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1583444
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-02more like thismore than 2023-02-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Retail Trade 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 many liquified petroleum gas retailers there are in the UK; how many have closed in the past year; and what plans they have to ensure supplies continue for the next decade. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL5353 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
answer text <p>The Government does not collect this data. However, Liquid Gas UK reports that they know of 31 companies which distribute liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to customers and businesses across the UK and none have closed in the past year.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to enjoy a robust supply chain for LPG, which is met by domestic production and by imported cargoes. The Government works closely with industry to monitor the LPG supply position throughout the year and proactively take steps to mitigate any risks that may affect distribution to customers and essential services.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-08T11:30:14.877Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T11:30:14.877Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1583094
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Audit: Reform 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 when they intend to publish the draft Audit Reform Bill. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL5292 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
answer text <p>The Government published its Response to the White Paper, ‘Restoring Trust in Audit and Corporate Governance’ on 31 May 2022. The Response stated that the reforms will be delivered by a variety of mechanisms. This includes changes already made by the regulator and by Ministerial Direction. The Government is committed to legislating when Parliamentary time allows.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-08T11:30:31.247Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T11:30:31.247Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1562880
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-19more like thismore than 2022-12-19
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Incontinence and Sanitary Products 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 intend to make of the safety of menstrual and adult continence products, particularly with regard to skin sensitising and hormonal effects; and what plans they have to regulate tampons as medical devices. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL4403 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-05more like thismore than 2023-01-05
answer text <p>The UK has a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers the safety of menstrual and adult continence products. This requires producers and distributors to ensure their products are safe before they are placed on the market.</p><p>The safety of these products is regulated by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 in addition to other product specific laws. Manufacturers are required to ensure a product does not present any risk or only the minimum risks compatible with the product’s use.</p><p>There are no current plans to regulate tampons as medical devices.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-05T14:46:37.353Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-05T14:46:37.353Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1548203
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-02more like thismore than 2022-12-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy Bills Rebate: Meters 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 are taking (1) to identify, and (2) to support, the estimated two million households on non-digital pay-as-you-go energy meters; and what plans they have, if any, to assess the scale of energy self-disconnection this winter. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL3962 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-16more like thismore than 2022-12-16
answer text <p>Traditional prepayment meter customers will automatically receive the same discount per unit of energy as other customers through the Energy Price Guarantee.</p><p> </p><p>Ofgem’s rules require energy suppliers to identify and support prepayment meter customers at risk of self-disconnection through the provision of emergency credit and additional support credit. Ofgem has recently undertaken a Market Compliance Review assessing how suppliers support customers in vulnerable situations, including those on prepayment meters. To drive improvements, Ofgem has started compliance engagement with suppliers and asked them to take action to address the weaknesses that have been identified.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-16T13:13:30.433Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-16T13:13:30.433Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1547133
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Fossil Fuels: Arctic 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 are taking to stop all support for offshore hydrocarbon extraction in the Arctic region and foster co-operation with the Arctic Council on the issue. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL3877 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-14more like thismore than 2022-12-14
answer text <p>In line with UK policy, the UK Government no longer provides new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, other than in limited circumstances, such as to support clean cooking fuel in developing countries.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on oil and gas activities, including hydrocarbon extraction in the Arctic region, are matters for the relevant national authorities.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions at all levels in the Arctic Council are the exclusive rights of the Arctic States with the involvement of the Permanent Participants, with the UK as a State Observer.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-14T11:49:46.82Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-14T11:49:46.82Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1543078
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-16more like thismore than 2022-11-16
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Advertising and Shops: Electricity 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 the level of electricity usage by digital advertising boards and shop signs in England; and what plans they have (1) to promote, or (2) to legislate for, switching off these boards during periods when the electricity system is under pressure. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL3447 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answer text <p>The Government does not hold data on electricity usage by digital advertising boards and shop signs in England.</p><p> </p><p>National Grid has launched the electricity Demand Flexibility Service, a voluntary service to reward users who reduce their electricity demand at peak times. This is open to a variety of consumers, primarily through their supplier.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues to work closely with industry to develop our response options for when the system is under pressure, and National Grid has standard, long-standing procedures in place in the extremely unlikely event of an emergency on the energy network.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-30T17:49:48.003Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-30T17:49:48.003Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1540881
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-08more like thismore than 2022-11-08
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Carbon Emissions 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 diplomatic efforts they are making to encourage the inclusion of carbon emissions from militaries in UNFCCC emissions reporting; and what progress they have made. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL3267 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-21more like thismore than 2022-11-21
answer text <p>The UK Government encourages Parties to report to the UNFCCC on all relevant emissions, including those from military sources, in line with UNFCCC best practice. The UK sets its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory in accordance with international guidelines and emissions from some military sources (e.g. aircraft and shipping) are already included.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-21T12:37:57.94Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-21T12:37:57.94Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1536995
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-27more like thismore than 2022-10-27
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Audit: Reform 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 progress they have made with the draft Audit Reform Bill; what resources they have allocated to drafting the bill; and when they expect to consult stakeholders on a draft of the bill. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2949 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-10more like thismore than 2022-11-10
answer text <p>Work is continuing towards a draft Bill on reform of audit and corporate governance, for publication in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-10T16:20:35.3Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-10T16:20:35.3Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1536577
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-26more like thismore than 2022-10-26
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Summertime: Energy 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 consideration they have given to keeping British Summer Time through the winter to reduce energy demand. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2909 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-09more like thismore than 2022-11-09
answer text <p>The Government believes the current daylight-saving arrangements represent the optimal use of the available daylight across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>While there is the potential for some benefits from a change in the current arrangements, there is also a real risk of negative impacts. A change to permanent summertime or double summertime may also have significant impacts on certain sectors and businesses.</p><p> </p><p>There is insufficient evidence to support changing the current system of clock changes, including for energy usage.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-09T17:02:51.553Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-09T17:02:51.553Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1466544
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-05-26more like thismore than 2022-05-26
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Advanced Research and Invention 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 what progress they have made in establishing the Advanced Research and Invention Agency; and when they expect it will start operating. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL564 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-01more like thismore than 2022-06-01
answer text <p>We are in the process of recruiting the Advanced Research and Invention Agency's first CEO and Chair. These appointments will be announced in due course and we expect ARIA to be operational later this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-06-01T12:56:17.227Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-01T12:56:17.227Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this