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1701985

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	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 was the quantity of coal required to run Port Talbot steel works at full scale operations; and what is the equivalent in electricity usage.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3900
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>The quantities of coal and equivalent electricity usage at Port Talbot steelworks is commercially sensitive information held by Tata Steel UK. However, HMG understands that coal is used throughout Port Talbot steelworks in various functions to feed the blast furnaces, via the Morfa Coke Ovens (which as announced on 20 March by Tata Steel, are being closed) and Injection Plant.</p><p> </p><p>Coal is an emission dense power source, and the implementation of an electric arc furnace will reduce UK territorial emissions by 1.4%.</p> answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel question first answered 02/05/2024 08:58:19 answering member 4931 label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1701987

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Wind Power: Port Talbot
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether planning consent has been granted between Celtic Freeport and Neath Port Talbot County Council for the construction of the offshore wind farms.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3902
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>The Celtic Freeport consortium, which includes Neath Port Talbot County Council, is currently preparing a business case and establishing robust governance arrangements, alongside the necessary corporate and legal structures, to allow for the formal designation of the Freeport by the Welsh and UK Governments in 2024. We are not aware of any planning applications for offshore wind from Celtic Freeport.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 30/04/2024 10:37:27 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1701988

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	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 employment opportunities for the people of Port Talbot following on from proposed changes to the Steel Works.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3903
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government is providing a grant worth up to £500 million, as part of a wider £1.25 billion investment by Tata Steel. This will not only modernise Port Talbot but protect many jobs at the steelworks for the long term.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with Tata Steel to provide up to £100 million of funding towards the dedicated Transition Board, with membership including representatives of the Welsh Government, to support affected employees and the local economy. Tata has also announced that they will provide a £130 million comprehensive support package for affected employees.</p> answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel question first answered 02/05/2024 14:44:41 answering member 4931 label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel
	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

1694006

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	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 assessment they have made of whether the electricity transmission network is sufficient to allow for the replacement of the Port Talbot steel works blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL3043
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2024 answer text <p>Tata Steel and National Grid have been working closely to ensure the deliverability of a grid connection in line with the project requirements.</p> answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel question first answered 19/03/2024 12:35:48 answering member 4931 label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1690198

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	NATO: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Donald Trump’s comments about NATO members and spending on defence.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2569
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p>The UK’s commitment to NATO, and the principle of collective defence under Article V, is resolute. We expect all NATO Allies to come to the aid of others.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has led the conversation on defence spending at NATO. Since the NATO Defence Investment Pledge, which Leaders agreed in Newport Wales in 2014, European Allies and Canada have invested heavily on Defence and will have added more $600 billion by the end of this year. Now is the time for all Allied and democratic nations across the world to ensure their defence spending is growing.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 04/03/2024 16:27:43 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1690199

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2024
	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	Gaza: Ceasefires
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel to discontinue their military action in Palestine, and what steps they are taking to assist Palestinian civilians.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2570
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p>We are calling for an immediate pause to get aid in and hostages out, then progress towards a sustainable, permanent ceasefire, without a return to destruction, fighting and loss of life.</p><p>Vital steps include the release of all hostages; the formation of a new Palestinian Government for the West Bank and Gaza, accompanied by an international support package; removing Hamas's capacity to launch attacks against Israel; Hamas no longer being in charge of Gaza; and a political horizon which provides a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.</p><p>The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have reiterated these messages in their contacts with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other senior Israeli political leaders, as well as leaders in Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon in recent weeks.</p><p>Palestinian civilians are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.. We have trebled our aid commitment for this financial year and we are doing everything we can to get more aid in and open more crossings.</p><p>We have reiterated the need for Israel to open more crossing points into Gaza, for Nitzana and Kerem Shalom to be open for longer, and for Israel to support the UN to distribute aid effectively across the whole of Gaza.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary has appointed a Representative for Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Mark Bryson-Richardson. He is based in the region and is working intensively to address the blockages preventing more aid reaching Gaza.</p><p>The UK is providing £60 million in humanitarian assistance to support partners including the British Red Cross, UNICEF, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Egyptian Red Crescent Society to respond to critical food, fuel, water, health, shelter and security needs in Gaza.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/03/2024 17:29:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1690200

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they provide WiFi access within asylum seekers' lodgings to enable them to communicate with family members.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2571
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p>The provision of Wi-Fi is not a contractual requirement across the asylum accommodation estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 04/03/2024 17:44:06 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1690201

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2024
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Tata Steel: Port Talbot
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how they are intending to alleviate and assist with the impact of job losses caused by the closure of Port Talbot Steelworks.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2572
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p>The Port Talbot steelworks are not closing. Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion transformation plan will see the UK Government providing a £500 million grant towards the joint investment, to build an Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot and ensure steelmaking continues into the future.</p><p>We are ensuring support for staff affected by the transition, working with Welsh Government and Tata Steel to provide up to £100 million of funding for a dedicated Transition Board, supporting impacted employees and the local economy. Tata has also announced that they will provide a £130 million comprehensive support package for affected employees.</p> answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston question first answered 04/03/2024 16:55:30 answering member 4949 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1687685

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2024
	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	Ukraine: Reconstruction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to assist with rebuilding destroyed or damaged areas in Ukraine when the conflict there ends; and what assistance the UK will provide in training citizens in that country to enable them to lead in all work of reconstruction.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL2207
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to helping Ukraine recover from Russia's illegal invasion. The UK and Ukraine co-hosted the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London in June 2023, raising over $60 billion towards Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction. We are helping to build Ukraine's capacity to deliver recovery and reconstruction projects at an unprecedented scale. The UK's Infrastructure Projects Authority is providing strategic advice to State Agency for Restoration. We are also working to mobilise private sector investment for reconstruction through initiatives on reforms and good governance, financial markets and insurance, business expertise, infrastructure and energy.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/02/2024 15:03:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno