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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Health Services: Artificial Intelligence more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that artificial intelligence used in healthcare is properly regulated. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1955 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>The Department has invested £9.3 million to bolster the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and care, and to ensure the regulatory pathway is clear for both developers and adopters. Ensuring technologies are safe is a top priority and, through this funding, the Department has supported the launch of regulatory projects such as the AI and Digital Regulation Service (AIDRS) and the AI Airlock.</p><p>The AIDRS collaborates between the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulation Agency (MHRA), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Health Research Authority, and the Care Quality Commission. The service, by providing a collaborative ‘one stop shop’ of information, advice, and guidance, allows adopters and developers of AI to easily understand what regulatory and evaluation pathways need to be followed before an AI tool can be safety deployed across health and care.</p><p>The AI Airlock is an MHRA-led initiative, supported by the NHS AI Lab, designed to create a controlled testing environment where developers can rigorously validate AI tools in real-world clinical settings before full-scale deployment ensuring they meet National Health Service standards for safety, efficacy, and integration into existing healthcare workflows. The AI Airlock fosters collaboration between developers, regulators, and healthcare providers and reduces the risks associated with early-stage implementation while providing valuable feedback for developers to refine their products.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T12:35:50.7Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T12:35:50.7Z
answering member
347
label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1735576
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Home Insurance more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they taking to protect consumers from rising home insurance prices. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1833 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>Insurers make commercial decisions about the pricing of insurance following their assessment of the relevant risks. Currently premiums are being affected by specific economic factors that are increasing the cost of claims, such as the rising cost of replacement parts and materials. The Government does not generally intervene in these decisions as this could damage competition in the market.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government is determined that insurers treat customers fairly and firms are required to do under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules. The FCA requires firms to ensure their products offer fair value (i.e. if the price a consumer pays for a product or service is reasonable compared to the overall benefits they can expect to receive).</p><p> </p><p>On 16 October, the FCA announced a package of work in the insurance market amid concerns about rising prices. This includes a market study on premium finance – a form of credit that allows insurance customers to spread the upfront annual cost of their premium – for both home and motor insurance products.</p><p> </p><p>On the same day, the Government launched a cross-Government taskforce on motor insurance. This Taskforce has a strategic remit to set the direction for UK Government policy, identifying short- and long-term actions for departments that may contribute to stabilising or reducing premiums, while maintaining appropriate levels of cover.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
grouped question UIN HL1857 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T15:58:03.5Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T15:58:03.5Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1735577
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Fuels: Excise Duties more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to maintaining the temporary cut in fuel duty. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1834 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>Revenue from motoring taxes and associated VAT ensures that the Government can continue to fund the vital public services and infrastructure that people and families across the UK expect.</p><p> </p><p>Following the spending audit, the Chancellor has been clear that difficult decisions lie ahead on spending, welfare and tax to fix the foundations of our economy and address the £22 billion hole the government has inherited. Decisions on how to do that will be taken at the Budget in the round; the Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T15:57:37.563Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T15:57:37.563Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1735322
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-17more like thismore than 2024-10-17
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Video Games: Tax Allowances more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Ukie report Supercharged: Powering the future of the UK video game and interactive entertainment industry, published on 11 September, what assessment they have made of the recommendation contained in that report to offer competitive tax reliefs for the video game sector. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1738 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>The Government recognises that the creative industries, including the video games sector, play a key role in driving economic growth. As part of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a creative industries sector plan will be developed, working with business, local leaders, and sector experts.</p><p> </p><p>The UK already provides generous support to the video games sector through the tax system and through funding. Video games companies benefit from the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC), which provides a generous tax credit of 34% on UK video games development costs.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, companies may benefit from the UK Games Fund, which helps high-potential start-ups scale-up.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T15:55:33.297Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T15:55:33.297Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1735323
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-17more like thismore than 2024-10-17
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Shares: Stamp Duties more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of calls for a reduction in stamp duty tax on shares in small companies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1739 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax collectively raise between £3.2 billion and £4.4 billion per year, providing vital revenue which helps to fund key public services.</p><p> </p><p>The existing framework already provides an exemption for trades taking place on recognised growth markets, which small companies on growth markets can benefit from.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T15:56:25.017Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T15:56:25.017Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1735324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-17more like thismore than 2024-10-17
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Energy: Prices more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they taking to support energy companies to fund support packages for customers this winter. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1740 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-31more like thismore than 2024-10-31
answer text <p>The Government will continue to deliver the Warm Home Discount, which provides a £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-income households. We expect around 3 million households to receive this support this winter.</p><p>My Hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers has met with energy suppliers on several occasions and encouraged them to build on the Voluntary Debt Commitment for this winter, and we are continuing to work with suppliers to ensure consumers are supported.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-31T15:20:26.817Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-31T15:20:26.817Z
answering member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1734992
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Energy: UK Trade with EU more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to amending energy trading arrangements with the EU to create a green energy hub in the North Sea. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1687 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-30more like thismore than 2024-10-30
answer text <p>The Government has announced work to strengthen cooperation on energy as per the joint-statement between the Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission at her visit to the UK in early October.</p><p> </p><p>They agreed to work closely to address global challenges including, among others, climate change and energy prices.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-30T11:50:02.237Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-30T11:50:02.237Z
answering member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1734993
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Hospitals: Infrastructure more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the modernity of infrastructure in hospitals. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1688 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-25more like thismore than 2024-10-25
answer text <p>The Government is committed to delivering a National Health Service that is fit for the future, and we recognise that delivering high quality NHS healthcare services requires a safe, resilient, and effective hospital estate.</p><p>As highlighted by Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the NHS, we know that strategic, value for money investments in capital schemes are vital to improving and modernising hospitals. In line with the Government's missions and as part of our internal Spending Review preparations, the Department is currently reviewing capital requirements. Any future national capital programmes for NHS organisations seeking support to modernise hospital infrastructure will be considered as part of these processes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-25T11:31:19.917Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-25T11:31:19.917Z
answering member
347
label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1734994
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Arts: GCSE more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Ukie report Supercharged: Powering the future of the UK video game and interactive entertainment industry, published on 11 September, what assessment they have made of the recommendation contained in that report to create a new Digital Creativity GCSE. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1689 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-30more like thismore than 2024-10-30
answer text <p>To help break down barriers to opportunity, this government will deliver a curriculum which is rich and broad, inclusive and innovative, and ensures that all young people get the opportunity to learn digital and creative skills as part of their education. To meet this ambition, the government announced an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review on 19 July, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. As part of its work, the review will look at whether the current assessment system, including qualification pathways, can be improved for young people aged 5 to 18, while protecting the important role of examinations. The review group has recently launched a call for evidence, which sets out key questions and themes where it would particularly welcome input.</p><p> </p><p>Information about how to respond to the call for evidence, or to register to join a live event, is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/curriculum-and-assessment-review" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/curriculum-and-assessment-review</a>. The call for evidence is open until 22 November 2024, and the review will publish its recommendations in 2025. Ministers will then consider any changes to curriculum and qualifications in the light of these recommendations.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Smith of Malvern more like this
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less than 2024-10-30T15:33:25.93Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-30T15:33:25.93Z
answering member
269
label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Malvern more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1734603
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Pay more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of slowing wage growth. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1653 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) measure of whole economy total pay growth was 3.8% in the three months to August 2024, having fallen from 8.0% in the three months to August 2023. Whole economy regular pay growth (which excludes bonus payments) was 4.9% in the three months to August 2024, having fallen from 7.9% in the three months to August 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Real total and regular pay growth (adjusted for Consumer Price Inflation) remained positive in the three months to August 2024 at 1.7% and 2.6% respectively.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T11:51:55.883Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T11:51:55.883Z
answering member
4559
label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter