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1133033

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Exchange Rates
	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 reasons for (1) sterling losing nearly five per cent of its value against the US dollar since the beginning of May this year, and (2) other major currencies holding their value over the same period.
	tabling member printed	Lord Birt
	uin	HL16451
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2019 answer text <p>The government does not comment on movements in financial markets. It is also important to note that the UK does not have an exchange rate target. Instead the UK’s macroeconomic framework is based on an inflation target, and it is for the independent Monetary Policy Committee to set monetary policy to meet this target.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 25/06/2019 12:56:57 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
	tabling member	2533 label Biography information for Lord Birt

1133036

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Data Protection
	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 (1) use of, (2) effectiveness of, and (3) compliance with the information required by, the register of information sharing activity established under the Digital Economy Act 2017.
	tabling member printed	Lord Clement-Jones
	uin	HL16454
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Information about 36 agreements have been recorded onto the register. The Review Boards for the Public Service Delivery and Debt and Fraud powers will assess the register as part of its review of the first year in operation of the powers. The reviews will be completed by the end of the summer. This will include its use, effectiveness and compliance.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 27/06/2019 16:03:56 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
	tabling member	3396 label Biography information for Lord Clement-Jones

1133040

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
	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 security vetting procedures in place for suppliers of components for Ministry of Defence procurement contracts.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL16458
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) places the highest priority on the security and safety of our personnel and equipment.</p><p>The MOD's consideration of security matters associated with procurement contracts is defined by the Cabinet Office within the Government's Security Policy Framework. This framework is subject to periodic review to ensure it remains fit for purpose.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 27/06/2019 13:36:57 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1133041

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Yellow Card Scheme
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to (1) encourage pharmacists and clinicians to make full use of the Yellow Card Scheme to report adverse drug reaction to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and (2) improve direct patient access to the scheme and to seek patients views on it.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
	uin	HL16459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has a strategy to improve engagement with the Yellow Card Scheme as well as to increase access through a wide variety or reporting mechanisms, for both healthcare professionals as well as for patients.</p><p>The MHRA has expanded the mechanisms through which reports of side effects can be made. Most recently a new mobile reporting application was delivered, which also includes helpful information about medicines. The MHRA is also continuing to integrate with clinical systems within primary and secondary care to make reporting faster and more accessible to healthcare professionals which has already driven reporting rates up and will continue to do so with the inclusion of more clinical systems.</p><p>The MHRA actively promote the Scheme through regular awareness campaigns (both locally and internationally), attendance at conferences and patient groups, satellite Yellow Card centres that promote locally and the MHRA also provides a range of educational materials to support understanding of the Scheme and the work that the MHRA does.</p><p>An important mechanism to maximise use of the Scheme by healthcare professionals and increase its impact is the National Medication Safety Network, which consists of approximately 450 Medication Safety Officers (MSOs), who raise awareness for reporting of side effects due to medication errors. MSOs are mostly pharmacists based within hospital trusts who encourage local and national learning as well as improve reporting.</p><p>The MHRA regularly communicates safety information through a monthly electronic newsletter called Drug Safety Update which informs healthcare professionals about the latest medicines safety issues and is always coupled with messages to report suspected adverse drug reactions to the Yellow Card Scheme.</p><p>To improve accessibility and transparency, the MHRA has publicly available online interactive Drug Analysis Profiles (iDAPs). The iDAPs are provided for all licensed drugs for which the MHRA have received reports of suspected adverse reactions through the Yellow Card Scheme.</p><p>The MHRA encourages online feedback from both healthcare professionals and patients and proactively engages with patients on a regular basis. Feedback from patients is used to make improvements to the Scheme and to the ways in which patients can report suspected side effects.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 27/06/2019 13:36:32 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
	tabling member	3609 label Biography information for Baroness Finlay of Llandaff

1133046

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Licences
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, for the last year that complete records are held, what was the average number of days that people had to wait to have their driving licence reinstated after being certified medically fit to drive again; and what mechanisms are in place to allow people to inquire about the status of their application while it is being processed.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	uin	HL16464
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is responsible for considering the medical evidence and then deciding whether the medical standards for driving can be met. There is no target number of days for reinstating a licence once the decision to issue the licence has been made. however, a licence would be sent immediately.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA sends confirmation to the applicant that a questionnaire has been sent to their doctor for completion. Applicants may also contact the DVLA in writing, by email or by telephone to make enquiries on the progress of their case.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL16465 question first answered 26/06/2019 14:15:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1133047

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Licences
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency has a target number of days for the processing of applications for driving licences to be reinstated between someone having been certified as medically fit to drive again and the licence being returned.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	uin	HL16465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is responsible for considering the medical evidence and then deciding whether the medical standards for driving can be met. There is no target number of days for reinstating a licence once the decision to issue the licence has been made. however, a licence would be sent immediately.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA sends confirmation to the applicant that a questionnaire has been sent to their doctor for completion. Applicants may also contact the DVLA in writing, by email or by telephone to make enquiries on the progress of their case.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL16464 question first answered 26/06/2019 14:15:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1133048

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Licences
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what training is given to staff of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency on communicating with people who have had to surrender their driving licence on medical grounds.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	uin	HL16466
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>Staff at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) are trained to deal with customers professionally. Communication is tailored to the needs of the individual and all staff are expected to deal with customers with courtesy and sensitivity.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 26/06/2019 13:54:22 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1133055

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Social Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford on 11 February (HL13173) which stated that the "Social Care Green Paper remains a priority for this Government", how they define priority in this instance; and what are the Department of Health and Social Care's other priorities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
	uin	HL16473
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Building a sustainable care and support system where people understand their responsibilities and can prepare for the future is a key priority for this Government. It is important that people know that the care they receive will be to a high standard and will help them maintain their independence and well-being.</p><p>The Department continues to work closely on the Green Paper. Minsters meet regularly with officials and ensure that other departments and key stakeholders are consulted regularly.</p><p>In line with the Government’s planning and performance framework process, the Department’s priorities are published online in the Single Departmental Plan.</p><p>The Department’s priorities for 2018/19 are that we will:</p><p>- keep people healthy to support economic productivity and sustainable public services;</p><p>- transform primary care, community, and social care to keep people living more independent, healthier lives for longer in their community;</p><p>- support the National Health Service to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable hospital care and secure the right workforce;</p><p>- support research and innovation to maximise health and economic productivity;</p><p>- ensure accountability of the health and care system to Parliament and the taxpayer, and create an efficient and effective Department;</p><p>- create value (reduced costs and growing income) by promoting better awareness and adoption of good commercial practice across the Department and our arm’s length bodies.</p><p>The Department’s 2019/20 Single Departmental Plan will be published in due course in line with the usual processes.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 27/06/2019 13:37:50 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
	tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1133059

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Social Media: Harassment
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support social media companies to eradicate online bullying.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL16477
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The joint DCMS-Home Office Online Harms White Paper, published on 8 April, sets out the government's plans for world leading legislation to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online. This includes establishing a new statutory duty of care to make companies take more responsibility for the safety of their users. Compliance with this duty of care will be overseen and enforced by an independent regulator. Companies will be held to account for tackling a comprehensive set of online harms, including cyberbullying. Alongside the White Paper, the government also published the Social Media Code of Practice, which sets out actions that the Government believes social media platforms should take to prevent bullying, insulting, intimidating and humiliating behaviours on their sites.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 27/06/2019 16:03:25 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1133060

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports: Corruption
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the levels of global corruption in sport.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL16478
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Corruption in sport was a key part of the Government’s Anti-Corruption international summit in London in 2016. Subsequently, in December 2018, the UK hosted the first ever high-level meeting of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS) in London.</p><p> </p><p>The IPACS partnership’s mission is to bring international sports organisations, governments and inter-governmental organisations together “to strengthen and support efforts to eliminate corruption and promote a culture of good governance in and around sport.” December’s meeting saw over 100 representatives from these stakeholder groups to discuss corruption risks around procurement linked to major sporting events; conflicts of interest in major events bidding and hosting; and international sports governance.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention) in December 2018. The Macolin Convention is a multilateral treaty that aims to prevent, detect, and punish match fixing in sport.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 27/06/2019 12:22:06 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick