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156466
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading IVF 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 Written Answer by Earl Howe on 17 November (HL2643), what was the proportion of stillbirths and linked infant deaths as described in the previously provided table in which both of the two twins and each of the three triplets from the same pregnancy either similarly died in infancy or were stillborn. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2908 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-21more like thismore than 2014-11-21
answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-21T13:18:49.823Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-21T13:18:49.823Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
attachment
1
file name HL2908 ONS Letter - Lord Alton.pdf more like this
title UK Statistics Authority more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
156469
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing 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 criteria are used by the Home Office in approving accommodation for failed asylum seekers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL2911 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
answer text <p>Accommodation and support is provided in some circumstances to failed asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute under section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Support is provided to failed asylum seekers because there is a temporary legal or practical obstacle to departure, for example because the person is too sick to travel, or needs time to apply for the necessary travel document.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-27T12:51:09.137Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-27T12:51:09.137Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
156470
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Compass Contracts 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 there have been any instances where accommodation provided for refused asylum seekers has been deemed unfit for habitation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL2912 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
answer text <p>Accommodation for asylum seekers and failed asylum seekers are provided under the same contracts (COMPASS) and are assessed using the same standards. All housing supplied by our COMPASS Providers are assessed using standards detailed in the contract and must meet the required standards for safe, habitable, fit for purpose and correctly equipped accommodation that complies with relevant mandatory and statutory requirements in relation to housing, including the Housing Act 2004.</p><p>Any accommodation that is deemed unfit for habitation is rejected irrespective of whether the intended user is an asylum seeker with an outstanding claim or a failed asylum seeker.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-27T12:50:40.137Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-27T12:50:40.137Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
156472
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Grammar Schools 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 proportion of grammar schools have been granted dispensation from the Department for Education to arrange their admissions procedures in favour of disadvantaged pupils who are eligible for free school meals, in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL2914 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-26more like thismore than 2014-11-26
answer text <p>All schools with academy status, including grammar schools which are academies, may give priority in their admissions arrangements to disadvantaged children (ie those eligible for the pupil premium). The freedom granted through the funding agreement, allows these grammar schools to lawfully implement oversubscription criteria prioritising disadvantaged children within their admission arrangements, should they wish to do so. It is for the individual grammar schools to decide whether or not to adopt this priority within their own oversubscription criteria. To date, we understand 32 grammar schools have prioritised disadvantaged children in their arrangements and a further 65 intend to consult on doing so.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Maintained schools – including maintained grammars – can currently adopt this freedom if they are granted a Power to Innovate Order. However, we have revised the School Admissions Code to allow all state-funded schools to adopt a pupil premium priority, should they wish to do so. Subject to parliamentary approval the revised Code will come into force in December 2014.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-26T18:03:59.56Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-26T18:03:59.56Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
156473
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Supply Teachers 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 ensure that supply teachers receive the same pay and pensions as other teachers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL2915 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-26more like thismore than 2014-11-26
answer text <p>Supply teachers employed directly by a maintained school or local authority must be paid, like other teachers employed by these institutions, in accordance with the statutory arrangements set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. They are also automatically enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and are eligible for the same pension benefits as other teachers. The arrangements for supply teachers employed by private agencies, including their pensions and rates of pay, are private commercial arrangements.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-26T18:04:32.51Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-26T18:04:32.51Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
156475
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Mental Health 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 train teachers to identify and intervene in cases of mental health issues affecting school pupils. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL2917 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
answer text <p>Headteachers and teachers are best placed to make decisions about what professional development they require in order to meet the needs of their pupils, and an assessment of training and development needs must be included in teachers’ written appraisal reports. To support teachers identifying and intervening when there are mental health issues, in June the Department for Education issued new non-statutory advice for schools and teachers on pupil’s mental health and behaviour.[1] This provides information, guidance and practical tools on how to build resilience and support good mental health, and helps school staff identify those pupils who may have emerging problems. It also includes links to further support such as MindEd,[2] a website funded by the Department of Health that helps adults identify and support children and young people’s mental health issues.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sir Andrew Carter is currently chairing an independent review of the quality and effectiveness of Initial Teacher Training courses, which must be designed to ensure that trainees are equipped to meet the teacher standards. These require teachers to have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs. This review will be published next year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2</a></p><p>[2] <a href="http://www.minded.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.minded.org.uk</a></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-27T12:25:31.143Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-27T12:25:31.143Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
156477
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Fuel Poverty 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 how many people over the age of (1) 65, (2) 75, and (3) 85, in the United Kingdom they estimate to be living in fuel poverty. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Greengross more like this
uin HL2919 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
answer text <p>Fuel poverty is measured at the household level rather than the individual level. Fuel Poverty is a partially devolved issue, with each separate administration having their own targets and producing their own statistics. Data on Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is available from:</p><p>Scotland: <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/12/3017" target="_blank">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/12/3017</a></p><p>Wales: <a href="http://wales.gov.uk/docs/caecd/research/130430-wales-fuel-poverty-projection-tool-2011-12-report-en.pdf" target="_blank">http://wales.gov.uk/docs/caecd/research/130430-wales-fuel-poverty-projection-tool-2011-12-report-en.pdf</a></p><p>Northern Ireland: http://www.nihe.gov.uk/index/corporate/housing_research/house_condition_survey.htm</p><p> </p><p>The number of fuel poor households in England under the LIHC indicator containing someone over the age of (1)65 and (2)75 is given below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="3"><p><strong>Age of oldest person in household</strong></p></td><td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p><strong>Number of households (000's)</strong></p></td><td rowspan="3"><p><strong>Total number of households (000's)</strong></p></td><td rowspan="3"><p><strong>Proportion of </strong></p><p><strong>fuel poor</strong></p><p><strong>households (%)</strong></p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>Not fuel poor</p></td><td><p>Fuel poor</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>over 65</p></td><td><p>5,176</p></td><td><p>383</p></td><td><p>5,559</p></td><td><p>16.8</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>over 75</p></td><td><p>2,328</p></td><td><p>180</p></td><td><p>2,508</p></td><td><p>7.9</p></td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The sample size of households from the English Housing Survey with someone aged over 85 is too small to produce accurate data.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Verma more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-27T12:37:47.433Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-27T12:37:47.433Z
answering member
3790
label Biography information for Baroness Verma more like this
tabling member
2518
label Biography information for Baroness Greengross more like this
156478
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Housing: Energy 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 when they expect that all homes in the United Kingdom will reach energy efficiency level Band C. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Greengross more like this
uin HL2920 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
answer text <p>The Government believes that improving residential energy efficiency is an important part of its efforts to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions, combat fuel poverty and enhance the country’s energy security, as well as helping all consumers save money on their energy bills and enjoy warmer, more comfortable homes.</p><p>We continue to see progress in the deployment of energy efficiency measures towards our goal of 1 million homes helped by March 2015. We have not set any particular target regarding all homes reaching EPC Band C and do not hold any detailed projections as to when this might be achieved.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Verma more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-27T12:42:54.423Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-27T12:42:54.423Z
answering member
3790
label Biography information for Baroness Verma more like this
tabling member
2518
label Biography information for Baroness Greengross more like this
156482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits 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, in the light of the position of the government of the Republic of Ireland in respect of disregarding monies paid under its scheme to compensate sufferers of abuse in the Magdalene laundries and other institutions for the purposes of calculating benefits, why such payments are not disregarded, as a consequence of being made in response to a personal injury, in relation to benefits otherwise payable to such sufferers resident in the United Kingdom. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Beecham more like this
uin HL2924 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-24more like thismore than 2014-11-24
answer text <p /> <p>The Government has sympathy for the women who suffered by their admission to and work in the Magdalen institutions. However, payments made under the Republic of Ireland’s <em>ex gratia</em> scheme do not meet GB legal criteria to be treated as personal injury payments. The payments are not being made ‘in consequence of any personal injury’, but are made in consequence of being admitted to a laundry, regardless of the effects. The amount each woman will receive is dependent on the length of time spent in the laundries and not on the specific effect that it has had on their health. They are also being made as part of a broader process of restorative justice by the Republic of Ireland Government.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to amend GB income-related benefit legislation to include specific disregards along the lines of the schemes mentioned. There is already provision in the benefit system to disregard payments made in respect of personal injury to avoid the need to disregard specific payments on an <em>ad hoc</em> basis. To amend legislation as new compensation schemes are introduced would add complexity to the benefit system and its administration.</p><p> </p><p>There is already provision in legislation to disregard some elements of the <em>ex gratia </em>payments. For example, Pension Credit – the income-related benefit most likely to be claimed - has no capital cut off limit. Where compensation in excess of the €50,000 lump sum maximum <em>ex gratia</em> award is payable as weekly payments, these will be disregarded under current Pension Credit and pension age Housing Benefit legislation.</p><p> </p><p>We understand that as of 6 August 2014 there had been a total number of approximately 760 applications to the scheme, around 160 of which were from UK residents. However, neither information regarding the number of UK applicants who are also in receipt of Pension Credit or other benefits, nor the amount of any <em>ex gratia</em> payments made is available. We are therefore unable to estimate the potential cost of a disregard.</p>
answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
grouped question UIN
HL2925 more like this
HL2926 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-24T14:37:32.967Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-24T14:37:32.967Z
answering member
3893
label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
tabling member
4181
label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
156483
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits 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 is their estimate of the number of potential applicants for United Kingdom benefits who have received compensation for abuse in the Magdalene laundries and other institutions under the scheme established by the government of the Republic of Ireland; and what is their estimate of the cost which would arise from a disregard being applied to such applications. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Beecham more like this
uin HL2925 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-24more like thismore than 2014-11-24
answer text <p>The Government has sympathy for the women who suffered by their admission to and work in the Magdalen institutions. However, payments made under the Republic of Ireland’s <em>ex gratia</em> scheme do not meet GB legal criteria to be treated as personal injury payments. The payments are not being made ‘in consequence of any personal injury’, but are made in consequence of being admitted to a laundry, regardless of the effects. The amount each woman will receive is dependent on the length of time spent in the laundries and not on the specific effect that it has had on their health. They are also being made as part of a broader process of restorative justice by the Republic of Ireland Government.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to amend GB income-related benefit legislation to include specific disregards along the lines of the schemes mentioned. There is already provision in the benefit system to disregard payments made in respect of personal injury to avoid the need to disregard specific payments on an <em>ad hoc</em> basis. To amend legislation as new compensation schemes are introduced would add complexity to the benefit system and its administration.</p><p> </p><p>There is already provision in legislation to disregard some elements of the <em>ex gratia </em>payments. For example, Pension Credit – the income-related benefit most likely to be claimed - has no capital cut off limit. Where compensation in excess of the €50,000 lump sum maximum <em>ex gratia</em> award is payable as weekly payments, these will be disregarded under current Pension Credit and pension age Housing Benefit legislation.</p><p> </p><p>We understand that as of 6 August 2014 there had been a total number of approximately 760 applications to the scheme, around 160 of which were from UK residents. However, neither information regarding the number of UK applicants who are also in receipt of Pension Credit or other benefits, nor the amount of any <em>ex gratia</em> payments made is available. We are therefore unable to estimate the potential cost of a disregard.</p>
answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
grouped question UIN
HL2924 more like this
HL2926 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-24T14:37:33.077Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-24T14:37:33.077Z
answering member
3893
label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
tabling member
4181
label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this