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1199209

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date	02/06/2020
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	Neurology
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of NHS secondary care services to people with neurological conditions.
tabling member printed	Lord Dubs
uin	HL4954
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made.</p><p>In co-operation with the Royal College of Physicians and the Chief Medical Officer’s team, the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) published COVID-19 specific guidance for patients with neurological conditions, as well as clinicians, on 22 March 2020. The guidance identified patient groups at increased risk from COVID-19 and those for whom shielding was recommended. Early in the pandemic, the ABN recommended a reduction in face to face appointments for non-emergency care in services such as neurology, while maintaining essential care to protect patients. NHS England and NHS Improvement advised the system that in-person consultations should quickly be phased out and “should only take place when absolutely necessary”.</p><p>During the pandemic, digital and remote general practitioner consultations and outpatient appointments as means to support patients have become the norm across England. Providers have been rolling out remote consultations using video, telephone, email and text message services as a priority, including for those with neurological conditions. NHS England and NHS Improvement have also published a range of guidance for primary and community health service to identify, support and engage people, such as those with neurological conditions, during the COVID-19 outbreak, including:</p><p>- the NHS England and NHS Improvement <em>Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) standard operating procedure: Community Health Services</em>; and</p><p>- the NHS England and NHS Improvement <em>Guidance and standard operating procedures General practice in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19).</em></p><p> </p><p>Copies of these as well as the ABN guidance <em>Association of British Neurologists Guidance on COVID-19 for people with neurological conditions, their doctors and carers</em> are attached.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell attachment 1 file name C0198-community-health-services-sop.pdf title Community health services guidance 2 file name CO485-COVID-19-Primary-Care-SOP-GP-Practice-V3-29-May-2020.pdf title General practice guidance 3 file name ABN_Neurology_COVID-19_Guidance_22.3.20.pdf title ABN Guidance for COVID-19 question first answered 15/06/2020 12:34:12 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	805 label Biography information for Lord Dubs

1199212

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Neurology: Charities
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 on the sustainability of charities working to support people with neurological conditions.
tabling member printed	Lord Dubs
uin	HL4957
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a range of sectors, including charities.</p><p>To support charities in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 8 April 2020, of a funding package of £750 million for the wider voluntary and charity sector. Of this, £370 million will support charities working with vulnerable people. In England, £200 million of this support will be provided through the National Lottery’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund, to which charities can apply for funding. Applicants will be assessed on the extent to which they meet the objectives of the fund, which are to reduce temporary closures of essential charities and to reduce the burden on the public services, including the National Health Service.</p><p>In addition, charities can access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and are able to benefit from the three-month VAT deferral scheme. Charity shop premises will benefit from the new enhanced retail rate relief at 100%.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell grouped question UIN HL4958 question first answered 15/06/2020 12:34:50 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	805 label Biography information for Lord Dubs

1199213

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Neurology: Charities
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of charitable organisations providing support to people with neurological conditions.
tabling member printed	Lord Dubs
uin	HL4958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a range of sectors, including charities.</p><p>To support charities in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 8 April 2020, of a funding package of £750 million for the wider voluntary and charity sector. Of this, £370 million will support charities working with vulnerable people. In England, £200 million of this support will be provided through the National Lottery’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund, to which charities can apply for funding. Applicants will be assessed on the extent to which they meet the objectives of the fund, which are to reduce temporary closures of essential charities and to reduce the burden on the public services, including the National Health Service.</p><p>In addition, charities can access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and are able to benefit from the three-month VAT deferral scheme. Charity shop premises will benefit from the new enhanced retail rate relief at 100%.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell grouped question UIN HL4957 question first answered 15/06/2020 12:34:50 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	805 label Biography information for Lord Dubs

1199214

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Anaesthetics: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the survey by the Royal College of Anaesthetists survey which shows low confidence by medical staff in their ability to access necessary testing, personal protective equipment, and anaesthetic drugs; and what steps they are taking to restore the confidence of such staff to resume elective surgery.
tabling member printed	Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
uin	HL4961
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>Medical staff continue to put themselves at risk every day to care for those affected by the virus. The Government has been clear that those on the frontline will get all the support they need. We will continue to give the National Health Service everything it needs to tackle this outbreak and have central stockpiles of a range of medical products to help ensure the supply to the NHS and care sector.</p><p>We continue to work closely with our industry partners, the health and care system and others in the supply chain to ensure these medical products are delivered to the frontline, maintaining confidence and helping minimise any risks to patients and staff.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 10/06/2020 11:12:00 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	3609 label Biography information for Baroness Finlay of Llandaff

1199218

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Humanitarian Aid: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what engagement they have had with the UN and other international actors to ensure that tackling gender-based violence is recognised as a specific objective in the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan.
tabling member printed	Baroness Goudie
uin	HL4970
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the surge in gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have consistently encouraged the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to prioritise GBV within the Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) through bilateral channels and joint advocacy with other donors. We believe revising the GHRP to explicitly include a specific objective on GBV will prove lifesaving for women and girls.</p><p>Whilst we are pleased to see improvements in how GBV is being addressed overall in the GHRP, the UK is still championing a specific objective on GBV in future versions. All UN agencies and international actors must demonstrate that the shadow pandemic of GBV is taken seriously in the global response to COVID-19 and be held accountable for addressing GBV.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 11/06/2020 10:58:25 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3575 label Biography information for Baroness Goudie

1199221

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Food
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether talks relating to future international trade agreements will include possible reductions of the current food safety regulations; and whether chlorine-washing of chicken will continue to be contrary to UK food safety standards.
tabling member printed	Lord Harris of Haringey
uin	HL4983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>HM Government has made it clear that any future trade deals must work for British consumers, farmers and companies. We are proud of our high standards in food safety and these will not be weakened. High standards and high quality are what our domestic and global customers demand, and that is what we will provide.</p><p> </p><p>It is vital that we explore new trading opportunities, but these should not mean a dilution of the standards for which British food is world-renowned. The EU Withdrawal Act transfers all existing EU food safety provisions on to the statute book and we remain firmly committed to upholding our high food safety standards.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 15/06/2020 13:01:54 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	2671 label Biography information for Lord Harris of Haringey

1199223

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reported comments by the First Minister of Wales that there had not been a "regular rhythm" to engagement between the UK Government and the devolved administrations in respect of proposals to ease the COVID-19 lockdown.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL4986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government is working constructively with the devolved administrations to keep the whole of the UK safe.</p><p>There have been frequent discussions between UK Government ministers and officials and their counterparts in devolved administrations. This includes through COBR and the Cabinet Committee structure established to deal with the health, economic, public sector and international impacts of the Covid-19 outbreak on behalf of the whole of the UK. We will continue positive engagement with the Devolved Administrations.</p><p /><p /> <p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 15/06/2020 13:21:20 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1199225

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what engagement has taken place with the Welsh Government about plans for the end of the EU transition period, including with regard to which UK legislation will require Legislative Consent; and what engagement has particularly focussed on the possibility of the UK and the EU failing to reach agreement on future relations.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL4988
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government has been working closely with the devolved administrations throughout negotiations with the EU. Engagement with the devolved administrations continues; the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, other Cabinet Office Ministers and officials have been in regular contact with their counterparts from the devolved administrations to update them on the negotiations.</p><p>The UK Government has worked with the Welsh Government to deliver on a wide range of legislative matters, and will continue to seek legislative consent, as appropriate.</p><p>The UK Government has noted the request of the Labour-run administration in Wales to extend the transition period but there is no change to the position that the Transition Period will end this year.</p><p /><p /> <p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 15/06/2020 13:21:42 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1199231

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Hospitals: Admissions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide finer resolution data on hospital admission statistics in England to aid understanding of optimal (1) admission, (2) treatment, and (3) resource allocation, strategies.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL5018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>Data on Hospital Episodes Statistics is published online by NHS Digital and the latest available data is for 2018/19. Annual data for 2019/20 is due to be published in October 2020.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 08/06/2020 16:14:58 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1199234

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Coronavirus: Clinical Trials
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that semantic and geographical analysis of COVID-19 trials does not impact the (1) unity, and (2) informativeness, of the clinical research landscape.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL5021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), commissioned by the Department, conducts regular analyses of the COVID-19 and other clinical trials, including geographical analysis. This analysis enables NIHR to ensure patients and members of the public from all parts of England and in all relevant sites have access to research. In addition, it enables work to ensure a better matching of clinical trials with disease prevalence, which benefits both patients affected and researchers. The NIHR Clinical Research Network, using its 15 regional centres across the country, ensures that there is a balance between the different needs of localities based on local knowledge of disease burden and a coordinated response across England.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 15/06/2020 12:41:01 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark