Government of Pitcairn has recently worked up a new Strategic Development Plan and immigration policy, which HMG is currently considering. In 2013, the Government of Pitcairn and HMG commissioned two independent expert reports into attitudes to resettlement amongst the Pitcairn diaspora community, and on the broader economic potential of the islands. Both reports recognised that there are substantial obstacles to immigration to Pitcairn, including its relative isolation, the limited economic opportunities and the legacy of child safety issues. We will continue to work in partnership with the Government of Pitcairn to support the community in Pitcairn as we consider longer-term options for the island. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T10:52:34.709316Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T10:52:34.709316Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2568
label Biography information for Lord Ashcroft more like this
90914
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
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 Pitcairn Islands 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 whether the future population of Pitcairn will be large enough to maintain a sustainable community on the island. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ashcroft more like this
uin HL1840 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>In 2013, the Government of Pitcairn and Her Majesty's Government commissioned two independent pieces of analysis – into the appetite amongst the Pitcairn diaspora for return to the island, and on the broader economic potential of the island. Both reports recognised that unless the population of the island increases, it will be a challenge to maintain the longer-term viability of the community.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-22T10:50:34.8801328Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-22T10:50:34.8801328Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2568
label Biography information for Lord Ashcroft more like this