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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Water Companies: Directors more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to authorise OFWAT (1) to levy personal fines, and (2) to bring criminal prosecutions, against directors of water companies responsible for discharging raw sewage in rivers and seas above the statutory limits. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Sikka more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
answer text <p>Ofwat’s direct enforcement powers and sanctions are primarily focused on the regulated business. However, Ofwat is incentivising the link between performance and compliance and the role of individual company staff, which can deter poor performance or non-compliance. For example, under the Environment Bill we gave Ofwat increased powers to modify water company licence conditions under the Environment Act. Ofwat are now consulting on using these powers which will enable them to take enforcement action against companies that don’t link dividend payments to their environmental performance, or those failing to be transparent about their dividend pay-outs.</p><p>As the environmental regulator, the Environment Agency can and does prosecute company directors and other senior officers where the necessary evidence can be obtained to meet that test. As set out in Reg 41 Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, the courts already have powers to fine directors and other officers of companies which are convicted of polluting rivers and coastal waters, where it can be proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of such officer or attributable to their neglect.</p><p>Ofwat, as the independent economic regulator, protects the interests of consumers by ensuring water companies properly carry out their statutory functions, including their environmental responsibilities. They will not hesitate to take enforcement action where these duties are breached.</p><p>For instance, in 2019, Ofwat imposed a penalty package on Southern Water of £126 million for spills of wastewater into the environment from its sewerage plants and for deliberately misreporting its performance.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-13T15:05:34.723Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T15:05:34.723Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
4885
label Biography information for Lord Sikka more like this
1403684
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Air Conditioning more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of classrooms that have windows that cannot be opened; what steps they are taking to address this; and what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of air filtration units in classrooms that do not have a source of fresh air. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-01-26more like thismore than 2022-01-26
answer text <p>During the autumn term, the department provided over 350,000 CO2 monitors to all state-funded education settings, including early years, schools, and further education providers, backed by £25 million in government funding. Feedback suggests that schools are finding the monitors helpful to manage ventilation and, in the majority of education providers, existing ventilation measures are sufficient.</p><p>Where an area of poor ventilation has been identified that cannot be resolved through simple measures such as opening doors and windows, schools are advised to explore what remedial works may be required to improve ventilation.</p><p>The department does not hold data on the number of classrooms that have windows that cannot be opened. Maintaining adequate ventilation remains the responsibility of individual education providers. The law says employers, including education and childcare providers, must make sure there is an adequate supply of fresh air (ventilation) in enclosed areas of the workplace. This has not changed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Health and Safety Executive provides more information at: <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/index.htm" target="_blank">https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/index.htm</a>. Schools, colleges, and universities are expected to plan and prioritise any necessary remedial works within existing budgets. For more substantial capital works, education providers and those responsible for buildings have access to funding to improve the condition of buildings through different routes depending on their size and type.</p><p>Where it is not possible to maintain adequate ventilation, it may be appropriate for education providers to consider the use of an air cleaning unit while the underlying ventilation issue is addressed.</p><p>On 2 January, we announced that we are supplying up to a total of 8,000 air cleaning units to providers. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, is making a new commitment to fulfil all eligible applications from education settings for air cleaning units, and will make up to an additional 1,000 units available to do so. Our decision to make air cleaning units available for poorly ventilated spaces in education providers was informed by advice from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and external consultation with specialists. We have closely monitored the evidence and reviewed the scientific literature, including evidence from SAGE and the Environmental Modelling Group on the application of air cleaning units to manage the transmission of COVID-19. This evidence is available here: <a title="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939173/s0867_emg_potential_application_of_air_cleaning_devices_and_personal_decontamination_to_manage_transmission_of_covid-19.pdf" href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939173/S0867_EMG_Potential_application_of_air_cleaning_devices_and_personal_decontamination_to_manage_transmission_of_COVID-19.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939173/S0867_EMG_Potential_application_of_air_cleaning_devices_and_personal_decontamination_to_manage_transmission_of_COVID-19.pdf</a>.When used properly, air cleaning units can help reduce airborne contaminants in a poorly ventilated space, including viruses like COVID-19.  Air cleaning units are not a substitute for ventilation and should never be used as a reason to reduce ventilation. They are not necessary in spaces that are adequately ventilated. We will continue to develop our policy and guidance on ventilation in line with the latest scientific advice and in consultation with industry-wide experts.</p><p>Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, we have emphasised the importance of ventilation and provided guidance to schools, colleges and universities on ventilation requirements. In addition to our existing guidance on ventilation, we have provided education providers with guidance on how to use the air cleaning units, as well as how to order a unit via the online marketplace. This marketplace is available at: <a href="https://s107t01-webapp-v2-01.azurewebsites.net/list/air-cleaning" target="_blank">https://s107t01-webapp-v2-01.azurewebsites.net/list/air-cleaning</a>.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-01-26T17:34:05.217Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-26T17:34:05.217Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-08more like thismore than 2020-06-08
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Probate more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how long on average it takes for an applicant to receive a grant of probate. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Soley more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-22more like thismore than 2020-06-22
answer text <p>Probate timeliness data up to March 2020 are due for publication on 25th June 2020.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-22T16:19:52.897Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-22T16:19:52.897Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
160
label Biography information for Lord Soley more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-06more like thismore than 2018-02-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Kashmir: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent increase in ceasefire violations between India and Pakistan over the Line of Control in Kashmir Region, resulting in a number of civilian casualties. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hussain more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>The British Government is naturally concerned by reports of increased terrorism and violence between Indian and Pakistani troops in Kashmir. We are monitoring the situation closely and call for both sides to exercise restraint.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2018-02-20T17:02:58.147Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T17:02:58.147Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4221
label Biography information for Lord Hussain more like this
688278
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-09more like thismore than 2017-02-09
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Abortion more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proof of a foetus’ gestation is provided alongside the submission of the HSA4 abortion notification form. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-23more like thismore than 2017-02-23
answer text <p>Ultrasound scanning is commonly used to assess pregnancies in women before they undergo abortion to confirm gestation and identify abnormalities such as ectopic pregnancy or uterine anomalies. In addition, assessment of the date of onset of the last menstrual period, bimanual pelvic examination and abdominal examination may also be used. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have issued guidance to doctors on termination of pregnancy, <em>The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion, </em>which makes recommendations around dating pregnancies, and <em>Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Abnormality in England, Scotland and Wales</em>. Copies of both documents are attached.</p><p> </p><p>Doctors are under a legal obligation to accurately complete the HSA4 form and send it to the Chief Medical Officer, either manually or electronically, within 14 days of the abortion taking place. The form requires information on the gestation of the pregnancy. No additional proof of gestation is required. All abortions and medical conditions over 23 weeks gestation are scrutinised by an independent medical practitioner contracted by the Department. In addition, forms are checked by the Department where there are inconsistencies in gestation and method of abortions and grounds and place of termination. A check is made for gestation by clinic, as some clinics are only authorised to perform abortions up to certain gestations.</p>
answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
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file name RCOGcareofwomenrequestingabortionguideline.pdf more like this
title The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion more like this
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file name RCOGterminationpregnancyforfetalabnormality.pdf more like this
title Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Abnormality more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5413 more like this
HL5414 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-23T14:15:03.1Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-23T14:15:03.1Z
answering member
4545
label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
447513
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-25more like thismore than 2016-01-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel concerning the claim by a resident in Bardala that the Israeli army and water company have taken their water and are selling it back to villagers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-04more like thismore than 2016-02-04
answer text <p>We have not made representations on this specific issue to the Israeli authorities but are aware of the dire situation in this Palestinian village in the northern Jordan Valley area of the West Bank. We regularly raise the issue of water in the Occupied Palestinian Territories with the Israeli authorities, stressing the urgent need for Israel to improve this unacceptable situation and ensure fair distribution of water in the West Bank and Gaza.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-02-04T17:15:00.963Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-04T17:15:00.963Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
224971
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Syria more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they have given to traumatised Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-17more like thismore than 2015-03-17
answer text <p>The Department for International Development has to date committed £800 million to help those affected by the conflict in Syria. This support includes funding to provide training for health workers in emergency first aid, trauma care, clinical management of rape, mental healthcare and psychosocial support to assist displaced Syrians in Lebanon, Jordan, other states neighbouring Syria and within Syria itself who have experienced conflict-related trauma, including sexual violence. By the end of September 2014, the UK had supported over 630,000 children and over 55,400 adults with psychosocial interventions in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the wider region.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
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less than 2015-03-17T13:55:12.707Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-17T13:55:12.707Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this