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679843

registered interest
date	27/01/2017
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	Whirlpool Corporation: Yate
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with representatives of Whirlpool Corporation regarding its plans to restructure its European operations and the possible loss of manufacturing jobs at its factory in Yate.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL5063
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>Whirlpool informed the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy of their plans to restructure their manufacturing base ahead of the announcement made on 24 January.</p><p>The Government recognises the important contribution that the manufacturing sector makes to Britain's economy. The Department is supporting manufacturers by cutting corporation tax to 17% by 2020 and cutting red tape by a further £10billion. We are investing in new scientific infrastructure on a record scale by delivering on the £6.9bn science capital commitment in our manifesto, and at the Autumn Statement 2016 we announced that we will make the UK the global go-to nation for scientists, innovators and advanced manufacturing investors, by investing an extra £2bn a year in R&amp;D by the end of this Parliament.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 09/02/2017 13:05:55 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

679313

registered interest
date	26/01/2017
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	Multinational Companies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many companies have announced a relocation of (1) all, or (2) part of, their operations from the UK, following the announcement that the UK will leave the single market; and what additional support is being provided for British workers who lose their jobs as a result of such relocations.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL5028
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>Companies relocate operations for many different commercial reasons.</p><p>Since the UK voted to leave the EU, we have worked closely with firms across the country to understand their plans and make clear our commitment to a bold and ambitious free trade agreement with the EU that removes as many barriers to trade as possible. Companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Nissan and Apple have announced major investments in the UK since the referendum.</p><p>In the event of redundancies, the Government looks to support affected workers back into employment via the Rapid Response Service. We closely monitor major job losses and will look to provide bespoke support if required.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 09/02/2017 13:13:35 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

678857

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
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	Customs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the speech by the Prime Minister on 17 January setting out the Government’s objectives for exiting the EU, whether they have sought advice on the legality of the proposed new customs agreement; and if so, what was that advice.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL5008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>The Prime Minister has set out our intention to negotiate a new customs agreement with the EU. We have an open mind about the form of that agreement, but it is in both the UK and EU's interest to see tariff-free trade continue and for that cross-border trade to be as frictionless as possible. We will ensure that any future arrangements are fully compliant with our international commitments and obligations.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 08/02/2017 16:18:14 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

678858

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
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	Overseas Trade
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the speech by the Prime Minister on 17 January setting out the Government’s objectives for exiting the EU, whether they have commissioned a comparative assessment of the economic and trade impacts of (1) leaving the EU single market and trading under WTO rules, and (2) negotiating new trade deals; if so, whether this assessment includes negotiating timelines and sectoral impacts; and whether any such assessment will be published, and if so, when.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL5009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union, working with officials across government, continues to undertake a wide range of data analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy and our trading relationships with the EU. We are looking at over 50 sectors as well as cross-cutting regulatory issues to inform the UK's position for the upcoming negotiations with our EU partners. Furthermore, the government has already started discussions on future trade ties with countries like Australia, New Zealand and India. These discussions will be informed by careful economic analysis. The Department's Officials and Ministers are working closely with other departments, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Trade and others to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.<br><br>We have however been clear that we are not going to publish anything that might risk harming our negotiating position, and the House of Commons has voted on a motion that endorses that approach.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 08/02/2017 15:33:00 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

678859

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
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	Overseas Trade
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 on UK companies’ ability to prepare international trade paperwork if the UK exits the EU before alternative international trade agreements have been established.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL5010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>It is in both the UK and EU's interest to see tariff-free trade and for that cross-border trade to be as frictionless as possible. We will seek a new customs agreement with the EU that supports these objectives. <br><br>We have said we anticipate a phased process of implementation, in which both Britain and the EU institutions and Member States prepare for the new arrangements that exist between us.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 08/02/2017 16:16:25 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

576259

registered interest
date	05/09/2016
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	EU Grants and Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the remarks by the Minister for Universities and Science that it would be “business as usual” for EU funding committees until the UK leaves the EU, why there have been delays in communicating the outcomes of funding decisions since the referendum; and what steps they are taking to ensure that there are sufficient staff and resources available promptly to process and decide on applications for EU funding to ensure that those funds reach projects.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL1499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government is not aware of such delays. However, we remain vigilant and open to evidence of problems in this area, and have set up a mailbox where specific instances should be sent. The mailbox address is <a href="mailto:research@bis.gsi.gov.uk" target="_blank">research@bis.gsi.gov.uk</a>. If the noble Baroness was able to provide more information, we would be happy to look into it.</p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 19/09/2016 13:37:26 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

576260

registered interest
date	05/09/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the remarks by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that “structural and investment funds projects signed before the Autumn Statement and Horizon research funding granted before we leave the EU will be guaranteed by the Treasury after we leave”, what steps they are taking to ensure that there will be adequate staff resources in government departments to handle EU funding applications promptly in the months up to that Statement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL1500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2016 answer text <p>Departments will continue to have the resource available to sign all projects in the ordinary course of business prior to the Autumn Statement, as detailed by the Chief Secretary in his letter of 12<sup>th</sup> August 2016. A of copy this letter is available in the Library of the House.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley question first answered 16/09/2016 09:48:42 answering member 4536 label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

576261

registered interest
date	05/09/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that “structural and investment funds projects signed before the Autumn Statement and Horizon research funding granted before we leave the EU will be guaranteed by the Treasury after we leave”, whether they intend to publish the number and value of contracts signed for each funding stream approved between the Chancellor’s announcement and the Autumn Statement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL1501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2016 answer text <p>The Treasury does not hold information about individual EU funded projects, so the detailed information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost. Information about EU funded projects in the UK is in the public domain, e.g. a list of European Structural and Investment Funds beneficiaries is available on Gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Chief Secretary’s letter of 12<sup>th</sup> August, a copy of which has been deposited in the Libraries of the House, further details will be provided ahead of the Autumn Statement.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley question first answered 19/09/2016 09:15:55 answering member 4536 label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

425825

registered interest
date	03/11/2015
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board: Public Appointments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what process they followed in making appointments to the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL3223
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2015 answer text <p>The Secretary of State is responsible for appointing members to the local government pension scheme’s advisory board. No more than 12 members in total may be appointed, divided equally between members representing scheme members and scheme employers in England and Wales.</p><p>The list of appointments made by the Secretary of State is shown below. The appointments were made on the basis of nominations submitted by the Local Government Association on behalf of local authority employers and the three major local government trade unions. The 12 appointments shown below replaced the members of a shadow scheme advisory board established in July 2013.</p><p><strong>Local authority employer representatives</strong></p><p>Councillor Roger Phillips (Herefordshire County Council representing non-local authority employers)</p><p>Emelda Nicholroy (Universities and Colleges Employers Association representing education employers).</p><p>Councillor Michael Adams (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham representing London councils).</p><p>Councillor Keiran Quinn (Greater Manchester Pension Fund representing Metropolitan authorities)</p><p>Councillor Denise Le Gal (Surrey County Council representing English local authorities)</p><p>Councillor Mary Barnett (Torfaen Pension Fund representing Welsh local authorities)</p><p><br><strong>Scheme member representatives</strong></p><p>Jon Richards - UNISON</p><p>Chris Tansley – UNISON</p><p>Brian Strutton - GMB</p><p>Gary Warwick - GMB</p><p>Fiona Farmer - UNITE</p><p>Dick Banks - UNITE</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 17/11/2015 15:40:48 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke