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1456691

	registered interest
	date	31/03/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the current level of benefits is sufficient to meet the rising costs of living.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL7582
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2022 answer text <p>The Secretary of State undertakes an annual review of benefits and pensions using the Consumer Prices Index in the year to September. This is the latest figure that the Secretary of State can use to allow sufficient time for the required legislative and operational changes before new rates can be introduced at the start of the following April. All benefit up-rating since April 1987 has been based on the increase in the relevant price inflation index in the 12 months to the previous September.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living. These are global challenges, and the government has taken action to support families with help worth over £22 billion in 2022-23.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The £22bn of extra support includes the £9.1bn energy package, the Universal Credit taper rate reduction from 63% to 55%, the increase in the Universal Credit work allowance by £500 per annum and the doubling of the Household Support Fund to £1bn by providing an extra £500 million from April 2022, on top of the £500 million already provided since October 2021.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott question first answered 11/04/2022 15:33:15 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1694005

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Port Talbot
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide support to those whose livelihoods previously relied on employment at the Port Talbot steel works.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3042
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stands ready to support anyone affected by redundancy with our Rapid Response Service offer. This is a service designed to give support and advice to employers and their employees when faced with redundancy.</p><p> </p><p>This service is co-ordinated nationally by the National Employer and Partnership Team and is managed by Jobcentre Plus. Delivery partners include Careers Wales, local training providers, Money Helper and ReAct Plus in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Rapid Response Service offer is flexible and can include a range of options (see below) that can be pulled together into an appropriate support package. This package will be tailored to meet the needs of the employer, the individuals affected and the local community.</p><p> </p><p>The range of support available from Jobcentre Plus and partners may include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Help with job search including CV writing, interview skills, where to find jobs and how to apply for them.</li><li>Connecting people to jobs in the labour market</li><li>Help to identify transferable skills and skills gaps (linked to the local labour market).</li><li>What benefits they may get and how to claim.</li></ul><p> </p><p>DWP are also working closely with the Transition Board that was established to support the people, businesses and communities affected by the proposals for Tata Steel in Port Talbot.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 12/03/2024 14:42:03 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1522071

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Brexit
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how much money was saved by the UK leaving the EU; and how this money has been spent.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2611
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text The UK Government has determined an additional £14.6 billion of spending by 2024-25 can be allocated to its domestic priorities, rather than be sent in contributions to the EU. This additional spending was included in the overall spending plans that the government set out at previous Spending Reviews. The last Spending Review in 2021 set departmental budgets up to 2024-25. Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 plans are set out on the gov.uk website. answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 27/10/2022 12:55:08 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1568863

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving: Qualifications
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what training they have made available, if any, to enable those with overseas driving qualifications to retrain for work in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL4920
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2023 answer text <p>Those with overseas driving qualifications that are not exchangeable in GB can drive small vehicles (cars up to 3,500kg and motorcycles), provided entitlement is shown on their licence, for 12 months from the date they become resident in GB. During these 12 months, those with overseas driving qualifications are able to retrain for work in the UK. After this time, unless they have a licence from a country designated for driving licence exchange purposes, they are required to take a GB driving test.</p><p> </p><p>The 12-month period is a concession that allows drivers who live and regularly drive in GB to continue to do so before having to demonstrate that they comply with the standards that apply to GB licence holders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 02/02/2023 13:12:57 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1545525

	registered interest
	date	24/11/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Industrial Disputes
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to resolve current industrial action amongst railway workers.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3769
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2022 answer text <p>The Transport Secretary wants to see an end to the rail industrial disputes, which are affecting passengers, the industry and the rail workers themselves. He is very clear that it is for employers and Trade Unions to negotiate the details of essential workforce reforms that would enable an affordable pay deal. Ministers’ role is to facilitate and support the ongoing discussions between the rail industry and Trade Unions regarding workforce reform and pay.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 05/12/2022 15:09:10 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1568862

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Rural Areas
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what support they are providing to ensure the continuation of rural bus services.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL4919
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government has provided nearly £2 billion of support since March 2020 through emergency and recovery grants to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic on the bus sector. This includes a six-month extension to the Bus Recovery Grant to provide up to £130 million to continue supporting bus services in England outside London until the end of March of this year.</p><p> </p><p>Our £20 million Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) is supporting 16 innovative, demand-led minibus trials in rural and suburban areas across 15 local authorities in England. These pilots are exploring whether Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) can serve these communities more effectively than traditional public transport solutions alone.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also providing £60 million to help bus operators cap single fares at £2 on services in England outside London from 1 January to 31 March 2023. Over 130 operators covering more than 4,600 routes throughout England are participating in the scheme, including in rural areas, which will help increase patronage on buses and help millions save on their regular travel costs.</p><p> </p><p>We have engaged extensively with rural stakeholders on how new transport modes can benefit rural communities in developing the soon to be published Future of Transport: Rural Strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/01/2023 11:47:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1542072

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that there is a direct Holyhead to Euston rail link.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3380
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2022 answer text <p>Avanti West Coast is currently operating a reduced timetable due to staff shortages. From 12 December Avanti plans to reinstate direct services between London and Holyhead in each direction.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/11/2022 13:31:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1456692

	registered interest
	date	31/03/2022
	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	Housing: Refugees
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to house refugees currently living in hotels.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL7583
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2022 answer text <p>Work is continuing across Government to ensure the Afghans who stood side by side with us in conflict, their families and those at highest risk who have been evacuated, are supported as they now rebuild their lives in the UK.</p><p>We are working closely alongside all councils to provide accommodation and support for Afghans in need of our compassion and support to rebuild their lives in the UK. <br> <br> We are conscious of pressures on the housing market across the country. That said, we think by working closely with councils we can work effectively to continue to support moves into settled accommodation.</p><p>One example of the work we are doing is a new private rented sector (PRS) accommodation route. This route is being scoped to support people to source their own accommodation. Our engagement with Afghan families has suggested that there is appetite amongst the cohort for independent house-hunting, with the right support. Options are being defined and tested, including working with local government partners to consider what role they might play in supporting this more independent property sourcing pathway.</p> answering member printed Lord Harrington of Watford question first answered 21/04/2022 15:15:02 answering member 4068 label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1471587

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2022
	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	Refugees: Ukraine
	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 some Ukrainian refugee families have not been accommodated successfully on arrival in England; and what steps they are taking in response.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL1109
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2022 answer text <p>We always anticipated that there would be some cases where accommodation is not found to be suitable, and in those relatively rare cases, government and local authorities provide alternative options or accommodation. Further guidance can be accessed (attached) here:</p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fhomes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cf3dcb632c8c94ed5ba9508da5dc9e464%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637925418938337940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N63qXdJF81Uq3hC9lrJfN%2FQxw2Bx9%2FfkwHTk2ltDCMI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils</a></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fhomes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-matching-organisations&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cf3dcb632c8c94ed5ba9508da5dc9e464%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637925418938337940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AU7MYVuRfRlfl6M2wWh2JT4U3OcFmxlF%2F6u4%2FsjJaXQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-matching-organisations</a></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Frecognised-providers-organisations-who-can-help-guests-from-ukraine-find-sponsors-in-the-uk&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cf3dcb632c8c94ed5ba9508da5dc9e464%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637925418938494136%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FZTkKiJNMuiTMjWdh4UeXgl2X0oVPzAvY9kaZOBkKPw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recognised-providers-organisations-who-can-help-guests-from-ukraine-find-sponsors-in-the-uk</a></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Harrington of Watford attachment 1 file name HL1109 - Homes for Ukraine_ guidance for councils - GOV.UK.pdf title Guidance for Council 2 file name HL1109 - Recognised Providers_ Organisations who can help guests from Ukraine find sponsors in the UK.pdf title Sponsors in the uk 3 file name HL1109 Homes for Ukraine_ guidance for matching organisations - GOV.UK.pdf title Guidance for matching organisation question first answered 04/07/2022 15:14:11 answering member 4068 label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1537313

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2022
	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	Refugees: Ukraine
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent homelessness amongst Ukrainian refugees in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3068
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>Under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, we would like as many sponsors as possible to extend their sponsorship beyond six-months and we are providing guidance for those who cannot continue sponsoring. At the 4-month mark we are writing to sponsors and guests about the options available to them, helping them to plan their next steps.</p><p>To support Ukrainians that want to stay in sponsorships for a longer period, but with a different host, we are enabling a process of rematching and will continue to develop our bank of potential sponsors. We are also helping guests to live independently by supporting them in developing necessary language skills and finding jobs.</p><p>For arrivals under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, the Government is providing funding per person to councils to enable them to provide support to individuals and families, including in the minority of cases where someone is left without accommodation. This tariff to support the delivery of services is the same across the whole of the UK.</p><p>Further to the above, we have provided councils in England with £316 million this year to help prevent and meet the costs of homelessness. Homelessness is a devolved matter.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 14/11/2022 16:17:27 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno