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746081
registered interest false more like this
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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 East Coast Main Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many infrastructure related incidents have occurred on the East Coast Main Line during the last six months which have led to passenger trains being delayed by more than 60 minutes; and what finance is being made available to Network Rail to address those incidents during Control Period 5 and Control Period 6. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL223 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not hold the information requested regarding the number of infrastructure related incidents on the East Coast Main Line.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 5, Network Rail plan to spend £3 billion (in 2012-13 prices) on maintaining and renewing the London and North East Route, which includes the East Coast Main Line. The planned spend for Control Period 6 will be finalised later this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-11T15:41:41.77Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T15:41:41.77Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
746092
registered interest false more like this
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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 Hagia Sophia more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Turkey, following the decision by the Turkish Minister of Religious Affairs to take part in prayers at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul on 21 June 2017, that Hagia Sophia will continue to be used as a cultural museum for all of Turkey's citizens rather than a place of Islamic worship. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL234 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​We have not raised the recent Islamic prayers at Hagia Sophia with the government of Turkey. We recognise Hagia Sophia as a site of extraordinary historic and religious significance. It is therefore important that it is preserved in a way that respects its complex history and significance to many faiths. We regularly raise wider issues relating to fundamental freedoms of religion and expression with the Turkish government.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T14:29:51.703Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T14:29:51.703Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
746093
registered interest false more like this
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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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of freedom of religion and belief in Turkey. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL235 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>We will continue to encourage Turkey to work towards the full protection of fundamental rights of all its citizens, including in the areas of freedom of religion, freedom of expression and minority rights. Freedom of religion continues to be a priority area for our bilateral projects in Turkey.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T14:29:22.717Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T14:29:22.717Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
746094
registered interest false more like this
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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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent reports that the Turkish Governor of Mardin has confiscated some 60 properties, including churches, monasteries and cemeteries. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL236 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​Our understanding of the situation is that legal changes to local government structures in Mardin, where many important Assyrian religious sites are found, resulted in 2012 in the transfer of the title deeds to some religious sites from local bodies to central government, and eventually to the Government's Directorate for Religious Affairs. Assyrian organisations are making legal appeals against these decisions. The British Embassy in Ankara will be closely following this process. We strongly support religious freedom in Turkey and have supported civil society organisations working in this area.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T14:29:01.237Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T14:29:01.237Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
746099
registered interest false more like this
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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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Archbishop of Canterbury's suggestion that Hamas be included in talks to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL241 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>Our policy on Hamas remains clear: Hamas must accept long standing Quartet conditions and renounce violence, recognise Israel and accept previously signed agreements. We call on those in the region with influence over Hamas to encourage them to take these steps. Whilst the UK has a policy of no contact with Hamas, it is ultimately a matter for the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to decide who should be involved in discussions to resolve the conflict. The UK supports a negotiated settlement leading to a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T14:28:15.387Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T14:28:15.387Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
746100
registered interest false more like this
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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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the increase in the level of pollution off the coast of Gaza reportedly due to the discharge of untreated sewage. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL242 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​While we have not made any assesssment on this issue, we are aware that a number of Israeli institutions and organisations have highlighted strong environmental concerns around water pollution and Gaza sewage. We also have concerns about Gaza's chronic power shortages, which have caused problems with water supply and sewage treatment.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T14:27:41.877Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T14:27:41.877Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
746103
registered interest false more like this
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answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the preparations in place if Gaza were to become uninhabitable by 2020 as described in the report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development published in 2015. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL245 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The UK Government is concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and it is vital that a further deterioration in living standards is avoided. We are working alongside international partners to make urgent improvements in infrastructure, economic opportunities, energy and water, to support vulnerable Gazans today and avoid a serious crisis in the future. However as the United Nations report makes clear, aid alone cannot solve the problems in Gaza. We continue to press all parties on the need for a sustainable political solution for Gaza which will address Israel’s legitimate security concerns whilst opening up movement and access. Resolving the current energy situation is a particular priority.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T16:44:55.77Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T16:44:55.77Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
746106
registered interest false more like this
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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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many mental health patients in England were sent away from their local area for treatment in each of the past three years for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley more like this
uin HL248 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The Out of Area Placement (OAP) definition was agreed in October 2016. The latest data published on OAPs covers the period from 17 October 2016 to 30 April 2017. During that time 4,153 OAPs have been recorded as starting in England.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T15:00:59.163Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T15:00:59.163Z
answering member
4545
label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
746109
registered interest false more like this
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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 Lumacaftor/ivacaftor: Children more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to allow the prescription of the drug Orkambi for cystic fibrosis sufferers under the age of 12; and if not, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley more like this
uin HL251 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>Orkambi does not have a marketing authorisation in the United Kingdom for use in the treatment of children aged under 12 with cystic fibrosis. Where clinically appropriate and subject to the relevant commissioner making funding available, Orkambi may be prescribed as an off-label drug. Off-label prescribing is supported in guidance given to prescribers by both the General Medical Council and by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T15:01:27.137Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T15:01:27.137Z
answering member
4545
label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
746116
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Schools: Admissions 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 Education, what progress the Government has made in strengthening the (a) rights of parents of summer-born children to defer the year of their child's entry to school and (b) right for a child to remain in the same academic year irrespective of changes in school or local authority; and when the Government plans to consult on proposed changes to the Admission Code. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 1552 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>We are concerned that some summer born children, whose parents opt to defer entry, may be missing the reception year where the essential teaching of early reading and arithmetic takes place. We are giving careful consideration to how we might make any changes. Further information will be available in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-11T16:50:34.82Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T16:50:34.82Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this