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1283737

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2021
	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	Zoonoses
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any correlation between the conditions in which livestock used for meat are kept and the emergence of novel zoonotic diseases.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL12962
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2021 answer text <p>The Government’s assessment is that different types of farming systems can be managed in a professional way as long as they have good biosecurity plans and housing systems to reduce disease transmission.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 17/02/2021 15:19:37 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1283739

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2021
	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	Zoonoses
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any trend in the number of novel zoonotic diseases that have occurred over the past 30 years; and what steps, if any, they intend to take in response to any such assessment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL12964
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2021 answer text <p>There are a number of published studies on the emergence of zoonotic diseases (such as Jones et al. (2008) Nature 451: 990-993), and Defra has contributed to the peer review of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report, an expert opinion of the role of biodiversity and pandemic emergence.</p><p> </p><p>Defra works within a ‘One Health’ approach. This means working across a range of disciplines, recognising that people, animals and plants share one environment and are all interconnected.</p><p> </p><p>Defra’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) routinely carries out surveillance on farms for zoonotic pathogens. It has significant surveillance programmes for tuberculosis, avian influenza, salmonella, brucellosis and anti-microbial resistance.</p><p>We respond promptly to outbreaks to minimise the impacts of zoonotic disease associated with farming and farmed products.</p><p> </p><p>The Human Animal Infections &amp; Risk Surveillance group is a cross-government technical group who analyse and assess the risks for new and emerging zoonotic diseases.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 17/02/2021 14:46:37 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1434469

	registered interest
	date	22/02/2022
	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	Zimbabwe: Elections
	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 of intimidation and violence perpetrated by (1) ZANU-PF activists, and (2) the Zimbabwe Republic Police, during the current election campaigns; and what representations they have made to the government of that country regarding video footage of violence against protestors by police officers at Harare Central Police Station.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL6350
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK remains concerned by the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. This includes a lack of accountability for human rights violations, including those responsible for the death of protestors in August 2018 and January 2019, at the hands of the security forces. We are also aware of recent reports of police brutality and efforts to frustrate the opposition's right to free assembly. While the UK welcomes steps to legislate for an Independent Complaints Commission, the test will be its ability to act independently and effectively.</p><p>We have been clear that we want to see the Government of Zimbabwe meet its international and domestic obligations by respecting the rule of law and safeguarding human rights. The Minister for Africa emphasised these messages when she spoke to President Mnangagwa on 1 November 2021 at COP26 and our Ambassador in Harare continues to raise concerns about human rights in her meetings with senior government ministers and officials. Alongside significant development assistance to help ordinary Zimbabweans, we continue to support civil society organisations focused on human rights.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/03/2022 11:23:51 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

947105

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2018
	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	Zambia: Hippopotamuses
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Zambia about the proposal for a cull of hippos to be conducted by trophy hunters on the Luangwa River.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL9795
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2018 answer text <p>The British Government is aware of the proposal for a cull of hippos on the Luangwa River in Zambia and the High Commissioner raised it with the Minister for Tourism and Arts on 27 June. The Minister of State for Africa (Harriett Baldwin MP) raised the importance of protecting wildlife with the Government of Zambia when she visited on 25 and 26 July. We are committed to co-operating with the international community to address the threats to endangered species such as hippos.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/08/2018 12:21:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

753938

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Young Offenders: Rehabilitation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government, following the recent report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons on youth detention centres, whether they plan to consider the recommendations made in the report Rehabilitation by Design, published in 2016 by Gleeds, on solutions to high re-offending rates.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL1085
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>Re-offending rates in youth justice are high, and the outcomes for young people leaving custody are not good enough. That is why we set out our plans to reform youth custody in response to Charlie Taylor’s youth justice review last December, so that it is better equipped to help young people turn their lives around and play a constructive role in their communities upon their release, away from re-offending.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to engage with key stakeholders and consider their recommendations as this work progresses.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 26/07/2017 14:35:04 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1297035

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2021
	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	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
	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 impact of their decision to reduce humanitarian aid to Yemen; and why they decided to reduce such aid.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL13811
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK is facing the worst economic contraction in over 300 years, and a budget deficit of close to £400 billion. As announced last year, given the impact of this global pandemic on the economy and, as a result, the public finances, we will move to a target of spending 0.5% of Gross National Income as Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2021.</p><p>On 1 March, the Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa announced that the UK will provide at least £87 million to Yemen over the course of our next financial year (2021/22), making us the 5th largest donor; with the UK contributing over £1 billion since the conflict began. Our funding will feed an additional 240,000 of the most vulnerable Yemenis every month, support 400 healthcare clinics and provide clean water for 1.6 million people. We will also provide one-off cash support to 1.5 million of Yemen's poorest households to help them buy food and basic supplies.</p><p>An inclusive political settlement is the only way to bring long-term stability to Yemen and to address the worsening humanitarian crisis. We fully support the efforts of the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to secure a lasting political settlement to the Yemen conflict. The Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa spoke with him on 1 March to discuss how the UK can best support the UN-led peace process.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/03/2021 16:33:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

869174

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2018
	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: Armed Conflict
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with (1) the government of Saudi Arabia, (2) the EU, (3) the United Nations, and (4) the government of Yemen, concerning the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL6547
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2018 answer text <p>We engage regularly with regional and international partners on the humanitarian situation in Yemen both bilaterally and through multilateral fora. Regular discussions at all levels are held with Saudi Arabia, the EU, the UN and the Government of Yemen. Ministers have had discussions recently with President Hadi during the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, with the Saudi Crown Prince during his recent visit to the UK, and with UN Security Council colleagues where a UK-sponsored Presidential Statement focused on the humanitarian situation was agreed on 15 March.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/04/2018 13:27:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1346559

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2021
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Work Permits: EU Countries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to conclude bilateral agreements with European Union member states on work permit exemptions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL1962
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>We have always acknowledged that the end of freedom of movement would have consequences for touring musicians and performers. Member States are principally responsible for deciding the rules governing what work UK visitors can undertake in the EU, and we have spoken to every Member State.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have established that musicians and performers do not require visas or work permits for short-term tours in at least 19 out of 27 Member States without needing visas or work permits. This includes France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and many more.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are now working with the remaining countries to encourage them to match the UK’s generous arrangements, which allow creative professionals to tour here easily. The Government’s door also remains open if the EU is willing to revisit the proposals made during the negotiations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 20/07/2021 14:57:28 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1281901

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Woodland Trust: Cybercrime
	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 cyber-attack on the Woodland Trust; and what assistance, if any, they have provided to that charity as a result.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL12719
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text <p>We are aware of the cyber-attack on the Woodland Trust. The National Cyber Security Centre and National Crime Agency were notified of this incident through Action Fraud. The National Cyber Crime Unit within NCA provided direct liaison with the charity and offered guidance throughout the incident management phase.</p><p>The law enforcement response is being led by East Midlands Special Operations Unit with support from Lincolnshire Constabulary.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 11/02/2021 17:41:50 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1202657

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Windrush Generation: Anniversaries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how they are planning to celebrate Windrush Day on 22 June; how the Immigration Bill will assist in dismantling the ‘hostile environment’ towards immigrants; and whether the Bill is designed to restore the UK’s reputation as a welcoming and friendly international nation.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL5519
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/08/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to ensuring that 22 June is a day of celebration and recognition for the Windrush generation and their descendants. 2020 saw the second provision of an annual £500,000 grant to support celebrations on 22 June as well as longer term projects to ensure a lasting legacy for the Windrush generation. Earlier in the year, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government approved funding to be allocated among 49 charities, community groups and local authorities. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials worked with grantees to deliver their project outcomes through online or virtual means to coincide with Windrush Day, and by postponing some delivery until later in the year where necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) also worked with community stakeholders to mark Windrush Day appropriately online and in the media.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to a firm, fair and humane immigration policy which welcomes and celebrates those here lawfully, deters individuals from placing themselves at risk of harm and exploitation in the hands of people smugglers and protects the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>In common with other comparable countries, the UK has in place a framework of laws, policies and administrative arrangements, introduced under successive governments ensuring access to work benefits and services is permitted for those with the right access to them.</p><p> </p><p>The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill is primarily focused on ending the EU’s rules on free movement of persons following the UK’s exit from the EU. It does not deal with general immigration matters.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 26/08/2020 15:42:00 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham