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105744

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date	03/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan
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 government of Sudan's policy in respect of arming rebels in South Sudan, supporting armed jihadists in Africa and the Middle East, and destroying crops in South Kordofan.
tabling member printed	Lord Avebury
uin	HL2562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned at reports of government aerial bombardments targeting civilian farms and agricultural production in South Kordofan and frequently raise our concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Two Areas directly with the Government of Sudan and through multilateral forums such as the UN Security Council discussions. In respect of South Sudan the UK has been at the forefront of an effective EU arms embargo aimed at stopping the proliferation of arms across the region. The UK continues to work with partners to enforce this embargo. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has not seen evidence of the Government of Sudan violent Islamist extremist groups, but we maintain dialogue with the Government of Sudan on wider radicalisation concerns in Sudan and the region.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 15:26:53 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1665 label Biography information for Lord Avebury

105746

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Bahrain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain about the deprivation of citizenship of 49 of that country's nationals; and what effect the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s "comprehensive package of reform assistance [to Bahrain], with a focus on strengthening human rights and the rule of law", as set out in their country case study, has had on the state of Bahrain’s law on citizenship.
tabling member printed	Lord Avebury
uin	HL2563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>We have raised with the Government of Bahrain the decision to withdraw citizenship from 31 individuals in 2012 and are aware of a number of new cases since then. We encouraged the authorities to conduct full investigations into any of those accused of crimes and ensure that individuals are given a right of appeal against citizenship deprivation decisions. The UK provides technical assistance to Bahrain and share best practice on the criminal justice system. These programmes aim to help with implementing the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and UN Universal Periodic Review. In addition to this technical assistance, we engage politically with the Government of Bahrain at the highest levels on areas of concern – including encouraging Bahrain to ensure that international norms of justice are adhered to in every case.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/11/2014 16:02:11 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1665 label Biography information for Lord Avebury

105747

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Gangmasters: Licensing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to extend the powers of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 in order to regulate gangmasters in sectors such as hand car washes.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Norwich
uin	HL2564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to extend the licensing remit of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority to additional sectors such as hand car washes. Licensing can be an appropriate response to particular problems in particular sectors, but that does not mean it is appropriate in all cases. However the Government will keep the Gangmasters Licensing Authority’s remit under review.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 17/11/2014 12:27:22 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3655 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Norwich

105748

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Labelling
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to require that the calorie content of alcoholic drinks is displayed on bottles and containers.
tabling member printed	Lord Rennard
uin	HL2565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>Energy labelling of alcoholic drinks is regulated by the European Union. The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation allows voluntary energy labelling for alcoholic drinks pending a European Commission report on nutrition labelling and ingredient listing on alcoholic drinks, which we expect in the New Year. The Government supports mandatory energy declarations, and we will continue to press for this to be included in any new EU legislative proposals.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 17/11/2014 12:12:27 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2484 label Biography information for Lord Rennard

105749

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Criminal Proceedings: Autism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they currently provide training to staff in the criminal justice system who engage with people with autism spectrum disorder; and, if not, whether they have any plans to do so.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL2566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p /> <p>In March 2010 the Department of Health published the three year cross-Government strategy, <em>Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England</em>. The strategy was updated in April 2014 and the Ministry of Justice is one of the signatories. As a result, a variety of different pieces of online training guidance were published for those delivering public services in order to meet the needs of those with autism. The criminal justice system has benefited from this guidance and training, which continues to be available. The guidance can be accessed at the following web address: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/autism-training-resources</p><p> </p><p>A number of charities have developed guidance on Autism specifically for criminal justice professionals, and, the MoJ provides disability and diversity guidance and training, including on learning disabilities that staff can access.</p> answering member printed Lord Faulks question first answered 17/11/2014 17:32:32 answering member 4183 label Biography information for Lord Faulks
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

105750

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Egypt
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the government of Egypt’s commitment to freedom of religion and the case for political reconciliation in Egypt were amongst the issues raised by the Prime Minister in his meeting with the Egyptian Foreign Minister on 27 October.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Coventry
uin	HL2567
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron) and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), raised international concerns about the human rights situation and political inclusiveness in Egypt with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shukri on 27 October.</p><p>The Egyptian constitution contains protection for freedom of religious belief and it is important that this is respected. The British Government will continue to raise concerns with the Egyptian authorities and to encourage them to promote and defend the freedom of religion.</p><p>We believe that a genuinely open political process, in which all political groups are able to participate, offers the best prospect of long-term political stability in Egypt. Shukri assured the Prime Minister that Parliamentary elections would take place in the coming months.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/11/2014 16:06:10 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4266 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Coventry

105752

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	West Africa
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial contributions or pledges of financial contributions have been made by the European Union to assist with the fight against the ebola outbreak in West Africa; and what has been the contribution of each member state of the European Union.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL2569
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2014 answer text <p>The UK is leading the international response to Ebola in Sierra Leone and has committed £230 million to help fight the disease.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The European Council, the European Commission and its member states pledged a total of €1 billion to the Ebola Response. According to the European Commission, as of 28 October the EU and its Member States had pledged €911 million. This includes €100 million from France, €107 million from Germany, €53 million from Sweden and €46.2 million from Italy. Adding to the Commission’s further pledge of €280 million on 6 November for Ebola research, half-funded by the private sector, this takes the current total to well over €1 billion.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 18/11/2014 17:15:57 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

105758

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationals Abroad: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they consider that the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 provides sufficient authority to prosecute British citizens who join with states or other entities making war in support of the enemies of the United Kingdom; and, if not, whether they intend to amend the Act or to introduce new legislation based upon it in order to do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Temple-Morris
uin	HL2574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>The Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 remains in force and there are no current plans to amend it.</p><p>The UK has a range of terrorism and criminal law offences to tackle British citizens who travel overseas to participate in armed conflict abroad. Where there is evidence that these individuals are engaging in activities there which may harm the UK, we can already seek prosecution on their return to the UK.</p><p>The Prime Minister recently announced a package of wide-ranging measures which will further strengthen our capability to deal with the increased threat from foreign fighters and British-born jihadists who seek to harm the UK. In addition, the Government is already legislating in the Serious Crime Bill to extend our territorial jurisdiction over two offences in the Terrorism Act 2006 which will enable the prosecution of those who travel overseas to prepare and train for terrorism.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 11/11/2014 16:53:00 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	267 label Biography information for Lord Temple-Morris

105760

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government why small and medium-sized enterprises with sales between £5 million and £25 million are exempted from the protection in the new Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL2575
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>Companies with sales of less than £5 million a year of branded medicines to the health service (i.e. excluding their global sales) are exempted from making Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) payments to the Department. All companies in the Scheme with £5 million or more a year of such sales are covered by the provisions of the scheme. The level of sales threshold for the exemption was agreed with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry as part of the 2014 PPRS negotiations. Small companies were represented in the negotiations. <br> <br> Companies that choose not to join the PPRS are covered by the Statutory Scheme for controlling branded medicine prices. Companies in the statutory scheme with branded medicine sales of less than £5 million to the health service (i.e. excluding global sales) are exempted from the limit on maximum price and the information requirements.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government has consulted on a further limit to the maximum price of branded health service medicines in the statutory scheme. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>www.gov.uk/government/consultations/branded-medicines-controlling-prices. <br> <br> As stated in the consultation document, <em>Amendments to the Statutory Scheme to Control the Prices of Branded Health Service Medicines</em>, published on 10 October 2014, the Government is aware of the need to broadly align the effect of the two schemes while taking account of the differences between them. As the consultation document says that the Government is particularly interested in the impact of an additional price cut might have on small companies, the Government has asked for views on the impact of any price adjustment on companies that are close to the £5 million exemption threshold.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The consultation document discusses strengthening information requirements. Companies would only be asked to provide this information on the rare occasions when the Department suspected a possible breach of the regulations.</p><p> </p><p><br> The Government will take account of a range of factors set out in the consultation document and the consultation impact assessment when reaching a decision on its consultation proposals, as well as responses to the consultation, including responses from small and medium-sized companies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL2576 HL2577 question first answered 17/11/2014 12:53:00 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

105761

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Prescription Drugs: Prices
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 impact of a further limit to the maximum price of a prescription only, branded health service medicine on small and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies as proposed in the Consultation on Amendments to the Statutory Scheme to Control the Prices of Branded Health Service Medicines of October 2014.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL2576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>Companies with sales of less than £5 million a year of branded medicines to the health service (i.e. excluding their global sales) are exempted from making Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) payments to the Department. All companies in the Scheme with £5 million or more a year of such sales are covered by the provisions of the scheme. The level of sales threshold for the exemption was agreed with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry as part of the 2014 PPRS negotiations. Small companies were represented in the negotiations. <br> <br> Companies that choose not to join the PPRS are covered by the Statutory Scheme for controlling branded medicine prices. Companies in the statutory scheme with branded medicine sales of less than £5 million to the health service (i.e. excluding global sales) are exempted from the limit on maximum price and the information requirements.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government has consulted on a further limit to the maximum price of branded health service medicines in the statutory scheme. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>www.gov.uk/government/consultations/branded-medicines-controlling-prices. <br> <br> As stated in the consultation document, <em>Amendments to the Statutory Scheme to Control the Prices of Branded Health Service Medicines</em>, published on 10 October 2014, the Government is aware of the need to broadly align the effect of the two schemes while taking account of the differences between them. As the consultation document says that the Government is particularly interested in the impact of an additional price cut might have on small companies, the Government has asked for views on the impact of any price adjustment on companies that are close to the £5 million exemption threshold.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The consultation document discusses strengthening information requirements. Companies would only be asked to provide this information on the rare occasions when the Department suspected a possible breach of the regulations.</p><p> </p><p><br> The Government will take account of a range of factors set out in the consultation document and the consultation impact assessment when reaching a decision on its consultation proposals, as well as responses to the consultation, including responses from small and medium-sized companies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL2575 HL2577 question first answered 17/11/2014 12:53:00 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath