Linked Data API

Show Search Form

Search Results

1183411
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the COVID-19 outbreak, what plans they have to relax the rules on the length of time between when a member of NHS staff retires and when they can join a temporary staff bank. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2314 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-19more like thismore than 2020-03-19
answer text <p>NHS England is working with its professional leads, the respective regulators, NHS Employers and the Department to determine how best to engage with retirees / leavers who are willing to return to work for a period of time to provide the extra capacity needed to meet the demands of COVID-19.</p><p>NHS England has been developing with stakeholders a clear and straightforward re-registration process and simplified employment checks. NHS England will identify what training is required to support returners and will develop guidance to help employers to engage with these staff and provide advice and support to all staff over this period.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-19T17:35:58.44Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T17:35:58.44Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1181773
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-02more like thismore than 2020-03-02
answering body
Leader of the House of Lords more like this
answering dept id 92 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name Leader of the House of Lords more like this
hansard heading House of Lords: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask the Leader of the House what steps she is taking to ensure that parliamentary business can continue in the event of movement restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2035 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-05more like thismore than 2020-03-05
answer text <p>The Government has undertaken detailed work on COVID-19 with four strands: contain, delay, research and mitigate. Should there be a need to implement restrictions on movement then the Government, in consultation with the Usual Channels, will update the House on the next steps in relation to parliamentary business if there is a need to do so. While COVID-19 has the potential to spread extensively there is no reason to change parliamentary business at this stage. The Government is monitoring the situation closely and providing regular updates to parliament and the general public.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-05T14:41:40.143Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-05T14:41:40.143Z
answering member
4329
label Biography information for Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1181407
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading European Medicines Agency more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Brexit has resulted in any changes in the UK’s participation in, and access to, the European Medicines Agency; if so, what assessment they have made of the impact this will have on the UK’s ability to respond to coronavirus; and what steps they intend to take as a result. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1980 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>As of 1 January 2020, we are in the transition period during which the United Kingdom will continue to follow European legislation and European Medicines Agency (EMA) processes and decisions until 31 December 2020. We continue to receive public safety information from the EMA and have firm links with the World Health Organization and other key international public health organisations working on this issue. The Government has set out its negotiation approach with the European Union, which includes commitments for cooperation and information sharing to enable regulators to act promptly to safeguard patient safety and public health.</p><p>The UK is a world leader in preparing for and managing public health incidents and on 3 March the Government published its action plan to tackle the spread of coronavirus. A copy of <em>Coronavirus: action plan. A guide to what you can expect across the UK</em> is attached.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T17:35:00.467Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T17:35:00.467Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
attachment
1
file name Coronavirus_action_plan_-_a_guide_to_what_you_can_expect_across_the_UK.pdf more like this
title Coronavirus_action_plan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1181408
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Public Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure effective collaboration between the four UK public health authorities and their EU counterparts once the transition period ends. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1981 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-06more like thismore than 2020-03-06
answer text <p>The United Kingdom is open to exploring cooperation between the UK and the European Union on matters of health security, as well as on commitments on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prevention, in future relationship negotiations with the EU. The Government is committed to establishing a future relationship that benefits the whole of the UK. There are strong existing relationships between the UK's four public health agencies and their counterparts in EU Member States and we work closely with them to protect our citizens from cross-border threats to health, such as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The UK remains committed to working with countries and partners from across the world, both bilaterally and in multilateral fora, such as the World Health Organization, G7 and the Global Health Security Initiative and we will continue to uphold all of our commitments under the International Health Regulations<em>. </em></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-06T14:14:26.417Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-06T14:14:26.417Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1181409
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading EU Law more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government why they do not wish the UK to align with EU regulations on environmental standards and workers' rights at the end of the transition period when they have committed to maintain or go further than those regulations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1982 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>The UK is committed to high standards, and has led the way in areas such as workers’ rights and environmental protection.</p><p>After the transition period, which ends on 31 December 2020, the UK will choose its own standards and regulations. This is a fundamental right of a sovereign nation; our Government will uphold our high standards, not because of obligations to European institutions and courts but through our own free will and that of our democratically elected Parliament.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord True more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T16:04:59.13Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T16:04:59.13Z
answering member
4200
label Biography information for Lord True more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1180620
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-25more like thismore than 2020-02-25
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Pesticides more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the legal requirements for local authorities to report their use of glyphosate and other chemical pesticides and herbicides; and what central record is kept of the use of such chemicals. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
answer text <p>Pesticides, including glyphosate and other herbicides, are strictly regulated and their use is only authorised if a scientific risk assessment shows that there will be no harmful effect on human health and no unacceptable effects on the environment. There are specific risk assessments for the use of pesticides in amenity areas, which includes local authority use. There are also controls on the use of pesticides, including training of users and testing of application equipment.</p><p> </p><p>It is for local authorities to determine the need for pest and weed control in their operations and to decide how to deliver this effectively without harming people or the environment. There is a legal requirement to minimise the use of pesticides along roads and in areas used by the general public and a number of local authorities are exploring practices that help meet this requirement.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are not required to report their use of chemical pesticides and no central record is kept. The Government does commission and publish surveys of pesticide use. These focus mainly on the use of pesticides in farming, but surveys of amenity use have been carried out from time to time, most recently in 2016.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-10T15:51:53.397Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-10T15:51:53.397Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179829
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
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 Local Plans: South Oxfordshire more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they expect South Oxfordshire District Council to take to improve its local plan. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1708 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>On 3 October 2019 South Oxfordshire District Council Cabinet recommended the withdrawal of the emerging South Oxfordshire local plan. On 9 October 2019 the Secretary of State directed South Oxfordshire District Council not to take any steps in connection with the adoption of the local plan, while he considers this matter. This direction remains in force.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T16:56:19.87Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T16:56:19.87Z
answering member
4582
label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179830
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Transport: Oxfordshire more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to work with South Oxfordshire District Council, Oxfordshire County Council and Network Rail to improve (1) cycling, (2) railway services, and (3) bus services, in the South Oxfordshire district; and whether they expect the delivery of any such improvements to precede the construction of new homes in the district. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1709 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>Government works with all key partners across the country, including local authorities within Oxfordshire and with Network Rail, in ensuring consideration is given to appropriate sustainable transport modes, in particular, where there are planned housing developments. There is a requirement for local authorities to include any proposals in their local plans.</p><p> </p><p>There is a requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework for local authorities to ensure that transport issues are considered from the earliest stages of plan-making and development proposals. In planning for new settlements this involves ensuring that opportunities to promote walking, cycling and public transport use are identified and pursued. Plans are also prepared with the active involvement of local highways authorities, other transport infrastructure providers and operators and neighbouring councils, so that strategies and investments for supporting sustainable transport and development patterns are aligned.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:12:11.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:12:11.667Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179832
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Oxfordshire more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the expected levels of use, and (2) the expected increase in carbon emissions of (a) the proposed Culham Thames bridge, and (b) a road link connecting the A34 to the M40; and what progress has been made in respect of these developments. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1710 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>The responsibility for any assessment of levels of use and increases of carbon emissions for these proposals would lie with the local highway authority, Oxfordshire County Council.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:20:19.22Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:20:19.22Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179833
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cowley Branch Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to restore the Cowley Branch railway line for passenger services; what stations any such services would serve; what is their timetable for developing any such plans; and what assessment they have made of the impact restoring the line for passenger services would have on carbon emissions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1711 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>A study of the rail corridors in Oxfordshire has been undertaken by Network Rail in partnership with the Department for Transport and local stakeholders led by the Oxfordshire Growth Board. The scope of the study has included the possibility of reopening the line between Oxford and Cowley for passenger services, with two new stations serving the Oxford Business and Science Park. The work undertaken to date has not included an assessment of the impact on carbon emissions.</p><p> </p><p>The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study will be published this Spring, and further development work on reopening the Cowley line will be progressed in accordance with the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:00:03.363Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:00:03.363Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this