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1536593
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2022-10-26
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Crimes of Violence more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Zimbabwe following the attack on Ms Jasmine Toffa, MP for Bulawayo, and other members of the Citizens Coalition for Change, on 18 October. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2925 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-10more like thismore than 2022-11-10
answer text <p>The UK closely monitors all cases of political violence in Zimbabwe including that of Jasmine Toffa MP. We regularly raise the issue of political violence with the Government of Zimbabwe.</p><p>Violence against women is unacceptable. We continue to push for the rights of all citizens to be respected, and for all political parties to be able to campaign peacefully without fear of violence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-10T12:06:51.723Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-10T12:06:51.723Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1536144
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-25more like thismore than 2022-10-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nicaragua: Human Rights and Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what responses they have received, if any, from the government of Nicaragua to the representations they have made about freedom of religion and human rights in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2887 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-08more like thismore than 2022-11-08
answer text <p>On 16 June, the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement on behalf of the UK at the UN Human Rights Council, during the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on Nicaragua. Nicaragua publicly rejected the report. We continue to raise the issue on the deteriorating human rights situation regularly with Nicaraguan Government representatives in London, in Managua, at multilateral fora and publicly, including expressing concern about the harassment of the Church and its representatives.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-08T17:50:35.117Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-08T17:50:35.117Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1535232
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-24more like thismore than 2022-10-24
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Philippines: Journalism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of the Philippines about (1) the recent murders of radio journalists Percival Mabasa in Manila and Renato Blanco in Negros Oriental, and (2) the harassing of other journalists by accusations of criminal libel, including Maria Ressa and Alex Bialiatski; and if they are making no such representations, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2824 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-07more like thismore than 2022-11-07
answer text <p>The UK promotes media freedom in the Philippines, and urges the Philippine authorities to investigate reports of harassment and crimes against journalists. With the Media Freedom Coalition, we have commented publicly on press freedom in the Philippines, including charges against Rappler Chief Executive Officer Maria Ressa, and the killing of Percival Mabasa. On 26 October, the British Ambassador called for those responsible for Percival Mabasa's death to be brought to justice. We raise human rights regularly with the Government of the Philippines. The British Ambassador raised this with the Executive Secretary on 19 October 2022. The former Foreign Secretary raised this in November 2021.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2022-11-07T16:54:00.687Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-07T16:54:00.687Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1524440
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-19more like thismore than 2022-10-19
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Phillipines: Journalism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of the Philippines regarding (1) the recent murders of journalists Percival Mabasa and Renato Blanco in that country, and (2) the harassing of other journalists by accusations of criminal libel; and if they are not making such representations, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2726 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-02more like thismore than 2022-11-02
answer text <p>The UK promotes media freedom in the Philippines, and urges the Philippine authorities to investigate reports of harassment and crimes against journalists. With the Media Freedom Coalition, we have commented publicly on press freedom in the Philippines, including on the charges against Rappler Chief Executive Officer Maria Ressa, and the killing of Percival Mabasa. On 26 October, the British Ambassador called for those responsible for Percival Mabasa's death to be brought to justice. We raise human rights regularly with the Government of the Philippines. The British Ambassador raised this with the Executive Secretary on 19 October 2022. The former Foreign Secretary raised this in November 2021.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-02T17:11:40.667Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-02T17:11:40.667Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1523494
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
answering body
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept id 211 more like this
answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
hansard heading Allotments: Finance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how much funding they provide to local councils for the provision of allotments; and what plans they have, if any, to increase such funding. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2689 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-01more like thismore than 2022-11-01
answer text <p>The Local Government Financial Settlement makes available funding for local authorities in England. Most of this funding is un-ringfenced as local authorities are best placed to understand local priorities, including allotments. Future funding and policy announcements will be made in the usual way.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
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less than 2022-11-01T16:38:36.767Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-01T16:38:36.767Z
answering member
4553
label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1523495
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
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 Lighting: Pollution more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of light pollution in towns and cities in England; and what steps they plan to take to support local authorities to reduce light pollution. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2690 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-14more like thismore than 2022-11-14
answer text <p>HM Government recognises that light pollution may have an impact on people and wildlife, affecting their health and wellbeing, as well as the environment. Through the 25 Year Environment Plan, we have committed to reducing all forms of pollution, including light pollution. Defra works with colleagues across HM Government whose policy areas affect the use of artificial light.</p><p> </p><p>The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that planning policies and decisions should limit the impact of light pollution on local amenity. This is supported by guidance which emphasises the importance of getting the right light in the right place at the right time, which helps local planners and developers to design in ways that avoid glare and intrusion.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions around lighting and reducing light pollution in towns and cities are best taken by local authorities within their specific context. HM Government has put in place a range of measures to ensure that light pollution is effectively managed through the statutory nuisance regime which means that, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a duty to investigate complaints about light emitted from premises which could constitute a nuisance or be harmful to health and have powers to take action where there is a problem.</p><p> </p><p>The management of street lighting in towns and cities in England is the responsibility of local highway authorities, which have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the public highways in their charge, including street lighting. The Department for Transport encourages all local authorities to replace their street lighting with modern luminaires which can reduce light pollution.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-14T12:12:17.507Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-14T12:12:17.507Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1522687
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nicaragua: Human Rights more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with the UN Group of Experts on Human Rights in Nicaragua regarding its work programme, in particular (1) when it will start work, and (2) whether it will publish interim reports more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2639 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-01more like thismore than 2022-11-01
answer text <p>In March 2022, the UK co-sponsored the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution establishing a Group of Experts on Human Rights mandated to investigate alleged human rights violations in Nicaragua. They are due to present a written report of their findings at the HRC's fifty-second session early next year. They have already started work, including information gathering, although we have not been informed whether they will publish interim reports. Alongside international partners, the UK continues to consider a range of measures intended to increase the pressure on the Ortega regime to end its repression of the civilian population in Nicaragua and to encourage respect for democracy and the rule of law.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-01T14:31:41.763Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-01T14:31:41.763Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1522688
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nicaragua: Democracy and Rule of Law more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to contribute to the restoration of (1) democracy, and (2) the rule of law, in Nicaragua. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2640 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-10-28more like thismore than 2022-10-28
answer text <p>In March 2022, the UK co-sponsored the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution establishing a Group of Experts on Human Rights mandated to investigate alleged human rights violations in Nicaragua. They are due to present a written report of their findings at the HRC's fifty-second session early next year. They have already started work, including information gathering, although we have not been informed whether they will publish interim reports. Alongside international partners, the UK continues to consider a range of measures intended to increase the pressure on the Ortega regime to end its repression of the civilian population in Nicaragua and to encourage respect for democracy and the rule of law.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-28T14:03:18.91Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-28T14:03:18.91Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1522689
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
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: Taxation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to monitor the effects of the taxation of pesticides in Denmark and Norway. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2641 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-07more like thismore than 2022-11-07
answer text <p>Defra continues to monitor action on pesticide usage in other countries and learn from their experiences, including Denmark and Norway. This includes monitoring the evidence of the impacts of pesticide taxation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2022-11-07T13:13:05.263Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-07T13:13:05.263Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1522690
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
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 Arable Farming more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to introduce financial incentives for farmers to use (1) leguminous, and (2) deep-rooting, plants in crop rotations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2642 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-10-31more like thismore than 2022-10-31
answer text <p>British farmers are world-leaders and carefully plan their planting to suit the weather, their soil type, and their long-term agronomic strategy. It is not HM Government policy to dictate which crops farmers should prioritise to include in their rotation but there are some incentives if they do choose to grow leguminous or deep rooting crops, recognising and rewarding the environmental benefits these bring.</p><p> </p><p>Applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opened from 30<sup>th</sup> June 2022 for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) eligible farmers.</p><p> </p><p>In the arable and horticultural soils standard for 2022 we will pay farmers for adding organic matter and minimising bare ground over winter. Winter cover and the addition of organic matter can be achieved by growing a number of crops including legumes.</p><p> </p><p>In the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, we have options which pay farmers to sow legume fallows and to establish and maintain legume rich swards in grassland.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2022-10-31T16:19:29.423Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-31T16:19:29.423Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this