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1232188

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
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	Ethiopia: Christianity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that more than 500 Christians have been killed in coordinated attacks in Ethiopia since June; and what steps they are taking to assist the government of Ethiopia (1) to identify the perpetrators, and (2) to bring those responsible to justice.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL7919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK is concerned by reports of violence between ethnic groups in Ethiopia following the murder of Hachalu Hundessa on 29 June, and the widespread violence that followed in Addis Ababa and the Oromia region. The Minister for Africa visited Ethiopia from 27 - 29 July and was able to discuss these events with the President, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the President of Oromia Region. He pushed for full and transparent investigations on the violence and that those detained are afforded due process and their cases heard promptly. The Minister for Africa also expressed the need for more peaceful dialogue between different ethnic groups in Ethiopia and for space to be given for political debate. We shall continue to monitor the situation and to raise the importance of respect for human rights in meetings with the Ethiopian Government and regional leaders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 22/09/2020 12:37:58 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1232189

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
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	USA: International Criminal Court
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the sanctions imposed by the government of the United States on the International Criminal Court's (1) Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, and (2) Head of the Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division, Phakiso Mochochoko.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL7920
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK has always been, and remains, a strong supporter of an effective ICC. While we believe that positive reform is required for the ICC to fulfil its mandate as intended under the Rome Statute, and we are working with the Court and other States Parties to achieve this, we also believe that Court officials must be able to carry out their work independently and impartially, without fear of sanction. We are discussing the impact of the US sanctions with the Court and our international partners.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL7921 question first answered 22/09/2020 12:40:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1232190

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
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	USA: International Criminal Court
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the sanctions imposed by the government of the United States on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) (1) Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, and (2) Head of the Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division, Phakiso Mochochoko, on the operation of the ICC.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL7921
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK has always been, and remains, a strong supporter of an effective ICC. While we believe that positive reform is required for the ICC to fulfil its mandate as intended under the Rome Statute, and we are working with the Court and other States Parties to achieve this, we also believe that Court officials must be able to carry out their work independently and impartially, without fear of sanction. We are discussing the impact of the US sanctions with the Court and our international partners.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL7920 question first answered 22/09/2020 12:40:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1232192

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
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	Cameroon: Political Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the continued imprisonment of Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe and nine other members of the Southern Cameroon’s Liberation Movement on the likelihood of a successful peace process in Cameroon; and what representations they have made for the release of those imprisoned without due process of civilian law in Cameroon.
tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
uin	HL7923
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The British High Commissioner in Yaoundé has repeatedly raised the status of political prisoners in discussions with the Government of Cameroon. The British High Commission has been part of successful efforts to negotiate access to lawyers and family members for political prisoners and we continue to call for due process to be followed for all those in detention. We note reports that Mr Tabe and the Government of Cameroon have been engaged in direct talks, held outside of prison, about the crisis in the North-West and South-West regions. We urge all parties to support credible peacebuilding efforts and to remain engaged in the ongoing Swiss-led efforts to facilitate talks.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 22/09/2020 12:37:37 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1232196

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	EU Law: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what body will (1) determine, and (2) enforce, EU state aid rules in Northern Ireland after the end of the transition period.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL7927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Protocol sets out that EU state aid rules will apply in certain cases where relevant to trade between Northern Ireland and the EU. This does not mean that state aid rules will apply to Northern Ireland as they do today. State aid provisions apply only to trade ‘subject to the Protocol’. The Protocol is limited in scope to the movement of goods and wholesale electricity markets. Where trade is subject to the Protocol, the supervision and enforcement procedures it sets out will apply, as will the safety net provided by the UK Internal Market Bill.</p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL7929 question first answered 22/09/2020 16:27:28 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1232197

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	VAT: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether value added tax rates (1) will, or (2) have the potential to, vary between Northern Ireland and Great Britain after the end of the transition period.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL7928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Protocol ensures that Northern Ireland remains part of the UK’s VAT system. Its provisions on VAT rates provide the flexibility to introduce certain new zero and reduced rates in Northern Ireland. For example, this agreement allows the Government to meet its commitment of introducing a zero-rate for women’s sanitary products.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>VAT raises a significant amount of revenue and plays an important part in funding the Government's spending priorities. While all taxes are kept under review, there are currently no plans to introduce any other zero or reduced rates of VAT.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 22/09/2020 11:07:10 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1232198

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	EU Law: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the circumstances in which a company operating in both Great Britain and Northern Ireland would be subject to EU state aid rules in Northern Ireland but not subject to such rules in Great Britain.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL7929
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Protocol sets out that EU state aid rules will apply in certain cases where relevant to trade between Northern Ireland and the EU. This does not mean that state aid rules will apply to Northern Ireland as they do today. State aid provisions apply only to trade ‘subject to the Protocol’. The Protocol is limited in scope to the movement of goods and wholesale electricity markets. Where trade is subject to the Protocol, the supervision and enforcement procedures it sets out will apply, as will the safety net provided by the UK Internal Market Bill.</p> answering member printed Lord True grouped question UIN HL7927 question first answered 22/09/2020 16:27:28 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1232204

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Corporation Tax
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what support are they giving to the Fair Tax Mark certification scheme.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL7935
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring all businesses pay their fair share of tax in the UK and has taken significant steps to ensure that this objective is realised. This includes introducing the Diverted Profits Tax in 2015, the Interest Restriction Rules in 2017, and the Digital Services Tax from April 2020.</p><p> </p><p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) are responsible for the administration of the UK tax system. HMRC use the most appropriate, cost-effective, and high-impact methods to support all taxpayers in complying with their obligations, and impose sanctions on those who do not.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 22/09/2020 11:06:28 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

1232205

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Fraud
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of fraud that has taken place in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme; and what action they are taking in response.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL7936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>Using the very limited useful evidence available at the time from labour market programmes and HMRC’s knowledge of the characteristics of organised fraud, HMRC’s early view of the level of error and fraud on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is that it could range from five to ten per cent. This analysis has been used to help HMRC to design the schemes and calibrate their compliance work.</p><p> </p><p>Following the granting of Royal Assent for the Finance Act on 22 July, HMRC now have the legal powers to carry out investigations into suspected CJRS fraud. Before then, HMRC carried out more than 5,000 targeted calls to high-risk cases, to reduce the chance of further error and make clear that HMRC would be investigating excessive claims.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Act gives employers a 90-day window to correct claims. HMRC are writing to every employer where they have concerns from the data HMRC hold that they may have overclaimed. By the end of November, HMRC will have written to about 27,000 people prompting them to use the opportunity to self-correct.</p><p> </p><p>Starting this month, HMRC will also conduct up to 10,000 one-to-one interventions. This will include cases where HMRC have received information through their fraud hotlines. HMRC’s priorities are to support those correcting a genuine error, while taking action against those who have deliberately sought to abuse the scheme.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 22/09/2020 11:08:23 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

1232206

registered interest
date	08/09/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Constituencies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consultation they undertook before deciding to conduct constituency boundary reviews on an eight-year cycle; and what plans they have to publish a summary of those consultations.
tabling member printed	Lord Lipsey
uin	HL7937
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>Ahead of the Bill’s introduction, the Government engaged with parliamentary parties, and electoral administrator representatives, and there was general acceptance of an 8-year cycle.</p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 22/09/2020 16:22:10 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	2492 label Biography information for Lord Lipsey