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916594
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Trees: Import Controls more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the controls on imports of trees to prevent the introduction of tree diseases; and when they last reviewed such controls. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8300 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-18more like thismore than 2018-06-18
answer text <p>The UK has robust controls in place to protect against tree pest and disease threats. These include being the most prolific user of the EU Protected Zone system, comprehensive official inspections and surveillance, and a statutory notification scheme for certain tree species imported from the EU. Horizon scanning for new and emerging threats associated with tree imports is carried out continuously and the results are considered monthly by all UK Plant Health Authorities, facilitated by Defra’s Plant Health Risk Group. The UK Plant Health Risk Register is the principal screening tool used for this purpose and all outputs are published. The Register now has over 1000 entries, informing decision making and prioritisation in relation to tree health threats. We also contribute to a similar process at EU level and legislation is updated on a frequent basis, to protect against new and revised threats.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-18T12:11:31.283Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-18T12:11:31.283Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
916595
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Trees: Diseases more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government which countries in mainland Europe, if any, have tree diseases not present in the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8301 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-18more like thismore than 2018-06-18
answer text <p>While there is no comprehensive database which records all tree diseases within individual countries, the UK Plant Health Risk Register has 347 entries of pests and diseases which are present in Europe, but not in the UK, of which 126 are known to affect either coniferous or broadleaved trees or both.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-18T12:14:31.817Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-18T12:14:31.817Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
916596
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British citizens are currently detained in Turkey. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8302 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-14more like thismore than 2018-06-14
answer text <p>In May 2018 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office was aware of 41 British nationals detained in Turkey.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-14T13:35:47.527Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-14T13:35:47.527Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
916597
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Overseas Investment: Turkey more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what advice they make available to UK businesses investing in Turkey; and whether they will publish any such advice. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8303 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-19more like thismore than 2018-06-19
answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) advises UK businesses considering the Turkish market, and established UK investors in Turkey, on an individual basis, alongside our strategic business delivery partner the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey.</p><p> </p><p>DIT offers a range of practical support, such as local introductions and sector-specific guidance, political and economic briefings, and business events. Supporting businesses to invest overseas and reach their full potential is an important priority for the Department as we strive to create a global and outward looking economy.</p><p> </p><p>General guidance on accessing DIT support in Turkey is available on the .gov websites: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a> and <a href="http://www.great.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.great.gov.uk</a></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Fairhead more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-19T10:47:06.077Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-19T10:47:06.077Z
answering member
4690
label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
916598
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Christianity more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they intend to make to the government of Turkey about the freedom of Christian worship by British visitors. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8304 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-18more like thismore than 2018-06-18
answer text <p>It is our understanding that British visitors to Turkey are free to worship as they please, regardless of which faith they belong to. We expect Turkey to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief for Turkish citizens and foreign visitors alike. The Turkish constitution provides for freedom of conscience and religion, and President Erdogan publicly reiterated his commitment to those values at the beginning of this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-18T13:19:42.863Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-18T13:19:42.863Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
916599
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Press Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance about personal safety they make available to British media and journalists visiting Turkey. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL8305 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-14more like thismore than 2018-06-14
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office maintains comprehensive, up to date travel advice for Turkey for all British nationals visiting or living in Turkey. This includes information and advice on matters of safety and security. We provide travel advice to help British nationals, including representatives of the media and journalists, make informed decisions about their travel and plan for a safe trip. The travel advice can be located at GOV.UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-14T13:36:17.27Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-14T13:36:17.27Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
904275
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Marine Conservation Zones more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of Marine Conservation Zones in the waters around England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL7850 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
answer text <p>The third tranche of marine protected areas, including Marine Conservation Zones will be consulted on this summer and designated next year.</p><p> </p><p>Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are putting in place Monitoring Control Plans that measure the effectiveness of management measures in furthering the conservation objectives of MPAs.</p><p> </p><p>There will be a report to Parliament later this year analysing the effectiveness of our management and monitoring strategies delivered under the Marine and Coastal Access Act and the progress we have made in protecting our marine environment.</p><p> </p><p>For protected sites in the 12-200nm zone the Government is currently in negotiations with other Member States to introduce management measures through the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), which will be enforced by MMO. Taking back control of our waters and maintaining our protected areas when we leave the EU are key priorities for the UK. We are currently analysing all fisheries legislation including CFP to determine what changes we might need to introduce.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-21T16:57:18.077Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-21T16:57:18.077Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
904276
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Marine Conservation Zones more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what were the number of (1) prosecutions, and (2) convictions, for unlawful disturbance of Marine Conservation Zones around England during the last 12 months for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL7851 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-22more like thismore than 2018-05-22
answer text <p>The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) does not collate this information centrally. During the last 12 months, we are aware that there have been three prosecutions resulting in convictions under byelaws or other regulations for unlawful disturbance in Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in English waters. The prosecutions were delivered by Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA). There was a successful prosecution in Ashlett Creek, a part of the Southampton Water Special Protection Area (SPA) related to fisheries offences (this is not an MCZ but is part of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) network). In this case, Southern IFCA successfully prosecuted two fishermen for obstructing Fisheries Officers, which resulted in a penalty fine. Cornwall IFCA is currently investigating three cases of vessels using bottom-towed gears in a prohibited area.</p><p> </p><p>Management measures in MPAs are developed in consultation with industry expressly to drive down the risk of incursion. Prosecutions, and convictions, can be a sign that effective management has not occurred.</p><p> </p><p>Excluding fishing, licensable activity or development in or near an MPA is reviewed as part of the marine licensing process, which reduces any potential harm and helps mitigate risks before they develop.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-22T11:42:45.013Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-22T11:42:45.013Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
904277
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Trees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the main threats to the health of beech trees in England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL7852 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-23more like thismore than 2018-05-23
answer text <p>The Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan sets out our approach for managing the pressures on our trees. This includes climate change, high populations of squirrels and deer, and certain pests and diseases:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>There are ten pests on the UK Plant Health Risk Register which list <em>Fagus</em> as a major host, including several species of Phytophthora, wood boring beetles and moths. There are a total of 53 pests which pose a threat to broadleaved trees in general, and it is likely that some of these pests will also have <em>Fagus</em> as a host.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Beech trees are susceptible to grazing by deer and bark stripping by squirrels, which can leave the tree vulnerable to infection.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>The Forestry Commission assessed the likely impacts of climate change on existing beech woodland in its 2012 Adaptation Reporting Power report. This concluded that beech may become increasingly challenged in the south and east on lighter and/or thinner soils.</p></li></ul>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-23T11:41:30.68Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-23T11:41:30.68Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
904278
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Trees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the main threats to the health of lime trees in England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten remove filter
uin HL7853 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-23more like thismore than 2018-05-23
answer text <p>The Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan sets out our approach for managing the pressures on our trees. This includes climate change, high populations of squirrels and deer, and certain pests and diseases:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>There are seven pests, mainly moths and other insect species, on the UK Plant Health Risk Register which list <em>Tillia</em> as a major host. There are a total of 53 pests which pose a threat to broadleaved trees in general and it is likely that some of these pests will also have <em>Tillia</em> as a host.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Lime trees seem to be unpalatable to deer and are not vulnerable to bark stripping by squirrels.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>There has been no specific assessment of the impacts of climate change on lime trees to date.</p></li></ul> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-23T12:06:24.787Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-23T12:06:24.787Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this