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date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Democratic Republic of Congo: Mining
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to esure that there are adequate air transport connections between major cities in the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government recognises that regional air connectivity across the UK is very important and airports support regional economies, create skilled employment opportunities and enable business and leisure travel. However, the UK aviation market operates in a competitive, commercial environment; it is therefore for airlines to determine which routes they operate.</p><p> </p><p>The Government provides financial support through Public Service Obligations (PSO) in a limited number of cases to ensure that all regions of the UK maintain air connectivity to the capital, which include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>£2.85million for a two-year PSO route between Dundee and London Stansted Airport;</li><li>£2.87million for a four-year PSO route between Newquay Cornwall and London Gatwick Airport; and</li><li>£3.78 million for a two-year PSO route between City of Derry Airport to London Stansted Airport</li></ul><p> </p><p>The Government is also committed to developing a new Aviation Strategy and we will be setting out our proposed approach in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 19/07/2017 13:39:00 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

750551

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bus Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the benefits and costs to the UK of membership of the European Defence Agency.
tabling member printed	Lord Lester of Herne Hill
uin	HL683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The European Defence Agency (EDA) has a key role in facilitating European cooperation on capability development in support of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy. EDA membership requires a financial contribution towards the Agency's budget; this currently amounts to £3.9 million for the UK. The UK benefits from EDA work through involvement in a range of projects and initiatives, and UK industry has access to EU opportunities and funding, especially in the area of research and technology.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/07/2017 15:25:52 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2037 label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill

750552

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	General Practitioners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the chronic fatigue syndrome myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) clinical services which were set up between 2004 and 2006; what proportion of patients accessing services recover from ME/CFS or show signs of improvement; and what assessment they have made of the value for money of these services.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>No central assessment has been made of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) clinical services established between 2004 and 2006. The commissioning of services for people with CFS/ME is a local matter, and the management of patients within such services is the responsibility of the commissioners, providers and clinicians responsible for their care. Clinical commissioning groups have a duty to exercise their functions effectively, efficiently and economically</p><p> </p><p>Since its publication in 2007, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guideline on the management of CFS/ME in adults and children, which set outs best practice on the care, treatment and support of people with the condition, has supported the local National Health Service in delivering services for people with the condition. The guidance recognises the challenges in managing a condition for which there is no definitive diagnostic test, no clear understanding of the causes and process of disease and no cure. The guidance is also clear that there is no one form of treatment to suit every patient and that treatment and care should take into account the personal needs and preferences of the patient. NICE is currently reviewing the guidance to ensure it reflects the latest available evidence and a decision regarding this matter is expected shortly.</p><p><br></p> answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy question first answered 19/07/2017 11:03:01 answering member 4545 label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar

750562

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	West of England Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Callanan on 28 June (HL8), on what basis Network Rail has decided that the scheme to double the track between Tisbury and Wilton Junction is not a priority.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL694
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>Network Rail’s Wessex Route Study, published in August 2015, concluded that the forecast levels of growth between Salisbury and Exeter did not justify the need for addition sections of double track along the route in the period up to 2024.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 18/07/2017 10:44:46 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

750569

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Passports: Offenders
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by  Lord Bridges of Headley on 27 June 2016 (HL662), whether they intend to prioritise the establishment of honorary titles for the spouses of women members of the House of Lords; and for same sex spouses and civil partners of members of the House of Lords.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the answer I gave Lord Lexden on 11 July 2017 (HL291): The Government is sympathetic to those who are seeking to change the current system of courtesy titles, and has considered this complex issue. However, resolving this difficult matter is not a priority for the current Parliamentary session.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 13/07/2017 14:41:46 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

750571

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Syria
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of Iraqi refugees that have fled Daesh in Syria who are now eligible for ressetlement under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>The extended scope of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme will make it accessible to the most vulnerable refugees in the Middle East and North Africa<em> </em>region who have fled the Syrian conflict, regardless of their nationality. This may include Iraqi refugees, if they are genuine refugees and cannot seek the protection of their country of origin.</p><p> </p><p>There is no current estimate on the number Iraqi refugees that are now eligible. We will continue to rely on UNHCR to identify and refer the most vulnerable refugees.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 17/07/2017 11:38:34 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

750572

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of Iraqis that have fled Daesh in Iraq who are now refugees in countries bordering Syria.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>As of July, the UN estimates that 257,476 Iraqi refugees who have fled Daesh are hosted in countries in the region such as Turkey and Jordan. Most people who have fled Daesh in Iraq are internally displaced; currently over 3 million Iraqis are internally displaced within Iraq.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 18/07/2017 16:14:37 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

750573

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have made any representations to the UNHCR concerning that agency's understanding of vulnerability, with a view to redefining that definition to include religion as one of the criteria used to identify those refugees most in need of assistance.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>Our humanitarian aid operates under International Humanitarian Law and is provided based on need. As such it is available to people of all faiths and of none. All our partners carry out comprehensive vulnerability assessments to ensure aid is reaching those most in need, including those from religious minorities as it is already recognised that religion may be a factor in causing vulnerability. DFID and UK missions overseas have regular conversations with UNHCR on these matters.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 18/07/2017 16:15:06 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

750576

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Housing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how many free schools have closed, or are planning to close; and who bears the costs of any outstanding capital or revenue debts.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL708
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>There are currently 346 free schools open. Since 2010, six free schools have closed and two closures are planned for summer 2017. The primary objective of the Department when making a decision to close a school is to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for pupils and to secure value for money for the taxpayer. The Department would expect the responsible body to meet any outstanding costs or debts. Where this is not possible, the Department would consider providing financial support if reasonable to do so.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 17/07/2017 16:16:37 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

750578

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Small Businesses: Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how many ectopic pregnancies have been treated in each of the last 10 years, broken down by NHS regions in England.
tabling member printed	Baroness Taylor of Bolton
uin	HL710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The data requested cannot be provided by National Health Service region as regional boundaries have changed during this period. A table showing finished admissions episodes with a primary diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy by Government Office Region has been attached due to the size of the data.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy question first answered 19/07/2017 13:49:59 answering member 4545 label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy attachment 1 file name HL710 formatted table.docx title Finished admissions episodes ectopic pregnancy
tabling member	407 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Bolton