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1726527
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-02more like thismore than 2024-09-02
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 Winter Fuel Payment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they propose to help the poorest pensioners who will lose their winter fuel allowance. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL604 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-18more like thismore than 2024-09-18
answer text <p>Over the next five years we expect over 12 million pensioners are likely to see their State Pensions increase by thousands of pounds as a result of our commitment to the Triple Lock.</p><p>We are providing support for pensioners through our Warm Homes Plan which will support investment in insulation and low carbon heating – upgrading millions of homes over this Parliament. Our long-term plan will protect billpayers permanently, reduce fuel poverty, and get the UK back on track to meet our climate goals.</p><p>The Household Support Fund is also being extended for a further six months, from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025.   An additional £421 million will be provided to enable the extension of the HSF in England, plus funding for the Devolved Governments through the Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion, as usual.</p><p>The Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales provides eligible low-income households across Great Britain with a £150 rebate on their electricity bill. This winter, we expect over three million households, including over one million pensioners, to benefit under the scheme.</p><p>We know there are low-income pensioners who aren’t claiming Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. This will passport them to receive Winter Fuel Payment alongside other benefits – hundreds of pounds that could really help them. We will ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sherlock more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-18T12:52:28.433Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-18T12:52:28.433Z
answering member
4147
label Biography information for Baroness Sherlock more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1726528
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-02more like thismore than 2024-09-02
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 Winter Fuel Payment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the proposals from (1) Age UK, and (2) Martin Lewis, to mitigate the losses faced by the poorest pensioners who will lose their winter fuel allowance. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL605 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-18more like thismore than 2024-09-18
answer text <p>Over the course of this Parliament we expect over 12 million pensioners are likely to see their new State Pensions increase by £1700 as a result of our commitment to the Triple Lock.</p><p> </p><p>We are also providing support through our Warm Homes Plan which pensioners will benefit from. This will support investment in insulation and low carbon heating – upgrading millions of homes over this Parliament. Our long-term plan will protect billpayers permanently, reduce fuel poverty, and get the UK back on track to meet our climate goals.</p><p> </p><p>The Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales provides eligible low-income households across Great Britain with a £150 rebate on their electricity bill. This winter, we expect over three million households, including over one million pensioners, to benefit under the scheme.</p><p>The Household Support Fund is also being extended for a further six months, from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025.   An additional £421 million will be provided to enable the extension of the HSF in England, plus funding for the Devolved Governments through the Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion, as usual.</p><p>With regards to the suggestion that Winter Fuel Payments are paid to pensioners according to their council tax band, this would not be possible as my Department does not hold data on people’s council tax banding. Additionally council tax band is not always an accurate reflection of someone’s income.</p><p> </p><p>We know there are low-income pensioners who aren’t claiming Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. This will passport them to receive Winter Fuel Payment alongside other benefits – hundreds of pounds that could really help them. We will ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sherlock more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-18T12:53:03.48Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-18T12:53:03.48Z
answering member
4147
label Biography information for Baroness Sherlock more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1683936
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-22more like thismore than 2024-01-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign Relations: Scotland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision of the Scottish First Minister to invite a foreign head of government to a meeting where no official of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is present. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL1787 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answer text <p>Following a meeting between the Scottish First Minister and the Turkish President, which took place without an FCDO official being present, the Foreign Secretary wrote to Scottish Cabinet Secretary Robertson. He made it clear that the Scottish Government must respect the relevant protocols for the overseas visits of devolved Government Ministers, for continued FCDO facilitation. We remain open to discussing a constructive way forward, but the UK's foreign policy must be communicated consistently and coherently to our international partners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-07T17:50:45.443Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-07T17:50:45.443Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1668710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-08more like thismore than 2023-11-08
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Gift Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the gift aid review launched in their policy paper Summary of tax administration and maintenance: Spring 2023, published on 27 April, what progress they have made so far in that review. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL107 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-21more like thismore than 2023-11-21
answer text <p>The Government is undertaking a review of the administration of Gift Aid. It is considering areas for improvements suggested by representatives of charities. Since the announcement HMRC has undertaken analysis of its systems that administer Gift Aid and also undertaken research on charities use of Gift Aid. HMRC has not completed this review of existing processes and research into challenges and possible improvements.</p><p>HMRC works closely and regularly with representatives from across the charity sector reviewing Gift Aid, as well as raising awareness amongst donors. It places a high priority on this collaborative work and is always interested in ideas to improve the administration, take-up and awareness of Gift Aid.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2023-11-21T12:38:23.17Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-21T12:38:23.17Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1668711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-08more like thismore than 2023-11-08
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Gift Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the gift aid review launched in their policy paper Summary of tax administration and maintenance: Spring 2023, published on 27 April, how many meetings they have had with charities in the past six months as part of that review. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL108 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-21more like thismore than 2023-11-21
answer text <p>As part of the Government’s review of the administration of Gift Aid processes, and to fully understand the current Gift Aid Service and associated processes and challenges, HMRC has conducted in-depth research interviews with officials responsible for Gift Aid from 17 charities across the country, ranging in size from micro to large. These represented charities across a range of different sectors and included some that claim Gift Aid, don’t claim or partially claim, to help understand the reasons, challenges and needs.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC also conducted internal user research with members of its charities operations team to understand the challenges and to inform its research with charity officials.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to the announcement, HMRC met with 6 charity officials responsible for Gift Aid at their respective charities to test changes to the charities online service. This followed research conducted with 5 charities in November 2022.</p><p> </p><p>In total, there have been 28 research sessions with distinct, individual charities, and two sector meetings. 18 of these meetings have been in the past 6 months, with the remaining 12 having happened in the past 12 months.</p><p> </p><p>This review of existing processes and research into challenges and possible improvements is still ongoing.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2023-11-21T12:39:08.327Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-21T12:39:08.327Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1661471
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
answering body
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept id 211 more like this
answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
hansard heading Scottish Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks of the Cabinet Secretary in evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution on 18 July, what action they have taken to review the position of the Scottish Minister for Independence and the team of civil servants who currently support him. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL10232 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>I am aware that the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, has stated that he is considering this matter.</p><p>All civil servants must abide by the Civil Service Code and the law, and that applies to civil servants working for the Scottish Government.</p><p>People expect their Governments to be fully focused on the issues which matter most to them: driving down inflation, growing our economy and maintaining the UK’s energy security by making Britain more energy independent.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Evans of Rainow more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-27T10:49:22.137Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T10:49:22.137Z
answering member
4081
label Biography information for Lord Evans of Rainow more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1661472
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure: Scotland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to investigate whether Scottish Government spending on independence campaigning is appropriate. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL10233 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-02more like thismore than 2023-10-02
answer text <p>The Government is concerned by the First Minister’s decision to appoint a Minister for Independence. This decision is out of step with the real priorities of the public, which include continuing to tackle the cost of living, growing Scotland’s economy, tackling NHS waiting lists, ensuring energy security and improving transport links.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to uphold the reputation and impartiality of the civil service in Scotland and appreciates that this is a matter for the Scottish Government Permanent Secretary who has been asked to consider this matter.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
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less than 2023-10-02T15:01:13.997Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-02T15:01:13.997Z
answering member
4726
label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1661473
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Embassies: Scotland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to investigate whether Scottish Government spending on overseas embassies is appropriate. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL10234 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-02more like thismore than 2023-10-02
answer text <p>International relations is a matter reserved to the UK Government (UKG), but the UKG recognises that the devolved governments have legitimate interest in international activities which affect delivery of devolved objectives. The Scottish Government currently operates eight overseas offices and has an office in London. Most overseas offices are physically co-located with the UK Mission. As the UKG highlighted in its evidence to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee, there are a wide range of positive examples of engagement and co-operation between FCDO and Scottish Government staff based at UK Missions, delivering for Scotland and the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-02T16:01:45.91Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-02T16:01:45.91Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1661474
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure: Scotland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps, if any, they intend to take to review whether any money allocated to the Scottish Government for a particular purpose has been spent on a different area without agreement with His Majesty's Government. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL10235 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-22more like thismore than 2023-09-22
answer text <p>The Treasury are in regular contact with each of the devolved administrations to discuss the funding arrangements set out in the Statement of Funding Policy.</p><p> </p><p>It is for the Scottish Government to decide how to spend their Barnett-based block grant in areas of devolved responsibility. However, ringfenced funding provided by the UK Government can only be spent for the purposes it was given and any underspends must be returned to HM Treasury.</p><p> </p><p>The devolved administrations provide regular updates to HM Treasury on their spending through existing reporting channels. This includes spending against ringfenced funding.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-22T13:48:48.113Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-22T13:48:48.113Z
answering member
4726
label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1643199
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-06-08more like thismore than 2023-06-08
answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 217 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Harassment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with international partners about the creation of a global safe sports entity and framework for the elimination of all forms of violence, abuse and harassment against athletes. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock remove filter
uin HL8349 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-21more like thismore than 2023-06-21
answer text <p>The Government has not held any discussions with international partners about this specific suggestion, but remains committed to the aim of eliminating all forms of violence against, and abuse and harassment of, athletes. The safety, wellbeing, and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is paramount. We will continue to work with domestic and international partners to promote safe sport for all participants, for example through our engagement in international fora such as the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO.<strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
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less than 2023-06-21T14:47:52.93Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-21T14:47:52.93Z
answering member
4728
label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this