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578546

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date	08/09/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	NHS: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government which (1) NHS Foundation Trusts, and (2) NHS Trusts, have an accumulated surplus of (a) up to £1 million, (b) £1–5 million, (c) £5–10 million, (d) £10–20 million, (e) £20–30 million, (f) £30–50 million, and (g) over £50 million.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
uin	HL1690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>‘Accumulated surplus’ has been interpreted to mean the closing balance of a trust’s retained earnings reserve at 31 March 2016. This represents the accumulated balance of annual surpluses and deficits, adjusted for any amounts offset against other reserves, such as the revaluation reserve. As this is an accumulated balance, it will differ from the annual surplus or deficit reported in the trust’s Statement of Comprehensive Income, which forms part of figures published for the provider sector by NHS Improvement.</p><p> </p><p>Trusts with accumulated surpluses in the bands specified are detailed in the attached document.</p><p> </p><p>All other trusts reported an accumulated deficit overall at 31 March 2016.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 14/09/2016 16:26:25 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton attachment 1 file name HL1690 Annex.docx title HL1690 ANNEX
tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

578547

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
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	Rwanda: Burundi
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what diplomatic and financial assistance they are providing to the governments of Rwanda and Burundi to establish confidence-building measures that improve relations between those governments.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL1691
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned about the ongoing political crisis in Burundi. The sharp deterioration in Burundi’s relationships with the region, including Rwanda, is particularly worrying. The recent restrictions imposed by Burundi on cross-border trade will further exacerbate the serious negative economic impact of the crisis on the lives of Rwandans and Burundians.</p><p>The UK is supporting a range of efforts to generate dialogue and ease tension in the region. We have worked with EU and UN Security Council partners to deliver strong and coherent international messaging to the government of Burundi. We have imposed EU sanctions on key individuals responsible for the violence; suspended direct EU aid to the government; and delivered robust strong Security Council Resolutions including July’s UNSCR 2303.</p><p>The former Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Hon. Friend the Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge), visited Rwanda and Burundi in December 2015 and urged all parties to act responsibly to reduce violence. The UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Danae Dholakia, visits the region regularly to reinforce these messages. We have been clear in all our public and private dialogue with Rwanda on the need for neighbours to play a stabilising role in Burundi. The UK is also providing £6.85 million of DFID funding to support Burundian refugees in Rwanda.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 22/09/2016 15:42:16 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

578548

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
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	Rwanda: Burundi
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial and diplomatic assistance they are providing to the East African Community and the UN to support them in their efforts to reduce existing tensions between the governments of Burundi and Rwanda.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL1692
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2016 answer text <p>The East African Community (EAC) has a central role to play in resolving the crisis in Burundi and mediating dialogue between Burundi and its neighbours. We strongly support the EAC mediation process, led by former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa. We have provided extensive diplomatic support to the process through lobbying of regional leaders and attendance by our Special Envoy to the Great Lakes at meetings of the dialogue in May and July in Arusha, Tanzania.</p><p>Through our UN Security Council Membership we have worked with partners to ensure that EAC efforts are fully coordinated with, and supported by, the United Nations. In January 2016 our Ambassador to the United Nations participated in a Security Council visit to Burundi. In July the Security Council passed Resolution 2303 which welcomed the EAC’s efforts so far and called for all parties in the region to participate fully with the process.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 22/09/2016 15:42:52 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

578549

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Burundi: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contingency plans are in place to provide humanitarian aid in the event of a poor harvest in Burundi.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL1693
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government is very concerned by the ongoing political unrest in Burundi and its humanitarian consequences. Burundi had high levels of food insecurity before the political crisis. However, the increase in market prices, the impact of late and heavy El-Nino rains, and the loss of livelihoods could result in further food insecurity and malnutrition.</p><p>DFID Ministers have already committed £3 million for humanitarian preparedness and early response within Burundi. We have further set aside contingency funds of up to £4 million should the situation deteriorate. DFID will monitor the humanitarian and food security situation and ensure appropriate support is provided if the situation warrants it.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 16/09/2016 10:56:48 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

578550

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Rwanda: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are providing to the government of Rwanda to tackle levels of inequality there.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL1694
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2016 answer text <p>DFID supports various programmes that tackle economic and social inequalities in Rwanda. Our programmes on social protection, education and agriculture all support the Government of Rwanda to address inequality and focus on the needs and rights of the poorest and most excluded people. In addition to DFID’s direct support to Government programmes, we also work with the private sector and other partners to promote inclusive economic growth that promotes social cohesion and reduces economic inequalities, creating decent and sustainable jobs for all. We also work with non-governmental organisations and civil society to address economic, social and gender inequalities. We have three dedicated programmes working on gender and women and girls’ empowerment, focusing on Gender Based Violence Prevention, the empowerment of adolescent girls, and addressing harmful social and gender norms.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 16/09/2016 10:57:28 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

578551

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Borders: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current assessment of the significance of the possible changes in the status of the land border between the UK and the Republic of Ireland for commercial life in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL1695
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The open border for people and businesses has served us well and no-one wants to see a return to the borders of the past. There is a strong will – within this Government, among the Northern Ireland parties and in the Irish Government – to preserve the common travel area and to ensure we get the right deal for trade in goods and services with the European Union. We must now focus on securing a deal that is in the interest of both of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 14/09/2016 11:30:52 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

578552

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Borders: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consultations they have had with the government of the Republic of Ireland on a special arrangement for the land border between the EU and the UK as a result of Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL1696
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2016 answer text <p>There has been a range of engagement with the Irish Government, including a meeting between the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach in London on the 26 July and meetings between the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU and Irish Ministers in Dublin on 8 September. We have had a Common Travel Area between the UK and the Republic of Ireland many years before either country was a member of the European Union. There is a strong will in the UK Government, the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to preserve it, and it remains our intention to do so.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 19/09/2016 12:39:10 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

578553

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Borders: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government to what extent the Northern Ireland Executive will be involved in any proposals to alter the status of the land border between the UK and the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL1697
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland have made clear, in putting into effect the decision of the people of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union the Government wants to ensure that the unique interests of Northern Ireland are protected. This is particularly the case in relation to the land border with the Republic of Ireland. In so doing we will engage fully with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p> answering member printed Lord Dunlop question first answered 14/09/2016 13:21:24 answering member 4534 label Biography information for Lord Dunlop
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

578554

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
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	Borders: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had, or intend to have, with the Confederation of British Industry on the consequences of any future alteration in the status of the land border between the UK and the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL1698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2016 answer text <p>My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union met with CBI NI as part of the inaugural meeting of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’s business advisory group on 1 September. The group is a platform for businesses across Northern Ireland to provide high level advice to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and NIO ministers on critical business and economic issues.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 22/09/2016 12:51:38 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

578555

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
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	Philippines: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they are making to the government of the Philippines following reports that many hundreds of people have been killed by police and vigilantes on suspicion of involvement in drugs; and what assessment they have made of whether the courts and prisons in that country are capable of dealing with the large numbers of newly arrested suspects.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2016 answer text <p>The British Government’s view on the importance of the rule of law is clear, consistent and well known in the Philippines. Our Ambassador has repeatedly raised the Government’s concerns over drug-related killings with the Philippine Administration, including the Foreign Minister, Interior Secretary and Defence Secretary. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Mr Sharma), spoke of the importance of democratic accountability, human rights and the rule of law at a UK-Philippines trade and business event in London on 7 September.</p><p>Members of the Philippine Administration and Supreme Court have highlighted a lack of capacity within the courts and prisons to handle those newly arrested on suspicion of involvement in illegal drugs. We share this concern. The British Government supports the right to a fair trial and the humane treatment of detainees. The Government of the Philippines is taking some steps to increase the functionality of the justice system, including by increasing the number of specialist drug courts. Our Ambassador has conveyed the Government’s willingness to share its own experience of delivering a proportionate criminal justice response to illegal drug use and trafficking.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 19/09/2016 09:25:28 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton