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994338

registered interest
date	24/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Fire Prevention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration was given to the needs of disabled users of the Palace when the decision was taken to install temporary fire doors in certain areas of the Palace of Westminster; and how long he anticipates those doors being in place.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL10982
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2018 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. The temporary fire doors needed to be installed to ensure mitigation to Fire Life Safety non-compliance. The floor springs and hinges of the original doors had deteriorated to the extent that it was not possible to ensure compliance. Work had to be undertaken requiring their removal and replacement with temporary fire doors.</p><p>Consideration was given to disabled users; the temporary doors are in excess of current part M Building Regulations, requiring minimum 800mm width doors, as 830mm wide doors have been installed which fully comply with both Part M (access) and Part B (fire) requirements. The original doors will be returned from mid-November to the end of November.</p> answering member printed Lord Laming question first answered 07/11/2018 16:54:53 answering member 2079 label Biography information for Lord Laming
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

994339

registered interest
date	24/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Fire Prevention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration has been given to replacing the recently installed single-leaf temporary fire doors in the Palace of Westminster with double-leaf doors that (1) swing both ways, and (2) have larger glass panels.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL10983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2018 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. The existing doors’ apertures are not large enough to accommodate temporary frames and temporary double leaf fire doors. The cost of providing temporary double leaf doors is considerably more expensive than single doors and the lead time for double leaf doors would delay the programme; the cost and delay would increase further for doors with double swing frames. The installed temporary glass panels are compatible with certified British Standards and Building Regulations standards for disabled access/visibility in that they allow wheelchair to wheelchair visibility through the glass.</p><p>No consideration has been given to replace the temporary doors given the deadline to achieve life safety compliance, compliance with British Standards and Building Regulations, and the additional cost of replacement. The original doors will be returned between mid-November and the end of November.</p> answering member printed Lord Laming question first answered 07/11/2018 16:55:31 answering member 2079 label Biography information for Lord Laming
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

993348

registered interest
date	22/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether he will provide for members of the media to be present to witness the count at future hereditary peers by-elections.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10876
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>There are no plans to provide for members of the media to be present to witness the count at future hereditary peers by-elections.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 02/11/2018 12:10:09 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

993349

registered interest
date	22/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether he will ensure that tellers are appointed to attend future counts for hereditary peers by-elections.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>There are no current plans to ensure that tellers are appointed to attend future counts for hereditary peers by-elections. The voting system is not such as to enable a role for tellers. Polls are supervised and the count conducted by Electoral Reform Services. A member of the relevant party/group is appointed to act as scrutineer at the count.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 02/11/2018 12:09:51 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

990473

registered interest
date	18/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 13 July (HL9107), what was the cost of running the hereditary by-elections following (1) Lord Bridges ceasing to be a member of the House, (2) the death of Lord Lyell, (3) the retirement of Lord Walpole, (4) the retirement of Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, and (5) the retirement of Lord Glentoran; and in each case which organisation administered the election.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10806
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p>1. The total cost to the House of Lords for the services provided by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) in respect of the Lord Bridges by-election was £1,140. This includes VAT at 20%</p><p>2. The total cost to the House of Lords for the services provided by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) in respect of the Lord Lyell by-election was £3,540. This includes VAT at 20%</p><p>3. The total cost to the House of Lords for the services provided by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) in respect of the Lord Walpole by-election was £1,140. This includes VAT at 20%</p><p>4. The total cost to the House of Lords for the services provided by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) in respect of the Earl Baldwin of Bewdley by-election was £1,140. This includes VAT at 20%</p><p>5. The total cost to the House of Lords for the services provided by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) in respect of the Lord Glentoran by-election was £1,140. This includes VAT at 20%</p><p>All of these are in addition to the cost of House of Lords staff time spent organising the by-election which forms part of their normal duties and is not costed separately.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 01/11/2018 13:00:04 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

990474

registered interest
date	18/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 30 July (HL9783), what criteria were included in the invitation to tender for providing services to administer future hereditary by-elections.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10807
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p>The criteria were as follows:<br> <br>Service Delivery Proposal<br> <br>• Understanding of the specific requirements of the project being tendered for. Outline of how the services/goods will be delivered and how the Authority’s requirements will be met. (20%)<br>• Provide detailed examples of similar work that you have undertaken (a minimum of two examples) in order to provide us with an appreciation of your abilities to successfully fulfil this contract. If you have not undertaken similar work; please provide information which testifies to your capabilities to carry out the work described in this document. (10%)<br>• Ability to propose efficient and effective ways in delivering the contract which can be translated into value for money for the Authority. (5%)<br>• Understanding of key risks for the project and quality of recommendations to mitigate those risks. (5%)<br> <br>Implementation plan and timescales<br> <br>• Outline of project implementation timings and ability to meet the Authority’s deadlines. (2%)<br> <br>Management, Supervision and Resources<br> <br>• Availability and quality of personnel including account managers, proposed approach to communication and relationship management. (3%)<br>• Suitability of approach to quality, assurances and controls in place. (3%)<br>• Business continuity approach and disaster recovery plan which will ensure continuous service delivery, including data access and data protection. (2%)</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 01/11/2018 12:59:34 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

990475

registered interest
date	18/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 30 July (HL9783), what was the closing date for the responses to the invitation to tender for providing services to administer future hereditary by-elections.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10808
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p>The closing date was 20 September 2018.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 01/11/2018 12:58:26 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

990476

registered interest
date	18/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 30 July (HL9783), where was the invitation to tender for providing services to administer future hereditary by-elections advertised.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10809
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p>In line with the Parliamentary Procurement Rules (p. 7), the cost of the contract was estimated to be between £10k and £50k and this allows the contracting Authority to select a minimum of 3 suppliers to invite to tender. There is no requirement to advertise the opportunity openly. 4 suppliers were invited to tender and 3 proposals were submitted.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 01/11/2018 12:58:11 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

990477

registered interest
date	18/10/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Hereditary Peers: By-elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 30 July (HL9783), which organisations responded to the invitation to tender for providing services to administer future hereditary by-elections.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL10810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p>ERS, Kanto Elect and UK Engage responded to the invitation to tender.</p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 01/11/2018 13:16:07 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

969327

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	House of Lords: Plastics
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what action is being taken by the House of Lords Administration to reduce its use of plastic.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL10157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2018 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf.</p><p>In April 2018 the Services Committee endorsed a number of measures to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics:</p><p><strong>A. Remove water in plastic bottles from sale in catering venues–</strong> This will be effective from October 2018, reducing plastic waste immediately.</p><p><strong>B. Eliminate the consumption of plastic-lined take-away cups for hot drinks (through substitution) and reduce overall take-away cup waste–</strong> This will be effective from October 2018, with plastic-lined disposable cups replaced with a compostable alternative.</p><p>In addition, Catering &amp; Retail Services (CRS) will continue to incentivise customers to use china mugs, or their own re-usable cups, when purchasing hot drinks by offering a 10p discount on every purchase. A 25p surcharge on all hot drinks purchased in a disposable take-away cup will be introduced from October 2018 for a twelve-month trial.</p><p><strong>C. Substitute the remainder of CRS plastic disposable items–</strong> In early 2018 all plastic drinking straws supplied by Catering &amp; Retail Services were replaced with compostable paper straws. Individual condiment sachets have also been replaced with condiment bottles. Remaining plastic catering disposable items used by Catering &amp; Retail Services will be replaced with compostable alternatives from October 2018.</p><p>The plastic tumbler cups currently provided in meeting rooms and kitchen facilities will also be replaced with compostable cups.</p><p>To capture compostable disposable products (including take-away cups) effectively, 800 compostable waste bins have been purchased and will be deployed across the Estate during the 2018 conference recess.</p><p><strong>D. Substitute single-use plastic carrier bags in Retail Services with carrier bags made from paper–</strong> The current plastic carrier bag stock is being depleted and alternative bags made from paper (using material from responsibly-managed, FSC-certified forests) have been identified as a replacement.</p><p>The following additional measures are being taken:</p><ul><li>The development of a ‘green’ stationery catalogue, to reduce the consumption of single-use avoidable plastics in stationery purchasing (implementation anticipated for October 2018);</li><li>The development of a pilot for a re-usable packaging ‘totes’ scheme at the Off-Site Consolidation Centre for all deliveries (implementation anticipated for January 2019); and</li><li>The development of procedures for incorporating the environmental impact of packaging into the weighting of relevant procurement and tender exercises (implementation anticipated for November 2018).</li></ul><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Laming question first answered 20/09/2018 16:06:51 answering member 2079 label Biography information for Lord Laming
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley