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1693168

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	NATO: Gender
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have nominated a candidate to sit on the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives Executive Committee.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2024 answer text <p>Although the UK has not nominated a candidate to the Executive Committee this year, we are represented on the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives (NCGP) and are working closely with the Chair to formulate the programme of work for the next two years. The UK has been instrumental in updating the NCGP Terms of Reference to increase its influence and strengthen the Women, Peace and Security agenda at NATO.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 18/03/2024 12:38:08 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1537032

registered interest
date	27/10/2022
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	Rayan Suleiman
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they plan to make to the government of Israel to support the investigation of the death of Rayan Suleiman, a Palestinian boy who died in Tequa in the West Bank after reportedly being chased by Israeli soldiers.
tabling member printed	Baroness Sheehan
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>We regularly raise the issue of the high numbers of Palestinians killed and injured by Israeli Defence Forces in the West Bank and Gaza with the Israeli authorities. We encourage them to carry out swift, transparent and thorough investigations and, if wrongdoing is found, that those responsible be held to account. We will continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly the need to protect children, and urge restraint in the use of live fire.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/11/2022 15:26:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4548 label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan

1358770

registered interest
date	11/10/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many schools have met the threshold specified in the Department for Education document Contingency framework: education and childcare settings for further steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within schools since the beginning of the academic year; and whether they will publish regular updates on this.
tabling member printed	Baroness Wilcox of Newport
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2021 answer text <p>The department does not collect the data in question and does not currently have any plans to publish regular updates on this. However, we closely review data, analysis and advice from a number of different sources – including the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, and the Office for National Statistics. We also continue to work closely with local authorities and their Directors of Public Health to inform our planning and response.</p><p> </p><p>The contingency framework describes the principles of managing local outbreaks of COVID-19 in education and childcare settings and sets out the measures that settings should be prepared for if they were advised to take extra measures to help break chains of transmission. It also sets out thresholds for managing COVID-19 cases and when settings should consider seeking public health advice.</p><p> </p><p>As the guidance outlines, local authorities, Directors of Public Health (DsPH) and health protection teams (HPTs) can recommend measures described in the framework in individual education and childcare settings as part of their outbreak management responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>We have worked with the UKSHA to develop the thresholds outlined in the contingency framework. These are designed to help settings identify when it might be sensible to seek public health advice when it appears that COVID-19 might be spreading between people who closely mix in the setting. Identifying a group that is likely to have mixed closely will be different for each setting.</p><p> </p><p>DsPH or HPTs will give settings advice reflecting the local situation. In areas where rates are high, this may include advice that local circumstances mean that the thresholds for extra action can be higher than set out in the contingency framework. This will take into account a range of factors reflecting the setting’s particular situation and local circumstances. If they judge that additional action should be taken, they might advise the setting to take some or all of the other measures described in the contingency framework.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 21/10/2021 13:51:37 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4730 label Biography information for Baroness Wilcox of Newport

1187972

registered interest
date	25/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army Reserve: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the first aid, (2) the trauma and triage, and (3) the security and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, capabilities of the Army Reserve; and what plans they have, if any, to deploy the Army Reserve to help address the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/04/2020 answer text <p>Defence has a number of existing contingency plans in place to provide support to civil authorities, including to the NHS. Our personnel are already providing assistance in a number of capacities and this includes those with specialist medical training. Considering the likely additional call on military assistance to mitigate COVID-19 related staff absences in civil authorities, and the increasing volume of patients requiring treatment by the NHS, Defence is consistently monitoring and enhancing its plans, training and readiness in order to support additional requests.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 06/04/2020 11:46:11 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

785838

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Public Sector: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their estimate of the number of (1) LGBT people, (2) women, and (3) persons of colour, who have been refused service by service-providers contrary to section 29 of the Equality Act 2010, in each year since the introduction of that Act.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>The information in the question is not available in the form requested.</p><p>The number of people who have contacted the Equality Advisory and Support Service – the free helpline service open to people across England, Scotland and Wales who believe that they may have been the victim of unlawful discrimination – seeking advice about a complaint of possible discrimination in the provision of services or public functions (Part 3 of the Equality Act 2010) are:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Sexual orientation</p></td><td><p>64</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sex (which includes both men and women)</p></td><td><p>228</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Race (which includes nationality and national or ethnic origins as well as colour)</p></td><td><p>675</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>These figures are for the period since October 2016 when the current service provider took over the contract for running the EASS. Figures for previous years are not available as the data was not recorded in this format.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 21/11/2017 13:40:09 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

628251

registered interest
date	03/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Air Conditioning
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of reports by the pilot that British Airways Flight BA286 from San Francisco to London was diverted to Vancouver because of "toxic gas-type fumes" in the cabin, whether the Air Accident Investigations Branch intends to investigate this incident; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2016 answer text <p>The British Airways Airbus A380, on a flight from San Francisco to London, diverted to Vancouver because of a strange odour in the cabin. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch were made aware of the event but under international protocol, it was the responsibility of Canada, being the State of occurrence, to carry out an investigation. The Canadian Transport Safety Board, working with British Airways and Airbus technicians carried out an investigation but were not able to determine the cause. The same captain later flew the aircraft to London with the technicians on board, but there was no recurrence. The aircraft returned to service and British Airways continue to monitor key flights. To date no further reports have been made.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 17/11/2016 17:11:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar

423722

registered interest
date	26/10/2015
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Herbal Medicine: Regulation
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, and to what extent, the report of the Herbal Medicines and Practitioners Working Group on the regulation of herbal practitioners represented the views solely of the Chairman.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text <p>The Report on the Regulation of Herbal Medicines and Practitioners is Professor Walker’s independent advice to Government. As the Report acknowledges this advice was informed by the input of the Working Group.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 02/11/2015 16:48:05 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

156563

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Death
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many serving prisoners have died (1) by suicide, and (2) from natural causes, in each year from 2010 to date.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL2986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text <p /> <p>The number of deaths in prison by apparent cause is published in the Safety in Custody statistical bulletin which is available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/safety-in-custody-statistics" target="_blank">http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/safety-in-custody-statistics</a>.</p><p>Reducing the number of self-inflicted deaths in prisons is a key priority for the Government. We are working hard to understand the reasons for the recent rise, but, as is the case in society at large, there is no simple explanation with complex and individual reasons behind any suicide.</p><p>We have dedicated resources providing support every day in prisons and have created a specialist team to help share good practice as part of our strenuous efforts to learn from each death.</p><p>Young adults are a particularly challenging and vulnerable group, and that is why we have commissioned an independent review into the deaths of 18 to 24-year-olds in prison custody.</p> answering member printed Lord Faulks question first answered 03/12/2014 18:01:22 answering member 4183 label Biography information for Lord Faulks
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten