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1718940

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
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	Silicosis: Composite Materials
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to protect workers from contracting silicosis, in particular from the installation of engineered stone countertops.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL4721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to inspect industries associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and to respond to concerns about risk management reported to HSE.</p><p> </p><p>Adequate control measures for protecting workers from the risks of exposure to RCS are legally required under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), including water suppression, equipment enclosure, extraction and personal protective equipment, such as respirator masks. COSHH also requires workers to be trained to effectively implement such controls.</p><p> </p><p>HSE works proactively with key stakeholders and trade associations in the construction and manufacturing industries and is engaging with occupational clinicians, to understand any insights for enhancing future interventions aimed at RCS controls.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/05/2024 12:08:47 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1718131

registered interest
date	14/05/2024
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	Broadcasting Programmes and Film: Health and Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to update the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to reflect technological changes, with particular reference to film and television productions.
tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Basildon
uin	HL4643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>There are no plans at this time to update the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to reflect technological changes. Owing to its goal-setting nature the Act, supported by its associated regulations, continues to provide an effective framework for securing the health and safety of those at work.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/05/2024 12:09:01 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4170 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Basildon

1718153

registered interest
date	14/05/2024
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	Broadcasting Programmes and Film: Health and Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of health and safety accountability and responsibility for employers on film and television productions given the widespread use of non-disclosure agreements in the industry.
tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Basildon
uin	HL4647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>Employers on film and television productions have extensive duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations for the health and safety of those they employ and for those who are not in their employ but may be affected by their undertaking (freelance contractors, members of the public, etc.). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can and does take robust enforcement action in relation to those duties where significant non-compliance with the law is identified.</p><p> </p><p>Section 20 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 gives HSE inspectors a variety of powers to assist in their enquiries and obtain relevant information regardless of any non-disclosure agreements that may be in place. Reporting of work-related accidents resulting in a reportable injury is a legal requirement of the Reporting on Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and should not be prevented by the use of non-disclosure agreements.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/05/2024 13:30:14 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4170 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Basildon

1717436

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
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	Universal Credit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what the percentage of people who moved to Universal Credit under the 'Move to UC' policy have been awarded 'transitional protection' (1) between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, and (2) between 1 to 30 April 2024.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4601
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The latest published statistics show for households sent a migration notice between April 2023 and end of March 2024, and who went on to claim Universal Credit, 60% were awarded transitional protection.</p><p> </p><p>The relevant information can be found in ‘table 9a’ published here<strong>: </strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/move-to-universal-credit-statistics-july-2022-to-march-2024" target="_blank">Move to Universal Credit statistics, July 2022 to March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Data for April 2024 will be published as part of the next Move to Universal Credit statistics release.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/05/2024 12:06:18 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1717438

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Health: Women
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index which indicated that British women are sadder and more stressed than their European counterparts, what steps they are taking to improve women's health and wellbeing.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL4603
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The Women’s Health Strategy sets out the Government’s plans for boosting the health and wellbeing of women and girls, and for improving how the health and care system engages and listens to all women.</p><p>Achievements since the launch of the strategy include: appointing the first Women’s Health Ambassador for England; investing £25 million of funding into the expansion of women’s health hubs to improve women’s access to services and to create efficiencies for the National Health Service; reducing the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) through the launch of the HRT prescription pre-payment certificate; and creating a women’s health area on the NHS website, to bring together women’s health content and create a first port of call for women seeking information.</p><p>We are focused on delivering our priorities for 2024, which include improving care for menstrual problems, including endometriosis, and maternity care, expanding women’s health hubs, tackling disparities and supporting the most vulnerable groups, and boosting research. Recent progress includes launching baby loss certificates to support patients who have experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks, continuing to roll out women’s health hubs across the country, and running a national media campaign on periods and menopause to encourage women to contact their general practice, if symptoms are affecting their life.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 22/05/2024 15:40:08 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1717006

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Accidents
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation so that cyclists can be charged for causing death by dangerous or reckless riding if they cause a death while riding an e-bike which has exceeded 15.5 miles per hour.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>E-bikes that do not comply with the Electrically Pedal Assisted Cycles regulations, which includes a requirement for power assist to cut off at 15.5 miles per hour, are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles. As such, someone causing death by recklessly riding one would already be subject to a charge of death by dangerous driving.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 22/05/2024 11:14:03 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1717047

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Trawsfynydd Power Station: Small Modular Reactors
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Great British Nuclear prior to their decision to rule out Trawsfynydd as a site for a small modular reactor.
tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
uin	HL4553
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>Trawsfynydd has not been ruled out as a potential site for new nuclear and is one of a number of potential sites that could host new civil nuclear projects, subject to National planning policy, regulatory approvals and technical assessments. Decisions on the projects and technologies to be deployed at sites will be made in due course and Great British Nuclear continues to work with Government to support access to potential sites for new nuclear projects to achieve its long-term nuclear programme ambitions.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 22/05/2024 11:06:05 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

1717050

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Devolution: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the provision of finance to the three devolved administrations; and whether such provision is adequate to meet demand for public services in each area.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL4503
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The devolved administrations are well-funded to deliver their devolved responsibilities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 22/05/2024 15:03:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1717051

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive pertaining to the budget for 2024–2025; and what was the outcome of those discussions.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL4504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Executive (NIE) has responsibility for allocating its budget for 2024-25.</p><p> </p><p>The NIE are well-funded to deliver their devolved responsibilities. As part of the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive restoration financial package, the UK Government committed to provide over £640 million of funding to the NIE in 2024-25. This includes £34 million to tackle health waiting lists in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government also committed to agree a Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland as part of the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package.</p><p> </p><p>On 21 May 2024, the Interim Fiscal Framework was agreed. This is an early and significant step in realising the commitment towards new funding arrangements for Northern Ireland. Included in this Interim Fiscal Framework is the application of the 24% needs-based factor in the Barnett formula for Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL4505 HL4506 question first answered 22/05/2024 16:04:33 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1717052

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Northern Ireland Executive has requested additional financial assistance for their budget for 2024–2025; and if so, by how much, and for what purpose.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL4505
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Executive (NIE) has responsibility for allocating its budget for 2024-25.</p><p> </p><p>The NIE are well-funded to deliver their devolved responsibilities. As part of the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive restoration financial package, the UK Government committed to provide over £640 million of funding to the NIE in 2024-25. This includes £34 million to tackle health waiting lists in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government also committed to agree a Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland as part of the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package.</p><p> </p><p>On 21 May 2024, the Interim Fiscal Framework was agreed. This is an early and significant step in realising the commitment towards new funding arrangements for Northern Ireland. Included in this Interim Fiscal Framework is the application of the 24% needs-based factor in the Barnett formula for Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL4504 HL4506 question first answered 22/05/2024 16:04:33 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey