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166633

registered interest
date	27/11/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Private Education
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 current efforts of private schools to engage with state schools.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL3224
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>Large numbers of independent schools are in partnership with state schools; the Independent Schools Council found that 92% of its member schools were operating some form of partnership. At the start of 2014 the Department for Education held a successful conference to promote such partnerships, and last month the Department announced that 18 new primary sector partnerships would be getting DfE funding for their start-up costs. Ideally partnerships draw on the strengths of each member school to maximise advantage for all pupils. There is no lack of enthusiasm, and it is a genuine desire for partnership which is required, not a centrally imposed standard which would just result in partnerships being created that have no real substance.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 01/12/2014 15:38:33 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

166082

registered interest
date	25/11/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Gibraltar
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many tax information exchange agreements with other countries have been signed by Gibraltar; and whether they will report the outcome of the review by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on exchange of information between Gibraltar and other countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Luce
uin	HL3140
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>Gibraltar has tax information exchange agreements in place with a total of 74 territories either through bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreements (27), the OECD/Council of Europe multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters or EU Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Phase 2 Peer Review Report on Gibraltar was published on 29 October 2014<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>. A list of all exchange of information mechanisms in force in relation to Gibraltar can be found in Annex 2 to the Peer review Report.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[1] http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/global-forum-on-transparency-and-exchange-of-information-for-tax-purposes-peer-reviews-gibraltar-2014_9789264222885-en;jsessionid=1q7khes9636eo.x-oecd-live-01</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Deighton question first answered 01/12/2014 15:27:33 answering member 4262 label Biography information for Lord Deighton attachment 1 file name document2014-12-01-135441.pdf title Gibraltar's exchange of information
tabling member	908 label Biography information for Lord Luce

166093

registered interest
date	25/11/2014
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Hearing Impairment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the average financial value of awards made to people whose primary medical condition was classified as difficulty in hearing for the provision of a communication support worker in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL3151
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p /> <p>The average figures for the last five years for awards for the provision of Communication Support Workers from the Access to Work scheme are:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year</p></td><td><p>Average award</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009/10</p></td><td><p>£9,900</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>£11,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>£12,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>£14,600</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>£13,500</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The above figures relate to the provision of Communication Support Workers only and do not include information regarding the provision of BSL interpreters.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 01/12/2014 15:24:12 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

166094

registered interest
date	25/11/2014
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Access to Work Programme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many users of Access to Work whose primary medical condition is classified as difficulty in hearing had the financial value of their support reduced as a result of a case review in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL3152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>The requested information is not available.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 01/12/2014 15:43:41 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

166111

registered interest
date	25/11/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A4: Hammersmith and Fulham
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect work on the Hammersmith flyover, scheduled to finish in summer 2014, to be completed.
tabling member printed	Lord Stoddart of Swindon
uin	HL3169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>Transport in London, including the Hammersmith Flyover, is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London.</p><p> </p><p>Work to strengthen the Hammersmith flyover, including replacing the bearings, installing a new carriageway drainage system and resurfacing and waterproofing the entire flyover, is due to be completed in summer 2015.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 01/12/2014 12:20:39 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	950 label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon

166119

registered interest
date	25/11/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Gatwick Express Railway Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps the Office of Rail Regulation is taking to improve and make more reliable the Gatwick Express train service.
tabling member printed	Lord Laird
uin	HL3177
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>This is firstly a matter for Southern, the franchised train operator of the Gatwick Express service, working with Network Rail. In the event of continued under-performance by Network Rail, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), which is responsible for regulating its performance, will investigate, and take action as necessary. 　The Department for Transport understands that the ORR is working closely with Network Rail with the aim of resolving the current issues which are affecting performance on its Sussex route, which is used by the Gatwick Express service.　 In parallel, the Department is working with the train operator to ensure it delivers a good service to passengers in line with its obligations under the franchise.</p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 01/12/2014 12:19:09 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	2479 label Biography information for Lord Laird

164489

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to ensure that there is security, protection and support for women human rights defenders in Afghanistan.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL3082
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>The UK takes this issue very seriously. We are pleased that the UK will join the EU, other Member States, Norway and Switzerland in a joint strategy to support human rights defenders in Afghanistan, including women, developed in consultation with Afghan human rights defenders. We will work with our partners to ensure that this strategy best meets the security and protection needs of all human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders.</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is also providing funding to support Kabul Human Rights Week in December. This 4-day event will focus on human rights defenders, including capacity building and protection mechanisms – a key part of delivering our strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 01/12/2014 16:21:19 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

164490

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have developed a country specific plan designed to enhance the support and protection of human rights defenders in Afghanistan, as has been recommended in the European Union Guidelines.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL3083
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>The UK is committed to implementing the EU Guidelines in order to ensure human rights defenders are protected around the world. We are pleased that the UK will join the EU, other Member States, Norway and Switzerland in a joint strategy to support human rights defenders in Afghanistan, including women, developed in consultation with Afghan human rights defenders. The strategy is due to be published in early December and we will work with our partners to ensure its effective implementation.</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is also providing funding to support Kabul Human Rights Week in December. This 4-day event will focus on human rights defenders, including capacity building and protection mechanisms – a key part of delivering our strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 01/12/2014 16:20:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

164495

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	IVF
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Earl Howe on 17 November (HL2643) and by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 21 November (HL2908), how it was possible to describe the annual incidence of linked infant deaths in answer to the previous question if such statistics were unavailable due to information on multiplicity not having been recorded at death registration; and what was the overall incidence of stillbirths for the past decade following foetal reduction in either the first trimester or early in the second trimester that affected (1) the remaining twin from the same twin pregnancy, (2) one of the remaining triplets from the same pregnancy, and (3) both of the remaining triplets from the same pregnancy.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3088
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire question first answered 01/12/2014 12:07:47 answering member 1816 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire attachment 1 file name HL3088 Lord Alton ONS Letter.pdf title UK Statistics Authority Reply
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

164500

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Detention Centres
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will postpone their plans to expand the immigration detention estate until they have received the findings of the Parliamentary inquiry into the Use of Immigration Detention in the United Kingdom.
tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
uin	HL3093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2014 answer text <p>Capacity of the detention estate is kept under rolling review. Decisions will continue to be made according to operational priorities.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 01/12/2014 11:57:03 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett