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1470448

registered interest
date	14/06/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce delays in renewing visas for people already working and resident in Britain; and when they expect to give a decision on the case with the Home Office identification number 28287399.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL940
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The ECAA team has made several changes to its operating process, meaning applications are being considered at a much higher number week on week. This has seen the work held reduce significantly.</p><p>We do not comment publicly on individual cases.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 28/06/2022 15:17:33 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469983

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
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	Early Warning Systems: Diseases and Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken, in conjunction with allied countries, to establish a global early-warning system for (1) pandemics, and (2) terror attacks using biological or chemical weapons.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK plays a leading role in strengthening pandemic early warning systems including the development of the new International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN). The UK is working with G7 members on the development of WHO's Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. Through bilateral and multilateral health investments, the UK also supports low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their routine disease surveillance systems.</p><p>The UK opposes any use of chemical or biological weapons. We are committed to upholding the effective global implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention. We work closely with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to ensure readiness to respond to any use of chemical weapons, including by non-state actors. In 2021, under the UK's Presidency, the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction launched its Signature Initiative working with partner countries to promote the development of detection and early warning systems for chemical and biological attacks.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/06/2022 15:45:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469984

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
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	Greece and Turkey: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will seek to establish a dialogue through NATO towards resolving all outstanding territorial issues between Greece and Turkey.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL883
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>Greece and Turkey are close friends and allies to the UK. We encourage both countries to resolve issues through dialogue. We support measures, such as using existing deconfliction mechanisms within NATO structures, aimed at de-escalation and reduction of tensions. The UK will continue to work with all parties in support of this.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/06/2022 16:28:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469985

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
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	Turkey: NATO
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they will have with NATO members regarding the warning given by the President of Turkey about a planned military offensive in the Syrian areas of Tel Rifaat and Manbij.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2022 answer text <p>In light of recent public statements we are concerned about any potential military escalation in northern Syria. We continue to engage with Türkiye and international partners, to encourage restraint, underlining the risks to the stability and security of the region of further military activity.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/06/2022 16:47:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469986

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
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	Venezuela: Migration and Human Trafficking
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 call by church leaders in Venezuela and Colombia on 24 May for renewed dialogue on migration and human trafficking.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL885
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK supports efforts to ensure global migration is safe, orderly and regular, in line with the UN's Global Compact for Migration and the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2019, the UK Government has spent £37 million in humanitarian aid in response to the Venezuelan crisis. This is on top of our existing multilateral contributions to the UN-managed Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and Global Fund, our core contributions to the UN and to the Red Cross movement. We were also the second largest donor to the Global Concessional Financing Facility for Colombia in 2019, providing £8 million as part of our overall response to help unlock concessional loans to support Colombia in continuing to host more than 1.5 million Venezuelans.</p><p>Diplomatic relations between Colombia and Venezuela are a matter for the two countries. We will continue to work through diplomatic channels to help the Venezuelans restore democracy and address the root causes of the crises they are facing.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 28/06/2022 11:42:57 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469194

registered interest
date	09/06/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Nationality and Borders Act 2022
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which sections of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 are now in force; and when they expect to implement the other sections.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (“the Act”) achieved Royal Assent on 28<sup>th</sup> April 2022.</p><p>The provisions set out in section 87(3) and (4) of the Act came into force immediately upon Royal Assent. The provisions set out in section 87(5) of the Act will come into force on 28<sup>th</sup> June 2022. The provisions listed in Schedule 1 of the Act (Commencement No. 1, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2022 are also due to come into force on 28<sup>th</sup> June.</p><p>Given the extent of the reforms, the remaining measures will be implemented over the coming months and into next year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 23/06/2022 16:30:05 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1469195

registered interest
date	09/06/2022
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	Ukraine: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) special, and (2) additional, expenditure (a) for, and (b) on behalf of, Ukraine since February has come from emergency budgets; and if those sources are now used up, where they will draw further spending from.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK has committed £394 million in aid to the current crisis in Ukraine. This will only be met from expenditure within the 0.5% ODA envelope across the financial years 2021/22 to 2024/25. No new money or emergency funding will be provided.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 24/06/2022 11:52:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1468751

registered interest
date	08/06/2022
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Prisoners: Mental Health
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 ensure that the mental health of those sentenced to imprisonment is professionally checked before their sentence starts to ensure that they receive appropriate treatment; and whether they will consult the Prison Advice and Care Trust and other voluntary groups on this issue.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>Liaison and diversion services operate at police stations and criminal courts to identify and assess people with vulnerabilities, such as substance misuse and mental ill-health and refer them to appropriate services and where appropriate, away from the justice system. The assessments assist magistrates and judges in sentencing decisions. We are also working with health and justice partners to increase the use of community sentence treatment requirements to reduce reoffending and custodial sentences by offering drug or alcohol treatment as part of a community sentence.</p><p>Voluntary organisations and groups representing those with lived experience are regularly consulted by NHS England on decisions relating to offender health policy and have participated in developing policy on liaison and diversion services and Community Sentence Treatment Requirements.</p> answering member printed Lord Kamall question first answered 22/06/2022 11:22:02 answering member 4909 label Biography information for Lord Kamall
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1466564

registered interest
date	26/05/2022
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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Yemen to persuade them (1) to resolve their conflict, and (2) to not resume fighting on 1 June.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK welcomes the extension on 2 June of the UN-brokered truce in Yemen and urges the parties to continue dialogue towards a durable ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement under UN auspices. After over seven long years of conflict, a negotiated political settlement is the only way to bring long-term stability to Yemen and to end the humanitarian suffering. The UK continues to use its diplomatic relations and role as penholder on Yemen in the UN Security Council to support efforts to towards political dialogue and peace. Minister Cleverly discussed UK support for peace efforts with Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak on 1 April and with the Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al Alimi on 12 May. The UK Ambassador to Yemen met members of the Presidential Leadership Council in Aden on 23 May.</p><p>Updates from the Office of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen are published at https://osesgy.unmissions.org/</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/06/2022 15:52:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1465604

registered interest
date	24/05/2022
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	Developing Countries: Food Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking through the Food and Agriculture Organization (1) to expedite the export of foodstuffs from the Ukraine, and (2) to mobilise the release of emergency stocks of food to the poorest countries and arrange the necessary shipping.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2022 answer text <p>We are urgently working with the UN, the G7 and the international community to explore the best solutions to extract the 25 million tons of grain currently stuck in Ukraine. We recognise the consequences of the conflict are impacting all of our economies. We are clear that prices are rising because of Russia's actions: Putin's illegal, unprovoked and premeditated invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating price rises in commodity markets.</p><p>We are calling on all countries to keep food trade flowing - the worst outcome now would be an obstruction of food trade. We are aware of reports of certain countries imposing restrictions on exports and the worrying impact this could have on global food supplies. The UK has led over 50 World Trade Organisation members to commit to keeping food markets open, predictable and transparent, and is seeking agreement at June's Ministerial Conference on further actions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/06/2022 14:27:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton