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1657637

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisoners on Remand
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average time those who enter prison on remand to await trial and sentencing will spend in custody.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL9815
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2023 answer text <p>The methodology for calculating the amount of time spent on custodial remand is currently being reviewed and further clarification will be issued in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 26/09/2023 11:05:33 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1657636

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Police Custody: Travellers
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether those who identify as (1) Gypsy, (2) Roma, or (3) Traveller, in custody have any special needs recognised.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL9814
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>Data on people detained in police custody was published for the first time in November 2022, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-31-march-2022.</p><p>For the year ending March 2023 the Home Office collected ethnicity data from forces using the 2021 Census categories, which includes the ‘Gypsy and Irish traveller’ and ‘Roma’ groups.</p><p>In addition, for the year ending March 2022 data, information was published on the ethnicity of people detained in custody and separately on whether a person was considered vulnerable and whether an appropriate adult was called. As this was the first year the data was collected the statistics were still in development and therefore an ethnic breakdown of vulnerable adults in custody was not published. Home Office analysts will assess the quality of the data collected for the year ending March 2023 and depending on the outcome will publish this breakdown as part of the ‘Police Powers and Procedures: Other PACE bulletin’, which is scheduled for release in November/December 2023, as pre-announced on Gov.uk, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/police-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2023<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fannouncements%2Fpolice-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2023&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ciestyn.Prosser%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C0cfed04e0d894482fd9708dbadf9f5fc%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638295061306984333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2F5ytqqpS9vAypFVDOagEWhFScVLU35UR%2FLCJKmctJYw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">.</a></p><p>Police custody officers should carry out an assessment of the risk and vulnerability of everyone in custody, on an individual basis. This assessment should take into account the person’s behaviour, any signs of illness or injury, their communication, including information from all available sources and the circumstances and environment in which they were found.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 18/09/2023 12:45:16 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1657635

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prison Advice and Care Trust
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the work conducted by the Prison Advice and Care Trust in England and Wales.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL9813
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>H.M. Prison &amp; Probation Service holds both contracts and grants with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) for work they undertake in prisons in England and Wales. Whilst no formal assessment of the work completed by Pact has been undertaken, all contracts and grants are awarded following open and fair competition. Those tendering for contracts or applying for grants (including Pact) are thoroughly assessed against the published criteria including the completion of due diligence checks prior to the awarding of any contract or grant.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 18/09/2023 16:34:36 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1657634

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Life Imprisonment
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the average time those currently serving mandatory life sentences will spend in prison.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL9812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>Sentencing is entirely a matter for our independent judiciary. Release from mandatory life sentences is determined by the Parole Board, when the Board is satisfied that detaining the offender is no longer necessary for the protection of the public.</p><p> </p><p>While we do not have an estimate of the average time those <em>currently </em>in prison on mandatory life sentences will serve, we do publish average time served, based on release data, on an annual basis. Table below.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Mandatory life</p></td><td><p>Mean time served (years)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015<sup>(1)</sup></p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>(1) Due to improvements in IT systems, the 2015 prison admissions data is now taken from a different source and, for statistical reporting purposes only, are produced using a different method. The 2015 figures from both the old and new systems have been presented to aid comparison.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 18/09/2023 15:13:04 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1673010

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Isles of Scilly Steamship Company
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the ability of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company to continue its role as sole strategic provider of seaborn passenger traffic between the islands and mainland in the case of any sale.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL627
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Transport strongly supports the reliable and accessible provision of lifeline transport services to the Isles of Scilly, as we acknowledge their importance to the Isles’ communities.</p><p>It would be inappropriate for the Government to comment on private commercial issues concerning the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 11/12/2023 14:56:53 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1700743

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Hornets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the spread of Asian hornets on the welfare of (1) honey bees, and (2) other insect populations, in England; and what action they are taking to prevent the further spread of this invasive species.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL3782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the essential role played by honey bees and wild pollinators in our environment, acknowledging their contribution to crop pollination. Additionally, pollinators play a vital role in supporting the natural ecosystem.</p><p> </p><p>Asian hornets prey on honey bees and other pollinators so pose a significant threat to these insects. To date rapid action has been taken in the UK to find and destroy Asian hornet nests.</p><p> </p><p>In 2023 a total of 72 nests were located and destroyed, the majority of these were located in the South-East (62). The National Bee Unit (NBU), part of the Animal and Plant Health Agency, rapidly located and destroyed the nests so we would expect any impacts on honey bee colonies and other pollinators to be small and localised.</p><p> </p><p>From the analysis of nests found in 2023, a number of areas were identified where there is a low risk that Asian hornet queens may have overwintered. To address this, the NBU is carrying out spring trapping and working collaboratively with stakeholders to monitor traps at locations across Kent, East Sussex, Devon and North Yorkshire.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to taking swift and effective contingency action against Asian hornet in 2024 thereby continuing to minimise the impacts on honey bees and other pollinators.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 19/04/2024 13:40:12 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1700742

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Hornets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the spread of reported Asian hornet nesting sites in England since 2019.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL3781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>A risk assessment for Asian hornet was completed in 2011. The <a href="https://www.nonnativespecies.org/assets/Uploads/RA_Vespa_velutina_Asian_Hornet.pdf" target="_blank">risk assessment</a> concluded that there were multiple pathways through which Asian hornet could arrive in England and therefore that entry was very likely. Several areas were identified where Asian hornet incursions were thought to be most likely and this included Southern English counties, coastal regions, open areas near fresh water and areas close to ports and airports.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2019 there have been 80 Asian hornet nests located and destroyed in Great Britain with 77 of these nests located in the South of England.</p><p> </p><p>In 2023 there was a large increase in the number of nests when compared to all previous years, with 72 nests located and destroyed. The majority of the nests were located in the South-East (62), while 8 were located in the South and South-West and 2 were located in the North of England.</p><p> </p><p>We ask all members of the public to be vigilant for sightings of Asian hornet during the peak season (June-October) as Asian hornets are known to be an effective hitch hiker and may be spotted anywhere across the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 19/04/2024 13:40:59 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon attachment 1 file name HL3781 attachment.pdf title Risk Assessment
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1700741

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Floods: Somerset
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Somerset Levels' resilience to flooding during the winter of 2023–24.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL3780
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>Catchments like the Brue on the Somerset Levels &amp; Moors have seen record breaking conditions. Hundreds of properties have been flooded across Somerset and the Lead Local Flood Authority (Somerset Council) is planning to publish 11 Section 19 flooding reports.</p><p>Protecting some communities on the Somerset Levels and Moors from flooding is reliant on careful management of water levels, the storage and pumping of water from the moors, mobilisation of enhanced pumping capacity as well as targeted water injection dredging and the delivery of further flood/drought risk management interventions. Continued operation and maintenance of flood risk structures and equipment is essential to manage the risk. Future investment needs to factor in climatic change and help reach net zero.</p><p>Led by the Environment Agency, tens of millions are being invested in flood storage reservoirs to ensure they are safe and the Bridgwater tidal barrier will reduce tidal flood risk to 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses. The detailed design is complete and enabling works are underway.</p><p>The natural geography of the Somerset Levels and Moors, in combination with climate change, indicates communities and businesses must remain prepared for flooding. The Somerset Rivers Authority Partnership, which has recently consulted on and published a new 10-year strategy, is helping Flood risk management authorities to work together so the Levels and Moors become a more climate resilient place.</p><p>The Government’s drive to tackle climate change, alongside exiting the EU is delivering an evolution of environmental, flood risk and farming policy. This change is presenting tangible economic and environmental opportunities for the communities living and working on the Levels and Moors in this pump drained landscape.</p> answering member printed Lord Douglas-Miller question first answered 24/04/2024 13:45:51 answering member 5006 label Biography information for Lord Douglas-Miller
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1698290

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Tunisia
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, have they made of the number of illegal migrants who have reached the UK from or via Tunisia in each of the last 3 years.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL3594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2024 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes statistics on detected irregular arrivals to the UK in the ‘Irregular migration to the UK statistics’ release published on gov.uk. Data on detected irregular arrivals by nationality is published in table Irr_D01 of the ‘<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65d63f15188d77001603886b/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-detailed-dataset-year-ending-dec-2023.xlsx" target="_blank">Irregular migration to the UK detailed datasets</a>’ with the latest data up to the end of December 2023.</p><p>Please note these statistics do not include details of countries of transit, and nationality may differ from country of origin.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 10/04/2024 15:38:12 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom attachment 1 file name irregular-migration-to-the-UK-detailed-dataset-year-ending-dec-2023 (5).xlsx title Irregular migration to the UK detailed datasets
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1698289

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Local Government: South West
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government which specific counties are included within the term "the west country of England" when they refer to this region.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL3593
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2024 answer text <p>The West Country is not an official region, but could be loosely and approximately defined to match the South West region. The West of England, covers a much smaller area, focussed around the Greater Bristol and Bath city region. The West of England Combined Authority is made up of the following local authority areas: South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath &amp; North East Somerset.</p> answering member printed Baroness Swinburne question first answered 11/04/2024 09:14:45 answering member 4985 label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten