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65813

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date	03/07/2014
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Constitutions: Scotland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, with regard to an interim constitution for Scotland; and what was the outcome of any discussions that took place.
tabling member printed	Lord McAvoy
uin	HL805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>There have been no discussions with the Scottish Government on an interim constitution for Scotland.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Wallace of Tankerness question first answered 08/07/2014 12:49:42 answering member 630 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Tankerness
tabling member	4158 label Biography information for Lord McAvoy

65822

registered interest
date	03/07/2014
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	Advisory Committee on Pesticides
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 De Mauley on 1 July (WA 231–2), with which other government advisory committees the Advisory Committee on Pesticides works where their wider work is relevant to pesticides.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL814
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Advisory Committee on Pesticides has worked with the Defra Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food; theCommittee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment; the Committee on Mutagenicity; the Committee on Carcinogenicity; the Veterinary Products Committee; and the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, where appropriate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The extent of this work has varied from simple information exchange, to requests for specific specialist advice, to joint working groups.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord De Mauley question first answered 08/07/2014 14:52:21 answering member 2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar

65270

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Medals
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 Wallace of Saltaire on 30 June 2014 (WA 218), whether civilian awards, not for gallantry, can be awarded posthumously.
tabling member printed	Lord Ashcroft
uin	HL800
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>Honours made in the Orders of Knighthood may not be awarded posthumously.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 03/07/2014 14:30:06 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	2568 label Biography information for Lord Ashcroft

65186

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Academies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that local authorities prevent free schools and academies from adopting unfair and arbitrary admissions procedures.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Academy schools, including free schools, are required by their funding agreements to comply with the School Admissions Code when setting their admission arrangements. The Code is clear that the criteria they use to decide the allocation of school places must be ‘fair, clear and objective'.</p><p> </p><p>Anyone who considers that these schools' admission arrangements are unlawful or do not comply with the Code can object to the Schools Adjudicator. An adjudicator's determination of an objection is binding and enforceable on the school concerned.</p><p> </p><p>The Code requires local authorities to object to any non-compliant admission arrangements.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 07/07/2014 14:57:59 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

65187

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Grammar Schools
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for grammar schools to change their admissions procedures to increase the uptake of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Government is committed to closing the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers. Grammar schools and the highest performing non-selective schools currently have some of the lowest representations of children eligible for free school meals in England. We want to encourage all high performing schools, including grammar schools to do more to attract and support disadvantaged children.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Education is working with the Grammar Schools Heads Association to develop a programme to:</p><p> </p><p>a. support those grammar schools that are academies and that are considering giving admissions priority to pupils eligible for free school meals;</p><p> </p><p>b. introduce entrance tests that more accurately measure a child's potential and thus avoid the need for prior coaching; and</p><p> </p><p>c. work with local primary schools to raise standards for deprived children and increase parental engagement.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 07/07/2014 15:05:28 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

65188

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will protect apprentices by introducing an official body to police the terms and conditions of apprenticeships.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>We do not believe there is a need for such a body. Under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (ASCL), apprentices are employed under an Apprenticeship Agreement, this ensures they are protected under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Apprentices' pay is covered under the National Minimum Wage regulations and HMRC is responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations. HMRC provides comprehensive advice and guidance for employees through the Pay and Work Rights Helpline. This is available via the GOV.UK website at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights-helpline" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights-helpline</a> .</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/07/2014 15:24:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

65190

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	Inland Waterways
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their policy towards inland waterways and their contribution to tourism.
tabling member printed	Lord Fearn
uin	HL726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Canals and rivers are an important asset for tourism and recreation, which the Government aims to protect and promote. According to The Association of Inland Navigation Authorities (AINA), in 2011 there were 873.8 million visits to waterways around Britain, 23.4 million of which were to visit a specific attraction. There were 293.2 million visits for leisure walking and 234.5 million visits for dog walking, making walking by far the most popular activity participated in.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The majority of Britain's waterways are managed by the Canal and River Trust (CRT) which is funded by Defra. One of the key objectives on which this funding depends is ensuring public access, including for recreation and tourism. The land managed by the CRT includes 3148km of towpaths, all of which are open to the public, and a number of monuments and historic sites including 5 UNESCO world heritage sites.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord De Mauley grouped question UIN HL727 question first answered 07/07/2014 16:49:41 answering member 2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley
tabling member	488 label Biography information for Lord Fearn

65191

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	Inland Waterways
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many inland waterways are open to the general public; and how access by ramblers to such waterways is facilitated.
tabling member printed	Lord Fearn
uin	HL727
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Canals and rivers are an important asset for tourism and recreation, which the Government aims to protect and promote. According to The Association of Inland Navigation Authorities (AINA), in 2011 there were 873.8 million visits to waterways around Britain, 23.4 million of which were to visit a specific attraction. There were 293.2 million visits for leisure walking and 234.5 million visits for dog walking, making walking by far the most popular activity participated in.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The majority of Britain's waterways are managed by the Canal and River Trust (CRT) which is funded by Defra. One of the key objectives on which this funding depends is ensuring public access, including for recreation and tourism. The land managed by the CRT includes 3148km of towpaths, all of which are open to the public, and a number of monuments and historic sites including 5 UNESCO world heritage sites.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord De Mauley grouped question UIN HL726 question first answered 07/07/2014 16:49:41 answering member 2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley
tabling member	488 label Biography information for Lord Fearn

65192

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	War Memorials
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance is available to communities that seek to improve their First and Second World War memorials.
tabling member printed	Lord Fearn
uin	HL728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The DCMS-run Memorial Grant Scheme can be used by charities and faith groups to reclaim the VAT paid on repairs and maintenance to war memorials.</p><p>War Memorials Trust website offers a wealth of information on available grants and advice for communities planning to repair and conserve their war memorials.</p><p>The Government has just announced that it will give the War Memorials Trust up to £3 million over the First World War centenary period to boost the funds available to local communities for the repair and conservation of war memorials. English Heritage, Imperial War Museums and Civic Voice will together be given £1.5 million over the same period to deliver better protection through Listing, a greater pool of specialist skills, a national register of war memorials, and a network of trained volunteers.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 07/07/2014 15:32:32 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	488 label Biography information for Lord Fearn

65194

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	Pesticides
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in their consideration of the application by Syngenta to grant emergency permission for the production and use of neonicotinoid pesticides this autumn, they will take into account of the results of the peer-reviewed paper "Comparative acute toxicity of twenty-four insecticides to earthworm, Eisenia fetida" by Wang Y et al published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Syngenta announced on 3 July that they were withdrawing their application for emergency authorisation of the use of thiamethoxam. The Government has therefore not concluded its consideration of the application.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord De Mauley question first answered 08/07/2014 14:52:48 answering member 2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar