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1736323

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date	22/10/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Genetically Modified Organisms: Seeds
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the seed produced by the open field trials of gene-edited crops on 25 commercial farms in England will be tested in accordance with the regulations for the National Lists; and whether the seed will be identified and labelled as a genetically modified variety.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL1849
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>All gene-edited seed must be authorised under GMO legislation before it can be marketed. We have not authorised these plants for marketing purposes and as such, the plant breeder cannot apply for National Listing.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 28/10/2024 17:18:40 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1736324

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Genetically Modified Organisms: Crops
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they obtained a legal opinion on the status of crops grown under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in relation to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; whether the Cartagena Protocol requires these crops to be labelled as genetically modified organisms for the purpose of trade; and whether they will publish any legal opinion they have obtained.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL1850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Lawyers advised throughout the development of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. This included how the act related to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. As stated in the Legal background section of the explanatory notes to the Act, “The UK Government considers that the Cartagena Protocol does not apply to organisms produced using modern biotechnologies if those organisms could have occurred naturally or been produced by traditional methods.” If Precision Bred plants were traded, they would have to comply with the labelling requirements of the importing country.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 28/10/2024 16:15:37 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1736344

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
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	Gender Recognition
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the Department for Health and Social Care’s publication of the updated Notification of Child Death Form, whether the new questions on gender identity are voluntary for (1) NHS staff to ask, and (2) parents to answer.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
uin	HL1882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Following the death of a child, it may not always be a healthcare professional making the notification and therefore these questions may be answered by a range of different professionals, for instance those in healthcare, police, or social care. The questions will be answered based on what the professional knows at the time when they are making the notification of death. Therefore, if they do not hold any information on the gender identity of the child, this question will not be answered.</p><p>Parents would not be completing these forms. The purpose of the notification form is to give the basic information on what is known about the child by the professional at the time of death.</p> answering member printed Baroness Merron question first answered 28/10/2024 12:00:00 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
tabling member	4229 label Biography information for Baroness Jenkin of Kennington

1736373

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Veterinary Services: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to reach agreement with the European Union on the issue of veterinary medicine supplies for Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard
uin	HL1858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>A grace period arrangement for veterinary medicines remains in place until the end of 2025 and provides for the continuity of supply to Northern Ireland. Maintaining availability of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland after the end of 2025 is a priority. This Government continues to progress work on this issue as quickly as possible and engage with the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries to fully understand the potential impacts.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterinary Medicines Working Group, including experts, industry representatives and elected representatives, was also re-established to advise the Government on this matter.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 28/10/2024 15:58:11 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	4367 label Biography information for Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard

1735535

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Burkina Faso: Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to protect and support displaced members of religious minorities fleeing terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL1780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns reports of attacks on religious minorities in Burkina Faso and has consistently called on all actors in Burkina Faso to respect human rights and adhere to international humanitarian law.</p><p>The UK is providing over £142 million in bilateral overseas development aid to the Sahel this financial year, the majority of this is humanitarian aid for displaced people but programmes also promote stability and conflict resolution, provide health services and bolster resilience to climate change.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 25/10/2024 11:19:27 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1735537

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights report Situation of human rights in Myanmar, published on 4 September; what action they are taking with allies in the international community in response to that human rights situation; and what actions they are taking to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those displaced and in need in that country, without it falling into the hands of the military.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL1782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK supports the report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and strongly condemns all human rights violations in Myanmar. The UK continues to use targeted sanctions to pressure the military regime to change course: in February, we issued an 18th round of sanctions, targeting the Myanmar Security Force's access to finance, arms and equipment. Since the coup, the UK has provided more than £150 million for life-saving humanitarian assistance, and support for civil society and local communities in Myanmar. Over 50 per cent of our funding goes directly to local civil society organisations, overcoming humanitarian access restrictions to support the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 28/10/2024 16:38:59 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1735540

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Sanctions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to strengthen the implementation of sanctions against Myanmar, and to consider further sanctions, particularly on aviation fuel, to prevent the supply of funds, fuels and arms to the government of that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL1785
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK has issued eighteen rounds of sanctions targeting the Myanmar military regime's access to finance, arms and equipment. This includes six sanctions targeting the import of aviation fuel (three individuals and three entities). The UK continues to consider sanctions on entities and individuals who are involved in supplying the military regime with funding and resources. The UK remains committed to sanctions that directly impact the military regime without adversely affecting the wider population. This will be a key consideration in any future designations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 28/10/2024 16:30:06 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1735562

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Food
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of local food partnerships; and what steps they are taking to support their development.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL1818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Food Security is national security which is relevant to all five Government Missions and central to our primary Mission to grow the economy. Boosting Britain’s food security is one of the core priorities of this Government.</p><p> </p><p>We need a resilient and healthy food system that works with nature and supports British Farmers. We will do this by listening to farmers and others with a stake in our food system, countryside, and nature.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the valuable role Local Food Partnerships can play in this regard and welcomes their knowledge and expertise as we develop our plans to support our farmers and food and drink businesses, boost food security, and deliver growth.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will explore how to build on existing place-based initiatives and how to create the best environment for sustainable growth, working in partnership with local leaders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 28/10/2024 17:17:52 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1735564

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
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	Fractures: Health Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost savings that universal fracture liaison services will generate for the NHS through the prevention of secondary fractures.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL1820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Improving health outcomes for the 20 million people in the United Kingdom who live with a musculoskeletal condition, including osteoporosis, forms a key part of the Government’s missions to build a National Health Service fit for the future, cut waiting times, and kick-start economic growth.</p><p>Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) play an important role in fracture prevention, helping to prevent fragility fractures and support patients who sustain them. The Government has launched a public engagement exercise to help shape its 10-Year Health Plan, which will be underlined by three big shifts in healthcare, one of which is from treatment to prevention. Officials have been working closely with NHS England on how to ensure better quality and access to FLSs, including on how best to support systems.</p><p>The Government has not made a specific estimate or assessment of the cost savings, economic impacts, or hospital bed occupancy pressures referenced in the question.</p> answering member printed Baroness Merron grouped question UIN HL1821 HL1823 question first answered 28/10/2024 11:54:20 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1735565

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
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	Osteoporosis
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of delayed osteoporosis diagnosis on hospital bed occupancy rates; and what assessment they have made of how fracture liaison services could mitigate those pressures.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL1821
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Improving health outcomes for the 20 million people in the United Kingdom who live with a musculoskeletal condition, including osteoporosis, forms a key part of the Government’s missions to build a National Health Service fit for the future, cut waiting times, and kick-start economic growth.</p><p>Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) play an important role in fracture prevention, helping to prevent fragility fractures and support patients who sustain them. The Government has launched a public engagement exercise to help shape its 10-Year Health Plan, which will be underlined by three big shifts in healthcare, one of which is from treatment to prevention. Officials have been working closely with NHS England on how to ensure better quality and access to FLSs, including on how best to support systems.</p><p>The Government has not made a specific estimate or assessment of the cost savings, economic impacts, or hospital bed occupancy pressures referenced in the question.</p> answering member printed Baroness Merron grouped question UIN HL1820 HL1823 question first answered 28/10/2024 11:54:20 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick