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1149727

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	thebigword
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the contract with thebigword to provide interpreting and translation services in the criminal justice system will be reviewed.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL20
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>The Language Services contracts commenced on 31 October 2016, with thebigword appointed as providers of spoken face to face, telephone and video interpretation as well as translation and transcription services.</p><p> </p><p>The initial term of the contracts is four years with up to three one-year extensions available.</p><p> </p><p>The initial term of the contracts with thebigword is due to expire on 30th October 2020. The first option to extend for one-year has been agreed for translation and transcription services, and has also been approved for spoken face to face, telephone and video interpretation services.</p><p> </p><p>The future of the contract, including the possibility of further extensions, is currently being considered.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 21/10/2019 15:27:36 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1083764

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	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	Yemen: Peace Negotiations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they have taken, or plan to take, to ensure that the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, made on 31 October 2000, on the involvement of women in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction are being fully complied with in the Stockholm Agreement process on ending the war in Yemen.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL14327
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2019 answer text <p>The British Government has lobbied the conflict parties for greater inclusion of women in formal peace talks and have raised the importance of doing so. Through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), we support UN Women initiatives, such as the Yemeni Women Pact, to increase women’s participation in and leadership of official peace processes.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/03/2019 16:22:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1252975

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Peru
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 16 November (HL Deb, col 1272), when were visa requirements for visitors to the UK from Peru last reviewed; and what criteria will be used to decide whether further review is required.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL10427
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK keeps its visa system under regular review. Decisions on changes are always taken in the round and reflect key facets of the bilateral relationship with the country concerned. These will vary globally, but often include security, compliance, returns, and prosperity.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/11/2020 11:21:18 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1175348

	registered interest
	date	27/01/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: South America
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have negotiated a continuity agreement for the UK with Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, which takes forward the current UK interests in the EU Free Trade Agreement with those countries; and if so, whether such a continuity agreement includes the trade and sustainable development provisions of Title IX of that agreement.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL790
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2020 answer text <p>The UK and three Andean countries signed the UK-Andean Countries Trade Agreement on 15 May 2019, in Quito, Ecuador, ensuring continuity for UK-Andean trade. The agreement carries forward the trade and sustainable development provisions from the EU-Andean agreement. More information about the continuity agreement can be found on the GOV.UK website: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-andean-countries-trade-agreement" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-andean-countries-trade-agreement</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Courtown question first answered 04/02/2020 14:03:26 answering member 3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1197785

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2020
	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	Peru: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the compliance of British mining companies operating in Peru with the health and safety regulations set up by the government of Peru to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 to their workers, families and the wider community.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL4763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government does not specifically undertake work with UK mining companies operating in Peru to assess their compliance with local health and safety regulations. We expect them to comply fully with all measures put in place by the Government of Peru to limit the spread of COVID-19.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 04/06/2020 12:14:22 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1195308

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	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	NHS: Interpreters
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment to public service interpreters working on a freelance basis in the NHS.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL4311
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2020 answer text <p>Everybody working on the front line deserves to have the equipment they need to do their job safely and the Government is working around the clock to ensure enough supply is reaching the health and social care sector.</p><p>The provision of personal protective equipment to staff is the responsibility of individual hospitals.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 22/07/2020 13:24:37 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1129506

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Teachers
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include teachers of all modern languages in the Shortage Occupation List for immigration purposes.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL15991
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is set based on advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Last July, the Government commissioned the MAC to undertake a full review of the current composition of the SOL. That review is now complete and was published on 29 May. The Government is grateful to the MAC for a comprehensive report, the content of which we are now considering.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL15992 question first answered 18/06/2019 13:21:06 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1243600

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Interpreters and Teachers
	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 recommendations in the report by the Migration Advisory Committee Review of the Shortage Occupation List: 2020, published on 29 September, that (1) teachers of modern foreign languages in secondary schools, and (2) interpreters, should be included on that list; and what plans they have to implement those recommendations.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL9179
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2020 answer text <p>The independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its report on the Shortage Occupation List on 29 September. This can be found here: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-the-shortage-occupation-list-2020" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-the-shortage-occupation-list-2020</a>.</p><p>We are considering carefully its recommendations before commenting on whether specific occupations will be included and taking any final decisions.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 28/10/2020 14:40:39 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name SOL_2020_Report_Final.pdf title SOL 2020 - Report Final
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1129507

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Interpreters
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include professionally qualified linguists wishing to work as public service interpreters in the Shortage Occupations List for immigration purposes.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL15992
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is set based on advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Last July, the Government commissioned the MAC to undertake a full review of the current composition of the SOL. That review is now complete and was published on 29 May. The Government is grateful to the MAC for a comprehensive report, the content of which we are now considering.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL15991 question first answered 18/06/2019 13:21:06 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins

1180627

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Interpreters
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how the new points-based immigration system will accommodate public service interpreters who work on a freelance basis.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Coussins
	uin	HL1855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2020 answer text <p>On 19 February we published a policy statement setting out the United Kingdom’s future Points-Based Immigration System, which will work for all parts of the UK.</p><p>We will not be creating a dedicated route for self-employed people, However. in due course, freelance workers will be able to benefit from the proposed unsponsored route as recommended by the independent Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC).</p><p>Freelance workers contracted to provide services to an organisation can continue to be sponsored under the new skilled work route (which also allows them to work up to 20 hours a week for other organisations).</p><p>Public service interpreters fall within standard occupational classification (SOC) code 3412; authors, writers and translators. Occupations within this SOC code are considered to be skilled at RQF 4 by the MAC.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL1856 HL1857 question first answered 10/03/2020 17:23:16 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	3829 label Biography information for Baroness Coussins