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751137

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date	12/07/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Screening
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how any higher education provider that does not obtain a Bronze status or higher in future Teaching Excellence Frameworks will be categorised.
tabling member printed	Lord Jopling
uin	HL734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/08/2017 answer text <p>All providers who successfully meet the eligibility criteria, including the rigorous quality assessments by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education<strong>​​</strong>, and which have sufficient metrics to be assessed, will achieve a Bronze award, or above, in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Those providers which have met the eligibility criteria but do not have sufficient metrics will instead receive a provisional award.</p><p>As noted during the Higher Education and Research Bill process some providers do not meet the eligibility requirements noted for TEF. Providers who do not meet the eligibility requirements, or who chose not to participate, will appear without a TEF award on Unistats and on the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 09/08/2017 16:11:24 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	883 label Biography information for Lord Jopling

751138

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Musicians: Visas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of France regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.</p><p>We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL736 HL737 question first answered 26/07/2017 14:55:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

751139

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Arts: Visas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Canada regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.</p><p>We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL735 HL737 question first answered 26/07/2017 14:55:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

751140

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Prisoners' Release
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review their position on the Safe Schools Declaration, in the light of the support of a majority of NATO member states.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.</p><p>We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL735 HL736 question first answered 26/07/2017 14:55:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

751141

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of China regarding the case of Liu Xiaobo and his desire to be released to seek medical treatment abroad.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL738
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>As the Foreign Secretary stated on 13 July, we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Liu Xiaobo. He was a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and lifelong campaigner for democracy, human rights and peace. His death is a huge loss and our thoughts are with his wife, Liu Xia, his wider family, friends and supporters.</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific raised the case of Liu Xiaobo directly with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July. He called for Liu Xiaobo to be allowed full access to the medical treatment of his choice and for all restrictions on him and his family to be lifted. We also raised his case at the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue which was held in Beijing on 27 June.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/07/2017 15:57:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

751145

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Fulbright Scholarships: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister raised the issue of potential cuts to the Fulbright Programme as a result of the US administration's budget proposals during her meeting with President Trump at the recent G20 summit.
tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL742
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2017 answer text <p>No, the Prime Minister did not discuss the Fulbright Programme with President Trump at the recent G20 summit.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 27/07/2017 13:45:01 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751146

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Buildings: Insulation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what diplomatic efforts they are leading to help resolve the crisis between Qatar and its neighbouring states.
tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The UK remains very concerned by the tensions in the Gulf. The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and other Ministers continue to engage with our Gulf friends to encourage de-escalation and support Kuwait's mediation efforts. On 4 July, the Prime Minister called His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to reiterate the need for all sides to take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and restore Gulf Cooperation Council unity. The Foreign Secretary most recently visited the region on 7-9 July to deliver the same message.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/07/2017 15:56:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751147

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
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	Local Government Finance: Reserves
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what priority they are giving to assist in the disruption of ISIS's financial networks; and what action they are taking in this regard.
tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Prime Minister agreed with G20 leaders on 7 July a new global effort to tackle terrorist finances. Countering Daesh’s finances has been one of the five key priorities of the 72-member Global Coalition against Daesh, since it formed in 2014. The UK continues to support this effort.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/07/2017 14:53:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751148

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	East Kent Housing: Dismissal
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of China's One Belt, One Road initiative, and of its implications for (1) the UK's economy, and (2) the global economy.
tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>HMG has discussed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with China as part of our regular engagement, including at ministerial level. The UK is a ‘natural partner’ on BRI, as it is home to the world’s leading financial centre, with strengths in key professional services and close relationships with many of the countries involved. We will work proactively to maximise opportunities for UK exports and investments related to BRI.</p><p> </p><p>Spanning four continents, BRI has the potential to raise living standards for 70% of the global population by promoting trade, interconnectivity and economic growth.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 26/07/2017 13:16:49 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751150

registered interest
date	12/07/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	International Religious Freedom Alliance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how much (1) has been paid since July 2016, and (2) is budgeted to be paid in 2017–18, to recruitment agents or companies for the recruitment of staff to (a) the Department of International Trade, and (b) the Department for Exiting the European Union.
tabling member printed	Lord Adonis
uin	HL747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has paid £1.15m to organisations for services relating to the recruitment of staff since July 2016. Recruitment costs are managed locally by the functional areas of DIT; there is no central budget for recruitment.</p><p> </p><p>My noble friend a copy of the figures relating to the Department for Exiting the European Union will be placed in the library of the House once they are made available.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 27/07/2017 08:45:36 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
tabling member	3743 label Biography information for Lord Adonis