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1302700

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol: Freeports
	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 implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol for the selection of any Northern Ireland ports as freeports.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kilclooney
	uin	HL14224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text We want to ensure that the whole of the UK can benefit from Freeports. The UK Government is holding ongoing discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive to establish at least one Freeport in Northern Ireland as soon as possible.<p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Protocol does not prevent the establishment of Freeports in Northern Ireland. However, it is appropriate that we take the time, working with the Northern Ireland Executive, to ensure the Freeport offer fully aligns with the circumstances in Northern Ireland and our international obligations, and delivers for ports, businesses and communities in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 23/03/2021 14:29:20 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	657 label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney

1202112

	registered interest
	date	09/06/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact the restrictions in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic has had on university cities and towns; and what financial assistance, if any, they intend to provide.
	tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
	uin	HL5472
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the United Kingdom.<p> </p>In May, we announced measures to support students and universities. These included bringing forward £100m of research funding for vital research, and an estimated £2.6bn worth of tuition fee payments for providers to help manage cash flow.<p> </p><p>The Government has also confirmed that providers are eligible to apply for its support packages, including business loan support schemes, which the Office for Students (OfS) the regulator in England, estimates could be worth at least £700m to the sector, depending on eligibility and take up.</p><p> </p>We are working closely with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed to the right support during this difficult period. answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 23/06/2020 16:48:39 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1276442

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Regional Planning and Development
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the key (1) economic, (2) health, (3) education, and (4) other, indicators they plan to use to monitor their 'levelling-up' agenda.
	tabling member printed	Lord Field of Birkenhead
	uin	HL12094
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2021 answer text We are committed to levelling up the economy, ensuring strong employment and increasing productivity across the regions and nations of the UK. The Spending Review established a set of provisional priority outcomes and metrics across all departments and policy areas which have been published on the Gov.uk website. answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 27/01/2021 14:35:31 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

1290189

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2021
	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	Palestinians: Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the Palestinian Authority contributed to the salaries of prisoners convicted of terrorists offences in 2020.
	tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
	uin	HL13716
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2021 answer text We are clear that the prisoner payments system should be reformed. The UK has raised the need for reform at the highest levels of the Palestinian Authority (PA), including when the Foreign Secretary visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories in August 2020. answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/03/2021 17:42:58 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1141934

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Banks: Loans
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they or the Prudential Regulation Authority monitor loans by smaller banks to related parties; and what assessment, if any, they have made of how Wyelands Bank complies in this respect with regulatory limits.
	tabling member printed	Lord Myners
	uin	HL17478
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/08/2019 answer text This is a matter for the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which is operationally independent from Government. The question has been passed on to the PRA. The PRA will reply directly to Lord Myners by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House. answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 06/08/2019 13:37:27 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
	tabling member	3869 label Biography information for Lord Myners

1193465

	registered interest
	date	05/05/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Public Sector Debt:: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to begin addressing the increase in national debt that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what assessment they have made of the measures that will be needed.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL4005
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2020 answer text The work of the last ten years in bringing borrowing and debt back under control has ensured that the public finances are well placed to deal with the challenges posed by COVID-19. However, it is clear that the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and the government's necessary response to it will lead to an increase in borrowing and debt this year.<p>The government has provided a comprehensive policy package to do whatever it takes to support businesses, households and our vital public services through this difficult period. Not taking these steps would result in the temporary effects of COVID-19 permanently damaging our economy, which would weaken the fiscal position over the longer-term; as the independent Office for Budget Responsibility have said, “the costs of inaction would certainly have been higher.”</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 20/05/2020 13:03:14 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1244081

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Buckingham Palace: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the latest cost estimate for the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace.
	tabling member printed	Lord Adonis
	uin	HL9211
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2020 answer text The reservicing of Buckingham Palace, which includes replacing the ageing core services of the Palace to eliminate the very real risk of fire or flood, is a ten-year programme started in 2017 with an agreed maximum budget of £369 million.<p> </p><p>The official business of The Queen, including the current reserving of Buckingham Palace, is primarily funded through the Sovereign Grant. This is paid from the Consolidated Fund, but calculated by reference to The Crown Estate's profits (currently set at 25%). In return, The Crown Estate's revenue profits are paid into the Consolidated Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 29/10/2020 11:51:27 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	3743 label Biography information for Lord Adonis

1281898

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Self-assessment: Coronavirus
	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 use information from 2019/20 income tax returns to assess whether people previously disqualified from financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic should now be entitled to such support.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL12713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text The practical issues that prevented the Government from being able to include the newly self-employed in 2019-20 in the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), namely that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) do not have access to their self-assessment returns in order to verify their eligibility, still remain.<p> </p><p>The SEISS continues to be just one element of a substantial package of support for the self-employed. Those ineligible for the SEISS Grant Extension may still be eligible for other elements of the support available. The Universal Credit standard allowance has been temporarily increased for 2020-21 and the Minimum Income Floor relaxed for the duration of the crisis, so that where self-employed claimants' earnings have fallen significantly, their Universal Credit award will have increased to reflect their lower earnings. In addition to this, they may also have access to other elements of the package, including Bounce Back loans, tax deferrals, rental support, mortgage holidays, self-isolation support payments and other business support grants.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 11/02/2021 16:08:47 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

1216496

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Repossession Orders
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that courts deal more speedily with landlord and tenant cases concerning anti-social behaviour and domestic violence, once possession cases related to rented housing recommence.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Altmann
	uin	HL5963
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text The listing of court cases, including possession, is a judicial function. The Master of Rolls has set up a judiciary-led cross-sector working group to consider and address matters affecting litigants to inform arrangements that will be in place when the current stay on possession is lifted. The work of this group will consider the needs of all users involved in the possession process. answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 06/07/2020 15:08:37 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	4533 label Biography information for Baroness Altmann

1233129

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Recruitment
	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 number of teachers recruited by maintained schools after participating in school-centred initial teacher training programmes in independent schools.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lexden
	uin	HL7972
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2020 answer text The information requested is not held centrally on the number of teachers recruited by maintained schools after participating in school-centred initial teacher training programmes in independent schools. answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 23/09/2020 12:54:17 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
	tabling member	4202 label Biography information for Lord Lexden