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1641658

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date	05/06/2023
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	Trade Agreements: India
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what analysis they have made of any alleged atrocities in India as part of the process of agreeing a free trade agreement with India, for the purposes of giving effect to section 3 of the Trade Act 2021.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government has not made an analysis per the Lord's question, as no responsible House of Commons or House of Lords committee has published a report concerning India pursuant to section 3 of the Trade Act 2021.</p><p>The UK has engaged with India on a range of human rights matters, working with Union and State Governments, and with Non-Governmental Organisations, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all. This is undertaken on an ongoing basis and separately to the negotiation of a Free Trade Agreement.</p> answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel question first answered 19/06/2023 11:59:59 answering member 4931 label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1641659

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	IVF
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Lord Kamall on 5 January 2022 (HLWS503), how many patients to date have been licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority as eligible for mitochondrial donation treatment in the UK; how many embryos in total have been produced using (1) pronuclear transfer, and (2) spindle-chromosomal complex transfer; and how many embryos have been transferred to uteri pursuant to (a) pronuclear transfer, and (b) spindle-chromosomal complex transfer.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2023 answer text <p>The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has advised that 32 patients have been licensed as eligible for mitochondrial donation treatment in the United Kingdom. The following table shows how many embryos have been produced during mitochondrial donation treatment and how many embryos have been transferred to uteri pursuant to clinical application in the UK of (a) pronuclear transfer and (b) spindle-chromosomal complex transfer.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Pronuclear transfer</p></td><td><p>Spindle-chromosomal complex transfer</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Embryos produced during mitochondrial donation treatment1</p></td><td><p>317</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Embryos transferred</p></td><td><p>24</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: HFEA</p><p>Notes:</p><ol><li>The data is as recorded by the HFEA on 4 June 2023 so these figures reflect the data on this day and are likely to change over time.</li><li>Embryos produced during mitochondrial donation treatment are calculated as the total number of embryos developed from patient eggs and number of embryos developed from mitochondrial donor eggs.</li></ol><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 13/06/2023 14:12:07 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1641660

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	IVF
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord O'Shaughnessy on 6 April 2017 (HL6515), whether the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has been made aware that any child born as a result of mitochondrial donation has (1) a mitochondrial disease, (2) birth defect, (3) genetic abnormality, or (4) any other adverse outcome.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8182
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2023 answer text <p>The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has advised that it cannot provide the detailed information as requested as it may compromise patient confidentiality.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 13/06/2023 14:23:18 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1641661

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	National Curriculum Tests
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 difference between the educational attainment of boys and girls at Key Stage 1.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>The government is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils no matter their gender and raising attainment for pupils is at the heart of this government’s agenda.</p><p>Overall, more girls met the expected standard than boys in reading and writing, while more boys reached the expected standard than girls in maths. This is a change from 2019 when more girls reached the expected standard than boys in all three subjects.</p><p>The department has introduced a Multiplication Tables Check, ensuring every nine-year-old pupil knows their times tables. Last June, 27% achieved full marks in the test and the average score was 20 correct answers out of 25. The Phonics Screening Check was also introduced in 2012 when 58% of pupils met the expected standard. By 2022, 87% of seven-year-olds met this standard, which is a significant predictor of later reading comprehension performance.</p><p>Internationally, England has performed well against international comparators. Pre COVID-19 pandemic England achieved its highest ever mathematics score in the most recent 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study international test for year 5 pupils. More recently, England has climbed to fourth place internationally for primary reading proficiency in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study results, which are regarded as the international benchmark for primary reading capability.</p><p>The Schools White Paper set out a long-term vision for a school system that helps every child to fulfil their potential by ensuring that they receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. The department will drive attainment at key stage 1 by delivering a broad offer of reforms, as set out in the Schools White Paper, whilst also ensuring a focus on interventions that support reading, writing and maths, including through the support provided by English and Maths Hubs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 19/06/2023 15:32:57 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1641662

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	People Smuggling: Boats
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps, if any, they have taken (1) to identify the source of boats used for people smuggling to the UK, and (2) to stop the supply of boats used for such smuggling from being obtained by the smugglers.
tabling member printed	Lord Balfe
uin	HL8184
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>The Home Office works closely with international partners and with manufacturers to tackle the supply of the small boats used in these dangerous, illegal and unnecessary crossings.</p><p>However, it would not be in the interests of operational security to detail the specific activities being undertaken.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 19/06/2023 16:38:10 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
tabling member	4302 label Biography information for Lord Balfe

1641663

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Human Trafficking: Boats
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Murray of Blidworth on 30 May (HL7826), whether there is any way in which boats "disposed of by Border Force's approved contractors" could be reused by people smugglers.
tabling member printed	Lord Balfe
uin	HL8185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>All vessels that have been subject to seizure are held by Border Force until completion of any criminal investigation activities.</p><p>The majority of boats are not fit for re-sale and unseaworthy, as they arrive in very poor condition and may be damaged during the recovery process.</p><p>The boats are disposed of by Border Force’s approved contractors and, where appropriate, any suitable materials are recycled. There are no plans to revisit these arrangements.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 19/06/2023 16:35:25 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
tabling member	4302 label Biography information for Lord Balfe

1641664

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Food
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 trends in the past three years relating to the consumption levels of high fat, salt and sugar foods in the UK, particularly among (1) children and (2) vulnerable populations.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL8186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2023 answer text <p>This assessment has not yet been published. Data on consumption of foods and their contribution to fat, saturated fat, salt and free sugars intakes are collected and reported via the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS). Data for 2019 to 2023 combined will be published as part of the next NDNS report, expected in Spring 2024. Data will be published by age group, including for children aged 1.5 to 3 years, 4 to 10 years, and 11 to 18 years. Analysis of food consumption by equivalised household income and Index of Multiple Deprivation will also be published.</p><p>Monitoring data for the government’s voluntary sugar reduction programme showed that, between 2015 and 2020, retailers and manufacturers achieved a -3.5% reduction in sales weighted average SWA sugar content per 100g. Overall sales of sugar from the categories included in the programme increased by 7.1% overall, with the largest increases at a category level seen in chocolate confectionary (+26.9%) and sweet spreads and sauces (+24.5%). In contrast, the total sugar sales from drinks subject to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) decreased by 34.3% between 2015 and 2020.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 20/06/2023 16:38:14 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1641665

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Food
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what funding they have allocated to support initiatives aimed at (1) reducing the consumption of high fat, salt and sugar foods, and (2) improving the overall dietary habits of the population.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL8187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2023 answer text <p>The Department has allocated funding to support enforcement of current regulatory measures to reduce consumption of products high in fat, salt, or sugar, and improve dietary habits. This will include enforcement of promotions restrictions, mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector and restrictions on advertising of less healthy food (on television and online).</p><p> </p><p>In March 2021, the Department committed to develop a new approach to health incentives that aims to support people to eat better and move more. The Better Health: Rewards pilot launched on 17 February 2023 to adults who live in Wolverhampton and includes a £3 million investment for rewards in Wolverhampton.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, approximately £500,000 will be spent on promotion of healthy weaning and breastfeeding support and advice to parents. This is delivered through Start for Life which is the Department’s national communications programme, supporting families to better health.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 14/06/2023 14:15:44 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle