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1203510

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Voting Rights: Young People
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential merits of extending voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds in England.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL5711
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government was elected on a manifesto commitment to retain the current franchise at 18 and therefore has no plans to extend voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds in England.</p><p>The Government continues to believe that the voting age should remain aligned with the age of majority, at 18. This is the point at which many other key rights and obligations as a citizen are acquired and is in line with international comparators.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 14:28:50 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1204221

	registered interest
	date	16/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Honours: Ethnic Groups
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include in the terms of reference for their commission on race and ethnic disparities the replacement of the references to the British Empire in the honours system with honours that recognise the UK’s multi-racial society.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	uin	HL5751
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The terms of reference will be announced in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 22/06/2020 16:22:04 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1203562

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Brexit
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reconsider their decision not to extend the Brexit transition period.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL5717
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2020 answer text <p>None. At the second meeting of the WAJC on 12 June, the UK formally notified the EU that it will neither accept nor seek any extension to the Transition Period.</p><p>The deadline for extension has now passed.</p><p>The UK will regain its economic and political independence on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period and uphold a key demand of the British people.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 14/07/2020 11:29:47 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1204172

	registered interest
	date	16/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Driving and Health Services: Reciprocal Arrangements
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in negotiations with the EU or bilaterally with individual member states on continued mutual recognition of (1) drivers licences, (2) EHIC cards, and (3) disabled blue parking badges.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bowness
	uin	HL5754
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The recognition of both driving licenses and blue badges is a member state competence and the Government is seeking to secure both with EU members via bilateral agreements. Discussions are ongoing in both of these areas. UK motorists will still be able to drive in the EU with their UK Driving Licence but some EU countries may require an International Driving Permit, which is available now from the Post Office. The UK Government is currently negotiating with the EU on future reciprocal healthcare arrangements as part of the negotiating group on ‘mobility and social security coordination’.</p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 11:18:57 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	3496 label Biography information for Lord Bowness

1203476

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Special Advisers
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what role the Cabinet Secretary plays in relation to supervising Special Advisors; and what guidance they have issued on the application of the Nolan Principles to Special Advisors.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL5637
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The Seven Principles of Public Life apply to anyone who works as a public office-holder.</p><p>The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, at paragraph 9, sets out that “The responsibility for the management and conduct of special advisers, including discipline, rests with the Minister who made the appointment. It is also the appointing Minister’s responsibility to ensure that their special adviser(s) adhere to this Code of Conduct.” It does not specify any such role for the Cabinet Secretary.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 14:23:54 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1203509

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Electoral Register
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the annual canvass produces an (1) comprehensive, and (2) accurate, record of the electorate in England.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL5710
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019, made in October 2019, introduced comprehensive reform to the annual canvass. Canvass Reform has provided Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) with greater flexibility to target their resources in a way which best suits their local area, while at the same time reducing their overall administrative burden. The reforms also make the canvass more effective for citizens, as the initial data matching step means that many will no longer have to respond to the canvass each year.</p><p>Ensuring that the electoral register is both accurate and complete is the legislative responsibility of EROs and the Government is supporting EROs to be able to meet this requirement. Preparations to undertake the 2020 Annual Canvass under the reformed system are well underway and Cabinet Office officials have ensured a comprehensive package of training has been provided and direct support is in place.</p><p>In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to provide additional flexibility to EROs, the Government is also introducing legislation this summer to extend the publication date of the annual register from December 2020 to February 2021. This will provide EROs with greater flexibility and further time to produce a comprehensive and accurate record of the electorate.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 14:28:34 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1203507

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Civil Servants: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that civil servants in public-facing roles are able to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL5708
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>For civil servants whose roles require them to be in the workplace, advice has been provided to support them in line with the government guidance on safer working during covid-19.</p><p>Departments are working closely with individual employees to take into account their personal circumstances.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 11:18:07 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1203495

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Press Conferences: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government why there is a lower age limit of 18 on members of the public allowed to ask a question at the daily coronavirus briefing.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
	uin	HL5693
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>We are mindful of the value of young people being able to contribute their views on policy matters, including those relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, members of the public who ask questions, particularly those filmed, are placed in the public eye to a significant extent on television, and are subsequently subject to comment on social media.</p><p>There are practical issues with children being subjected to such scrutiny, without parental consent and involvement. As it stands, parents and carers can ask questions on behalf of under-18s as a way for them to raise issues in the daily press conferences.</p><p>The Government continues to actively consider alternative options for under-18s to submit questions to ministers. For example, the Prime Minister met with students aged 10 – 11 on Friday 19 June to answer their questions on coronavirus and returning to school.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 29/06/2020 11:17:48 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett

1328432

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Electoral Commission
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will bring forward proposals to abolish the Electoral Commission.
	tabling member constituency	Wellingborough
	tabling member printed	Mr Peter Bone
	uin	900591
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to keeping our elections secure and fit for the modern age. We keep electoral law, and the role and powers of the Electoral Commission, under review to ensure the effective operation of, and public confidence in, an electoral system that is secure, fair, modern and transparent.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 900615 question first answered 27/05/2021 15:32:19 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	1581 label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone

1271960

	registered interest
	date	17/12/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Census: Welsh Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will bring forward proposals to amend Schedule 2, Part 1 of The Census (England) Regulations 2020 to include Welsh as an option to census questions on (a) main language and (b) language proficiency.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	910477
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2020 answer text <p>The Census questions to be used in England and Wales follow recommendations from the Office for National Statistics, based on an extensive three-year programme of consultation and research which included consideration of Welsh language skills questions. With Census Day around three months away, preparations are now well underway and it is not possible to change any questions at this late stage.</p><p>The UK government supports the ambition of the Welsh government to have one million Welsh speakers by 2050 and Census 2021 will provide valuable information on progress towards this objective.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/12/2020 17:31:23 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams