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1491730

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date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Network: Temperature
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, they have made of the options available to ensure the resilience of the National Rail Network at temperatures in excess of 40 degrees centigrade.
tabling member printed	Lord Birt
uin	HL1994
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has plans in place and underway to adapt to and mitigate the risks of our changing climate. The Williams-Shapps Rail Plan includes a priority for long-term investment in climate resilience supported by smarter forecasting, planning and technology.</p><p>On Wednesday 20 July, Network Rail announced the launch of a new taskforce led by independent experts to investigate and make recommendations on how the railway can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather following this week’s unprecedented heatwave.</p><p>The review will consider four key areas, each led by an independent expert in their field. Three of these areas will be focused on gathering insights from other countries and making comparisons with international rail networks that are more used to dealing with extreme heat and fluctuations in temperature.</p><p>As part of the review, the taskforce will:</p><p>- investigate options to ensure the railway infrastructure can continue to function safely and reliably during very hot weather; and</p><p>- explore operational standards, policies and practices which could allow services to continue to operate safely and without highly limiting speed restrictions in extreme heat.</p><p>Network Rail (NR) and the wider rail industry are working to improve our resilience to climate change impacts and other disruptive events. They are developing a risk-based approach to resilience planning, enabling a focus on those risks and assets that are key to delivering safety and performance improvements for passengers and freight users in a cost-effective manner.</p><p>Many infrastructure operators, including Network Rail, consider the changing climate in their strategic planning and report on their preparedness under the Adaptation Reporting Power.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/07/2022 13:31:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2533 label Biography information for Lord Birt

1491731

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to assess the effectiveness of train operators in providing accurate and timely information for passengers during the disruption to services on 18, 19 and 20 July.
tabling member printed	Lord Birt
uin	HL1995
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Evidence for the provision of accurate and timely information, including during the period 18, 19 and 20 July, will contribute to the determination of a performance-based fee for eligible rail operators. The evidence in this area and across other metrics of performance is independently evaluated before a performance score and fee is determined.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/07/2022 13:28:39 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2533 label Biography information for Lord Birt

1491732

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Soil
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 Goldsmith of Richmond Park on 24 March (HL6855), in which he said that stakeholder engagement on the outline of Soil Health Action Plan for England (SHAPE) would start in the spring, and that stakeholder engagement not yet having commenced, when they will announce the timeline for that engagement.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Caithness
uin	HL1996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of stakeholder engagement for the development of a strategic and coherent plan for soil health measures. Further details regarding planned engagement with stakeholders on the importance of soil and the actions needed to ensure it remains a healthy and sustainable resource, will be published soon.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 28/07/2022 13:37:19 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3310 label Biography information for The Earl of Caithness

1491740

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving under Influence: Cannabis
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to publicise the illegality of driving under the influence of cannabis; and what evidence is available of the effectiveness of this messaging.
tabling member printed	Lord Farmer
uin	HL2006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>THINK! is the government’s flagship road safety campaign, playing a vital role in tackling the attitudes and behaviours that lead to road casualties.</p><p> </p><p>A £1M drug drive campaign ran in February 2015 to support the introduction of new legislation and raise awareness of the new laws amongst drivers. The campaign ran again in 2016, with a £1.3M investment, including a reminder to drivers on the presence of roadside testing. Some additional social media communications, focused on festival goers, ran in the summer of 2017.</p><p> </p><p>- The 2016 campaign achieved good levels of recognition (73% awareness), driven by the “Paranoia” film, and overall recognition was higher than in 2015</p><p>- The “Paranoia” film communicated a general anti-drug drive message, while the online and print elements complemented this by showing the roadside swab which acted as a deterrent and improved credibility</p><p>- Knowledge of drug driving penalties increased over the campaign period, and these practical aspects were deemed more concerning than the emotional repercussions of being caught and convicted of drug driving</p><p>- As drug driving is perceived as a niche behaviour (with less of the audience knowing someone who drug drives when compared with other road safety behaviours), the campaign continued to lack relevance among some young male drivers</p><p> </p><p>There are a number of issues and behaviours that warrant communications investment and spend is prioritised according to the following key principles:</p><p>- The scale of the issue</p><p>- Ability of communications to influence behaviour</p><p>- Public priorities</p><p>- Value for money</p><p>- Policy priorities and changes in supporting legislation</p><p>- Wider trends, for example the impact of the pandemic</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>THINK! communications for the next three -year period are currently being planned and will include a review on the status of drug driving within that planning and prioritisation process.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/07/2022 13:29:33 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4321 label Biography information for Lord Farmer

1491750

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: RAF Linton-on-Ouse
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of far-right extremist activity in relation to proposed asylum accommodation at Linton-on-Ouse; what steps they are taking to address the issue; what support they are providing to people affected by any such activity; and what additional policing costs are anticipated in light of such activity.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
uin	HL2016
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>The safety and security of the local community, asylum seekers, staff and visitors to potential future sites is of paramount importance. We are committed to engagement with local authorities and local partners to understand and mitigate risks and concerns of the wider community. This includes working closely with the police in matters relating to the operation of the site, safety and security and the handling of any protests. The Home Office will work closely with the Counter Extremism Unit as well as the Community Tensions Team to discuss and inform any developments at Linton-on-Ouse. These partnerships will ensure the site, if the decision is made to progress, is fit for purpose and operates safely and securely, whilst minimising impacts on local services.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 28/07/2022 13:38:20 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

1491761

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	African Swine Fever: Import Controls
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many times African swine fever has been identified in imported products in each of the last three years.
tabling member printed	Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
uin	HL2027
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>ASF virus can be present in the meat and bone marrow of contaminated products from infected animals. We have regionalisation in place for ASF for some countries, and there are rules in place for products from an ASF disease restriction zone or an ASF endemic country to be exported. Therefore, a non-processed product from an ASF disease restriction zone or an ASF endemic country is usually considered to be a non-compliant import and should be destroyed.</p><p> </p><p>Defra does not routinely test for ASF virus in imported commodities.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 28/07/2022 13:37:50 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

1491768

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Avian Influenza
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 impact of the current outbreak of avian flu on wild bird populations.
tabling member printed	Lord Randall of Uxbridge
uin	HL2036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Defra is working with Devolved Administrations, Arm’s Length Bodies and NGOs to monitor and respond to the effect of avian influenza on wild birds. This includes providing advice on mitigation measures that can be put in place to both protect public health and the impact on wild birds where possible. However, avian influenza is a natural transmission process in wild birds and there is limited evidence that mitigation measures are effective at reducing transmission of avian influenza between wild birds. We will, however, continue to take whatever action we can, in accordance with international best practice and the latest evidence.</p><p> </p><p>The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) operates a robust programme of wild bird surveillance across Great Britain and engages in year-round avian influenza surveillance of dead wild birds submitted via public reports and warden patrols. Between 25 October 2021 and 22 July 2022, over 3,000 wild birds have been tested. Of these, 1454 have tested positive for H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). There have been findings in 347 different locations in 61 different species in 79 different counties. A report (updated weekly) of findings of HPAI in wild birds is published by <del class="ministerial">the UK Health Security Agency</del> <ins class="ministerial">APHA</ins> on GOV.UK together with <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Favian-influenza-bird-flu-in-europe&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEDC.outbreak.comms%40defra.gov.uk%7C380d7be3ec874a11f01a08da68949a2c%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C637937284688878079%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YVSU6s18f0smWzoU31zn4Q32SxoA87MlTk%2B81hGSAFY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">outbreak and risk assessments</a>. A copy of the 18 July outbreak assessment is attached to this answer</p><p> </p><p>Unprecedented outbreaks of avian influenza are being seen in both Great Britain and Europe as well as North America. In Great Britain there have been large numbers of deaths associated with positive findings of avian influenza in breeding populations of seabird species. Including those listed as <a href="https://britishbirds.co.uk/sites/default/files/BB_Dec21-BoCC5-IUCN2.pdf" target="_blank">GB Birds of Conservation Concern (BoCC5)</a> (copy attached). The impact on Roseate Terns (red-listed BoCC5 species) and Sandwich Terns (amber-listed BoCC5 species) colonies in particular are of significant concern.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s seabirds are an important part of our natural heritage, and their protection is a high priority for the government. Defra recognises the significant threat HPAI is posing to our seabird populations Further to the existing Joint Nature Conservation Committee Seabird Monitoring Programme, Natural England has set up a seabird reporting system to collate records of mortality levels in key seabird colonies which will be used to support assessments of the impact on populations and inform recovery programmes. Equivalent systems have been established in Wales and Scotland enabling data to be readily compared across the administrations.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon attachment 1 file name Updated Outbreak Assessment #30 HPAI in the UK and Europe 18 July 2022.pdf title HPAI outbreak assessment 18 July 2022 2 file name BB 2021 DECEMBER (Med-res).pdf title Birds of Conservation Concern Dec 2021 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:40:27 question first ministerially corrected 29/07/2022 09:01:23 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon previous answer version 16176 answering member printed Lord Benyon attachment 1 file name Updated Outbreak Assessment #30 HPAI in the UK and Europe 18 July 2022.pdf title HPAI outbreak assessment 18 July 2022 2 file name BB 2021 DECEMBER (Med-res).pdf title Birds of Conservation Concern Dec 2021 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	209 label Biography information for Lord Randall of Uxbridge

1491776

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airports: Air Traffic Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether either the (1) Civil Aviation Authority, or (2) individual airport air traffic control systems, have responsibility for recording details of flight delays and cancellations.
tabling member printed	Lord Soley
uin	HL2046
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2047 HL2048 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491777

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airlines: Air Traffic Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how disputes between airlines and air traffic control systems over the reasons for delays and cancellations are recorded.
tabling member printed	Lord Soley
uin	HL2047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2046 HL2048 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:16 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491778

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Air Traffic Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how a (1) passenger, or (2) other member of the public, can identify whether (a) an airline, or (b) air traffic control, are responsible for the delay or cancellation of a flight.
tabling member printed	Lord Soley
uin	HL2048
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2046 HL2047 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley