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662662

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date	20/12/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions: British Nationals Abroad
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will give an assurance to UK citizens living in the EU and in receipt of the UK basic state pension that they will continue to receive the annual pension increase when the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL4269
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2016 answer text <p>Negotiating the details of the UK’s exit will take some time. The status of pensioners will need careful consideration and state pensions will be considered as part of the negotiations.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 21/12/2016 12:54:32 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

662021

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	National Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of reports that civil servants and other holders of public office might be required to swear an oath to British values, what is their definition of British values.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL4191
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>As the then Home Secretary explained in her speech of 23rd March 2015, British values – such as regard for the rule of law, participation in and acceptance of democracy, equality, free speech and respect for minorities – are supported by the overwhelming majority of British people. They are sustained by our most important local and national institutions. And they are the means by which we have made our multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious society succeed.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4192 HL4193 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:11:01 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

662022

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	National Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they consider that any British values are different from universal values; and, if so, which ones are different.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL4192
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>As the then Home Secretary explained in her speech of 23rd March 2015, British values – such as regard for the rule of law, participation in and acceptance of democracy, equality, free speech and respect for minorities – are supported by the overwhelming majority of British people. They are sustained by our most important local and national institutions. And they are the means by which we have made our multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious society succeed.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4191 HL4193 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:11:01 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

662023

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Religion
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are aware of any major religions that do not subscribe to universal values.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL4193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>As the then Home Secretary explained in her speech of 23rd March 2015, British values – such as regard for the rule of law, participation in and acceptance of democracy, equality, free speech and respect for minorities – are supported by the overwhelming majority of British people. They are sustained by our most important local and national institutions. And they are the means by which we have made our multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious society succeed.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4191 HL4192 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:11:01 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

662032

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to remove restrictions on the acquisition of equipment by members of the public which is capable of disabling or destroying drones flying over their property.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government recognises that an increase in the popularity of small drones, including those with cameras, raises a number of questions about privacy, safety, security, and data protection. Safety, security and privacy must always be the overriding priority and both commercial and leisure operators must operate drones responsibly within the rules.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is today launching a consultation to determine if further measures are needed in this area.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/12/2016 13:38:32 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

662033

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for Transport on 10 September 2015 (HC7971), what action the cross-government working group has taken to reduce the risks posed by drones to civil aviation; and whether they plan to consult on the introduction of new criminal offences relating to (1) causing a nuisance, (2) endangering persons on the ground, and (3) endangering aircraft, through use of a drone.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4203
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2016 answer text <p>We have been working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority and industry to adapt and strengthen regulations and implement mitigations as drones use and the related technology evolves. This has led to a new safety awareness campaign aimed at leisure drone users. So far, this has included the launch of a new <a href="http://www.dronesafe.uk" target="_blank">www.dronesafe.uk</a> website, a #400ftBritain drone photography competition that highlights safety rules, and a free new app ‘Drone Assist’ by NATS, which shows users where they should and should not fly in their locality. There are already offences to deter and, if necessary, prosecute operators for malicious or negligent use, including a prison sentence of up to five years for endangering an aircraft.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is today launching a consultation to determine if further measures are needed in this area.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/12/2016 13:46:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

662043

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Consumer Protection Measures in the Ticket Resale Market Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish their response to the Independent review of consumer protection measures concerning online secondary ticketing facilities.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL4212
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government is looking very carefully at Professor Waterson’s recommendations and a response will be published in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 22/12/2016 15:54:22 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

662061

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Public Sector: National Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to require public servants to take an oath of obedience to British values; and if so, what sanctions will apply for a refusal to do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Lester of Herne Hill
uin	HL4229
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has made clear he will be studying Dame Louise Casey’s Review of integration and opportunity closely. As part of those considerations, we will consider carefully, in consultation with government colleagues in both the United Kingdom and devolved administrations, Dame Louise’s recommendation that British values be included in a new oath for those in public office.</p><p>In spring, we will come forward with our plans for tackling the issues raised by Dame Louise, so that we can continue to build a country that works for everyone.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4230 HL4231 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:23:59 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2037 label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill

662062

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Public Sector: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to require public servants in Northern Ireland to take an oath of obedience to British values.
tabling member printed	Lord Lester of Herne Hill
uin	HL4230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has made clear he will be studying Dame Louise Casey’s Review of integration and opportunity closely. As part of those considerations, we will consider carefully, in consultation with government colleagues in both the United Kingdom and devolved administrations, Dame Louise’s recommendation that British values be included in a new oath for those in public office.</p><p>In spring, we will come forward with our plans for tackling the issues raised by Dame Louise, so that we can continue to build a country that works for everyone.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4229 HL4231 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:23:59 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2037 label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill

662063

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	National Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any calculation has been made of the estimated cost to the public purse of administering the proposed oath of obedience to British values.
tabling member printed	Lord Lester of Herne Hill
uin	HL4231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2016 answer text <p>My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has made clear he will be studying Dame Louise Casey’s Review of integration and opportunity closely. As part of those considerations, we will consider carefully, in consultation with government colleagues in both the United Kingdom and devolved administrations, Dame Louise’s recommendation that British values be included in a new oath for those in public office.</p><p>In spring, we will come forward with our plans for tackling the issues raised by Dame Louise, so that we can continue to build a country that works for everyone.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth grouped question UIN HL4229 HL4230 question first answered 22/12/2016 16:23:59 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2037 label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill