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1176185

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date	04/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Buildings: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they are considering to ensure that there is sufficient professional indemnity cover for those advising the construction industry on fire consultancy and building safety.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware of issues affecting the professional indemnity cover of some fire and building safety consultants. We are engaging with the construction industry to understand the scale of the problem, and also with the insurance industry to better understand their approach to risk.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 25/02/2020 14:32:44 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1176186

registered interest
date	04/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of how much property values for individual properties in high rise blocks have been affected following initial risk assessments in the light of action taken as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire; and what steps they planning to take to protect home owners.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1306
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware that concerns about building safety are leading to delays in valuing some properties for mortgage finance. The Government is engaged with the mortgage industry and is supporting their work in addressing the delays.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 25/02/2020 14:33:45 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175469

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when communities will be able to apply for the remainder of the £500 million fund for the reopening of railway lines.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Transport is inviting MPs to work with local authorities and community groups to come forward with proposals to explore. He has set out how this should be done and officials are providing further guidance and assistance. He will consider the proposals received and expects to make a further announcement on development funding in the autumn this year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:20:19 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175470

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to make funds available for the construction of reopening railway lines, beyond the £500 million feasibility studies.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1242
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The £500m is expected to fund both feasibility studies and delivery of new stations and new services on lines reopened to passengers during this Parliament. The value and progress of these will be monitored and the funding will be kept under review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:21:45 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175471

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Gobowen-Oswestry Railway Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to fund a feasibility study into the reopening of the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1243
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>We have committed £500m to start restoring train lines and stations closed around the time of the Beeching cuts in the 1960s and 1970s. We are inviting MPs to work with local authorities and community groups to come forward with proposals to explore the possibility of reopening train lines and stations. At this stage it is too early to comment on any specific schemes other than those already announced.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:19:41 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175472

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Lewes-Uckfield Railway Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to fund a feasibility study for the Uckfield to Lewes railway line.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1244
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The Department is inviting MPs to work with local authorities and community groups to come forward with proposals to explore restoring railway lines and stations closed in the cuts in the 1960s and 1970s, using the £500m we have made available. Should the Uckfield – Lewes line be put forward as a proposal with appropriate local support, we will consider the case for funding a study.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:09:03 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175473

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) miles of lines, and (2) stations, will be re-opened as part of their programme to reverse the Beeching era cuts to the rail network.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1245
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The volume of railway lines and stations that will be re-opened through the £500m investment being made during this Government will depend on the costs and value or money of qualifying schemes. The Secretary of State is inviting MPs to work with local authorities and community groups to come forward with proposals to explore.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:22:48 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175360

registered interest
date	30/01/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Foundation Courses: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of the potential impact on (1) higher education institutions, and (2) access to higher education, of the proposals of the report Independent panel report: post-18 review of education and funding, published on 30 May 2019, to remove funding for foundation year courses.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1174
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>​Philip Augar and his independent panel have made thoughtful recommendations on tuition fee levels and loan repayment, the balance of funding between universities, further education, apprenticeships and adult learning, and we will consider all these recommendations carefully.</p><p>We are considering the report carefully but have not yet taken decisions with regard to the recommendations put forward.</p><p>As my right hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation announced on 20 January at education oral questions, the government will conclude the review alongside the next Spending Review, providing the sector with clarity about the future of post 18 education and funding.</p><p>We want to ensure we have a joined-up education system that is accessible to all and encourages the development of the skills we need as a country.</p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge grouped question UIN HL1175 question first answered 13/02/2020 11:45:49 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175361

registered interest
date	30/01/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Foundation Courses: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the proposals of the report Independent panel report: post-18 review of education and funding, published on 30 May 2019, to remove funding for foundation year courses, what plans they to ensure a range of entry routes to degree-level study remain available.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1175
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>​Philip Augar and his independent panel have made thoughtful recommendations on tuition fee levels and loan repayment, the balance of funding between universities, further education, apprenticeships and adult learning, and we will consider all these recommendations carefully.</p><p>We are considering the report carefully but have not yet taken decisions with regard to the recommendations put forward.</p><p>As my right hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation announced on 20 January at education oral questions, the government will conclude the review alongside the next Spending Review, providing the sector with clarity about the future of post 18 education and funding.</p><p>We want to ensure we have a joined-up education system that is accessible to all and encourages the development of the skills we need as a country.</p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge grouped question UIN HL1174 question first answered 13/02/2020 11:45:49 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1175362

registered interest
date	30/01/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Social Mobility
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to meet with relevant stakeholders following the report by the Sutton Trust Mobility Manifesto 2019, published on 7 November 2019, to discuss the issues raised in that report.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL1176
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The Sutton Trust Mobility Manifesto 2019 makes 10 recommendations across the areas of Higher and Further Education, Early Years, Schools and Internships. The department continues to engage with a range of stakeholders in order to understand what children and young people need, so that they can express their talents and make the most of their lives.</p><p>For example, the department is working with the Early Intervention Foundation and Local Government Association to deliver a programme of early years social mobility peer reviews, focused on early language outcomes.</p><p>We have signed a joint understanding with the Independent Schools Council; through which we are working to increase the number of disadvantaged pupils who benefit from targeted bursaries and other forms of assistance offered voluntarily by independent schools.</p><p>We have endorsed a proposal to use the Office for Students’ (OfS) review of the admissions system to consider the pros and cons of potential models of Post Qualification Application. The OfS has also encouraged the use of contextual admissions and we support such initiatives.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 13/02/2020 12:23:32 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton