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65931
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Disabled Students' Allowances 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 which criteria they will use, under the proposed changes to the Disabled Students' Allowance, to distinguish between the need for higher specification or higher cost computers where a student needs one by virtue of their disability, as opposed to a need because of the way in which a course is delivered. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
uin HL858 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The criteria for determining when Disabled Student Allowances (DSAs) will contribute to the cost of higher specification or higher cost computers will be set out in guidance that will be published alongside the appropriate regulations in the autumn. Support under DSAs will continue to be available if the need for a higher specification or higher cost computer is by virtue of the student's disability, rather than how the course is being delivered by the Higher Education Institution (HEI). If access to a higher specification or higher cost computer is essential to all students on that course, regardless of whether they are disabled or not, then provision of such computers would be a matter for the HEI.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2014-07-14T14:49:11.1130244Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T14:49:11.1130244Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
65932
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Disabled Students' Allowances 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 how they intend to ensure that disabled students do not suffer discrimination as a result of the proposed changes to the Disabled Students' Allowance, due to Higher Education Institutions failing to make the necessary changes to courses to accommodate their needs. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
uin HL859 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>Higher education institutions are independent and autonomous organisations and are already subject to the strong legal requirements in the Equality Act 2010. They have clear duties to ensure that disabled students do not face discrimination whilst applying to, and studying in higher education. Where an individual believes they have been discriminated against and a dispute occurs, there are already well established processes in place for raising a formal complaint, initially through the university's internal complaints procedure and then, if unresolved after completing that process, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA).</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2014-07-14T14:50:01.1141277Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T14:50:01.1141277Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
65945
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Housing: Disability 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 plans they have to ensure that estate agents are trained to help disabled people find suitable accommodation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Swinfen more like this
uin HL872 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-28more like thismore than 2014-07-28
answer text <p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to provide training in this specific area. However, we understand the National Association of Estate Agents provides customer services training for those employed in this field including understanding the customer’s needs. It is in the interests of Estate Agents to understand the needs of all their potential customers, including the disabled customers, so that they can compete effectively to win new business and grow. The Government sets the open, market framework in which companies can compete for business on fair terms.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government does however encourage companies to make their businesses more accessible to disabled people and embrace the positive business opportunities presented by disabled customers; guidance is available on the gov.uk website for both employees and employers. It covers what businesses must do to comply with the law, to ensure that everyone they employ or serve is treated equally and according to their needs.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
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less than 2014-07-28T14:40:12.1123792Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-28T14:40:12.1123792Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
2235
label Biography information for Lord Swinfen more like this
65955
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Regional Growth Fund: North East 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 how much of each of the first four allocations of Regional Growth Fund for the north-east has been spent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Beecham more like this
uin HL882 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The North East has been allocated £240.8 million across Rounds 1-4 of the Regional Growth Fund. This is expected to create or safeguard 25,700 jobs and leverage £1.1 billion of private sector investment. The table below shows the total allocation by Round, the amount that has been paid out and the amount spent. The North East has been allocated £57 million in Round 5.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Round </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Allocation (£m)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Amount paid to date (£m)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Amount spent to date (£m)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>£34.3</p></td><td><p>£33.8</p></td><td><p>£33.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>£64.3</p></td><td><p>£56.3</p></td><td><p>£54.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>£112.5</p></td><td><p>£45.9</p></td><td><p>£29.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>£29.7</p></td><td><p>£2.1</p></td><td><p>£1.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The difference in amount paid versus amount spent relates to those regional programmes, which are paid quarterly in advance, ahead of them administering grants to small and medium-size businesses in the region.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
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less than 2014-07-21T14:30:44.2273859Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T14:30:44.2273859Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
4181
label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
65236
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-02more like thismore than 2014-07-02
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Defence and Security Organisation 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 priority markets for the UK Trade & Investment Defence and Security Organisation in 2014–15; and how they differ from those in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL766 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-10more like thismore than 2014-07-10
answer text <p> </p><p>The UKTI DSO Priority Markets for 2014-15 and the last 5 years are listed below.</p><p> </p><p>2009/10</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Algeria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Denmark</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Greece</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mexico</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Africa</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UAE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2010/11</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Algeria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brunei</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mexico</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pakistan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UAE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2011/12</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Algeria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brunei</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mexico</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pakistan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UAE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2012/13</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Canada</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Europe/NATO/EU (as a collective market)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indonesia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Qatar</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thailand</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UAE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2013/14</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Canada</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Europe/NATO/EU (as a collective market)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indonesia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Qatar</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thailand</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UAE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2014/15</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Australia</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Bahrain</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Brazil</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>France</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>India</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Indonesia</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Japan</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Kuwait</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Malaysia</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Oman</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Qatar</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>South Korea</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Turkey</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>UAE</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>USA</p></td><td colspan="5"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2"> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="8"><p>A new list was not created in 2011-12 but the list created for 2010-11 remained extant.</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-10T13:39:34.2486277Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-10T13:39:34.2486277Z
answering member
4278
label Biography information for Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
65258
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-02more like thismore than 2014-07-02
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Poland 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 their assessment of the contribution made by Polish immigrants to the United Kingdom economy and society since 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten more like this
uin HL788 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>The 2011 census found that there were 579,121 Polish nationals resident in the UK at that time of polling. There is no data available on the exact contribution of Polish immigrants to UK GDP since 2010 - it is extremely complex to isolate the contribution of just one group of people to GDP, given the wide variety of economic activity that they will be involved in.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, many economists believe that Polish migrants have had a positive impact on the UK economy since 2004 as they tend to be of working age when they arrive and contribute more to the economy through taxes and consumption than they take out via public services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>By broad industry definitions, Polish nationals work across all industries but are most often found in Manufacturing and Distribution, Hotels and Restaurants. By standard occupation definitions, Polish nationals are found in all occupational areas but are most often in skilled trades, process, plant and machine operative occupations and elementary occupations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found that the primary driver for determining an individual's fiscal contribution is whether they are in employment. The latest Labour Force survey data for January to March 2014 states that the unemployment rate amongst Polish nationals was 6.2%, lower than the UK average of 6.6%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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less than 2014-07-14T12:58:23.7949879Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T12:58:23.7949879Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
65184
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Further Education: Finance 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 ensure that adequate funds are allocated to further education colleges. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL720 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-10more like thismore than 2014-07-10
answer text <p> </p><p>Further Education colleges receive funding in respect of both young people aged 16-19 and adult learners aged 19 and over. We set out government priorities for adult skills provision annually in the Skills Funding Statement<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>, with the Department for Education setting out its priorities in a letter to the Sector<sup><sup>[2]</sup></sup>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As independent autonomous organisations it is for college governing bodies to ensure value for money by designing an appropriate local offer that employers and learners value and are prepared to invest in.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In the last Spending Review, the Government looked to protect overall levels of adult Further education (FE) funding. The funding for adult Teaching and Learning in 2014-15 is broadly the same as 2012-13. Over this parliament the Government has undertaken a radical reform programme enabling FE colleges to use their freedoms and flexibilities to provide the high quality skills their learners, local economy and businesses need. In line with government policies there is an increased drive for employer ownership of skills funding, a continuing growth, and reform of, the Apprenticeships programme and an opportunity for individuals aged 24 and over studying at Level 3 and 4 to have access to Loans to help meet up-front course fees.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and their operational arm, the Skills Funding Agency, are clear that FE colleges operating in the skills landscape must have robust sustainable business models, good financial controls and be resilient to change.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><p>[1] The latest Skills Funding Statement is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278529/bis-14-p172a-skills-funding-statement-2013-2016.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278529/bis-14-p172a-skills-funding-statement-2013-2016.pdf</a></p><p>2The letter to the sector is available at</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/293516/140318_March_letter_to_sector_FINAL__3_.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/293516/140318_March_letter_to_sector_FINAL__3_.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-10T14:36:20.7405979Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-10T14:36:20.7405979Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
65188
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Apprentices 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 they will protect apprentices by introducing an official body to police the terms and conditions of apprenticeships. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL724 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answer text <p> </p><p>We do not believe there is a need for such a body. Under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (ASCL), apprentices are employed under an Apprenticeship Agreement, this ensures they are protected under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Apprentices' pay is covered under the National Minimum Wage regulations and HMRC is responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations. HMRC provides comprehensive advice and guidance for employees through the Pay and Work Rights Helpline. This is available via the GOV.UK website at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights-helpline" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights-helpline</a> .</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-08T15:24:38.7118543Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T15:24:38.7118543Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
64629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-30more like thismore than 2014-06-30
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 remove filter
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Exports 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 when they are expecting to announce the interim measures to improve the retail export scheme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lee of Trafford more like this
uin HL712 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>The Government launched the Retail Industry International Action Plan in March 2013. The plan has two main elements which aims to deliver £500 million of value to the UK economy and assist 1,000 UK companies:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1. We are assisting UK retailers to grow internationally through global campaigns in high growth markets such as China, India, the ASEAN markets and Emerging Europe. The work has included taking 250 companies to new markets through high level trade missions and we anticipate taking another 150 during this financial year. We are supporting UK retailers to participate in activities overseas, such as the World Retail Congress series of events, and targeting UK consumer goods exporters/retailers at trade shows in the UK to offer export assistance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2. HMG are committed to deliver support to UK consumer goods exporters/retailers seeking to grow globally through online channels. As part of this programme UKTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TMall (part of the Alibaba Group) to help UK companies sell via China's largest internet retailer. We are now in the process of negotiating MoUs with a number of leading platforms across the globe. We will be officially launching the e-Exporting programme in Autumn 2014. We are recruiting Digital Specialists who will work with UKTI's International Trade Advisors to bring the skills UK companies require to succeed in this fast growing area of commerce.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
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less than 2014-07-14T10:44:26.36381Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T10:44:26.36381Z
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label Biography information for Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
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label Biography information for Lord Lee of Trafford more like this
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date less than 2014-06-30more like thismore than 2014-06-30
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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
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answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Higher Education: Ethnic Groups more like this
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many ethnic minority students, broken down by ethnicity, attended universities in (1) 1990, (2) 2000, (3) 2010, and (4) the latest year for which figures are available. more like this
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The Earl of Courtown more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answer text <p> </p><p>Information on enrolments at UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has been collected and published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) since the academic year 1993/94. More details about the statistics available are published at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.hesa.ac.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.hesa.ac.uk/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Statistics on enrolments by students from ethnic minority backgrounds are available in the charged for volume:<em> ‘Students in Higher Education Institutions </em>‘which can be requested at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.hesa.ac.uk/publications-and-products?task=show_pub_detail&amp;pubid=1" target="_blank">https://www.hesa.ac.uk/publications-and-products?task=show_pub_detail&amp;pubid=1</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A summary of the statistics in the volume has been provided in the table. Figures for the Academic Year 1990/91 are not available from HESA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>UK domiciled enrolments (1) by ethnicity </strong></p><p> </p><p>UK Higher Education Institutions</p><p> </p><p>Academic Years 2000/01, 2010/11 and 2012/13</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Ethnicity<sup>(2)</sup></strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2000/01</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010/11</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012/13</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>White</strong></p></td><td><p>1,334,665</p></td><td><p>1,646,875</p></td><td><p>1,507,845</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Black or Black British - Caribbean</strong></p></td><td><p>18,505</p></td><td><p>31,135</p></td><td><p>28,165</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Black or Black British - African</strong></p></td><td><p>32,115</p></td><td><p>82,020</p></td><td><p>83,365</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Other Black background</strong></p></td><td><p>9,755</p></td><td><p>6,680</p></td><td><p>5,885</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Asian or Asian British - Indian</strong></p></td><td><p>51,270</p></td><td><p>67,410</p></td><td><p>63,235</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Asian or Asian British - Pakistani</strong></p></td><td><p>26,290</p></td><td><p>43,915</p></td><td><p>44,840</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi</strong></p></td><td><p>7,580</p></td><td><p>15,355</p></td><td><p>15,865</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Chinese</strong></p></td><td><p>13,490</p></td><td><p>17,740</p></td><td><p>16,380</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Other Asian background</strong></p></td><td><p>17,995</p></td><td><p>30,595</p></td><td><p>31,075</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Other (including mixed)</strong></p></td><td><p>26,370</p></td><td><p>76,225</p></td><td><p>79,575</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total of ethnic minorities</strong></p></td><td><p>203,365</p></td><td><p>371,075</p></td><td><p>368,390</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total of known ethnicity</strong></p></td><td><p>1,538,035</p></td><td><p>2,017,950</p></td><td><p>1,876,235</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Unknown</strong></p></td><td><p>193,540</p></td><td><p>55,120</p></td><td><p>38,780</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,731,570</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2,073,070</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,915,015</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p>Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Student Record.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p>Notes:</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p>Figures are based on The HESA Standard Registration Population.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p><sup>(1)</sup> Enrolment counts include students in all years of study.</p><p><sup>(2)</sup> HESA's categorisation of ethnicity changed in Academic year 2001/02 and again in Academic year 2003/04. As a result, 2000/01 figures may not be categorised on exactly the same basis as figures for later years.</p><p><sup>(3)</sup> Numbers have been rounded to the nearest five, so components may not sum to totals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2014-07-08T15:23:39.9880293Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T15:23:39.9880293Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown more like this