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91804
registered interest false more like this
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Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling Commission 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 criteria the Gambling Commission will use (1) to establish whether it is appropriate to share information with other statutory bodies in the United Kingdom or overseas, and (2) to determine whether the information it is intending to share is relevant to the functions of such bodies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mancroft more like this
uin HL1862 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Gambling Commission considers a range of criteria when sharing information and is subject to oversight on data protection and use of surveillance powers by the Information Commissioner, the Interception of Communications Commissioner and the Office of Surveillance Commissioners. In view of the complexity of this area I have asked the Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive to write to my noble Friend directly on the matter of information sharing. A copy of her letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
grouped question UIN HL1863 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:15:03.7492152Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:15:03.7492152Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1833
label Biography information for Lord Mancroft more like this
91805
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling Commission 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 work will be done to ensure that the Gambling Commission will not share information with overseas regulators without (1) being requested to do so, and (2) first obtaining the approval of the relevant licensee. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mancroft more like this
uin HL1863 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Gambling Commission considers a range of criteria when sharing information and is subject to oversight on data protection and use of surveillance powers by the Information Commissioner, the Interception of Communications Commissioner and the Office of Surveillance Commissioners. In view of the complexity of this area I have asked the Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive to write to my noble Friend directly on the matter of information sharing. A copy of her letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
grouped question UIN HL1862 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:15:02.6663105Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:15:02.6663105Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1833
label Biography information for Lord Mancroft more like this
91808
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Cameroon 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 assessment they have made of reports that Boko Haram has targeted Northern Cameroon and that there has been an increase in attacks by Boko Haram on towns and villages in Cameroon. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1866 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>Boko Haram concentrates its attacks in northern Nigeria but is regularly reported to operate in neighbouring countries, including Cameroon. We are aware of the growing evidence of Boko Haram having a presence in Cameroon, and discuss this regularly with the Government of Cameroon and other partners in the region, including at the 3 September meeting in Abuja of regional and international Foreign Ministers, which the Minister for Africa, my hon Friend, the Member for Rochford and Southend East (Mr Duddridge), attended.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:41:13.5792001Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:41:13.5792001Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
91809
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Nigeria 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 assessment they have made of reports regarding the burning of churches, forced religious conversion of Christian women and occupation of a number of territories by Boko Haram, in north-east Nigeria. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1867 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>We condemn the destruction of churches and all other atrocities conducted by Boko Haram. They have caused great suffering across all communities, deliberately targeting the weak and vulnerable with no respect for gender, ethnicity, religion or age. The UK, alongside other international partners, is committed to helping Nigeria end this violence and tackle the threat posed by Boko Haram.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:40:40.6514155Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:40:40.6514155Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
91810
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Cameroon 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 assessment they have made of reports that Christian groups in northern Cameroon have been particularly targeted by Boko Haram. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1868 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>Boko Haram attacks are often indiscriminate. Their attacks have caused suffering in communities of different faiths and ethnicities in northern Cameroon.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:32:46.2305299Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:32:46.2305299Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
91811
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Islamic State 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, following the statement by the Foreign Secretary on 10 September (HC Deb, col 915) reporting that, in the areas of Iraq and Syria controlled by ISIS, there have been targeted killings, forced religious conversions, abductions, trafficking, slavery and systematic sexual abuse on the basis of ethnicity and religion, they have asked the United Nations Security Council to refer those responsible to the International Criminal Court or to seek the creation of a Regional Tribunal. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1869 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>We strongly condemn all human rights abuses in Iraq and Syria. The UK has a long-standing commitment to accountability and this will not alter.</p><p>The UN Security Council can refer situations, not individuals, to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor for investigation. In both Iraq and Syria, we will continue to look at every available option to ensure accountability, and to work with our international partners on what can be done to both assist the victims and to bring those responsible to justice.</p><p>In Syria, we fully support the work of the UN Commission of Inquiry and will continue to call for them to be given unfettered access to investigate human rights violations and abuses. We will intensify these efforts to ensure that those responsible face justice, including by funding the documentation of atrocities. We will also look to expand the EU sanctions regime to cover more people responsible for human rights violations. The moderate opposition have been clear in their support for international law in general and referral to the ICC in particular.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:32:21.2278197Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:32:21.2278197Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
91813
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan 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 encourage women to participate in the peace process in South Sudan, and to ensure that women from all sections of society are represented. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1871 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The UK continues to underline the need for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development-led South Sudan peace process to be inclusive and represent the people of South Sudan, especially women. We raised this issue on 24 September at the UN Human Rights Council, and emphasised the importance of the participation of women in the peace process, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:20:44.9228591Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:20:44.9228591Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
91814
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria 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 all sides of the Syrian conflict adhere to the provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2165 requiring all parties to cease indiscriminate attacks. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Coventry more like this
uin HL1872 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>We are concerned about indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Syria which contravene international law. The UK has consistently called upon all parties in the conflict to respect international law and played a leading role in initiating and securing the passing of UN Security Council Resolutions 2139 and 2165, which demand that all parties cease all attacks against civilians and comply fully with their obligations to protect civilians in armed conflict. The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry’s most recent report was clear that the Assad regime, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other extremist groups, were behind the majority of such attacks. On 25 September 2014, the UK and our partners secured a strong resolution at the UN Human Rights Council which demands that the Syrian authorities cooperate fully with the Commission of Inquiry.</p><p>In partnership with other donor countries, we have funded the collection of documentary evidence of human rights abuses to allow those responsible to be held accountable. We have also funded Law of Armed Conflict training to help armed groups understand their responsibilities and obligations under international law and international human rights standards. We welcome the commitment of the Syrian National Coalition and associated moderate armed groups to abide by these standards.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:31:18.445101Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:31:18.445101Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4266
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Coventry more like this
91822
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Electrification 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, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Kramer on 15 September (HL1794 and HL1795), since 1 June 2014 how many meetings have been held between (1) the Department for Transport and Network Rail, and (2) the Department for Transport and the Office of Rail Regulation, to discuss the costs of the electrification schemes. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1880 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answer text <p>The Department attends a number of meetings with both Network Rail and the Office of Rail Regulation across various levels with a broad agenda. These include costs, deliverability, construction synergies and scope of works. Electrification schemes and related issues are often discussed.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-15T15:27:28.7415431Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-15T15:27:28.7415431Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
91823
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Network Rail 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, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Kramer on 15 September (HL1794 and HL1795), with reference to the Framework Agreement between Network Rail and the Department of Transport, whether (1) the Department for Transport, (2) the Office of Rail Regulation or (3) both organisations are now responsible for approving and monitoring progress against Network Rail’s Strategic Business Plan, Delivery Plan, Business Plan and Annual Plan. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1881 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p>The Framework Agreement sets out how the Department for Transport and Network Rail interact in terms of corporate governance and financial management. As set out in that document, the Department will be engaged by Network Rail during the production of several corporate planning documents, as is appropriate for a sponsoring Department, in order to agree the strategic approach:</p><p> </p><p>- Strategic Business Plans.</p><p>- The Delivery Plan.</p><p>- The Business Plan.</p><p>- Annual Plans.</p><p> </p><p>The Office of Rail Regulation regulates Network Rail’s stewardship of the national network in accordance with the Railways Act 1993. It continues to monitor and oversee Network Rail’s delivery of outputs, efficiency and financial performance against what it has challenged Network Rail to deliver in its Determinations that are developed through the Periodic Review process. The Determinations reflect Network Rail’s Strategic Business Plans amongst other things. The Department will not duplicate the Office of Rail Regulation’s work, but will oversee Network Rail’s performance on behalf of the UK taxpayer at a more strategic level, based on the Office of Rail Regulation’s analysis of performance and discussions with Network Rail’s Board.</p><p> </p><p>The Strategic Business Plans, Delivery Plan and Business Plan for Control Period 5 were finalised prior to the company’s reclassification to the public sector. Network Rail will continue to update its Plans for Control Period 5 on an annual basis.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T16:17:59.4280369Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T16:17:59.4280369Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this