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1439056

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
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	Overseas Companies: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures are in place to protect the human rights of local communities in which UK companies trading at the London Stock Exchange carry out extractive activities.
tabling member printed	Lord Alderdice
uin	HL6717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>In relation to the extractives sector, the UK Government works through a number of international mechanisms including support to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains which enables businesses to operate responsibly in conflict affected and high risk areas and as a member of the Kimberley Process to help stem the flow of conflict diamonds. The UK is also a member of the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights which promote a set of principles to guide companies in the extractives sector to maintain the safety and security of their operations in a manner that reduces the risk of human rights abuses including in local communities.</p><p>More broadly, the Government expects all UK businesses to respect human rights throughout their operations, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The UK is signatory to the 1976 OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multi-National Enterprises, which adopted the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/03/2022 15:32:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3478 label Biography information for Lord Alderdice

1439057

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
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	Colombia: Mining
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK companies carrying out extractive activities in Colombia support (1) smallholder farmers, (2) indigenous peoples, and (3) local communities.
tabling member printed	Lord Alderdice
uin	HL6718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>As set out in the FCDO Annual Human Rights Report, we expect British businesses to respect local and international law wherever they operate. The UK was the first country to create a National Action Plan to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This plan sets out the expected conduct of UK businesses, including compliance with relevant laws and respect for human rights; treating the risk of causing human rights abuses as a legal compliance issue; adopting appropriate due diligence policies; and consulting those who could potentially be affected. The UK also supports multilateral mechanisms, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, which sets out recommendations to help ensure companies respect the human rights of local communities.</p><p>Colombia is an FCDO Human Rights Priority Country and since 2020, UK funding has supported engagement between small-scale and large-scale mining companies in Antioquia to address security and human rights risks, and supported the development of guides for joint risk assessments between extractive companies, public security forces and communities to help prevent community-corporate conflicts.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/03/2022 15:34:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3478 label Biography information for Lord Alderdice

1439058

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
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	Forests and Land Use
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering on the commitments made in the Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use.
tabling member printed	Lord Alderdice
uin	HL6719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Since its announcement on 2 November, the Government has received additional endorsements of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, taking the number of countries to 142 (responsible for over 90% of the world’s forest estate).</p><p> </p><p>The Government is continuing to engage with countries to convert this political commitment into strong action. This will include through meetings of the G7 and G20, and at COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.</p><p> </p><p>Trees are at the forefront of the Government’s plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. For example, under the England Trees Action Plan, supported by an intended £500m from the Nature for Climate Fund, an unprecedented number of trees will be planted and protected.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 22/03/2022 14:31:21 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3478 label Biography information for Lord Alderdice

1439059

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Music: Vocational Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the final number of entries to Music VTQs for Level (1) 1, (2) 2, and (3) 3, in each of the past three academic years for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL6720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Data on the number of pupils at the end of key stage 4 entering level 1 and level 2 vocational qualifications is available in Table 1 of the attachment.</p><p>Data on the number of pupils aged 16 to 18 entering level 3 applied general and tech level qualifications in music, in all schools and colleges in England between academic years 2018/19 and 2020/21, is available in Table 2 of the attachment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 22/03/2022 14:14:04 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran attachment 1 file name HL6720_attachment_level_1_2_3_VTQ_music_entries.pdf title HL6720_table
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1439060

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
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	Ukraine: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what medical supplies and assistance they are providing to Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL6721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK has now committed £395 million in aid to the current crisis. This includes £220 million of humanitarian assistance which will be used to save lives, protect vulnerable people inside Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. This funding will help aid agencies respond to the deteriorating humanitarian situation by providing access to basic necessities and medical supplies. UK Government humanitarian experts have also deployed to the region to support those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/03/2022 15:49:59 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1439061

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
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	Ukraine: International Assistance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to facilitate the provision of medical assistance to Ukraine by (1) other countries, and (2) non-governmental organisations.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL6722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK has now committed £395 million in aid to the current crisis. This includes £220 million of humanitarian assistance which will be used to save lives, protect vulnerable people inside Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. This funding will help aid agencies respond to the deteriorating humanitarian situation by providing access to basic necessities and medical supplies. UK Government humanitarian experts have also deployed to the region to support those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.</p><p>The UK has matched pound for pound the public's first £25 million for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, which has now surpassed £100 million. Donating will help DEC charities provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to refugees and displaced families.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/03/2022 15:50:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1439062

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other countries to coordinate the provision of visas for refugees from Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL6723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>The Home Secretary is continuing to speak to her international counterparts to ensure we are taking appropriate action to support the Ukrainian Government and people.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Secretary is in regular contact with the French Interior Minister Darmanin to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the support the UK was offering to those fleeing the conflict. We are also working closely with Five Eyes partners to explore how we can best coordinate our respective offers of migration assistance.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 22/03/2022 16:14:35 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1439063

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Domestic Visits: North East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the ministerial visits mentioned in the Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper, published on 2 February, will take place in the North of East of England.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL6724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Ministers and officials are visiting all parts of the UK, including the North East, to hear from a range of voices from all tiers of government, the public and private sectors, and community and voluntary groups.</p><p>In March, Ministers and senior officials have visited Newcastle, Blyth, Hartlepool, Darlington and Sunderland. Further activity will be undertaken after the local elections in May.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 22/03/2022 16:28:26 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

1439064

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Regional Planning and Development
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the local panels mentioned in the Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper, published on 2 February, will take place following ministerial visits in the consultation phase.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL6725
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>We are creating a range of opportunities for people to give their views on Levelling Up including focus groups in local areas and a national public survey, both launching in March. Further activity will be undertaken after the local elections in May.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL6726 question first answered 22/03/2022 16:28:06 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

1439065

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Regional Planning and Development: North East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will be carrying out cause-based consultations in the North East following the Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper, published on 2 February, as part of the ministerial level visits.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
uin	HL6726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>We are creating a range of opportunities for people to give their views on Levelling Up including focus groups in local areas and a national public survey, both launching in March. Further activity will be undertaken after the local elections in May.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL6725 question first answered 22/03/2022 16:28:07 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham