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63773

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	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	Meriam Ibrahim
	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 re-arrest of Meriam Ibrahim and the detention of her husband and children by the Sudanese National State Security at the airport in Khartoum while they were attempting to leave the country.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL557
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p>Meriam Ibrahim and her family were released on police bail on 26 June following their detention on 24 June. We understand that she and her family are currently staying at the US embassy.</p><p>We will remain closely engaged in this case and continue to call on the Government of Sudan to abide by its international obligations to uphold an individual's right to freedom of religion or belief.</p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 02/07/2014 14:52:06 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

63775

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Help to Buy Scheme
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have bought a house with the assistance of the Help to Buy scheme.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Courtown
	uin	HL559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>This Government is committed to supporting people's aspirations to own their own home. That is why we have introduced schemes like Help to Buy: Equity Loan, Help to Buy: Newbuy and Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee. The latest figures show that so far 35,317 families have bought a house with the assistance of the Help to Buy schemes.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Stowell of Beeston question first answered 03/07/2014 16:25:01 answering member 4205 label Biography information for Baroness Stowell of Beeston
	tabling member	3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown

63780

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Admissions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of secondary and primary schools currently experience a shortage of capacity in regard to school places; and how many schools have been extended or expanded to deal with a shortage of capacity since May 2010.
	tabling member printed	Lord Storey
	uin	HL564
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p>The Department for Education collects information from each local authority on the number of available school places in state-funded primary and secondary schools (excluding special schools) through an annual survey. The most recent publication relates to the position at May 2013 and is published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-capacity-academic-year-2012-to-2013" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-capacity-academic-year-2012-to-2013</a></p><p>The corresponding statistics for May 2010 are published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-capacity-academic-year-2010-to-2011" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-capacity-academic-year-2010-to-2011</a></p><p>We do not hold a central record of the number of schools that have been extended or expanded to deal with a shortage of capacity and we could only provide this information at a disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 02/07/2014 11:45:42 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
	tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

63781

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Free Schools
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the total budget each year for free schools in academic years 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, and so far in 2013–14; what plans, if any, they have to alter that budget; and, if so, where in the country the highest increases or decreases will occur.
	tabling member printed	Lord Storey
	uin	HL565
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>Capital and revenue spending in 2010-13 are published at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dfe-annual-reports" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dfe-annual-reports</a>. The Department for Education is preparing the 2013-14 annual report and accounts, which will be laid before Parliament at the end of this calendar year before being published.</p><p>We have no current plans to amend the budget in future years.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 03/07/2014 16:00:52 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
	tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

63791

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	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	Iraq Conflict
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other European countries concerning a role for the International Criminal Court in investigating the legality of the war in Iraq.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL575
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has not had any discussions with European countries over a role for the International Criminal Court in investigating the legality of the war in Iraq.</p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 02/07/2014 14:52:25 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

63795

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
	answering dept id	26
	answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	hansard heading	Domestic Service: Conditions of Employment
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to end the abuse and exploitation of domestic workers in the United Kingdom, especially those from overseas; what means they will use to ensure that such workers have contracts of employment and are regularly paid at least the minimum wage; and whether such protection can extend to the employees of foreign diplomats.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL579
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The UK already provides comprehensive employment and social protections to domestic workers and as a rule, domestic workers in the UK are entitled to the same employment rights as workers generally – including the National Minimum Wage (unless they are treated as if they are a member of the family), statutory sick pay, paid annual leave, protections from discrimination and unfair dismissals as well as other protections.</p><p> </p><p>We are fully committed to ensuring that domestic workers are able to access their rights. Anyone who believes they are being mistreated by their employer in any way has access to a number of organisations who can help including the police, the Pay and Work Rights Helpline and Employment Tribunals.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also focused on ensuring that overseas domestic workers are informed about their rights and immigration and borders staff are trained to recognise potential victims of abuse. Overseas domestic workers must have been employed for 12 months before a visa will be granted and must have a signed statement of terms and conditions of employment in line with the National Minimum Wage legislation. Every overseas domestic worker is also provided with a letter informing them of their rights in the UK and where to get help if needed. This letter is provided in a range of languages as well as English.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, all foreign diplomats in the UK are required to respect our laws, including employment regulations. The FCO treats any allegation of mistreatment of staff in diplomatic households very seriously. Any allegations that the law has been broken are investigated by the police and the FCO will take appropriate steps to assist the investigation which may include requesting the withdrawal of diplomatic immunity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 02/07/2014 15:52:56 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

63796

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	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	Eritrea
	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 situation of Eritrean refugees in Sudan and in Egypt; and whether they are discussing the matter with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL580
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p>We remain concerned about the situation of Eritrean refugees in Egypt and Sudan. We have highlighted the kidnapping and trafficking of Eritrean refugees in Sudan in our annual human rights report and are also in regular discussions with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on this issue.</p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 02/07/2014 12:33:35 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

63810

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Animal Experiments
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Taylor of Holbeach on 10 June (WA 7), why the number of scientific procedures on animals has increased from 2,652,673 in 1997 to 4,128,527 in 2012; in what areas of research procedures in 2012 took place; and what types and breeds of animals were being used.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hoyle
	uin	HL594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The overall level of scientific procedures is determined by a number of factors including the economic climate and global trends in scientific endeavour. As the regulator, the Home Office ensures that a proper balance between animal welfare and scientific advancement is maintained which is achieved through a harm-benefit analysis. <br><br>The increase in procedures is primarily due to breeding to produce genetically altered animals. A comparison of breeding to produce such animals with other primary purposes, from 1995 to 2012, can be found in Figure 2, page 11 of the Annual Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals Great Britain 2012, a copy of which is in the House Library (HC549).<br><br>Details of the areas of research and the species of animals used are published annually in the Annual Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals Great Britain, copies of which are also in the House Library. The publication of statistics for Northern Ireland is a matter for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland, which separately publishes Northern Irish statistics.<br><br>In 2010, the Coalition Government made a commitment to work to reduce the use of animals in scientific research and our Delivery Plan has now been published and can be found on the GOV.UK website by searching for the document entitled, &quot;Working to reduce the use of animals in research: delivery plan&quot;. The commitment is being delivered through a science-led programme, much of which is led by the National Centre for Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs), an organisation with a strong record in reducing animal use.<br><br>The Government is committed to reducing the use of animals in research and the Delivery Plan shows how alternative methods can deliver fast, high quality research that also boosts economic growth. <br><br>Setting a target for the reduction in the use of animals would be flawed. We are wary of targets which we cannot control, but we do set criteria that can be controlled. In addition, if animals of a lower sentience are used then that may increase numbers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 02/07/2014 12:06:09 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach
	tabling member	1000 label Biography information for Lord Hoyle

63811

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Radicalism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what they are doing to combat radicalisation in Britain.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The revised Prevent strategy, launched on 7 June 2011 has three objectives: respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism; prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they are given appropriate advice and support; work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalisation which we need to address.<br><br>We refocused the Prevent strategy in 2011 so that we confront the ideology behind extremism, and tackle non-violent extremism as well as violent extremism. Following the recommendations made by the Prime Minister's Task Force on Tackling Radicalisation and Extremism at the end of last year, the Government is now implementing a raft of practical measures to further strengthen our approach across a range of sectors including prisons, schools, universities and online.<br><br>Prevent practitioners across the country work with Local Authorities and key partners, such as the police and the Charity Commission, to provide targeted projects and outreach work. <br><br>One of our initiatives, the Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP), has been delivered to over 24,000 front-line public sector staff. This teaches front-line staff who work in various sectors and institutions (such as in the education and health sectors) how to recognise people who may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and how to refer people who may need support to Channel.<br><br>We also have a multi-agency programme, Channel, which supports and protects individuals who may be vulnerable to being drawn into any form of terrorism.<br><br>In addition, my Department continues to work with the Department of Education on long-term efforts on reducing the risk of radicalisation in young people, particularly within the schools sector. Since June 2011, Prevent has committed £1.4 million to fund more than 50 projects in schools and madrassahs across the country. This includes projects to teach young people about the dangers of extremist online messaging, and interactive drama workshops that are a safe environment in which to discuss tackling extremist ideology.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach question first answered 02/07/2014 16:15:35 answering member 3787 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

63817

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any assessment has been made of the officer retention rate in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, particularly of engineer officers.
	tabling member printed	Lord MacKenzie of Culkein
	uin	HL601
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) continually monitors its manpower numbers and plans its recruitment and retention strategies accordingly. As part of that overall programme there are ongoing and specific RFA Recruitment Campaigns. The direct contribution from individual campaigns is not known, not least as interest may grow over time, but I understand that between January and June this year 18 joining offers have been made to individuals wishing to become engineering officers in the RFA.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever grouped question UIN HL602 question first answered 02/07/2014 15:53:37 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	2507 label Biography information for Lord MacKenzie of Culkein