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984242

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date	09/10/2018
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	China: Uyghurs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of alleged human rights violations against China's Uighur population and of reports that up to one million Uighur have been sent to re-education camps; and what representations they have made to the government of China on these issues.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>We have serious concerns about the human rights situation in Xinjiang and continued reports of the Chinese Government’s deepening crackdown; including credible reports of re-education camps and wide spread surveillance and restrictions targeted at ethnic minorities. I raised our concerns about Xinjiang with Vice Minister Guo Yezhou during my visit to China on 22 July 2018. The Foreign Secretary also raised our concerns about the region with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to China on 30 July 2018. The UK raised our concerns about Xinjiang in our Item 4 statement at the September UN Human Rights Council.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/10/2018 11:57:58 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

984243

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Trans-European Networks
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 effect the European Commission’s draft proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (1.8.2018 COM(2018) 568 final 2018/0299 (COD)), amending Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, with regard to the withdrawal of the UK from the EU will have on the UK economy after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10451
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government has made no assessment of the effect of this proposal, which is the result of the European Union’s own preparations for a “no deal” scenario. It is a change to the definition of the corridor which will enable the Republic of Ireland to maintain direct links to the mainland of Europe. The government is making similar plans for the unlikely event of a “no deal” scenario, but is confident of achieving a deal, which is in the interests of all parties.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 16:16:08 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984244

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Freight
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of industry support for continuing to link UK rail freight networks to European Rail Freight Corridors after Brexit; and what impact that would have on the level of rail freight traffic in the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10452
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>Rail freight plays an important role in supporting the UK’s future prosperity after we leave the EU, and our connections to the continent through the Channel Tunnel are vital.</p><p>Use of the North Sea – Mediterranean Corridor has been negligible in the UK, with only one path requested to date. Freight operating companies prefer to use access rights granted under national rules which offer greater certainty, with over 2,000 rail freight services running through the Channel Tunnel in 2017. To facilitate the continued smooth functioning and operation of cross-border rail services, the Government has agreed with the Article 50 Task Force that the UK will negotiate bilateral arrangements with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as the Republic of Ireland.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 10:56:41 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984245

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how HS2 will ensure the stability of the tracks when they pass over large sink holes in the areas of old mine workings; when a detailed geological survey will be done in those areas; and how the track alignment and levels will be maintained in areas where continuous settlement is likely.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10453
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>HS2 Ltd is following an established process of risk management to ultimately ensure the stability of high-speed rail infrastructure in all areas. This includes detailed desk study (the acquisition and interpretation of existing available data), field investigation including geological survey, interpretation of ground conditions, design, construction and maintenance through operation.</p><p> </p><p>At each stage the level of site-specific knowledge increases and the risk is reduced. Mining-related hazards will be investigated within this process, and will be mitigated. Voiding in the ground due to the presence of mineworkings is such a hazard, since if left untreated it could result in sinkholes.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 15:17:33 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984246

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what UK and European standards are being used by HS2 to determine the design and layout of rolling stock, tunnels and cross passages, the procedures for evacuation of passengers, and fire safety in its tunnel sections.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10454
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>HS2s design complies with the EU Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) as required under Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011. These specifications define the basis of an integrated mainline railway covering rolling stock; energy; infrastructure; control, command &amp; signalling, safety in railway tunnels and persons of reduced mobility structural and transverse subsystems.</p><p> </p><p>In addition HS2 is compliant with wider UK legislation (e.g. the Railways Act 1993 or various electrical safety legislation etc) which imparts additional requirements and standards onto the railway.</p><p> </p><p>HS2 Rolling stock is also compliant with the Railway Group Standards (RGSs) and (where appropriate) Railway Industry Standards (RISs) as this is part of the licence conditions for operating on Network Rail infrastructure.<em> </em></p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 15:29:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984247

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed One: Legal Costs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much has so far been spent by HS1 in settling Part 1 claims in accordance with its Compensation Code; and what percentage of HS1’s overall property spend that represents.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10455
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>This is not information the Department for Transport holds and is something that would be held by London &amp; Continental Railway (LCR).</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 15:13:23 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984248

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Trans-European Networks
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much funding the UK has received under TEN-T programmes during the last five years; and whether they will make a similar amount of funding available for the five years after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>For the current Multi-Annual Financial Framework (2014-2020), we have received approximately €345 million.</p><p> </p><p>Under the draft Withdrawal Agreement, the UK will continue to participate in all EU programmes, including the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), until programme closure. This means that UK projects will continue to be able to bid for CEF funding until the end of the programme in 2020.</p><p> </p><p>To provide even more certainty, the Chancellor has guaranteed funding for certain EU funded projects agreed before the end of 2020. This ensures that UK organisations, such as charities, businesses and universities, will continue to receive funding over a project’s lifetime if they successfully bid into EU-funded programmes before the end of 2020, even in the unlikely event of a no-deal scenario.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 23/10/2018 12:28:33 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

984249

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Conversion Therapy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to undertake any consultation before bringing forward proposals to ban gay conversion therapy; if so, which stakeholders they plan to consult; and what is the timetable.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL10457
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Conversion therapy is wrong and we are not willing to let it continue.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the LGBT Action Plan, we have committed to bring forward proposals to end the practice of conversion therapy in the UK. We have committed to consider all legislative and non-legislative options to prohibit promoting, offering or conducting these practices whether they are occurring in a medical, commercial or faith-based context.</p><p> </p><p>This is a complex issue that we will be approaching sensitively. We intend to engage widely before bringing forward proposals, and we will consult on the final package to ensure that the actions we take are effective and have broad support.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 17/10/2018 15:19:38 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

984250

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Company Accounts: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their Framework for the UK–EU partnership: Company law (accounting and audit) presentation, published on 13 June, what is their intended process for endorsing the International Accounting Standards for use in the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL10458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is working to develop a UK framework for endorsement and adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) following the UK’s departure from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The new framework will be brought into effect by secondary legislation made under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The Act places limitations on government powers with regard to transferring functions that are currently undertaken by EU agencies to UK authorities. As a result, any UK specific process will replicate the existing EU process for endorsement and adoption of IFRS to the extent it is possible to do so within the context of the existing UK companies’ reporting and regulatory framework.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS is working with stakeholders to ensure that decisions about the process are informed by the views of stakeholders that represent users and preparers of accounts as well as their regulators.</p><p> </p><p>We will lay the Statutory Instrument in Parliament in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 23/10/2018 11:23:26 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

984251

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Audit: Fines
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 1 February (HL5096), how much in fines was received and passed on to other bodies in each of the years from 2004 to 2011 before the Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/649) came into effect.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL10459
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>We are informed by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) that the following fines were imposed under the FRC’s Accountancy Scheme from 2004 to 2011 and passed to the participating body which met the related case costs.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Fines received </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Fines passed to the accounting bodies</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>£12,000</p></td><td><p>CAI</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>NIL</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>£1,640,000</p></td><td><p>ICAEW</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><em><strong>Key</strong></em></p><p><em>ICAEW: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales</em></p><p><em>CAI: Chartered Accountants Ireland</em></p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 23/10/2018 14:46:00 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted