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1171819

registered interest
date	20/01/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the environmental impact of cutting Air Passenger Duty from all domestic flights.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>As announced on 14 January, HM Treasury is undertaking a review of Air Passenger Duty to ensure regional connectivity is strengthened while meeting the UK’s climate change commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.</p><p> </p><p>The government takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and uses a range of levers at its disposal, including spending, taxation and regulatory policy, to meet its climate and environmental objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The actions that the Government has taken are fully compliant with State Aid rules.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Courtown grouped question UIN HL582 question first answered 28/01/2020 12:11:00 answering member 3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1171820

registered interest
date	20/01/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether deferred Air Passenger Duty relief is congruent with state aid and competition rules.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>As announced on 14 January, HM Treasury is undertaking a review of Air Passenger Duty to ensure regional connectivity is strengthened while meeting the UK’s climate change commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.</p><p> </p><p>The government takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and uses a range of levers at its disposal, including spending, taxation and regulatory policy, to meet its climate and environmental objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The actions that the Government has taken are fully compliant with State Aid rules.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Courtown grouped question UIN HL581 question first answered 28/01/2020 12:11:00 answering member 3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170195

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Erasmus+ Programme and Horizon Europe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what level of future involvement for the UK in Erasmus and Horizon programmes they hope to establish after leaving the EU; what has been the financial contribution by the UK to those specific programmes in each of the last five years; and how much has been awarded, in total, to the UK from those programmes in each of the last five years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL341
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2020 answer text <p>This government values the strong collaborative partnerships that we have across Europe in the areas of science, education, research and innovation and want to continue to support these opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement mean that the UK will continue to participate in EU Programmes financed by the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) until their closure. Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ are EU programmes financed during this MFF period.</p><p>UK organisations, scientists, researchers and businesses will be able to continue in these programmes and receive EU grant funding until the end of 2020 and for the lifetime of individual projects.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to collaborate with the EU on scientific research and education and we’ve been clear that where it is in the UK’s interests, we will seek to participate in some specific EU programmes, such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+. The Political Declaration agreed with the EU in October 2019 demonstrates a shared intent between UK and EU leaders to agree a framework that supports collaboration in science and innovation.</p><p> </p><p>The shape and content of EU programmes post-2020, including Horizon Europe and Erasmus+, are currently being negotiated in the EU Institutions and have not yet been finalised. These EU programmes must be adopted by the EU before any potential formal negotiations on association could begin.</p><p> </p><p>As a Member State, the UK does not contribute financially to specific programmes. Member States pay for participation in EU framework programmes through the general UK contribution to the EU Budget.</p><p> </p><p>The following table indicates the amount of Horizon 2020 funding awarded to UK organisations:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year (grant signature)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Horizon 2020 funding awarded (excl. Euratom Research &amp; Training)</strong><strong>[1]</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>€ 394 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>€ 1,477 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>€ 1,344 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>€ 1,074 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>€ 1,069 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>€ 820 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>€ 6,179 million</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>[1] Data source: European Commission, <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/horizon-dashboard" target="_blank">https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/horizon-dashboard</a> - accessed 14/01/2019. Accessed 14/01/2019</p><p>Please note totals of the table will not be accurate due to rounding.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to Erasmus+, the most up-to-date information on funding results is held by the UK National Agency which is attached and can be found at the following link under ‘Statistics for the UK 2014-2018’: <a href="https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/statistics" target="_blank">https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/statistics</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 24/01/2020 14:15:56 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge attachment 1 file name HL341_Erasmus_in_numbers.pdf title HL341_PDF
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170196

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Deportation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the errors made by the Home Office in the case of Saiful Islam, originally from Bangladesh and now living in Cardiff; whether they still intend to deport him; and what steps they intend to take to ensure that such errors do not occur in future in relation to other cases.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL342
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>All applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence provided and in accordance with the immigration rules. Since Mr Islam’s case came to light, we have apologised to him for the errors made in relation to criminality checks, and rolled-out a new training package for all staff entitled ‘Data Protection in the Home Office.</p><p>Although not in direct response to Mr Islam’s case in particular, this training course aims to enhance data protection awareness and understanding throughout the Home Office workforce.</p><p>Mr Islam is not subject to removal action at present.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/01/2020 17:06:47 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170197

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the main terms of the contract held by Ecotricity for the provision of electric charging points at motorway services; who are the parties to this contract; and whether it covers the (1) provision of prompt repair of charging points when required, (2) regular maintenance of those charging points, and (3) 24-hour helpline for motorists using those services.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>This contract is a commercial matter between Ecotricity and the Motorway Service Areas (MSAs).</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the urgent need for a joined up and reliable charging provision on the strategic road network and is working with industry to ensure this is established. Highways England has dedicated funding of £15m to ensure that its total network is within 20 miles of an electric vehicle chargepoint. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles is currently undertaking a review (Project Rapid) into current provision and future demand for rapid and higher-powered chargepoints for cars and vans along England’s strategic road network. Should it become necessary to regulate, the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act gives the Government powers to improve the experience of using chargepoints by setting reliability and maintenance stands to ensure chargepoints are accessible and to require availability of chargepoint data including charge location, if they are available for use and whether they are in working order.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/01/2020 17:54:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170198

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Valley Lines
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the planned asset transfer between Transport for Wales and Network Rail has now been approved by the Secretary of State; and whether that was done in time for the planned implementation on 31 January.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL344
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>Officials from the Department for Transport, Her Majesty’s Treasury and Network Rail continue to work closely with colleagues from the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales on the divestment of the Core Valley Lines. The Department and partners remain on target to consider the necessary approvals and deliver this divestment by the agreed contractual date, which has always been 31 March 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/01/2020 12:54:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1151675

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the costs resulting from private finance initiative road maintenance contracts agreed by Highways England; and what assessment they have made of the adequacy of the level of service provided by those agreements.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL312
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>Highways England has no plans to fundamentally review the terms and conditions of its private finance initiative (PFI) road maintenance contracts, including the costs payable under those contracts.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England has previously reviewed its PFI contracts and concluded that cancelling or attempting to change them is unlikely to offer value for money. It should be noted that eight of Highways England’s eleven contracts in place are due to end in 2026/27.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England manages the costs due to its PFI providers strictly in accordance with the contracts and has taken advantage of cost saving opportunities where possible, for example through project re-financings. In 2018, the largest of its PFIs, the M25 contract, was refinanced achieving annual savings for each year of the remaining contract period of around £10 million.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England undertakes monthly and annual performance and financial assessments to ensure all charges levied by PFI Companies are compliant with the service level that is required to be provided under the contract.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Should service levels not be achieved, then in line with contractual payment mechanisms, deductions are applied and appropriate mitigating actions agreed to address any deficiencies.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 31/10/2019 14:12:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1151676

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the details of all private finance initiative contracts that were agreed by Highways England, including the (1) costs, (2) scope, and (3) length of time that they will run.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL313
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>Details of all private finance initiative contracts that were agreed by Highways England, including the (1) costs, (2) scope, and (3) length of time that they will run, are detailed in the attached document.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 31/10/2019 14:25:53 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton attachment 1 file name HE PFI Contract Cost table.docx title Table document for HE PFI contracts
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1151677

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the financial position of the South Western Railway franchise; and how much they have received in premium payments from that operator since the start of the franchise.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL314
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>Financial performance data is received every four weeks from train operators. The Department closely monitors these commercially confidential reports to ensure that the train operators remain compliant with the obligations within their Franchise Agreements. From the start of their franchise contract (August 2017) to the end of the most recent financial year (March 2019), First MTR South Western Trains Ltd paid a total £326m in premium to the Government. This is closely aligned with the premium forecasts made for this period at the time of franchise bid. The franchise contract core term runs to August 2024.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 31/10/2019 16:13:18 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1149830

registered interest
date	15/10/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Holyhead Port
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements for a no-deal Brexit have been put in place at the port of Holyhead.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2019 answer text <p>Contingency planning in relation to access to the port of Holyhead is a matter for the Welsh Government. However, the Department for Transport continues to liaise closely with the Welsh Government and the Wales Office on no-deal Brexit preparations, and to provide support where requested.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 29/10/2019 12:25:54 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson