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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 21 January (HL187), what criteria they use to assess what constitutes a “legitimate criticism” of a religion when investigating any incident that has been reported by someone who has perceived it to “be motivated by a hostility or prejudice based on a person’s religion or perceived religion”; and what steps they take to ensure freedom of expression is upheld. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Vinson more like this
uin HL727 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>Once a hate crime has been reported it is for the police to investigate whether a hate crime has been committed, in line with the relevant legislation, and to refer cases to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide whether there should be a charge.</p><p>In order for a crime to be charged and prosecuted as a hate crime, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) uses the legal definitions contained in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CDA 1998) and the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJA 2003).</p><p>The CPS assesses each case on its individual facts and circumstances. Prosecutions can only be brought in line with legislation and in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.</p><p>The CPS legal guidance on hate crime recognises the right to freedom of expression set out in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The legal guidance makes it clear that it is not only speech which is well-received and popular that is protected but also speech which is potentially offensive, shocking or disturbing. The CPS seeks to balance the right to freedom of speech and expression against the duty of the state to act proportionately.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T17:03:00.957Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T17:03:00.957Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1807
label Biography information for Lord Vinson more like this
1175134
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Hotels: Insulation more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what additional action is being taken to alert customers of hotels with Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding which do not comply with building regulation requirements of the ACM cladding on any such hotel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL675 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the “Fire Safety Order”), responsible persons for hotels must ensure that they have completed a fire risk assessment and that it is regularly reviewed to ensure that the fire safety measures in place remain appropriate and are being adequately maintained. This includes assessing and where appropriate, taking the necessary steps to reduce the risk on the external walls which may include cladding.</p><p>All hotels that have confirmed ACM cladding have been visited by the local fire and rescue service to ensure that the appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place. Hotels will have a range of comprehensive fire safety measures which may include a 24-hour concierge, simultaneous fire evacuation strategy and a fully functioning alarm system. If hotels do not have sufficient mitigating measures, the fire and rescue service has the power to take appropriate enforcement action.</p><p>The Department continues to work with the Home Office and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to ensure correct fire safety arrangements are in place on all high-rise hotels to mitigate risks and to ensure remediation is taking place.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T17:00:36.137Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T17:00:36.137Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1175185
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Hotels: Insulation more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 13 January (HL292), when the removal and replacement of Aluminium Composite Material cladding will be completed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL676 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>It is important to recognise remediation work cannot be done overnight – and it must be done properly. The time to complete works varies considerably depending on factors such as structure, extent of cladding, and existing fire safety systems. For many buildings this is a complex job involving major construction work.</p><p>The £600 million which the Government has committed to remediate high-rise buildings with unsafe ACM cladding removes the biggest blocker to pace of remediation. Further delay from building owners is unacceptable and their buildings must be made safe as soon as possible. From next month, those responsible for buildings will be named where remediation has not started, and only be removed from the public list when it has. The Department will also be working with the relevant local authorities to support enforcement where necessary.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T17:01:09.737Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T17:01:09.737Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1175231
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the current state of the UK housing market, and (2) how that market may be affected by Brexit. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mone more like this
uin HL706 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
answer text <p>As a matter of course the department works closely with industry and all levels of government to monitor and assess the future of the UK housing market.</p><p>We are  committed to delivering safe, secure and affordable housing to people across the country, and this has not changed. A key pillar of realising this commitment is our ambition to deliver more homes for the communities up and down the country that need them. We have made necessary legislation that means the UK’s regulatory requirements on construction products are the same as the EU’s requirements.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-05T16:27:03.84Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T16:27:03.84Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4544
label Biography information for Baroness Mone more like this
1175234
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce new non-tax incentives after Brexit to support the UK housing market. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mone more like this
uin HL708 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>This Government is committed to delivering safe, secure and affordable housing to people across the country and is working closely with the industry to support the market.</p><p>I am focused on delivering the comprehensive suite of housing measures set out in the manifesto to deliver at least another million homes in the next five years and make further progress towards the target of 300,000 new houses a year by the mid-2020s.</p><p>This includes ambitious measures such as renewing the Affordable Homes Programme, making the planning system simpler, and a new single housing infrastructure fund.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T17:02:23.007Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T17:02:23.007Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4544
label Biography information for Baroness Mone more like this
1175256
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing: Energy more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to require all new-build properties to be built to high energy efficiency standards of a minimum of Energy Performance Certificate C. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL692 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
answer text <p>The Government is committed to meeting its of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the important contribution that the energy efficiency of buildings has to make in meeting it</p><p><br> By 2025, the government will introduce a Future Homes Standard for new build homes to be future-proofed with low carbon heating to create healthy homes that are fit for the future, with low carbon heating and world-leading levels of energy efficiency</p><p><br> As a stepping stone to the Future Homes Standard we are proposing a meaningful but achievable strengthening in these requirements in 2020.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-05T15:45:52.233Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T15:45:52.233Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
1175258
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Floods more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the of the speed of recovery in the communities affected by the November 2019 floods. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL694 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>The Government has been supporting local authorities from the outset of the November flooding. The Flood Recovery Framework was swiftly activated, to ensure that local authorities could implement local recovery schemes. In partnership with BEIS, the framework provides funding for local authorities to help affected residents and businesses to recover from the flooding, as well as reimbursements to local authorities for providing 100% council tax and business rates to these affected properties.</p><p>The Government also committed to matching up to £1 million of funds raised by the South Yorkshire Flood Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. We have pledged a further £300,000 of match-funding for other eligible areas affected by recent flooding, where the Flood Recovery Framework has been activated.</p><p>Government continues to engage with local partners to wholly understand the local situation and provide adequate support.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T17:02:39.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T17:02:39.617Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this