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1200725

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Email: Fraud
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to update guidance on their websites to refer individuals who have received suspicious emails to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service, which currently refer only to Action Fraud.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL5311
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2020 answer text <p>The public have been able to report suspicious emails to the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) through the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) since April 21st, 2020 by emailing report@phishing.gov.uk, when it was launched alongside the Cyber Aware campaign.</p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 18/06/2020 16:13:55 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1343512

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Census
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many 2021 census forms were (1) requested, and (2) have been completed and returned.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL1710
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. I have, therefore, asked the Authority to respond.</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong> | National Statistician</p><p> </p><p>Lord Lucas</p><p>House of Lords</p><p>London</p><p>SW1A 0PW</p><p>13 July 2021</p><p> </p><p>Dear Lord Lucas,</p><p> </p><p>As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am responding to your Parliamentary Questions relating to Census 2021 in England and Wales asking firstly how many 2021 census forms were (1) requested, and (2) have been completed and returned <strong>(HL1710)</strong>; secondly, how many fines have been issued for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1711)</strong>; and what plans there are to compare the census data with the Department for Work and Pensions' database of National Insurance numbers to identify (1) NI numbers which should be terminated, and (2) individuals who should be fined for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1713)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Census 2021 was designed to be a digital-first census and we encouraged people to complete online where possible, but we made sure that those who preferred to use a paper questionnaire were able to do so. Most households were sent a letter with an access code to complete the census online. Ten percent of households, where the take-up of the online option was likely to be relatively low, were sent a paper questionnaire in place of the Census 2021 letter. Each paper questionnaire also included an access code so that the household could complete online. Similarly, while most reminder letters sent to households that had not yet completed the census included the online access code, some households were sent paper questionnaires as part of the reminder and follow-up process. Paper questionnaires and online access codes were also available on request via our freephone contact centre or the Census 2021 website.</p><p> </p><p>The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with a return rate of 97 percent of households across England and Wales and an online-completion rate above our target of 75 percent. The return rate is based on the number of households where we have a valid return, as a percentage of all addresses that are not considered to be vacant. Final response rates will be calculated after following the processing of data from the census and the Census Coverage Survey, and may therefore differ from the return rate. While this processing is continuing, we are not able to provide the detailed information requested. We are planning to publish an article in the autumn with information on how people completed the census, including whether they did so online or on paper.</p><p> </p><p>As regards the number of fines for non-completion and for providing false information in Census 2021, I would like to clarify that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) does not have the power to impose fines under the Census Act 1920. Fines can be imposed by the courts as a result of a successful prosecution, and the ONS works closely with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on bringing cases to court where necessary. The ONS is currently undertaking the non-compliance process, including gathering evidence to be passed to the CPS where appropriate. The main objective of this work is to persuade the few people who refuse to complete a questionnaire to do so; as such, people can avoid the risk of a fine for non-completion at any stage by completing the census.</p><p> </p><p>We have no plans to use census data for the purposes described in your question. In accordance with all relevant legislation, UK Statistics Authority policy, and the promises made to census respondents, personal information collected during the census can and will be used for statistical purposes only, and not used in any way that could have a direct impact on individuals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Yours sincerely,</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL1711 HL1713 question first answered 20/07/2021 13:09:40 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1343513

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Census: Fines
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many fines have been issued for non-completion of the 2021 census.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL1711
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. I have, therefore, asked the Authority to respond.</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong> | National Statistician</p><p> </p><p>Lord Lucas</p><p>House of Lords</p><p>London</p><p>SW1A 0PW</p><p>13 July 2021</p><p> </p><p>Dear Lord Lucas,</p><p> </p><p>As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am responding to your Parliamentary Questions relating to Census 2021 in England and Wales asking firstly how many 2021 census forms were (1) requested, and (2) have been completed and returned <strong>(HL1710)</strong>; secondly, how many fines have been issued for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1711)</strong>; and what plans there are to compare the census data with the Department for Work and Pensions' database of National Insurance numbers to identify (1) NI numbers which should be terminated, and (2) individuals who should be fined for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1713)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Census 2021 was designed to be a digital-first census and we encouraged people to complete online where possible, but we made sure that those who preferred to use a paper questionnaire were able to do so. Most households were sent a letter with an access code to complete the census online. Ten percent of households, where the take-up of the online option was likely to be relatively low, were sent a paper questionnaire in place of the Census 2021 letter. Each paper questionnaire also included an access code so that the household could complete online. Similarly, while most reminder letters sent to households that had not yet completed the census included the online access code, some households were sent paper questionnaires as part of the reminder and follow-up process. Paper questionnaires and online access codes were also available on request via our freephone contact centre or the Census 2021 website.</p><p> </p><p>The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with a return rate of 97 percent of households across England and Wales and an online-completion rate above our target of 75 percent. The return rate is based on the number of households where we have a valid return, as a percentage of all addresses that are not considered to be vacant. Final response rates will be calculated after following the processing of data from the census and the Census Coverage Survey, and may therefore differ from the return rate. While this processing is continuing, we are not able to provide the detailed information requested. We are planning to publish an article in the autumn with information on how people completed the census, including whether they did so online or on paper.</p><p> </p><p>As regards the number of fines for non-completion and for providing false information in Census 2021, I would like to clarify that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) does not have the power to impose fines under the Census Act 1920. Fines can be imposed by the courts as a result of a successful prosecution, and the ONS works closely with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on bringing cases to court where necessary. The ONS is currently undertaking the non-compliance process, including gathering evidence to be passed to the CPS where appropriate. The main objective of this work is to persuade the few people who refuse to complete a questionnaire to do so; as such, people can avoid the risk of a fine for non-completion at any stage by completing the census.</p><p> </p><p>We have no plans to use census data for the purposes described in your question. In accordance with all relevant legislation, UK Statistics Authority policy, and the promises made to census respondents, personal information collected during the census can and will be used for statistical purposes only, and not used in any way that could have a direct impact on individuals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Yours sincerely,</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL1710 HL1713 question first answered 20/07/2021 13:09:40 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1256452

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Young People: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what Cabinet-level discussions involving the Prime Minister have taken place in the last year about (1) establishing, and (2) monitoring, cross-Government objectives for supporting young people not on Universal Credit through the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL10882
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2020 answer text <p>In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not usually disclosed.</p><p>The Government recognises the significant impact of Covid-19 on young people, particularly the most vulnerable.</p><p>Young people benefit from many of the interventions introduced by the Government to support the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced on 25 November that a specific £16.5m Youth Covid-19 Support Fund will protect the immediate future of grassroots and national youth organisations across the country. The Government has also released £90m from dormant accounts to support charities tackling youth unemployment.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 14/12/2020 17:47:36 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1289376

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Ministers: Email
	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 practice of journalists offering ministers a "right of reply" to a story by email correspondence; whether such correspondence is considered to be confidential; and, if so, whether such confidentiality is in the public interest.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL13679
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>It is not for the government to comment on the journalistic practice of offering a right of reply, and the confidentiality of such correspondence.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 15/03/2021 14:42:41 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1182899

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Gender
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their policy on the recording of biological sex, legal sex and gender (1) in the 2021 census, (2) when a person’s identity is recorded in connection with a crime, and (3) in a person’s medical records.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL2222
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>The draft Census (England and Wales) Order 2020 was laid in Parliament on 2 March 2020. It makes provision for the 2021 Census to ask a male/female sex question as in previous censuses. In addition, it is proposed the 2021 Census asks a voluntary question on gender identity for those 16 and over. This follows the Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Act 2019 which enables census questions on sexual orientation and gender identity to be asked on a voluntary basis.</p><p>There is no central guidance for police forces on the recording of sex or gender of persons in connection with a crime.</p><p>The Personal Demographic Service (responsible for the NHS Number) record contains no clinical information. It holds administrative gender, which is not necessarily the same as clinical gender in some cases.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 18/03/2020 15:53:08 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1307478

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Telephone Services: Remote Working
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what minimum standards they require from providers in the procurement of call centre operations regarding (1) the surveillance, and (2) other working conditions, for remote-working staff.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL14782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2021 answer text <p>The Contact Centre Services framework agreement (RM3815) has minimum security standards for technology and people vetting, as well as standards in place for data protection (GDPR) within the framework agreement terms and conditions that all suppliers must adhere to.</p><p> </p><p>Customer authorities may put in place call-off contracts with Service Level Agreements where suppliers will need to report on staff's availability to answer/handle calls.</p><p> </p><p>However, specific call off clauses agreed between suppliers and customers concerning surveillance and working conditions of remote workers are not reported back centrally to the Crown Commercial Service.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 26/04/2021 16:43:07 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1343515

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Insurance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have compare the census data with the Department for Work and Pensions' database of National Insurance numbers to identify (1) NI numbers which should be terminated, and (2) individuals who should be fined for non-completion of the 2021 census.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL1713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. I have, therefore, asked the Authority to respond.</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong> | National Statistician</p><p> </p><p>Lord Lucas</p><p>House of Lords</p><p>London</p><p>SW1A 0PW</p><p>13 July 2021</p><p> </p><p>Dear Lord Lucas,</p><p> </p><p>As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am responding to your Parliamentary Questions relating to Census 2021 in England and Wales asking firstly how many 2021 census forms were (1) requested, and (2) have been completed and returned <strong>(HL1710)</strong>; secondly, how many fines have been issued for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1711)</strong>; and what plans there are to compare the census data with the Department for Work and Pensions' database of National Insurance numbers to identify (1) NI numbers which should be terminated, and (2) individuals who should be fined for non-completion of the 2021 census <strong>(HL1713)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Census 2021 was designed to be a digital-first census and we encouraged people to complete online where possible, but we made sure that those who preferred to use a paper questionnaire were able to do so. Most households were sent a letter with an access code to complete the census online. Ten percent of households, where the take-up of the online option was likely to be relatively low, were sent a paper questionnaire in place of the Census 2021 letter. Each paper questionnaire also included an access code so that the household could complete online. Similarly, while most reminder letters sent to households that had not yet completed the census included the online access code, some households were sent paper questionnaires as part of the reminder and follow-up process. Paper questionnaires and online access codes were also available on request via our freephone contact centre or the Census 2021 website.</p><p> </p><p>The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with a return rate of 97 percent of households across England and Wales and an online-completion rate above our target of 75 percent. The return rate is based on the number of households where we have a valid return, as a percentage of all addresses that are not considered to be vacant. Final response rates will be calculated after following the processing of data from the census and the Census Coverage Survey, and may therefore differ from the return rate. While this processing is continuing, we are not able to provide the detailed information requested. We are planning to publish an article in the autumn with information on how people completed the census, including whether they did so online or on paper.</p><p> </p><p>As regards the number of fines for non-completion and for providing false information in Census 2021, I would like to clarify that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) does not have the power to impose fines under the Census Act 1920. Fines can be imposed by the courts as a result of a successful prosecution, and the ONS works closely with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on bringing cases to court where necessary. The ONS is currently undertaking the non-compliance process, including gathering evidence to be passed to the CPS where appropriate. The main objective of this work is to persuade the few people who refuse to complete a questionnaire to do so; as such, people can avoid the risk of a fine for non-completion at any stage by completing the census.</p><p> </p><p>We have no plans to use census data for the purposes described in your question. In accordance with all relevant legislation, UK Statistics Authority policy, and the promises made to census respondents, personal information collected during the census can and will be used for statistical purposes only, and not used in any way that could have a direct impact on individuals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Yours sincerely,</p><p><strong>Professor Sir Ian Diamond</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL1710 HL1711 question first answered 20/07/2021 13:09:40 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1220782

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Intelligence and Security Committee
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to facilitate the appointment of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament; and what estimate they have made, if any, of when that Committee will be appointed.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL6492
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>The Intelligence and Security Committee was reconstituted on 14 July 2020.</p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL6087 HL6301 question first answered 20/07/2020 11:31:32 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

1183446

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Civil Servants: Pay
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what were the average salaries of central Government civil servants, broken down by grade, who retired in the last full year for which figures are available; and what were those peoples average salaries two years before retirement, broken down by grade.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
	uin	HL2349
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2020 answer text <p>The average salaries of civil servants at delegated grades who retired between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019 are below. We do not track individual salaries back to previous years at delegated grades.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Delegated grade retirees in 2018-19</p></td><td><p>AA</p></td><td><p>AO</p></td><td><p>EO</p></td><td><p>HEO</p></td><td><p>SEO</p></td><td><p>G7</p></td><td><p>G6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Average salary on retirement</p></td><td><p>£18500</p></td><td><p>£21800</p></td><td><p>£27200</p></td><td><p>£33900</p></td><td><p>£42100</p></td><td><p>£56500</p></td><td><p>£68300</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>These figures are sourced from the Annual Civil Service Employment Survey, rounded to the nearest £100, and only include those with a known salary: 22% of retirees did not have a reported salary.</p><p>Average salaries of civil servants at a Senior Civil Service (SCS) level who retired between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019, for the most recent available year and two years prior are below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>SCS retirees in 2018-19</p></td><td><p>SCS PB1</p></td><td><p>SCS PB2</p></td><td><p>SCS PB3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Average salary on 31 March 2016</p></td><td><p>£84,100</p></td><td><p>£100,000</p></td><td><p>-</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Average salary on 31 March 2018</p></td><td><p>£85,700</p></td><td><p>£103,700</p></td><td><p>-</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>These figures are sourced from the Cabinet Office SCS database. Grade is as at the time of retirement. Figures are not released where less than 5 staff are counted (indicated by “-”), rounded to the nearest £100, and only include those with a known salary in both years. Salary data is not available for all prior years, and 19% of retirees did not have a recorded salary over this period.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 23/03/2020 16:55:59 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
	tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas