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1584758

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date	06/02/2023
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	Freeports: Job Creation and Population
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what additional support they have provided to local governments to support additional needs following (1) job creation, and (2) the movement or growth of population, in the areas around freeports.
tabling member printed	Baroness Adams of Craigielea
uin	HL5422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The Freeport policy model features a generous package of funding for local authorities to help them drive local regeneration, including by meeting local infrastructure and other needs. This encompasses £1 million of funding to support local capacity to deliver, £25 million of funding for local capital works, and potentially hundreds of millions of flexible funding through local retention of business rates, to be used in line with local priorities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 15:49:25 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	631 label Biography information for Baroness Adams of Craigielea

1584759

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what evidence they used to determine the range of subjects in which Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) will be funded from 2025.
tabling member printed	Lord Blunkett
uin	HL5429
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The approach the department has taken to determining the range of subjects that we will fund was informed by two public consultations and reflects our priority to ensure that as many students as possible benefit from world class A levels and T Levels.</p><p>The range of subjects where the department will approve small alternative academic qualifications (AAQs) for funding (and which can be studied alongside A levels) will be focused on those that are strategically important (such as STEM subjects and those supporting the NHS), and those that are less well-served by A levels. Large AAQs (equivalent in size to at least 2 A levels) will be considered for public funding from 2026 in subjects where there are no T Levels; there is a need for a large qualification enabling entry to more specialist areas of higher education such as performing arts; and there is a clear and direct progression link into higher education.</p><p>This is based on a range of evidence including departmental analysis of student outcomes and independent data sources such as research undertaken by the Nuffield Foundation and the Sixth Form Colleges Association. The detail of this evidence is set out in the department’s second stage consultation, and the subsequent government response and policy statement. Further details on the government’s response is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-post-16-qualifications-at-level-3-second-stage" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-post-16-qualifications-at-level-3-second-stage</a>. This evidence shows that pupils who take programmes consisting of A levels alone generally have better earnings and employment outcomes than those pursuing non-A level or mixed programmes, after controlling for background characteristics.</p><p>Additionally, reforms to level 2 qualifications, alongside the T Level transition programme and our work with providers to pilot an Academic Progression Programme, will enable students to work towards level 3 or enter skilled employment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 20/02/2023 17:29:42 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	395 label Biography information for Lord Blunkett

1584760

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Qualifications
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what was the average GCSE score for students in England studying (1) A levels, (2) Applied Generals, (3) a combination of A levels and Applied Generals, and (4) T levels, in the last year for which data are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Blunkett
uin	HL5430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>​​The average GCSE points of students that took A level examinations was 6.47. For those that took applied general examinations, it was 4.90, and for those that took both A level and applied general, it was 5.42. The number of students taking A levels was 284,380, the numbers taking applied general was 119,853, and the numbers that took both A level and applied general examinations was 61,024.</p><p>​Figures are based on students at the end of 16 to 18 study in 2021/22 and derived from data underpinning the ‘A level and other 16 to 18 results’ statistical release. This statistical release is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/a-level-and-other-16-to-18-results-2022-revised" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/a-level-and-other-16-to-18-results-2022-revised</a>.</p><p>​Transparency data for T Levels was published on the first T Level results day on 18 August 2022. This is based on information reported to the Department through the manage T Level results service, but does not include data on student prior attainment at Key Stage 4. This data is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-results-academic-year-2021-to-2022-provisional" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-results-academic-year-2021-to-2022-provisional</a>.​</p><p>​Attainment data for T Levels will be published for the 2023/24 cohort of students, the first year that T Levels will be included in school and college accountability measures.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 20/02/2023 16:48:50 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	395 label Biography information for Lord Blunkett

1584761

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
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	Combined Authorities and Mayors: Leicestershire
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering a combined authority and metro mayor for Leicester and Leicestershire.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL5434
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>In the Levelling Up White Paper the Government committed that by 2030, every part of England that wants one will have a devolution deal with powers at or approaching the highest level of devolution and a simplified, long-term funding settlement. <br> <br> We thank Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland for their proposals and their work on this to date, which we are considering.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 15:44:50 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1584762

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
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	Combined Authorities and Mayors: Hampshire
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering a combined authority and metro mayor for the Solent and Hampshire.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL5435
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>In the Levelling Up White Paper the Government committed that by 2030, every part of England that wants one will have a devolution deal with powers at or approaching the highest level of devolution and a simplified, long-term funding settlement.</p><p>We welcome the ambition demonstrated in the recent Pan-Hampshire Deal Prospectus and we look forward to working with local councils across Hampshire and the Solent.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 20/02/2023 15:50:13 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1584763

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Chess
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what support they provide for the development of chess to (1) schools, (2) communities, and (3) the English Chess Federation, given (a) the social and cognitive benefits that game brings, and (b) its increased popularity since the COVID-19 lockdown.
tabling member printed	Baroness Brown of Cambridge
uin	HL5438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government recognises the well-established social and cognitive benefits of playing chess, and is pleased to see its increased popularity. While the Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not provide any direct support to the English Chess Federation specifically, we are supportive of all programmes which could extend these benefits to more people, including the work of the English Chess Federation and other chess charities which have successfully promoted the game of chess across the country.</p><p><br>The charity Chess in Schools &amp; Communities, for example, provides chess equipment, software and lessons to state primary schools in England and Wales. Its aim is to promote the educational and social benefits of playing chess and to organise chess events which encourage mass participation. As well as partnering with over 900 schools across the UK, it has also worked successfully with local authorities to empower whole communities through chess, and has established a growing network of chess clubs in libraries.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 17/02/2023 14:26:56 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
tabling member	4565 label Biography information for Baroness Brown of Cambridge

1584764

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Strikes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) the Mayor of London, (2) the London Assembly, and (3) the various London Boroughs, about suspending (a) charged parking bays, (b) the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and (c) the Congestion Charge, on the days of train strikes to enable people to attend work and appointments more easily.
tabling member printed	Lord Cruddas
uin	HL5444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>While the Department for Transport works closely with Transport for London (TfL) on a range of issues, transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London (MoL) and TfL. This includes decisions on the Ultra Low Emission Zone and the Congestion Charge. Parking policy is also a devolved matter for both TfL and the London boroughs. The public can hold the MoL to account for his decisions, including ULEZ, at the ballot box in 2024.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 15/02/2023 13:25:59 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4907 label Biography information for Lord Cruddas

1584765

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Hospices: Cost of Living
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the increased cost of living on the UK hospice sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Mendelsohn
uin	HL5462
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2023 answer text <p>No assessment has been made. Palliative and end of life care, including hospice care, is commissioned locally by integrated care boards (ICBs) in response to the needs of their local population.</p><p>At a national level, NHS England have released £1.5 billion additional funding to ICBs to provide support for inflation, with ICBs deciding how best to distribute this funding within their system, including to palliative and end of life care providers such as hospices. This is in addition to the support provided by the Government through the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme will run from April 2023 until March 2024 and continue to provide a discount to eligible non-domestic customers, including hospices.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 14/02/2023 12:35:09 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4286 label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn

1584766

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Hospices: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the financial sustainability of the hospice sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Mendelsohn
uin	HL5463
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2023 answer text <p>Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning palliative and end of life services, including hospice care, that meets the needs of their population according to local prioritisation and funding. As part of the Health and Care Act 2022, palliative care services were specifically added to the list of services an integrated care board must commission. This will ensure a more consistent national approach and support commissioners in prioritising palliative and end of life care.</p><p>NHS England has published new statutory guidance on palliative and end of life care to support commissioners with this duty. A copy of the guidance is attached and includes specific reference to improving sustainability of palliative and end of life care services locally.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 14/02/2023 12:09:34 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham attachment 1 file name Palliative-and-End-of-Life-Care-Statutory-Guidance-for-Integrated-Care-Boards-ICBs-September-2022 (3).pdf title Attachment
tabling member	4286 label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn

1584767

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy: Hospices
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have met with representatives of the UK hospice sector specifically to discuss the impact of increased energy prices on hospices.
tabling member printed	Lord Mendelsohn
uin	HL5464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>Discussions have taken place with a number of charities and businesses regarding increased energy costs and the Government is fully aware of the impact this is having on the hospice sector.</p><p> </p><p>This is why the Energy Bill Relief Scheme was introduced, shielding eligible non-domestic customers from soaring energy prices. Following an HMT-led review, the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme will run from April until March 2024, and continue to provide a discount to eligible non- domestic customers, including the hospice sector.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/02/2023 17:43:14 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4286 label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn