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date	11/06/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Legal Aid Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money has been allocated from the public purse by the Legal Aid Agency for legal teams of the survivors and bereaved families in the Grenfell Inquiry as of the start of the opening statements to that inquiry.
tabling member constituency	Leeds East
tabling member printed	Richard Burgon
uin	151224
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2018 answer text <p>The Prime Minister has made clear that survivors, families of victims and local residents affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy will have government funding for legal representation. This was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s notice of determination to the Inquiry, published on 22 August.</p><p><br></p><p>The independent Inquiry will publish details of its expenditure, including legal costs, on its website in due course.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 27/06/2018 08:49:08 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4493 label Biography information for Richard Burgon

921762

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they have received about any issues in relation to safeguarding or sexual abuse of Rohingya women and children in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh; and what action they intend to take in response to such issues.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL8471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2018 answer text <p>We recognise that Rohingya women and girls face risks in the camps including domestic violence, sexual harassment, forced labour and sexual exploitation. DFID is helping to provide services including psycho-social counselling, reproductive health services, child-friendly spaces, safe shelters and legal advice. We are also providing essential support for personal safety, including improved lighting and alarms to help keep women and girls safer.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 21/06/2018 14:48:28 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

921763

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Animal Welfare
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following completion of pre-legislative scrutiny by the House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill, when they expect to introduce such a Bill before Parliament.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL8472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>The public consultation on the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill closed on the 31 January 2018. We are currently considering the responses and will be responding shortly.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 19/06/2018 10:46:29 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

921764

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Animal Welfare
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what meetings they have had with animal welfare organisations campaigning for five-year sentences for animal cruelty, including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, since the consultation on the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill closed.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL8473
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>We have held several meetings with animal welfare organisations on a variety of subjects including this one.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 19/06/2018 10:46:14 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

921765

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to requesting a World Trade Organisation dispute panel be established to settle the dispute with the United States over recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminium.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL8474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>Whilst we remain a Member State, the EU is responsible for initiating and defending trade disputes on the UK's behalf. Therefore, the UK cannot, at the moment, initiate a dispute of its own accord. The EU launched a WTO dispute, challenging US steel and aluminium tariffs on 1 June. The UK fully supports the global rules-based trade system, open and free trade, and measures to tackle unfair trade where necessary.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 25/06/2018 10:39:01 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

921767

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Skilled Workers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what will be the terms of reference for the review of Tier 2 visas; and when they expect to announce any changes to the Tier 2 visa policy.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL8475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>On Friday 15 June, the Government announced changes to the allocation of places within the Tier 2 (General) cap of 20,700. The change – which will be implemented through amended Immigration Rules coming into effect on 6 July – will ensure that all doctors and all nurses needed in the UK will be able to be recruited to work here without being counted against the cap. This is intended to be a temporary change which recognises the importance of alleviating pressure on the NHS and which creates extra space within the cap for other sectors of the economy.</p><p>In parallel to this change, we have also commissioned the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the full composition of the Shortage Occupation List.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 25/06/2018 11:16:58 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

921768

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Burma: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the report by the Karen Peace Network The Nightmare Returns: Karen hopes for peace and stability dashed by Burma Army's actions, published in April, and to reports of the displacement of civilians following fighting between the Burma Army and the Karen National Liberation Army.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government has been deeply concerned by recent fighting in Karen State and the resulting displacement of thousands of people, which has resulted in severe humanitarian need. The Minister for Asia and the Pacific made clear on 17 May the Government's concern about the situation in Karen State, calling on all parties to cease fighting; allow access for humanitarian aid; and abide by the National Ceasefire Agreement.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/06/2018 14:54:07 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

921769

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Burma: Crimes against Humanity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether UN documentation of attacks on ethnic groups in Burma provides evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8477
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​The UN Fact Finding Mission's interim report of March 2018 confirmed the Burmese military was primarily to blame for the widespread and systematic violence against the Rohingya in Rakhine State during August and September 2017. The Foreign Secretary has stated that while this may amount to genocide, only a court can make that determination. The UK has ensured the UN Security Council has called on the Burmese authorities to hold those responsible to account. The Government welcomes the 31 May announcement by the Burmese Government of a Commission of Inquiry and will be pressing for it to be conducted transparently and independently in order to meet international concerns.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/06/2018 14:58:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

921770

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Burma: Crimes against Humanity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) the government of Burma about the culture of impunity which has enabled the Burmese military potentially to carry out crimes against humanity, and (2) international partners about holding perpetrators to account through international judicial mechanisms.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government consistently calls on the Burmese authorities to hold to account members of its military responsible for human rights violations. The UK Ambassador to Burma called on the Commander in Chief of Burma's military to endorse an inquiry into human rights violations in Rakhine in their meeting of 3 May. The UK has discussed the applicability of international justice mechanisms to the situation in Burma with a range of international partners. Following the UN Security Council's visit to Burma the UK worked with partners to agree a joint UNSC press statement that called for Burma to fulfil its commitment to holding accountable perpetrators of violence. The Foreign Secretary also discussed this with his G7 counterparts, together calling on Burma to establish a clear pathway toward accountability for the atrocities committed in Rakhine State in the G7 Foreign Ministers communique.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/06/2018 14:59:07 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

921771

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
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	Burma: Crimes against Humanity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with international partners about the reintroduction of targeted sanctions directed at members of the Burmese military who have been involved in ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>The Minister for Asia and the Pacific secured agreement at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 26 February for the introduction of targeted sanctions on individual senior military officers responsible for serious and systematic human rights violations. EU member states established the legal framework for the Burma sanctions listing on 26 April. We expect individual listings to be adopted by the EU at an upcoming Foreign Affairs Council this summer. Through our work on Burma at the UN Security Council we have assessed that there is currently insufficient support for UN sanctions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/06/2018 15:00:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool