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746648

registered interest
date	29/06/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assistance, if any, they have given to the government of Uganda in its work supporting refugees from South Sudan in the past two years; and to what projects and regions this assistance has been directed.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2017 answer text <p>In the last two years, her Majesty’s Government has supported the Government of Uganda in its efforts to host refugees from South Sudan by delivering food or a cash equivalent to 1 million refugees; vaccination and nutritional support to 350,000 children; and clean water for 150,000 refugees.</p><p>This support is delivered by UN agencies and non-governmental organisations. Support has been directed to the 12 refugee hosting Districts in Uganda.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 10/07/2017 16:34:23 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

724628

registered interest
date	26/04/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Entry Clearances: Nepal
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Nepalese university students entered the UK during each of the last five years for the purposes of (1) higher education, and (2) further education; and how many were returned (a) for illegal entry, and (b) at the end of their course.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL6870
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2017 answer text <p>The available information relates to student admissions under Tier 4 and in the short term study (previously ‘student visitor) category, by nationality, published in the quarterly Immigration Statistics, Admissions table ad_03 on the .GOV.UK website and via the library of the House</p><p>Over time the data obtained through exit checks will contribute to the statistical picture. This level of detail is not yet available.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/04/2017 12:54:32 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name table HL6870.xlsx title Table - Admissions Table ad_03
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

724629

registered interest
date	26/04/2017
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	North Africa: EU Immigration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in implementing the EU’s Khartoum Process in North Africa; and what resources have been committed to date.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL6871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2017 answer text <p><em>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</em></p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 27/04/2017 12:07:00 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

718244

registered interest
date	06/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	EU Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what preliminary discussions they have held with the European Commission, and with other relevant EU bodies, on the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on (1) the European Development Fund, (2) the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, and (3) Humanitarian Aid Operations and other aid agencies.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL6743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2017 answer text <p>While the UK remains an EU member state we will continue to fulfil all the obligations of our membership. This includes taking full part in, and influencing, the EU’s development policies and programmes. The question of the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on those policies and programmes will form a key part of the exit negotiations: the EU will remain an important development partner for the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 24/04/2017 16:25:48 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

718245

registered interest
date	06/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	EU Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what preliminary discussions they have held with British aid agencies and research centres on the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on their work with the poorest developing countries.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL6744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government is engaging with stakeholders from every sector of the economy on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and will continue to consult closely with stakeholders to review EU funding schemes.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 24/04/2017 16:26:07 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

717951

registered interest
date	05/04/2017
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	Music
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the report by Arts Council England, <i>The arts and culture sector and exit from the European Union</i>, what assessment they have made of the impact of leaving the EU on music.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL6698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government is working closely with the Arts and Culture sector and the music industry to understand the possible impacts and opportunities of the UK's decision to leave the European Union (EU). The Government is focussed on securing the right deal for Britain and the music industry as a whole.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 18/04/2017 14:25:22 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

709827

registered interest
date	09/03/2017
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	Kosovo: Rule of Law
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, during the winding down of European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, they intend to continue their support for the rule of law in Kosovo through the local courts and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL5961
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2017 answer text <p>Support for the rule of law in Kosovo remains a UK priority. We will continue to emphasise improving local justice institutions and the fight against organised crime and corruption in Kosovo, in our bilateral assistance.</p><p>We support the principles of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission but await full details of its work from the government of Kosovo.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 22/03/2017 15:50:35 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

709828

registered interest
date	09/03/2017
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	Kosovo: Serbia
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further steps they intend to take to encourage the process of high level dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, both bilaterally and through the EU, and how they will measure the success of that process.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL5962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK supports the process of high level dialogue through our financial contributions to the EU, bilateral assistance and political and diplomatic engagement.</p><p>We measure progress through the implementation of agreements reached, the continued active engagement by both Serbia and Kosovo in the process, and broader progress in normalisation of their relations<strong>.</strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/03/2017 15:56:29 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

709829

registered interest
date	09/03/2017
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	Kosovo: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government (1) what part they have played in making the Kosovo Assembly more accountable and transparent through NGOs such as Democracy 4 Development; and (2) what is their assessment of the prospects for an elected Assembly.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL5963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK is leading efforts to encourage a more accountable and transparent democratic process in Kosovo. We are working with 'Democracy 4 Development' to encourage more volunteering and civic activism. Since 2016, we have worked with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy to strengthen the transparency and accountability of all political parties. Previously, we have worked with local non-governmental organisations to establish the Public Accounts Committee, and to provide expertise to the Assembly Committee for Economic Development.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/03/2017 15:55:49 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

709830

registered interest
date	09/03/2017
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	Kosovo: Air Pollution
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what role they have, through the EU or other channels, in reducing carbon emissions and improving the quality of air in Pristina and other industrial centres in Kosovo.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL5964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK is working with the EU and the World Bank to support the Kosovo government in reducing carbon emissions. We understand that the Government of Kosovo is committed to the implementation of EU-required measures on energy and the environment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/03/2017 16:00:56 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich