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unstar this property date less than 2016-02-03more like thismore than 2016-02-03
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Sexual Offences: Prosecutions more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take to ensure that the recommendation by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate in its <i>Thematic Review of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Units </i>that all lawyers working at Rape and Serious Sexual Offences units undergo refresher training is implemented. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL5865 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-02-16more like thismore than 2016-02-16
star this property answer text <p>Ensuring that staff have the tools and skills necessary to prosecute effectively is a CPS priority. A detailed CPS/Police Joint National Rape Action Plan was published in June 2014 which identified a programme of training activity to deliver improvements in investigation and prosecution outcomes. This extensive programme, consisting of a range of face to face specialist training, is currently underway. The programme includes refresher training for all specialist prosecutors undertaking rape and serious sexual offence casework which will be delivered during 2016.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2016-02-16T15:21:46.923Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-16T15:21:46.923Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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547
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
450504
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unstar this property date less than 2016-02-03more like thismore than 2016-02-03
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Sexual Offences: Prosecutions more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take in the light of the finding by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate in its <i>Thematic Review of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Units </i>that there are inconsistencies in the level of care provided to rape and sexual assault victims by Rape and Serious Sexual Offences units. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL5866 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 2016-02-16more like thismore than 2016-02-16
star this property answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is continually committed to improving the prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences and the quality of the service the CPS provides to victims of these serious crimes. The Thematic Review acknowledges that the CPS has undertaken a considerable amount of work to prioritise the improvement of rape prosecutions and endorses the use of teams of specialist prosecutors to handle all rape and serious sexual offences cases. Ensuring the best possible service is provided to victims will continue to be at the heart of CPS improvement activity.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2016-02-16T15:20:48.87Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-16T15:20:48.87Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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547
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1650595
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unstar this property date less than 2023-07-05more like thismore than 2023-07-05
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Regional Planning and Development: EU Grants and Loans more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what sums were received from the EU for economic, social and regional regeneration projects in each year since 2015–16 under programmes agreed prior to the UK's exit from the EU by (1) Wales and (2) the UK. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL9086 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-07-24more like thismore than 2023-07-24
star this property answer text <p>The UK’s participation in European Structural &amp; Investment (ESI) Fund programmes (ERDF, ESF, EAFRD and EMFF 2014-2020) will conclude at the end of December 2023 in relation to commitments made before the end of the transition period. The UK is allocated and therefore due to receive a total of €16.4bn to be spent by 31 December 2023.</p><p>Allocations under these programmes, including those for Wales, are set out in the EU Structural and Investment Funds: UK Partnership Agreement – Part 1, Sections 1 and 2 (Revised 31 January 2020) (attached Table 1.6).</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2023-07-24T10:55:07.83Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-24T10:55:07.83Z
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star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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star this property file name UK Partnership Agreement Revised January 2020 Table 1.6.pdf more like this
star this property title Structural and Investment Funds more like this
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547
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1650597
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unstar this property date less than 2023-07-05more like thismore than 2023-07-05
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Iron and Steel: Wales more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what sums they have spent on supporting the steel industry in Wales in each of the past five years. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL9088 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-07-18more like thismore than 2023-07-18
star this property answer text <p>Industrial sectors, including the steel sector in Wales, have been able to bid into Government funds worth hundreds of millions of pounds to support energy efficiency and decarbonisation. In February, we announced the British Industry Supercharger – decisive measures to reduce energy costs for energy intensive industries, including steel, in line with those charged across the world’s major economies. We have provided extensive energy costs relief to the steel sector since 2013, including through the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. Steel producers will continue to receive support until 31 March 2024 through the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS).</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2023-07-18T13:57:59.18Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-18T13:57:59.18Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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547
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1652171
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unstar this property date less than 2023-07-11more like thismore than 2023-07-11
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Batteries: Wales more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Wales concerning the development of a battery gigafactory in Wales. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL9275 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 2023-07-21more like thismore than 2023-07-21
star this property answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade regularly engage with the Devolved Governments to discuss the successful transition to electric vehicles in the UK automotive industry.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2023-07-21T11:46:46.543Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-21T11:46:46.543Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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547
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1684999
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unstar this property date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Iron and Steel more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the tonnage of coil and sheet steel (1) manufactured in, and (2) imported into, the UK in each of the past five years. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL1910 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
star this property answer text <p>Coil and sheet steel, commonly known as flat steel, is predominantly manufactured by Tata Steel in the UK. Based on Companies House data (here), Tata Steel's production volumes are in the table below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Production</p><p>(Millions of Tonnes of Liquid Steel)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>17/18</p></td><td><p>3.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18/19</p></td><td><p>3.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>19/20</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20/21</p></td><td><p>3.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21/22</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Spartan UK and Liberty Steel Dalzell also produce flat steel products, volumes for which are relatively small. Data made available through Companies House, however, are unavailable on a consistent and comparable basis with Tata Steel.</p><p>Based on HMRC Trade Info (here), the figures for imports of flat steel products are in the table below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Imports</p><p>(Millions of Tonnes)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>3.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>3.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>2.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>3.1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>2.7</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Flat Steel products defined by HS Codes 7208-7212, 7219, 7220, 7225 and 7226.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-07T13:21:02.967Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-07T13:21:02.967Z
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4931
star this property label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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1686531
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unstar this property date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Cheese: Canada more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the volume and value of cheese exports to Canada in each of the last five years, and what assessment they have made of the likely impact on those figures of not concluding a trade agreement with Canada. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL2112 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 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
star this property answer text <p>Between 2018 and 2022 the UK exported between 1.5 and 2.2 kilotonnes of cheese to Canada each year, worth between £11 million and £18.7 million.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to 1 January 2024, UK exporters could export cheese to Canada through a Canadian importer with a licence for Canada’s “EU” World Trade Organisation quota. As of 1 January 2024, the Canadian importer must have a licence for Canada’s “non EU” World Trade Organisation quota to import UK cheese.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-13T14:02:01.457Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-13T14:02:01.457Z
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4931
star this property label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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547
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1694358
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Lithium: Wales more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of deposits of lithium in Wales and Scotland, and what discussions they have had with the respective devolved administrations to ensure they are aware of such information. more like this
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star this property uin HL3093 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-20more like thismore than 2024-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The Critical Minerals Strategy committed to collate UK geoscientific data and identify areas of geological potential for critical mineral extraction. The Department for Business and Trade commissioned the British Geological Survey to undertake the study, “<em>Potential for Critical Raw Material Prospectivity in the UK</em>”, delivered by the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC) and was published in 2023. It is a preliminary assessment of geological factors only, and its findings do not mean prospective areas identified will necessarily be targeted for exploration and mining. Mineral planning policy is also a devolved matter.</p><p> </p><p>Areas of potential geological prospectivity for critical minerals were identified in both Scotland and Wales. Regarding the geological prospectivity for lithium, the report identified two areas in Scotland and no areas in Wales.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2024-03-20T16:49:12.547Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-20T16:49:12.547Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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1694359
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Tata Steel: Port Talbot more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage Tata Steel to minimise job losses in their steel works at Port Talbot. more like this
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star this property uin HL3094 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-20more like thismore than 2024-03-20
star this property 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 the majority of jobs for the long term.</p><p>Tata has a legal obligation to consult staff in a meaningful way, and this process is underway, led by the company. Whilst this is a process for the company to lead on, Ministers and officials are meeting regularly with both Tata Steel and Union representatives and will continue to hold Tata to account during the consultation process.</p><p>Regardless of the outcome of the consultation, we are working with Tata Steel to provide up to £100 million of funding for a dedicated Transition Board, with membership including representatives of the Welsh Government, to support impacted employees and the local economy. Tata has also announced that they will provide a £130 million comprehensive support package for affected employees.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2024-03-20T17:23:15.237Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-20T17:23:15.237Z
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4949
star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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547
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1695988
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Department for Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 214 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Lithium more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the deposits of lithium in Wales and Scotland; and whether they will ensure that all such is conveyed to the respective devolved authorities. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
star this property uin HL3273 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
star this property answer text <p>The Critical Minerals Strategy committed to collate UK geoscientific data and identify areas of geological potential for critical mineral extraction. The Department for Business and Trade commissioned the British Geological Survey to undertake the study, “<em>Potential for Critical Raw Material Prospectivity in the UK</em>”, delivered by the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC) and was published in 2023. It is a preliminary assessment of geological factors only, and its findings do not mean prospective areas identified will necessarily be targeted for exploration and mining. Mineral planning policy is also a devolved matter.</p><p>Areas of potential geological prospectivity for critical minerals were identified in both Scotland and Wales. Regarding the geological prospectivity for lithium, the report identified two areas in Scotland and no areas in Wales.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2024-03-26T17:24:36.06Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T17:24:36.06Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this