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747995

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many (1) legally qualified staff, and (2) staff without legal qualifications, now working in the Department for Exiting the European Union (a) have been transferred from, or (b) are on secondment from, the Ministry of Justice.
	tabling member printed	Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL449
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department is recruiting the brightest and the best from across the civil service, the wider public sector and the private sector. The Department for Exiting the European Union now has over 450 staff, and is growing fast. The Department for Exiting the European Union obtains its legal advice from the Government Legal Department. We will not be providing a running commentary on particular groups of staff as recruitment is ongoing and numbers are regularly changing. We will ensure we have the right skills to get the best deal for the UK.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/07/2017 15:55:08 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4206 label Biography information for Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames

752420

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many Army units are stationed in Scotland; and where those units are located.
	tabling member printed	Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL866
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2017 answer text <p>The Army footprint in Scotland consists of:</p><p> </p><ul><li>The Army Personnel Centre;</li><li>Headquarters 51<sup>st</sup> Brigade;</li><li>Seven Regular units, including a detachment of the Royal Military Police;</li><li>Sixteen Reserve units, and a Reserve recruit training unit;</li><li>Four University Officer Training Corps;</li><li>Eight Army Cadet Force (ACF) battalions, and two independent sub units;</li><li>Fifteen Combined Cadet Force sections.</li></ul><p> </p><p>The location of these units is given in the attached table.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 26/07/2017 13:19:31 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name PQ 07090.docx title Army Units in Scotland
	tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem

749242

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Chinook Helicopters
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many BAME (1) men, and (2) women, hold senior and chief officer positions in police constabularies in England and Wales; how many such positions there are; and what assessment they have made of the recruitment trends to such positions, in terms of improved access to, and diversity within, senior positions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ouseley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL578
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The Home Office collects and publishes statistics on the number of police officers employed by each police force in England and Wales on a bi-annual basis. These data are published in the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletins. The Home Office does not collect information on the number of posts available.</p><p>Detailed data on the number of officers in post, broken down by rank, gender and ethnicity are collected and published on an annual basis only. The requested data, representing the picture as at 31 March 2016, can be found in the attached Table_D1 accompanying the main release here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-workforce-england-and-wales-31-march-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-workforce-england-and-wales-31-march-2016</a></p><p>Data for previous years can be found in the Open Data Tables, available here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539981/open-data-table-police-workforce-ethnicity.ods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539981/open-data-table-police-workforce-ethnicity.ods</a></p><p>The Government has made it easier than ever before for the public to hold their PCC and chief constable to account over how diverse their force is compared to the local population. Police.uk now gives access to diversity data for officers and police staff, and the profile of BME and female officers by police rank, in comparison to the local force area population. We are in regular discussion with the College of Policing, who are leading work with chief constables and others to improve senior police recruitment.</p><p>The Government’s direct entry schemes at Inspector and Superintendent ranks help to attract the most talented people into policing, bringing in fresh experience, diversity and perspectives. Of the 40 inspectors and superintendents who have started the scheme so far 43% have been women and 13% were from an ethnic minority background. Chief Constable appointments have also been opened up to those with equivalent experience from overseas.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/07/2017 14:40:49 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name Table D1 - BME officers by police force.xlsx title Table D1
	tabling member	2170 label Biography information for Lord Ouseley

755135

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: EEA Nationals
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many EEA migrants who have had benefit applications refused have brought a claim to the Social Entitlement Chamber Tribunal in each of the last five years.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hain
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1143
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/08/2017 answer text <p>The information requested is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Buscombe question first answered 03/08/2017 15:40:30 answering member 3349 label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe
	tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

755132

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Employment: EEA Nationals
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many EEA nationals have been denied a job in the public sector in each of the last five years on the grounds that the UK has invoked the employment in the public service derogation provided for by Article 45(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hain
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1140
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>Some sensitive posts in the Civil Service are designated as being reserved for UK nationals only. This is explained in the Civil Service Nationality Rules.</p><p>In practice, an EEA or third country national who applies for a reserved post in the Civil Service will be sifted out at an early stage, as it would not be lawful to employ him or her. Therefore, there is no record of this information.</p><p>Aside from this, most other public bodies do not generally rely on the derogation.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Courtown question first answered 06/09/2017 12:54:48 answering member 3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown
	tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

755130

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Exclusion Orders: EEA Nationals
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many EEA nationals were prevented from entering the UK on the grounds of (1) public policy, (2) public security, and (3) public health, in each of the last five years, under the derogations provided for by Article 27 of the Citizens' Rights Directive 2004/38/EC.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hain
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1138
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2017 answer text <p>Due to the way in which data is recorded for the refusal of admission of European Economic Area nationals, it is not possible to provide figures on refusals by reason of public policy, public security and public health</p><p><br> To establish this information would incur a disproportionate cost as it would involve the examination of individual records.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 02/08/2017 14:10:09 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

755131

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Deportation: EEA Nationals
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many EEA nationals were deported from the UK on the grounds of (1) public policy, (2) public security, and (3) public health, in each of the last 5 years, under the derogations provided for by Article 27 of the Citizens' Rights Directive 2004/38/EC.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hain
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1139
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2017 answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold the data requested.</p><p> </p><p>Data on the number of EU nationals returned by type are published by the Home Office. The latest 12 months Q3 2016 to Q1 2017 can be found in the attached table.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total enforced returns</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Enforced removals</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Other returns from detention</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Voluntary returns (excluding returns from detention)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Assisted returns</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Controlled returns</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Other verified returns</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total refused entry at port and subsequently departed</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q3</strong></p></td><td><p>1,259</p></td><td><p>1,215</p></td><td><p>44</p></td><td><p>211</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>189</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>516</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q4</strong></p></td><td><p>1,299</p></td><td><p>1,222</p></td><td><p>77</p></td><td><p>202</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>181</p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>606</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2017</strong> <strong>Q1</strong></p></td><td><p>1,475</p></td><td><p>1,339</p></td><td><p>136</p></td><td><p>180</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>165</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>801</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Table: Returns of EU nationals by type.</strong> Information has been extracted from rt_02q of the Returns tables of the latest Immigration Stats release, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615156/returns1-jan-mar-2017-tables.ods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615156/returns1-jan-mar-2017-tables.ods</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 02/08/2017 14:09:46 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

747981

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many EU nationals have been removed from the UK under Article 14(4)(b) of Directive 2004/38 because (1) they did not satisfy the work requirements, or (2) they were homeless.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hain
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL435
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>I am sorry but the data requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 17/07/2017 11:32:09 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

748009

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many Fishery Protection ships are patrolling UK waters at any one time; and what is the total number in the squadron.
	tabling member printed	Lord Storey
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL463
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>We are unable to confirm the position at a UK level as fisheries protection is a devolved matter. However, the Royal Navy Fishery Protection Squadron comprises of 3 offshore patrol vessels of which one is currently tasked to meet the contractual commitment to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for the purposes of fisheries enforcement in England.</p><p> </p><p>The number of RN Offshore Patrol Vessels reflects the adoption of a risk based, intelligence led operational model that enables targeted enforcement interventions in the right place at the right time. The requirement for all vessels over 12 metres in length to be fitted with the satellite tracking devices (Vessel Monitoring System) gives a real time picture of where fishing activity is happening enabling the efficient employment of patrol vessels. This information is monitored at the MMO control room in Newcastle.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, when the RN Offshore Patrol Vessels are at sea but conducting other tasks they are still able to provide a presence which has a deterrent effect. This is supplemented by joint working with other agencies such as Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs), UK Border Force (UKBF) and the Police to ensure effective and timely intervention where illegal activity is suspected. Radar sweeps can be used by patrol vessels to identify potential targets and the AIS (Automatic Identification System) is also used in fisheries enforcement to detect fishing activity, including where fishing vessels are operating.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 18/07/2017 16:53:20 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

747446

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many Iraqi refugees they have resettled since 2014 under (1) the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS), and (2) other global resettlement schemes such as Gateway and Mandate.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL410
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2017 answer text <p>The Home Office is committed to publishing data in an orderly way as part of the regular quarterly Immigration Statistics, in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. The Government has committed to resettling to the UK up to 3,000 individuals under the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). Data on the number of people who have been resettled under this scheme will be published in future releases of the Home Office’s immigration quarterly statistics. Latest statistics published on 25 May confirmed that a total of 360 Iraqis have been resettled to the UK under the Gateway scheme, and 18 under the Mandate scheme, during the period 1 January 2014 until 31 March 2017.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 14/07/2017 12:14:59 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark