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star this property date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Private Rented Housing: Social Security Benefits more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have undertaken research on the equalities impact of potential discrimination by lettings agents which exclusively prevents applications for private lettings from people who are in receipt of benefits administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL17571 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
star this property answer text <p>The Government has not undertaken research into this issue. We are however clear that landlords and agents should look at all potential and existing tenants claiming housing benefit on an individual basis, regardless of whether or not they are in receipt of benefits. The How to Let and How to Rent guides help landlords, agents and tenants understand their rights and responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>Any tenant or prospective tenant who believes they may have been unlawfully discriminated against should contact the Equality Advisory Support Service on 0808 800 0082 (text phone 0808 800 0084).</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2019-10-02T10:11:09.043Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T10:11:09.043Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1185961
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star this property date less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Small Businesses: Finance more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to prevent essential small and medium sized enterprises failing; and what level of priority they have given to preventing unnecessary business failures due to cash flow issues. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL2678 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
star this property answer text <p><strong></strong></p>The government has set out an unprecedented package of support for all businesses affected by this crisis. All businesses, including SMEs, will benefit from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Statutory Sick Pay refunds and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme alongside tax cuts and direct grants. Further detail of the business support package can be found at: <a href="http://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.businesssupport.gov.uk</a> and more information on claiming for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme</a> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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less than 2020-03-31T11:48:35.51Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T11:48:35.51Z
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4689
star this property label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1138277
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star this property date less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Trade with EU more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether officials have visited the Sweden–Norway border to discuss with the governments of Sweden and Norway the impact of border arrangements on the passage and monitoring of goods across that border; and what conclusions they have drawn from their enquiries. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL17074 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
star this property answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs and HM Treasury officials visited the Sweden-Norway border in 2017, where border arrangements were discussed with Norwegian officials at a working level. The visit offered greater understanding of how the Norwegian facilitative regime operates outside of the customs union.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham more like this
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less than 2019-07-23T16:16:27.637Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T16:16:27.637Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1307717
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star this property date less than 2021-04-12more like thismore than 2021-04-12
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Research and Innovation: Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish a cost-benefit financial assessment of the impact of reduced Official Development Assistance funding for research and development over the next five years. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL14687 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-04-26more like thismore than 2021-04-26
star this property answer text <p>In the context of unprecedented economic and fiscal circumstances, the Government decided at the 2020 Spending Review that sticking rigidly to spending 0.7% of gross national income as Official Development Assistance (ODA) was not an appropriate prioritisation of resources.</p><p> </p><p>The 2020 Spending Review and subsequent review of departmental ODA allocations conducted by the Foreign Secretary confirmed departmental ODA allocations for the financial year 2020-21. This has ensured that UK ODA is focused on our strategic priorities, spent where it will have the maximum impact, has greater coherence and delivers most value for money.</p><p> </p><p>As a consequence of this prioritisation, ODA funding for research and development (R&amp;D) over 2021-22 has been reduced from previous years. However, the Government invested nearly £15 billion in overall R&amp;D in 2021-22 at the 2020 Spending Review. This follows four years of significant growth in government R&amp;D funding and boost of more than £1.5bn in 2020-21 alone.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions have not yet been made on the ODA budget over the following years. The Government remains committed to international development and intends to return to the 0.7% target when the fiscal situation allows.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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less than 2021-04-26T13:01:23.763Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-26T13:01:23.763Z
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4689
star this property label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
985808
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star this property date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Child Benefit more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest estimate of the number of families and children deprived of access to child benefit since the introduction of the two child limit in 2018; and what is the average annual loss of income per annum to each family affected. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL10614 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-10-25more like thismore than 2018-10-25
star this property answer text <p>No families or children were deprived of access to Child Benefit as a result of the policy to provide support for a maximum of two children in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-10-25T13:44:54.51Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-25T13:44:54.51Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1007482
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star this property date less than 2018-11-14more like thismore than 2018-11-14
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
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star this property hansard heading Brexit: Costs more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of what the cost to the UK Government of leaving the European Union will be in each year until 2039. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL11485 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-11-28more like thismore than 2018-11-28
star this property answer text <p>The Government has today laid before Parliament a Written Ministerial Statement entitled “Exiting the European Union – publications” and published cross-Whitehall analysis of the economic and fiscal effects of leaving the EU. The fiscal impacts are available on p. 71-76 of this document, “EU Exit: Long-term economic analysis, November 2018”, which is available on Gov.uk and from the Printed Paper Office.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-11-28T17:13:17.837Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-28T17:13:17.837Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1186331
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star this property date less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Small Businesses: Insurance more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with insurers and the Association of British Insurers about (1) the current, and (2) the future, levels of insurance required to prevent small and medium sized enterprises from becoming bankrupt as a result of COVID-19. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL2731 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-26more like thismore than 2020-03-26
star this property answer text <p>The Government is in continual dialogue with the insurance sector about its contribution to handling this unprecedented situation.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Chancellor has made clear that, for those businesses which have an appropriate policy that covers pandemics, the Government’s medical advice of 16th March is sufficient to allow businesses to make a claim against their insurance, provided the other terms and conditions in their policy are met.</p><p> </p><p>The FCA’s rules require insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly; provide reasonable guidance to help a policyholder make a claim, and appropriate information on its progress; not reject a claim unreasonably; and settle claims promptly once settlement terms are agreed.</p><p> </p><p>However, most businesses have not purchased insurance that covers losses from COVID-19. The Government recognises that businesses who do not have appropriate insurance cover will require support from elsewhere. As such, businesses should explore the full package of support set out by the Chancellor in the Budget and on 17 March, which includes measures such as business rates holidays and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor has announced two packages to support the people and businesses of the UK: a three-point plan providing £12 billion of support for public services, individuals and businesses whose finances are affected by the outbreak; and a package to provide further support for businesses and individuals totalling £350bn.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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less than 2020-03-26T16:43:59.98Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-26T16:43:59.98Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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3504
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Music Venues: Tax Allowances more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for granting tax relief for grassroots music venues to grant them parity with theatres, orchestras and other cultural institutions. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL6604 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-03-29more like thismore than 2023-03-29
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the value of the UK’s world leading creative industries and arts sectors.</p><p> </p><p>The objective of the creative industry tax reliefs is to support and incentivise production rather than to support venues themselves.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all tax policy under review and regularly receives proposals for new tax reliefs. When considering a new tax relief, the Government must ensure it supports businesses in a fair way and that taxpayer money is effectively targeted. A tax relief for grassroots music venues is not currently under consideration.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
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less than 2023-03-29T13:03:14.2Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-29T13:03:14.2Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this
1180614
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star this property date less than 2020-02-25more like thismore than 2020-02-25
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Erasmus+ Programme and Horizon Europe more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords remove filter
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their wish to avoid a role for the Court of Justice of the EU in resolving future disputes between the UK and the EU, what form of dispute resolution they would accept if the UK is to continue participating in the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL1842 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
star this property answer text <p>The Public Mandate states that the UK is ready to consider participation in certain EU programmes where it is in the UK's and the EU’s interest that the UK does so. The UK will consider a relationship in line with non-EU Member State participation for the following programmes: Horizon Europe, Euratom Research and Training, and Copernicus. The UK will consider service access agreements for the following programmes: EU Space Surveillance and Tracking, and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.</p><p> </p><p>Existing agreements on programmes between the EU and third countries establish dispute resolution mechanisms that do not include recourse to the ECJ.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s priority in negotiations is to ensure that the UK restores its economic and political independence on 1 January 2021. That is the Government’s primary objective. Any agreement must be consistent with this. The UK must have full control over its own laws and the Government will not accept demands for the UK to follow EU law or accept the judgements of the ECJ.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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less than 2020-03-10T11:51:36.063Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-10T11:51:36.063Z
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4689
star this property label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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3504
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1187895
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star this property date less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Cemeteries more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 10 March (HL1844), whether private cemeteries should apply the same standards and principles contained in the “framework of regulation and guidance" applying to local authority burial grounds. more like this
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Lord Bassam of Brighton remove filter
star this property uin HL2909 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-04-07more like thismore than 2020-04-07
star this property answer text <p>As indicated in my response to the Noble Lord’s previous questions on the issue of mounding (HL1843, 1844 and 1845), the Government anticipates that those operating private burial grounds will adhere to the standards and principles underpinning the framework of regulation and guidance which applies to local authority burial grounds.</p><p> </p><p>However, I will ensure that the issues raised by the Noble Lord are referred to the Law Commission in the context of its forthcoming consideration of the law governing the disposal of human remains, to which I also referred in my previous response.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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HL2910 more like this
HL2911 more like this
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less than 2020-04-07T13:18:53.38Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-07T13:18:53.38Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton more like this