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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions 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, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 22 October (HL2135), whether they will list the fraud and corruption legislation which, in addition to the Gambling Act 2005, they believe meets the requirements of the Council of Europe’s draft convention to combat the manipulation of sports competitions. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moynihan more like this
uin HL2377 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-27
answer text <p>The Fraud Act 2006 and the Bribery Act 2010 constitute the fraud and corruption legislation that, along with the Gambling Act 2005, meet the requirements of the Council of Europe’s draft convention to combat the manipulation of sports competition.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-27T16:43:03.6353143Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-27T16:43:03.6353143Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
924
label Biography information for Lord Moynihan more like this
93705
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions 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 whether they will publish the advice they have received in response to the requirement set by Article 15 of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions which states that each party shall ensure that its domestic laws enable it criminally to sanction manipulation of sports competitions when it involves either coercive, corrupt or fraudulent practices, as defined by its domestic law; and whether they intend to introduce legislation to that effect. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moynihan more like this
uin HL2134 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answer text <p>The Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions was adopted on 9 July 2014. The Government will be considering whether the UK should sign up to the Convention in due course. As part of this process the Government will be considering the extent to which the Articles in the Convention, including Article 15, will require the introduction of any legislation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-22T15:29:57.2400564Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-22T15:29:57.2400564Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
924
label Biography information for Lord Moynihan more like this
93706
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Betting 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 whether they have undertaken the review recommended in the Parry Report of the Sports Betting Integrity Panel concerning the definition of cheating in the Gambling Act 2005; and whether they consider that the current legislative framework is capable fully to combat the threat to sport from betting-related corruption. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moynihan more like this
uin HL2135 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answer text <table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>The Government reviewed Section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005 in the context of negotiations on the Council of Europe’s draft convention to combat the manipulation of sports competitions.</p><p>The Government concluded that Section 42 as currently drafted, together with other fraud and corruption offences already on the statute book, gives prosecutors the tools required to deal with the circumstances that might constitute match fixing.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-22T15:37:16.6409707Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-22T15:37:16.6409707Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
924
label Biography information for Lord Moynihan more like this
91804
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling Commission 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 criteria the Gambling Commission will use (1) to establish whether it is appropriate to share information with other statutory bodies in the United Kingdom or overseas, and (2) to determine whether the information it is intending to share is relevant to the functions of such bodies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mancroft more like this
uin HL1862 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Gambling Commission considers a range of criteria when sharing information and is subject to oversight on data protection and use of surveillance powers by the Information Commissioner, the Interception of Communications Commissioner and the Office of Surveillance Commissioners. In view of the complexity of this area I have asked the Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive to write to my noble Friend directly on the matter of information sharing. A copy of her letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
grouped question UIN HL1863 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:15:03.7492152Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:15:03.7492152Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
1833
label Biography information for Lord Mancroft more like this
91805
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling Commission 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 work will be done to ensure that the Gambling Commission will not share information with overseas regulators without (1) being requested to do so, and (2) first obtaining the approval of the relevant licensee. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mancroft more like this
uin HL1863 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Gambling Commission considers a range of criteria when sharing information and is subject to oversight on data protection and use of surveillance powers by the Information Commissioner, the Interception of Communications Commissioner and the Office of Surveillance Commissioners. In view of the complexity of this area I have asked the Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive to write to my noble Friend directly on the matter of information sharing. A copy of her letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
grouped question UIN HL1862 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:15:02.6663105Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:15:02.6663105Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
1833
label Biography information for Lord Mancroft more like this
91862
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Obesity 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 report by Sarah E. Jackson et al. published by University College London <i>Perceived Weight Discrimination and Changes in Weight, Waist Circumference, and Weight Status</i>, which referred to negative attitudes towards obese individuals as a form of discrimination. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL1920 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Government welcomes the report by Sarah Jackson and colleagues as a contribution to our knowledge and understanding of this important area. Obese people often face negative and discriminatory attitudes. While obesity is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, if obesity results in long term physical or mental impairment (as set out in Section 6 of the 2010 Act) then the person with the impairment will be protected from unlawful discrimination under this Act. The Government Equalities Office runs a body image programme, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of body image, promote the positive representation of a healthy diversity of body types, and support young people’s resilience and media literacy. Obesity is a considerable problem for public health, and the Government is committed to tackling this through its national obesity strategy. Public Health England also works to promote good body image along with healthy lifestyles.</p><p> </p><p>Many of those who react negatively to obese individuals justify doing so by alluding to rising rates of obesity. There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that good body image is an important motivator in achieving and sustaining a healthy weight – and, conversely, that low body confidence is associated with continued weight gain. The Government’s Change4Life campaign does not engage in fat shaming or denigration of obese people; it encourages all of us to take steps to improve our health and wellbeing and adopt a healthier diet, starting from wherever we are.</p><p> </p><p>In 2013 the Government Equalities Office hosted a multidisciplinary academic seminar that explored these issues, and the body image programme continues to contribute to the Department of Health’s important work on obesity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:16:51.3657757Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:16:51.3657757Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
91863
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
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 South Sudan 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 effect of the recent announcement by the government of South Sudan that all foreign workers must leave that country; and what effect they expect that announcement to have on the United Kingdom’s aid, stabilisation and development programmes there. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL1921 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development in South Sudan issued a circular on 12 September prohibiting and regulating the service and employment of aliens in certain positions in the private sector. The Minister subsequently issued a clarification on 17 September noting that this excludes all United Nations agencies, diplomatic missions and organisations that have signed bilateral/mutual agreements with the Republic of South Sudan; and also excludes many technical and professional positions in both private sector and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK is supportive of South Sudan nationals filling positions where the relevant skills and experience exist within the labour force and we work to build capacity of the local workforce. The UK and other partners raised the issue of the Circulars at the Government Partners Forum on 18 September and stressed that much needed foreign investment could be seriously deterred by messaging that foreign workers are not welcome in South Sudan. We will continue to monitor the situation. The ability of humanitarian and development organisations to assist the most vulnerable must not be affected.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T12:00:50.0166441Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T12:00:50.0166441Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
79772
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Battle of Waterloo 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 steps they are taking to encourage country-wide celebrations of the two hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Laird more like this
uin HL1661 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p><strong>Planning for the commemoration, in 2015, of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being carried out by Waterloo 200, an umbrella organisation </strong><strong>approved and supported by Government</strong><strong> which is overseeing the anniversary. More information can be found on its website at the following link: </strong><a href="http://www.waterloo200.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.waterloo200.org</strong></a><strong>. In the June 2013 budget, the Chancellor announced that funding of £1m will be allocated to restore the site of the battle. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>In October 2013, we also announced that at least £10m will be made available by the Heritage Lottery Fund over the next four years to fund projects marking some of the UK’s most important anniversaries and commemorative events, including the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo.</strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:02:48.6620735Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:02:48.6620735Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
2479
label Biography information for Lord Laird more like this
79816
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Finance 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 whether the performance pathways for all British Olympic and Paralympic sports are fully funded to deliver UK Sport’s projection that Team GB will win more Olympic and Paralympic medals at Rio 2016 than at London 2012; and what is that projection on a sport by sport basis. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moynihan more like this
uin HL1705 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>UK Sport believe their ambition is attainable for Team GB to win more Olympic and Paralympic medals at Rio 2016 than at London 2012. Sports have identified athletes with the capability to win medals and UK Sport is providing the necessary financial and technical support.</p><p> </p><p>UK Sport publishes annual Milestone Targets for each funded sport and will publish Olympic/Paralympic medal targets prior to the Games in Rio.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:01:21.3588982Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:01:21.3588982Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
924
label Biography information for Lord Moynihan more like this
79817
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Drugs 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 World Anti-Doping Agency on the length of bans imposed on athletes who test positive for performance-enhancing stimulants with regard to their congruence with the new sanctions recently endorsed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the International Association of Athletics Federations and the World Anti-Doping Agency. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moynihan more like this
uin HL1706 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answer text <p>The Government did not make any representations to the World Anti-Doping Agency on the length of bans imposed on athletes who test positive for performance-enhancing stimulants, but endorsed and supported those made by UK Anti-Doping, the UK’s National Anti-Doping Organisation, throughout the consultation process. The Government remains committed to playing a full and active part in the global fight against doping in sport and welcomes the new World Anti-Doping Code, coming into force on 1 January 2015, being tougher on those who cheat. The new Code implements a stringent sanctioning regime in respect of intentional doping, which will now result in a four year ban from all sport.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-13T13:00:00.8524039Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-13T13:00:00.8524039Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble remove filter
tabling member
924
label Biography information for Lord Moynihan more like this