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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-15more like thismore than 2019-05-15
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to bring the law on abortion in Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK while there is no functioning Assembly in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL15778 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-24more like thismore than 2019-05-24
answer text <p>The Government recognises the sensitivities of this issue and the strongly held views on all sides of the debate in Northern Ireland and across the rest of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>As abortion is devolved, the best way forward is for locally accountable politicians in Northern Ireland to make decisions. We want to see devolved government restored at the earliest opportunity through the current political talks process.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-24T11:43:58.073Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-24T11:43:58.073Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1111069
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-10more like thismore than 2019-04-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Elections more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the general election result in Israel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL15198 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
answer text <p>Following the election that took place in Israel on 9 April, Israeli political parties are now engaged in coalition formation discussions. The UK looks forward to continuing its excellent relationship with the Israeli Government and to working closely together on shared areas of interest.​</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-25T11:37:56.09Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-25T11:37:56.09Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1105370
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-26more like thismore than 2019-03-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Golan Heights more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recognition by the President of the United States of Israel's sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights; and what discussions they have had, or intend to have, with the government of the United States about that recognition. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL14833 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-08more like thismore than 2019-04-08
answer text <p>On 26 March officials from our Embassy in Washington raised our concerns with US counterparts about the US Presidential Proclamation recognising that the Golan Heights are part of the State of Israel. We are clear that the UK views the Golan Heights as territory occupied by Israel. Annexation of territory by force is prohibited under international law, including the UN Charter. The UK did not recognise Israel's annexation in 1981 and we have no plans to change our position. On 26 March we reiterated our firm position on this matter at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-08T14:55:14.963Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-08T14:55:14.963Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1083424
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-06more like thismore than 2019-03-06
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading BMW: Oxford more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with BMW about the future of the MINI manufacturing plant in Oxford in the event of a no-deal Brexit. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL14307 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-15more like thismore than 2019-03-15
answer text <p>Leaving the EU with a deal that supports the future of British industry remains the government’s top priority. The Government is determined to ensure that the UK continues to be one of the most competitive locations in the world for automotive and other advanced manufacturing.</p><p> </p><p>With 4,000 staff in their Oxford plant alone, BMW is a hugely important company for the UK. BEIS Ministers and officials regularly meet with the company, to understand and support them in their planning. My rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State and Peter Schwarzenbauer, BMW Board Member with responsibility for the UK spoke on 13 March.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Henley more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-15T12:08:40.61Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-15T12:08:40.61Z
answering member
2616
label Biography information for Lord Henley more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1047586
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-23more like thismore than 2019-01-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Angola: Commonwealth more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to invite the President of Angola to visit the UK in order to discuss his stated wish to have his country join the Commonwealth. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL13079 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-05more like thismore than 2019-02-05
answer text <p>The UK is committed to deepening our bilateral relationship with Angola. Decisions on Commonwealth membership are made by consensus by all Commonwealth member states. The UK is supportive of Angola's aspiration to join the Commonwealth, provided it meets the criteria for membership. The Permanent Under Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office discussed this matter with the Angolan Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs during his visit to Luanda in August 2018. There are no immediate plans for the President of Angola to visit the UK, but he would be very welcome to visit.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-05T11:56:46.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-05T11:56:46.75Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1029641
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Caledonian Sleeper Rail Franchise more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Scotland about when the Caledonian Sleeper train carriages were originally expected to be in service; and when they are now expected to be so. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL12527 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-08more like thismore than 2019-01-08
answer text <p>Under the devolved arrangements relating to the railways in Scotland, the Caledonian Sleeper service is solely the responsibility of the Scottish Government and operates under a franchise procured by Scottish Ministers. It has therefore not been the subject of substantive discussions between the Scottish and UK Governments in recent years.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-08T17:24:35.647Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-08T17:24:35.647Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
1002271
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-05more like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Taiwan: INTERPOL more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they have made to secure an observer place for Taiwan at the forthcoming General Assembly of Interpol, and for that country to have access to the I-24/7 global police communications system. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL11292 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-15more like thismore than 2018-11-15
answer text <p>The British Government believes that the people of Taiwan have a valuable contribution to make towards global issues such as organised crime. Their involvement would, in our view, improve co-operation on issues that pose a risk to the international community, including the United Kingdom and our own people. Although the UK has not made any representations to secure Taiwan’s observer status at INTERPOL this year, we are discussing this issue with international partners, including those countries on the INTERPOL Executive Committee.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-15T14:49:49.227Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-15T14:49:49.227Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
994358
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-24more like thismore than 2018-10-24
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Brexit more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, what assessment they have made of the speech by the King of the Netherlands to both Houses of Parliament on 23 October; and what steps they are taking to safeguard the current rights of Dutch citizens living in the UK and British citizens living in the Netherlands after Brexit. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL11002 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>We welcomed the King's remarks, particularly that Brexit does not mean goodbye, but merely a new start in the close, historic relationship between the UK and the Netherlands. That is a view we share.</p><p>Safeguarding citizens’ rights is our first priority for negotiations. The draft Withdrawal Agreement will provide certainty about the rights of UK nationals in the EU and EU citizens in the UK going forward. We are implementing this agreement through the EU Settlement Scheme and are working with Member States, including the Netherlands, to understand how they will do the same.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T13:21:00.277Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T13:21:00.277Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
979712
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-01more like thismore than 2018-10-01
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Borders Railway Line: Carlisle more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the response by the Prime Minister on 5 September (HC Deb, col 157), whether they will contribute (1) funding, and (2) any other support towards extending the Borders rail route to Carlisle. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL10369 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to working with the Scottish Government to drive forward the innovative, cross-border Borderlands Deal. We will be working with local partners to agree a deal which will see significant investment to transform the local economies within the Borderlands area.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We can confirm that the Borderlands have sought funding for feasibility work on the extension of the Borders Railway as part of their Borderlands Growth Deal submission to both governments on Friday 28 September.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-16T15:02:35.773Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-16T15:02:35.773Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
938836
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-11more like thismore than 2018-07-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Taiwan: China more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will take measures to protect British Airways and any other UK companies from being pressured into changing the designation of Taiwan to Taiwan, China. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL9452 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-19more like thismore than 2018-07-19
answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government's long-standing policy on Taiwan has not changed. The British government refers to Taiwan as simply &quot;Taiwan&quot; and, when included in a list of places, does so under an inclusive heading, such as &quot;country/territory&quot; or &quot;world locations&quot;. When guidance has been sought from Her Majesty's Government on the terminology to use, we have been clear about the British Government's terminology for Taiwan.</p><p>Private companies and organisations should be able to decide the terminology that they use to list destinations. UK companies should not be placed under political pressure to make changes. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Officials have registered our concern with the Chinese Government on this point.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-19T14:44:48.79Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-19T14:44:48.79Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter