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1124441

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date	01/05/2019
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	Manufacturing Industries: Employment
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 impact of Brexit uncertainty on job cuts in the UK manufacturing sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of Brexit uncertainty on job cuts in the UK manufacturing sector. It is clear that the lack of a clear future trading arrangement with the European Union is causing difficulties for companies planning future volumes and production schedules. The Government is determined to give clarity with a deal on the nature of that future trading arrangement agreed as soon as possible.</p><p>The Government recognises that the manufacturing sector remains a vital contributor to the economy of the UK, driving innovation, exports, job creation, and productivity growth and we are committed to supporting the sector as the UK exits Europe. Through our modern Industrial Strategy and Made Smarter – our key national industrial digitalisation programme – we are building an economy fit for the future. As the 9th largest global manufacturing economy, we are – and will continue to be – a major manufacturing nation.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 10/05/2019 12:41:46 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1124055

registered interest
date	30/04/2019
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	Marine Management Organisation: Recruitment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have plans to increase the number of marine enforcement officers in the UK fishing industry after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2019 answer text <p>An increase in control and enforcement capability has taken place in preparation for the UK as a whole becoming an independent coastal state. Control and enforcement is a devolved matter, and devolved administrations are taking their own approach to control and enforcement at levels they feel appropriate for their waters.</p><p> </p><p>In England, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Defra have enacted their plans to improve control and enforcement, enabling greater human and technological resources to be deployed now and when required in future. The MMO approach has included recruitment of additional marine enforcement officers. They are undergoing extensive training to become warranted in enforcement. Their responsibilities will include inspection of vessels and auction halls, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and educating and informing the fishing industry about potential changes to the law. They will focus on applying regulations to vessels, in port and at sea, from any flagged state that enters English waters.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 10/05/2019 12:40:35 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1111070

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	NHS: Drugs
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 report from the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee about the impact of Brexit on a shortage of medicine supplies at UK pharmacies.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15199
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2019 answer text <p>There is no evidence to suggest the small number of current supply issues we are managing are related to European Union exit, or increasing because of it. We have well established processes to manage and mitigate supply issues from whatever cause, including manufacturing or distribution problems.</p><p>Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s priority. Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, there will be an implementation period running until the end of 2020, during which there will be no changes to the current trading arrangements with the EU. Therefore, if the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified, the supply of medicines will continue on the same basis it does now during this period.</p><p>Leaving without a deal remains the legal default at the end of the extension period if no withdrawal agreement is agreed. We are considering the impact of the EU exit date being extended until 31 October 2019 on our EU exit preparations and are working closely with our stakeholders to review our position.</p><p>We are confident that if everyone does what they need to do, the supply of medicines should be uninterrupted in the event that the United Kingdom exits the EU without a deal.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 26/04/2019 10:54:42 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1111072

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: China
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase foreign investment and trade between the UK and China post-Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government works actively to increase trade between the UK and China, including through our overseas network led by HM Trade Commissioner for China, bilateral working groups, and through the broad support the Department for International Trade provides to UK exporters and to Chinese companies wishing to invest in the UK. Ministerial travel also supports this, and provides the necessary platform to progress market access for British goods and services. The Secretary of State travelled to China five times last year. He secured market access for UK dairy, worth £240m over 5 years, at the Department for International Trade-led Joint Economic and Trade Commission, and led the UK delegation to China’s inaugural International Import Expo in November, where the UK secured over £2bn worth of deals. The Government is also conducting a Joint Trade and Investment Review with China, an analytical exercise to explore all options to increase flows of goods, services and investment in our post-Brexit trading relationship.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 25/04/2019 11:16:01 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1111073

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Internet: Regulation
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 report from the Coalition for a Digital Economy suggesting that new tech regulations set out in the Online Harms White Paper may restrict fair competition of UK start-ups in this sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15201
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The Online Harms White Paper sets out our plans for world-leading legislation to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online. This will make companies more responsible for their users’ safety online, especially children and other vulnerable groups, and will help to build trust in digital markets. New regulation will be risk-based and proportionate across the broad range of businesses and other organisations in scope, designed to support innovation and a thriving digital economy. The White Paper sets out our intention to consult widely with companies, civil society and other governments to develop our proposals, ahead of finalising new legislation.</p><p>As outlined in our Digital Strategy and Charter, our ambition is to ensure the UK is the best place in the world to start and grow a digital business.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 25/04/2019 12:53:50 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1111075

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Brexit
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 possibility that the UK may lose its right to veto EU proposals in the event of a further delay to Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>There is no conditionality attached to the Article 50 extension beyond existing Treaty obligations. The Prime Minister set out in her statement to the House of Commons on 11 April that the 10 April European Council (Article 50) conclusions are clear that during an extension the UK will continue to hold full membership rights, as well as be bound by its obligations.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 16/04/2019 14:12:49 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1110704

registered interest
date	09/04/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	World Economy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of a recent International Monetary Fund forecast regarding the impact of a no-deal Brexit as a risk to global economic growth.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The government has not assessed the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook April 2019 publication. The IMF is an independent organisation. Their analysis of the UK and global economy represents their own views.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 25/04/2019 10:52:11 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1110705

registered interest
date	09/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	EU External Trade: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of trade tensions between the EU and the United States; and whether they anticipate UK trade with the United States will be affected while the UK remains an EU member state.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK has consistently supported the European Commission in engaging with the US to stress the importance of de-escalating trade tensions, which are in no one’s interest. We have been clear in our opposition to US tariffs on steel and aluminium and threatened tariffs on autos. These are unjustified and have, and will have, a negative impact on the UK as an EU Member State and after exit under their existing terms.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to work with the EU and the US to find a constructive permanent solution, including through implementing the EU-US Joint Statement agreed by Presidents Juncker and Trump in July last year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 25/04/2019 11:37:43 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1110706

registered interest
date	09/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airspace
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 amend UK airspace regulations after Brexit; and whether any such plans would be affected by a no-deal Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government is aiming to ensure that UK airspace remains interoperable with neighbouring EU airspace. In the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the provisions of the EU airspace and air traffic management regulations would be replicated in national law under the EU Withdrawal Act. The UK would also continue to be a member of the intergovernmental organisation, Eurocontrol, providing a mechanism to coordinate on airspace issues with other European States.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 18/04/2019 10:25:30 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1110707

registered interest
date	09/04/2019
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence: Ethics
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to remain aligned with EU guidelines on the ethical development of artificial intelligence following the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL15171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>We welcome the guidelines as an important contribution towards ensuring AI is used and developed ethically and to the benefit of society.</p><p>The UK will continue to take a leading role in the global debate around the ethics of AI. This is why we have established the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, to provide independent, expert advice on the measures needed to enable and ensure safe, ethical and innovative uses of AI and data-driven technologies.</p><p>The principles set out in the EU guidelines are closely aligned with the UK’s own approach. Many of the principles are the same as those highlighted as key work areas for the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation.</p><p>The EU guidelines are also aligned with the UK’s Data Ethics Framework, which includes clear principles for how data should be used in the public sector, including in applications of AI.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 25/04/2019 12:08:24 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick