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1305821

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date	24/03/2021
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	China: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they plan to make at the UN Human Rights Council regarding alleged violations of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the government of China, in connection with restrictions on (1) BBC broadcasts, (2) media freedom, and (3) freedom of speech, in (a) China, and (b) Hong Kong.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14550
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2021 answer text <p>The UK continues to take a leading international role in holding China to account for its human rights violations, including by leading the first statement at the UN Human Rights Council on Xinjiang and Hong Kong. On 22 February, the Foreign Secretary delivered a ministerial statement at the Human Rights Council where he expressed our deep concerns about the situation in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong. We continue to urge the Chinese authorities to allow journalists to practice their profession without fear or arrest, harassment or reprisal, and to end extensive censorship and control over the media and wider freedom of expression. In Hong Kong, rights and freedoms, including the right to freedom of speech, are expressly guaranteed in the Joint Declaration, and must be upheld.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 12/04/2021 10:51:13 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305822

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Liverpool City Council
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what role they envisage for the commissioners overseeing elements of the (1) planning, (2) highways, and (3) regeneration departments of Liverpool City Council; what is their (a) purpose, and (b) objectives; and how long they expect the commissioners will be involved in the running of these departments of Liverpool City Council.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>The proposed intervention package for Liverpool City Council presented by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to Parliament on Wednesday 24 March includes the appointment of Commissioners for a minimum of three years and the transfer of all executive functions associated with regeneration, highways and property management at the Council to those Commissioners. The Secretary of State will take a final decision, following consideration of any representation received from the Council, after 24 May</p><p><br> The Secretary of State has expressed the hope that it will not be necessary for the Commissioners to exercise these powers, but instead that their main role would centre on supporting the Council itself in making changes. It is proposed that most decisions continue to be made by the Authority and the intention is that these powers should only be used as a last resort, should the Authority not satisfy the Commissioners in their improvement processes.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 09/04/2021 10:59:01 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305823

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Liverpool City Council: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government to provide details of (1) the "pervasive and rotten culture", and (2) the "culture of intimidation", within Liverpool City Council, described by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in a statement on 24 March.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>The Government fully accepts the findings of the independent Best Value Inspection Report subject to any representations Liverpool City Council may wish to make about the report. The report, produced by Max Caller CBE, is based on the documentation and personal testimony provided by councillors, officers, and members of the public to the independent inspectors. The full report can be viewed (attached) at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fliverpool-city-council-best-value-inspection-report&amp;data=04%7C01%7CSangeeta.Sofat%40communities.gov.uk%7Cfd1b136418624a73effa08d8f45c6fec%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637528025136889438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=wMJS64irJ5xipe84NXswXCBZILTN05T6YDxcjC1dzPk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liverpool-city-council-best-value-inspection-report</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL14553 question first answered 09/04/2021 10:57:11 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh attachment 1 file name 210329 Liverpool_Best_Value_inspection_report HL14552 and HL14553.pdf title Liverpool best value inspection report
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305824

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Liverpool City Council: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government to provide details of what the report of the findings of the Best Value inspection into Liverpool City Council, published on 24 March, identified as a "secret cabal" operating within Liverpool City Council; what assessment they have made of which documents, if any, have been destroyed in any of the Council’s departments; and to provide details of the "serious breakdown of governance at the council" described by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 24 March.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14553
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>The Government fully accepts the findings of the independent Best Value Inspection Report subject to any representations Liverpool City Council may wish to make about the report. The report, produced by Max Caller CBE, is based on the documentation and personal testimony provided by councillors, officers, and members of the public to the independent inspectors. The full report can be viewed (attached) at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fliverpool-city-council-best-value-inspection-report&amp;data=04%7C01%7CSangeeta.Sofat%40communities.gov.uk%7Cfd1b136418624a73effa08d8f45c6fec%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637528025136889438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=wMJS64irJ5xipe84NXswXCBZILTN05T6YDxcjC1dzPk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liverpool-city-council-best-value-inspection-report</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL14552 question first answered 09/04/2021 10:57:11 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh attachment 1 file name 210329 Liverpool_Best_Value_inspection_report HL14552 and HL14553.pdf title Liverpool best value inspection report
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305825

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Foreign Nationals: Myanmar
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they are providing to citizens of Myanmar currently in the UK who cannot safely return to their country; and what plans they have to (1) offer visa extensions to, and (2) adapt the Leave outside the Immigration Rules for, those people.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14554
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2021 answer text <p>Under the Points-Based-System, there are a comprehensive range of work and study routes, and most visa holders can apply to extend their stay or switch from one immigration route to another without having to leave the UK.</p><p>For individuals who are unable to return to their home country due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, they can apply under the Exceptional Assurance which can be found at the following link;</p><p>Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</p><p>As there are currently no flights to Myanmar, individuals will fall within the scope of this policy. Where no other route is applicable, individuals can also apply for Leave Outside the Rules.</p><p>Given the wide number of options already available there are no plans to offer a blanket extension.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 08/04/2021 15:40:48 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305826

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
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	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of (1) Australia, and (2) the United States, about the situation in Myanmar; and what plans they have to replicate the special measures introduced by those countries for Myanmar citizens unable to return to their country safely.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL14555
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>The UK is leading a strong and coordinated international response to the coup. We continue to engage closely with partners on a range of issues. We welcome the US announcement on Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar nationals in the country. Australia has not yet introduced special measures for Myanmar Nationals. We are continuing to explore the options for supporting Myanmar Nationals in the UK who could be in danger if they return.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of Myanmar nationals present within the UK have already utilised the switching provisions within our immigration system to continue their regularised stay.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 09/04/2021 10:14:20 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1305827

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	UK Endorsement Board
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 26 April 2018 (HL7046), whether they will require the UK Endorsement Board to publish terms of reference that are (1) not subject to legal professional privilege, (2) developed independently of (a) current, or (b) former, advisers to accounting firms which have contributed to accounting standards.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL14556
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2021 answer text <p>The Terms of Reference for the UK Endorsement Board (UKEB) were set by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State and agreed by the UKEB at their inaugural meeting on 26 March. A copy has been published on the UKEB’s website (please see attached).</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL14557 question first answered 31/03/2021 14:15:33 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan attachment 1 file name UKEB-Draft-Terms-of-Reference-Feb2021.pdf title The Terms of Reference for the UKEB
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

1305828

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	UK Endorsement Board
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 26 April 2018 (HL7046), whether they will publish terms of reference for the UK Endorsement Board that are (1) not subject to legal professional privilege, and (2) developed independently of (a) current, or (b) former, advisers to accounting firms which have contributed to accounting standards.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL14557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2021 answer text <p>The Terms of Reference for the UK Endorsement Board (UKEB) were set by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State and agreed by the UKEB at their inaugural meeting on 26 March. A copy has been published on the UKEB’s website (please see attached).</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL14556 question first answered 31/03/2021 14:15:33 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan attachment 1 file name UKEB-Draft-Terms-of-Reference-Feb2021.pdf title The Terms of Reference for the UKEB
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

1305829

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people are currently in prison serving a determinate sentence of 20 years or more; and of these how many (1) have never been released, or (2) have been recalled.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
uin	HL14558
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>The total number of people currently in custody serving a determinate sentence of 20 years or more who have never been released is 1,276. There are a further 27 people in custody serving a determinate sentence of 20 years or more, having been recalled from the community.</p><p> </p><p>These figures have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large-scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.</p><p> </p><p>The power to recall is a vital public protection measure and all individuals on licensed supervision in the community are liable to recall to prison if they fail to comply with the conditions of their licence in such a way as to indicate that their risk has escalated to the point where they may no longer be safely managed in the community.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 09/04/2021 13:29:22 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

1305830

registered interest
date	24/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisons: Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address the level of violence in prisons.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL14559
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>Despite the progress made, the level of violence in prisons remains too high. We are continuing work to address this by giving all staff the tools and training needed to help them reduce violence.</p><p>We are spending £100 million across the estate to bolster prison security, clamping down on the weapons, drugs and mobile phones that fuel violence and crime behind bars.</p><p>We have developed the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP), which is the national case management model for managing those who pose a raised risk of being violent and is being used in all prisons.</p><p>We are rolling out PAVA, a synthetic pepper spray, in the adult male estate to protect staff and prisoners from incidents where there is serious violence, or an imminent or perceived risk of serious violence. Alongside this will be the introduction of a new Personal Safety package; (S.P.E.A.R.) to ensure that PAVA is introduced as part of a wider package of skills for staff to resolve and deescalate incidents.</p><p>We continue to support the effective use of the 6,000 Body Worn Video Cameras across the estate, whilst continuing to embed the training provided to staff to promote rehabilitative conversations. This provides staff with skills and equipment to deal with challenging situations in a fair and just way. The cameras will also provide high-quality evidence to support prosecutions.</p><p>Any prisoner who commits an act of violence should expect to have action taken against them, including an adjudication, which could downgrade their incentives and earned privileges level, or further time added to their sentence.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 09/04/2021 13:31:18 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont