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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Advisory Bodies more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their advisory committees, if they need to undertake a review for which they do not have the expertise, are permitted to commission organisations that specialise in that field. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL572 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p> </p><p /> <p>There is nothing in the Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]) that prevents a committee from commissioning additional advice from experts, and committees are encouraged to “seek a wide range of advice from the best sources, particularly when there is uncertainty”.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>CoPSAC states “Where a SAC lacks the relevant expertise for a particular project or task (as opposed to the committee's on-going work), the committee can co-opt appropriate experts or establish sub-groups to include such people on an ad hoc, time-limited basis”.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <br /> <p>[1]<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf</a></p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <br /> <p>[1]<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-08T14:53:13.261755Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T14:53:13.261755Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
63787
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Advisory Bodies more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what quality control and audit procedures are in place to ensure that their advisory committees perform to the highest standards, that they are using up-to-date methodology and science, and that their advice is sound and accepted by the broader scientific community. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL571 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p> </p><p><em>All committees operate according to the guidelines and standards outlined in the </em>Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]). Any advisory committee that is classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) is also subject to <em>formal Cabinet Office procedures including a full triennial review. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p>CoPSAC is underpinned by The Principles of Scientific Advice to Government', published in 2010 (Annex A to CoPSAC), and the ‘Nolan' principles for public life (the “Seven Principles of Public Life” (Annex C).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The principles “provide a foundation on which independent scientific advisers and government departments should base their operations and interactions”. Members are also expected to abide by the Nolan Principles, which include the principles of objectivity and accountability.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Any “issues of concern over the application of the Principles, or other guidance” should be raised to the Chief Scientific Adviser. “If the matter of concern cannot be effectively resolved or is especially serious CSAs should approach the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) and Ministers should approach the GCSA and the Minister for Science. The matter will be examined against a clear set of criteria, which include a breach of the Principles or CoPSAC.”</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf</a></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-08T15:23:07.1810649Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T15:23:07.1810649Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
63790
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Advisory Bodies more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what recourse is available to members of the public who wish to complain about the practice and outcome of scientific inquiries conducted by government advisory committees. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL574 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p> </p><p>Members of the public may write to the Chair of the advisory committee. If necessary, complaints can be escalated in writing to the Chief Scientific Advisor for the department in question, or the Government Chief Scientific Adviser.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-08T14:53:32.2722204Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T14:53:32.2722204Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
65258
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-02more like thismore than 2014-07-02
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Poland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the contribution made by Polish immigrants to the United Kingdom economy and society since 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten more like this
uin HL788 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>The 2011 census found that there were 579,121 Polish nationals resident in the UK at that time of polling. There is no data available on the exact contribution of Polish immigrants to UK GDP since 2010 - it is extremely complex to isolate the contribution of just one group of people to GDP, given the wide variety of economic activity that they will be involved in.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, many economists believe that Polish migrants have had a positive impact on the UK economy since 2004 as they tend to be of working age when they arrive and contribute more to the economy through taxes and consumption than they take out via public services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>By broad industry definitions, Polish nationals work across all industries but are most often found in Manufacturing and Distribution, Hotels and Restaurants. By standard occupation definitions, Polish nationals are found in all occupational areas but are most often in skilled trades, process, plant and machine operative occupations and elementary occupations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found that the primary driver for determining an individual's fiscal contribution is whether they are in employment. The latest Labour Force survey data for January to March 2014 states that the unemployment rate amongst Polish nationals was 6.2%, lower than the UK average of 6.6%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2014-07-14T12:58:23.7949879Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T12:58:23.7949879Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
63789
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Advisory Bodies more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how scientists are appointed to their advisory committees; how they ensure that an appropriate range of expertise and experience is represented on those committees; and how they ensure that the best scientists apply for membership of the committees. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL573 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p> </p><p>The Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]) lays out the procedures for appointment to Committees.</p><p> </p><p>CoPSAC indicates that the arrangements for the appointment of Committee members and the lines of accountability should be set out in each Committee's Terms of Reference.</p><p> </p><br /><p>[1]<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf</a></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2014-07-08T14:53:54.6005833Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T14:53:54.6005833Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
1171208
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing: Energy more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of (1) the number of homes in England that fall within each rating band of Energy Performance Certificates, and (2) the amount by which annual CO2 emissions would be reduced if every home within each rating band were to be improved to the next rating band level. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Stunell more like this
uin HL479 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answer text <p>(1) The most recent analysis of the number of homes within each Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band that this Department has is the 2016 English Housing Survey which estimated that over 7 million dwellings in England had an energy efficiency rating of A to C, over 15.5 million dwellings were rated C to D and over 1.1 million dwellings were rated F to G.</p><p>(2) This Department does not hold any information on the amount by which annual CO2 emissions would be reduced if every home within each rating band were to be improved to the next rating band level. However, the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy estimated that upgrading energy efficiency from an EPC Band E to an EPC Band D reduces energy costs by £380 per year on average.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2020-01-28T17:04:27.823Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T17:04:27.823Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
445
label Biography information for Lord Stunell more like this
1640667
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-25more like thismore than 2023-05-25
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998 more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the effectiveness of the Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kennedy of Cradley more like this
uin HL8147 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-07more like thismore than 2023-06-07
answer text <p><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3262/made" target="_blank">The Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998</a> (PACAR) prohibit anyone allowing children under the age of 13 to ride on machinery used in the course of agricultural operations.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforces the Regulations and considers they are clear in their intent and requirements. The provisions are well known in the agriculture industry and stem from protections that have been in place since 1958.</p><p> </p><p>Within the last ten years, (since 01/04/2013), under the Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998, HSE have:</p><ul><li>Issued 23 Prohibition Notices</li><li>Approved 2 Prosecution Cases (one resulting in a Guilty verdict)</li></ul><p> </p><p>If followed, the Regulations are effective at controlling farm related risk to children under 13 years of age riding on farm machinery. However, they do not extend to control all farm related risk. These hazards include for example, cattle, moving vehicles, slurry lagoons, and bale stacks.</p><p> </p><p>The risks presented by these other hazards can only effectively be controlled because HSE uses more general legislation in conjunction with <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg472.htm" target="_blank">specific guidance</a>. The broader legislation relevant to the protection of children is:</p><p> </p><ul><li>The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) which sets out a clear general duty to protect all those not at work who might be affected by the undertaking, and</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) which require assessment and management of all risks in or from a work activity and specifically that young people are not exposed to risk due to their lack of experience, being unaware of existing or potential risks and/or lack of maturity.</li></ul><p> </p><p>HSE continues to monitor the legislative framework for the control of risk to children in agriculture and considers the legal provisions are sufficient to allow HSE to take proportionate enforcement action where necessary.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2023-06-07T12:45:52.293Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-07T12:45:52.293Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4303
label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley more like this
1311220
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-04-21more like thismore than 2021-04-21
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Proscribed Organisations: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government which organisations are proscribed under Schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000 due to their association with terrorism in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
uin HL15139 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Dissolution. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As set out under Schedule 2 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and published on gov.uk, the following groups linked to Northern Ireland Related Terrorism are proscribed: </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Continuity Army Council</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Cumann na mBan</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Fianna na hEireann</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Irish National Liberation Army</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Irish People's Liberation Organisation</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Irish Republican Army</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Loyalist Volunteer Force</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Orange Volunteers</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Red Hand Commando</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Red Hand Defenders</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Saor Eire</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Ulster Defence Association</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Ulster Freedom Fighters</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Ulster Volunteer Force</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-04-29T12:57:02.77Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T12:57:02.77Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-04-29T13:30:45.873Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T13:30:45.873Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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101532
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
1145244
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-05more like thismore than 2019-09-05
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Social Services: Finance more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to change the distribution of adult social care funding. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL17771 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del><ins class="ministerial">The Spending Round settlement for local government responds to the pressures councils are facing by providing access to the largest increase in Core Spending Power since 2015. This includes an additional £1 billion of grant funding for adults and children’s social care, on top of the continuation of existing social care grants. Decisions about the distribution of funding for local government in 2020-21 will be announced in due course.</ins></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2019-09-09T16:38:38.077Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:38:38.077Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-02T11:02:04.637Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T11:02:04.637Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
previous answer version
135457
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1144173
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Private Rented Housing: Older People more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many tenants over the age of 60 currently live in private rental accommodation; whether this proportion of older people in private rental accommodation is increasing, and if so, how rapidly; and what plans they have, if any, to take action to increase security for older tenants, including repealing section 21 of the Housing Act to prevent landlords from being able to evict tenants at short notice without giving a reason. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL17661 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del><ins class="ministerial">The latest English Housing Survey for 2017-18 estimates that there are 379,000 households where the Household Reference Person is 65 years and older, the age range for which data is collated by the annual English Housing Survey. The proportion of people aged 65 or over in the private rented sector has remained broadly stable at 8-9 per cent since 2014/15.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We know that security of tenure is a concern for many in the private rented sector, including older renters. That is why the Government announced in April that it proposes to create new rules around ending a tenancy by reviewing. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. These proposals are currently subject to consultation until 12 October and accompanied by a package of court reforms to make the system faster and simpler. The Government’s proposed measures will provide greater certainty for tenants and make the housing market fit for the 21st century.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2019-09-09T16:39:42.237Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:39:42.237Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-02T11:45:48.247Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T11:45:48.247Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
previous answer version
135498
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this