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1278953

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date	20/01/2021
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Disability
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many disabled benefits claimants were sanctioned in (1) 2019, and (2) 2020; how those figure compare to the number of non-disabled such claimants who were sanctioned; how many of those sanctions were appealed and upheld; and what steps they have taken to ensure that disabled people claiming benefits are not discriminated against.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2021 answer text <p>The information requested for Universal Credit is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics are available on the number of self-identified disabled people who have received an adverse sanction decision whilst in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance and these are published by decision type online.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure our approach to sanctions is fair those who are not expected to look for work, those with severe health conditions are not in scope of sanctions. For those who we do expect to look for work, conditionality requirements are tailored to the claimant’s circumstances so they are reasonable, achievable and are agreed between the claimant and their Work Coach. Should there be a doubt, the Decision Maker will take into account all the claimant’s individual circumstances, such as health conditions, and any evidence of good reason they have provided, before deciding whether a sanction is warranted. Claimants have the right to a Mandatory Reconsideration and appeal should they wish to dispute the decision.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott question first answered 26/01/2021 16:09:50 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1276951

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Donald Trump
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Prime Minister last spoke to President Trump.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12159
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2021 answer text <p>The Prime Minister last spoke to the President of the United States on 7 October 2020 to wish him a speedy recovery from Covid-19.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 28/01/2021 17:51:35 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1276953

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking (1) to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 in (a) primary, and (b) secondary, schools, (2) to ensure such schools are COVID-19 secure, and (3) to expedite the safe re-opening of such schools.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2021 answer text <p>The department has worked closely with other government departments throughout its response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including Public Health England (PHE) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), as well as stakeholders across the sector, to ensure that our policy is based on the latest scientific and medical advice, to develop comprehensive guidance based on a PHE-endorsed ‘system of controls’ and to understand the impact and effectiveness of these measures on staff, pupils and parents.</p><p>The system of control measures as outlined in our guidance has been developed with PHE, with whom we continue to work closely to ensure that these measures are based on the latest medical and scientific advice: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/952443/210114_School_national_restrictions_guidance_FINAL_14012021.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/952443/210114_School_national_restrictions_guidance_FINAL_14012021.pdf</a>.</p><p>When implemented in line with a thorough risk assessment, these measures create an inherently safer system for staff and pupils where the risk of transmission of the infection is substantially reduced. For example, this includes important measures such as, but not limited to, minimising contact with individuals who are not well, maintaining social distancing wherever possible, regularly cleaning hands and introducing enhanced cleaning measures, as well as the use of personal protective equipment where recommended. All elements of the system of controls are essential in effectively minimising risks. Schools must cover them all, but the way different schools implement some of the requirements will differ based on their individual circumstances. PHE advises that the implementation of the system of controls based on a thorough risk assessment is a sufficient and appropriate way to reduce risk in schools.</p><p>Limiting attendance does not suggest that schools and colleges have become significantly less safe for young people. Instead, limiting attendance is about supporting the reduction of the overall number of social contacts in our communities. We have resisted restrictions on attendance at schools since the first lockdown but, in the face of the rapidly rising numbers of cases across the country and intense pressure on the NHS, we now need to use every lever at our disposal to reduce all our social contacts wherever possible<em>.</em></p><p>We know that receiving face to face education is best for children’s mental health and for their educational achievement. We will continue to review the restrictions on schools, colleges and universities and will ensure that children and young people return to face to face education as soon as possible.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 28/01/2021 12:24:48 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1276954

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have taken any urgent action in the UN Human Rights Council in response to reports of the government of China's treatment of pro-democracy leaders in Hong Kong; and if so, whether any such action includes (1) resolutions, or (2) emergency sessions.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12162
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK continues to work with international partners, including at the United Nations, to raise our deep concern about the situation in Hong Kong. On 9 January, the Foreign Secretary released a statement with his Australian, Canadian and US counterparts underscoring our serious concern at the arrest of 55 politicians and activists.</p><p>At the UN, on 6 October, alongside Germany we brought together a total of 39 countries to express grave concern at the situation in Xinjiang and Hong Kong in a joint statement at the General Assembly Third Committee.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2021 16:39:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1276955

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Parliamentary Scrutiny
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to enable further Parliamentary scrutiny of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12163
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to facilitating appropriate parliamentary oversight of the UK’s relationship with the EU and is carefully considering appropriate scrutiny processes.</p><p>The House of Lords scrutinised the TCA further in an extensive debate on 8 January, and Ministers will continue to engage with the appropriate Select Committees in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 28/01/2021 17:51:46 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1276956

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister has spoken to the Prime Minister of New Zealand about New Zealand's decision not to join the statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK, and the United States Secretary of State on arrests in Hong Kong issued on 9 January 2020; and whether any ministerial discussions have taken place with the government of New Zealand about such arrests.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2021 answer text <p>The Prime Minister and his New Zealand counterpart, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, last spoke on 10 December 2020, when they discussed a range of foreign policy matters, including Hong Kong. On 9 January, the Foreign Secretary and his New Zealand counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta, discussed developments on arrests in Hong Kong. We will continue to work closely with international partners to call on China to live up to its obligations and responsibilities as a leading member of the international community.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2021 16:38:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1274590

registered interest
date	07/01/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what rights to consular assistance British citizens have if they are falsely accused or imprisoned abroad.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2021 answer text <p>Our consular staff endeavour to give appropriate and tailored support to British nationals overseas and their families in the UK, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. What we can and cannot do is set out in our guide on gov.uk. We help around 30,000 British nationals abroad every year. Cases range from supporting those who have lost their passports, been victims of crimes or had accidents while in another country, through to complicated, long-running consular cases such as people detained overseas. The UK is a party to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR), which is a multilateral agreement setting out how States will cooperate in the support of their nationals in distress overseas including for example granting access to detained nationals The Government's ability to provide consular assistance remains at all times dependent on other states respecting the VCCR and must be done in accordance with the laws of that country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2021 16:15:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1274591

registered interest
date	07/01/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Schengen Agreement: ICT
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 cross-border security of the loss of real-time access to the Schengen Information System; and how many requests for information from that System have been made by the UK since 31 December 2020.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11887
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2021 answer text <p>In the absence of UK participation in the 2<sup>nd</sup> generation Schengen Information System (SIS II), although there will be a mutual loss of capability, the Government is clear that cooperation with EU partners through pre-existing bilateral channels is unaffected, and that Interpol provides a tried and tested mechanism for exchanging law enforcement alert information. Interpol was the primary means by which the UK exchanged warnings alerts with EU Member States as recently as 2015. It remains the primary means by which EU Member States share information with partners who do not have access to SIS II. Our assessment is that the UK was a safe country before joining SIS II in 2015 and we will continue to be one of the safest countries in the world.</p><p>The UK disconnected from the SIS II system at 2300 on the 31<sup>st</sup> December. There have, therefore, been no searches against SIS II by the UK since the 31<sup>st</sup> December.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 21/01/2021 12:19:42 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1274592

registered interest
date	07/01/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11888
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK is committed to rapid equitable access to safe and effective vaccines. The UK has committed up to £548 million to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), which is the international initiative to support global equitable access to vaccines. This makes the UK one of the COVAX AMC's largest bilateral donors. Our commitment will support access to COVID-19 vaccines for up to 92 developing countries through contributing to the supply of 1 billion doses in 2021, and vaccinations for up to 500 million people.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2021 17:12:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1274593

registered interest
date	07/01/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Central African Republic: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to reports that violence prevented people from voting in elections in the Central African Republic, what assessment they have made of the current (1) political, and (2) security, situation in that country.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is concerned by the current security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) and reports of violence during the electoral period. We have repeatedly called on all parties to cease violence and allow the Central African people to exercise their right to vote in peaceful, free and fair conditions. The UN and CAR authorities are working together to ensure a successful second round of legislative elections in February. We have noted the preliminary Presidential election results announced by the National Elections Authority on 4 January, which will be confirmed by the Constitutional Court on 19 January.</p><p>We support the UN's call for the Government of CAR and all parties to favour an inclusive, open, constructive and credible political dialogue to promote national stability. The UK supported election preparations in CAR through a £500,000 contribution to the UN Development Programme's basket fund for elections, which enabled the procurement of critical election materials and greater participation of women and marginalised groups. The UK also contributes approximately £40 million annually to the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) which continues to provide security and patrol areas across the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2021 16:01:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian