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1738629

registered interest
date	31/10/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Suicide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to reduce the number of suicides on the railways; what additional resources and measures, if any, they plan to introduce for the British Transport Police to minimise disruptions; and what additional training they plan to provide, if any, for railway employees.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is committed to working with the rail industry to reduce the number of deaths by suicide. Each rail operator is responsible for delivering a suicide prevention plan and maintaining accreditation to the independently assessed Safeguarding on Rail Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Their plan must include training of public-facing staff in suicide prevention, putting in place mitigation measures at stations and promoting avenues of help for vulnerable people at risk of suicide or self-harm.</p><p> </p><p>The British Transport Police works in collaboration with its partners to ensure incidents are managed swiftly and people are treated with dignity.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail has a long-standing relationship with The Samaritans and funds the ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign. Since launching in 2017, the campaign has successfully raised awareness within railway stations and other public settings about the need to trust your instincts and start a simple conversation if you think someone might need help.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 14/11/2024 15:04:23 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1687692

registered interest
date	05/02/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Business: Accountability
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting mandatory by UK companies.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2024 answer text <p>Reporting on ESG matters provides transparency to investors and other stakeholders, improving investment decisions. In particular, the Government supports the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board, which aims to align sustainability reporting globally, enabling investors compare investment decisions across markets.</p><p>The Government believes that a mix of voluntary and mandatory reporting provides the right balance between transparency and reducing burdens on companies. Further detail on the Government’s future plans is provided by <em>Mobilising Green Investment - 2023 Green Finance Strategy</em>.</p> answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel question first answered 19/02/2024 14:54:26 answering member 4931 label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1505640

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Nationality and Borders Act 2022
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which sections of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 that allow the Secretary of State to make regulations (1) have, and (2) have not, been used to make such regulations.
tabling member printed	Lord Coaker
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (“the Act”) achieved Royal Assent on 28th April 2022.</p><p>The provisions set out in section 87(3) and (4) of the Act came into force immediately upon Royal Assent. The provisions set out in section 87(5) of the Act came into force on 28<sup>th</sup> June 2022. The provisions listed in Schedule 1 of the Act (Commencement No. 1, Transitional and Saving Provisions) came into force on 28<sup>th</sup> June 2022 and the provisions listed in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 came into force on 24<sup>th</sup> August 2022.</p><p>Implementation of the Act to date has been through the following pieces of secondary legislation:</p><ul><li>The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2022</li><li>The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022</li><li>The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022</li><li>The Slavery and Human Trafficking (Definition of Victim) Regulations 2022</li><li>The British Nationality (General, British Overseas Territories and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2022</li><li>The Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022<br></li></ul><p>There have also been changes to the Immigration Rules made during 2022 in relation to the implementation of the Act.</p><p>The remaining measures will be implemented over the coming months and into next year.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 20/09/2022 16:04:51 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

1348890

registered interest
date	20/07/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children in Care: Restraint Techniques
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Berridge on 13th July (HL1530, HL1531 and HL1532), why they do not collect data on the use of handcuffs on looked after children; whether the regulations cited apply to those transporting looked after children from one location to another; what specific steps are taken during Ofsted inspections to assess compliance with the regulations both (1) in children’s homes, and (2) in transport between locations; and whether they intend to review the policy and its practical implementation in these areas.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2021 answer text <p>Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and accompanying statutory guidance, ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards’<em>, </em>include provisions around behaviour and restraint. Responsibility for the welfare of children while transported, including from one location to another, from a secure children’s home is noted in the protection of children quality standard, Regulation 12. The registered person and local authority overall have a responsibility to ensure that children are kept safe, and their welfare promoted.</p><p>All incidents of restraint when a young person is cared for by a children’s home must be recorded and made available to Ofsted during an inspection. If transportation is arranged by the local authority who has responsibility for the child, then the care of the child would fall to them. Where local authorities have contract arrangements with transport services, restraint should only be used in very limited circumstances, in accordance with government guidance on the use of restraint, and must always be necessary and proportionate.</p><p>During all inspections of children’s homes, inspectors assess all incidents of restraint. Where a provider has restrained a child in a way that does not comply with the regulations, Ofsted will take action. This can include suspension of a service if they believe that children are at risk due to the inappropriate use of restraint or restrictive practices.</p><p>Data is not collected by the Department for Education on the use of restraint. This is collected by Ofsted.</p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 26/07/2021 15:17:24 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

1182891

registered interest
date	04/03/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Public Bodies: Information
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to establish a UK National Capability which treats data held by public bodies in the UK as a national asset.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>Data is a critical resource for government, which enables more efficient, effective public services. The Public Accounts Committee held an inquiry in the use of data across government in June 2019. Government accepted many of its recommendations in late January 2020. DCMS and Cabinet Office are aiming to write to the Committee to set out our plans for the use of data across government. <br> <br>While there are no specific plans for establishing a UK National Capability, DCMS is continuing to lead cross-government work to progress the UK's National Data Strategy, so that we can fully and responsibly unlock the power of data, for people and organisations across the UK. <br> <br>We are not waiting for the strategy to refine our approach to data as a strategic asset. One recent example is the announcement in the March 2020 Budget that HM Land Registry, which holds location data that is important for the government and the economy, will be provided with £392 million to transition from a Trading Fund into part of central government.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 18/03/2020 16:43:48 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

773013

registered interest
date	18/10/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Social Security Benefits
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 25 July 2016 (HL1295), when they expect to publish their evaluation of the pilot scheme, carried out by the Home Office and the Department for Work and Pensions, to expedite the first payment of any benefit for which newly recognised refugees qualify.
tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>The new scheme was put in place to ensure that refugees who wish to apply for benefits are assisted with their application and receive a prompt first payment of any benefit for which they qualify. The scheme was tested successfully in the North East and Yorkshire and Humberside regions earlier this year and has now been rolled out to all areas of the country where asylum seekers are accommodated by the Home Office.</p><p>We are talking to the main voluntary sector groups representing refugees about the roll put process and providing information about how the scheme works.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 01/11/2017 13:37:27 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett

598907

registered interest
date	11/10/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Sixth Form Colleges: VAT
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to change the rules on VAT applicable to sixth form colleges.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to change the rules on VAT applicable to sixth form colleges.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 25/10/2016 11:26:30 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

418779

registered interest
date	15/09/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration Controls: Pakistan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for International Development, Desmond Swayne, on 11 September (HC8462), which states that the government of Pakistan has publicly recognised "the problems facing minorities, and the need to bring an end to religious persecutions", why the current Home Office guidance <i>Pakistan: Christians and Christian Converts</i> states that "there are a large number of Christians in the country and the evidence does not indicate that Christians are, in general, subject to a real risk of persecution or inhuman or degrading treatment"; and whether, in the light of the most recent evidence, they now plan to revise this guidance.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2015 answer text <p>The UK recognises there may be individual cases of religious persecution. However, not all Christians are at risk. It is important to carefully consider each case on its merits.</p><p>This position was confirmed by the courts in December 2014 in the country guidance case ‘AK and SK (Christians: risk) Pakistan CG [2014] UKUT 569 (IAC)’.</p><p>Therefore, whilst the Home Office is always reviewing country of origin information and the accompanying guidance on a particular issue, its position is consistent with the statement made by the Minister of State for International Development, Desmond Swayne, on 11 September.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 22/09/2015 15:27:03 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

99999

registered interest
date	20/10/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration Act 2014
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to set a commencement date for section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.
tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
uin	HL2214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>Section 65 of the 2014 Act will insert new registration provisions into the British Nationality Act 1981 for people born to British fathers before 1 July 2006.</p><p> </p><p>The 2014 Act is being implemented in phases to ensure the provisions are brought into force in an orderly and effective manner. We have not yet set a commencement date for Section 65</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 27/10/2014 12:17:01 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett