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1721184

registered interest
date	17/07/2024
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	Sudan: Terrorism
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 2024 Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, which warns that Sudan risks becoming an ideal environment for international terrorist and criminal networks, and predicts the expansion of affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda in the region.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>We note the 2024 Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community. We work closely with international partners, including the US, and we continue to support mediation efforts and urge both warring parties to engage constructively to secure a ceasefire and prevent the conflict spreading further.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 25/07/2024 12:16:26 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1668062

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
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	Agriculture: Subsidies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is their estimate of the impact of the (1) Sustainable Farming Incentive, (2) Countryside Stewardship, and (3) Landscape Recovery schemes on (a) reductions in carbon emissions, (b) increased species abundance, and (c) the delivery of their commitment to protect 30 per cent of land and sea for nature by 2030.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2023 answer text <p>In the Environmental Improvement Plan (published 31 January 2023) and the Net Zero Growth Plan (published 30 March 2023) the Government has set out how its environment land management schemes will contribute to environmental targets and reducing carbon emissions.</p><p> </p><p>The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery are key interventions through which the Government will support farmers and land managers to deliver for the environment and to reduce carbon emissions. A detailed programme of monitoring and modelling supports the design of these interventions and their respective contributions to a range of objectives.</p><p> </p><p>It is estimated that across the SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery there will be significant contribution to Defra’s effort share to reduce carbon emissions through agricultural decarbonisation, tree planting, peatland restoration and other on farm changes. These interventions will also support the commitment to create or restore 500,000ha of habitat outside of protected areas to improve species abundance and halt species decline, this includes a commitment to support bespoke species recovery in key sites. Additionally, the interventions will ensure land is delivering for nature and new habitat created will be of sufficient quality to be protected, we have committed to ensuring that sites of special scientific interest are brought up to or remain in favourable condition.</p><p> </p><p>As the environment land management schemes continue to be implemented the Government is undertaking ongoing research and analysis to quantify and refine the impacts these interventions are making.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 14/11/2023 11:44:23 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	4285 label Biography information for Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

1461020

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
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	Horn of Africa: Droughts
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide humanitarian assistance to the 5.7 million children in the Horn of Africa who are expected to suffer acute malnourishment by June this year as a result of the ongoing drought.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The UK is a major humanitarian donor to the East Africa region. In 2022 to support communities affected by drought plus flooding and conflict the UK has provided £72.25 million to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan. Across the region UK funded humanitarian activities are making a difference and saving lives. For example, in Kenya to respond to the ongoing drought, 26,000 children will receive life-saving food assistance thanks to the UK's support. In Ethiopia a further 200,000 children and pregnant and lactating women in southern and eastern regions will receive similar urgent aid.</p><p>Countries across the Horn of Africa will also be impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to the increase in the costs of food commodities and fuel on global markets. We are exploring how we can help lessen the impact of rising food prices caused by the war in Ukraine on vulnerable communities in East Africa. This includes assessing alternate markets for procurement of food supplies and working with UN partners to promote effective prioritisation so assistance reaches the most needy.</p><p>The UK also played a critical role in convening the recent 'UN Horn of Africa Drought Roundtable' which took place in late April in Geneva. This included working with states in the region and the UN to ensure appropriate levels of participation. It helped to bring much needed focus to the drought and importantly it mobilised roughly US$400 million in new funding.</p><p>Our response to the drought builds on long-established resilience building programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. In Kenya this includes support to the Hunger Safety Programme, which has provided 600,000 people in drought prone areas with regular financial assistance. In Ethiopia, the UK funded Productive Safety Net Programme has benefitted some 8 million people via financial welfare provision and community public works projects. In Somalia the UK has been supporting over 220 rural communities in three large urban cities with durable solutions initiatives for internally displaced persons. These programmes, coupled with additional investments, have enabled the UK to reach nearly 8 million individuals as a part of its emergency humanitarian response.</p><p>The UK remains committed to promoting peace and security across the Horn of Africa.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 24/05/2022 16:42:21 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1313617

registered interest
date	11/05/2021
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the (1) British Veterinary Association, and (2) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about possible diminution of veterinary care in veterinary companies owned by private equity firms concerned with maximising profits instead of making animal health and welfare their first consideration.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2021 answer text <p>Anyone practising as a veterinary surgeon, regardless of the ownership of the practice, needs to be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and has a duty to provide care ensuring that animal health and welfare is their first consideration. Any concerns about the ownership or commercial practices of businesses should be directed to the Competition and Markets Authority.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon grouped question UIN HL12 HL8 question first answered 25/05/2021 14:16:55 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1168551

registered interest
date	19/12/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UK-Africa Investment Summit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which (1) governments, (2) international organisations, and (3) businesses, have been invited to attend the UK–Africa Investment Summit being hosted by the UK in January 2020.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The Summit will bring together African leaders and delegations from 21 countries who have been invited: Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda.</p><p>6 multilateral organisations and international financial institutions have also been invited: African Development Bank, African Union, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Monetary Fund, United Nations, World Bank.</p><p>We have invited hundreds of UK and African business representatives and representatives from Civil Society Organisations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/01/2020 12:35:33 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1149716

registered interest
date	14/10/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Literacy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to increase literacy levels in England
tabling member printed	Lord Bird
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>The government is committed to continuing to raise literacy standards, ensuring all children can read fluently and with understanding. The new national curriculum, introduced in 2014, has increased the focus on reading in the primary curriculum and has a focus on phonics. There is a substantial body of evidence that shows that systematic phonics is a highly effective method for teaching early reading.</p><p>The government introduced the light touch phonics screening check for year 1 pupils in 2012. The check is designed to assess pupils’ ability to decode and read words using phonics. Phonics performance is improving, with 82% of pupils meeting the expected standard in 2019, compared to 58% when the check was introduced.</p><p>Building on this success, in 2018 the department launched a £26.3 million English Hubs Programme. We have appointed 34 primary schools across England as English Hubs. The English Hubs Programme is supporting nearly 3000 schools in England to improve their teaching of reading through systematic synthetic phonics, early language development and reading for pleasure. The English Hubs are focused on improving educational outcomes for the most disadvantaged pupils in Reception and Year 1.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 24/10/2019 15:09:05 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4564 label Biography information for Lord Bird

730980

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	West of England Line: Rolling Stock
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government when they expect class 158 and 159 trains running between Waterloo and Exeter to be replaced.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>These trains are expected to be operating on this route until at least the end of the new South Western Franchise, which will expire in August 2024. This rolling stock will however be subject to a programme of refurbishment that will include new seats, power sockets and toilets. Beyond that, it will be a matter for bidders for the following Franchise.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 28/06/2017 12:58:55 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

518715

registered interest
date	18/05/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	London-Exeter Railway Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what warnings and advice they intend to give to the public, in the light of research on the severity of community-onset boils and abscesses in the UK, published in <i>Epidemiology and Infection </i>in December 2014 by Laura Shallcross et al.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2016 answer text <p>Public Health England (PHE) is not planning to launch any new guidance or introduce warnings in light of the study referred to in the question and any public advice now falls within the remit of NHS Choices.</p><p> </p><p>PHE published national guidance for the diagnosis, treatment and management of PVL-positive strains of S Aureus (PVL-SA) infections, an element of this includes the management of skin boils and abscesses caused by PVL-SA. PVL-SA are strains of a bacterium called <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> that can produce a particular toxin (Panton-Valentine Luekocidin or PVL). Such strains are strongly associated with skin boils and abscesses which can be aggressive and recurrent in nature. A copy of the <em>Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-SA) in England</em> is attached.</p><p> </p><p>PHE produced two leaflets called <em>Patient Information Sheet</em> – <em>Staphylococcus aureus </em>and<em> Boils and Skin Infections: Information for the Public</em> advising individuals on boils and abscesses caused by PVL-SA in response to particular “at risk” local environments and scenarios including schools, sporting groups and military recruits. The main advice in these leaflets is information as to where PVL-SA bacteria can be found, the infections it can cause and practical advice on how patients can minimise the risk of transferring the bacteria to others and experiencing repeated infections. Copies of both leaflets are attached.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton attachment 1 file name Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL associated SA infections....pdf title Guidance on Diagnosis 2 file name Boils and skin Infection Leaflet.pdf title Boils and skin infection leaflet 3 file name 6 PVL info - patient leaflet - 080710.pdf title PVL Patient Leaflet question first answered 26/05/2016 16:28:30 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

346771

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gaza
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of President Carter’s failed attempt to enter Gaza, what support they will give to United Kingdom Ministers who wish to assess the humanitarian situation in Gaza first-hand.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2015 answer text <p>The safety of British Nationals is of paramount importance and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s travel advice for British nationals is clear; we advise against all travel to Gaza. Decisions on approval for official and ministerial visits to Gaza are taken on a case by case basis in light of the security and political situation at the time.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Verma question first answered 09/06/2015 16:51:47 answering member 3790 label Biography information for Baroness Verma
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

57536

registered interest
date	04/06/2014
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	Religious Freedom
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of the resources for projects under the Human Rights and Democracy Programme were allocated to the area of freedom of religion and belief in 2013.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Coventry
uin	HL9
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2014 answer text <p>In the 2013-14 financial year the Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) received 218 proposals for funding. Seventeen of these proposals were for work associated with Freedom of Religion and Belief (FORB), representing 7.8% of proposals received. Six projects were ultimately funded, to the value of £214,029. This represents 3.3% of the total resource available.</p><p>The programme is keen to see more good quality project bids on this theme in future bidding rounds, and have actively encouraged more quality bids for the 2014-15 financial year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi grouped question UIN HL10 HL11 question first answered 10/06/2014 13:30:45 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	4266 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Coventry