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1327227

registered interest
date	24/05/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Exhaust Emissions
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 study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Mitigating the Climate Forcing of Aircraft Contrails by Small-Scale Diversions and Technology Adoption, published on 12 February 2020, which found a beneficial impact of altering the altitudes of some aircraft to reduce the impact of contrails on solar radiation; and whether this will affect their approach to airspace management.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL529
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The Government has made no specific assessment of the particular study referred to but takes all relevant information into account in its policy decisions.</p><p> </p><p>We will be shortly consulting on a Net Zero Aviation Strategy which will set out the steps to reach net zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050. The consultation will also consider non-CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and highlight the uncertainty that currently exists regarding the impact that non-CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, and contrails specifically, could have on the climate. We recognise that more work will need to be done to address this uncertainty and will continue to ensure that the latest scientific understanding of aviation non-CO<sub>2 </sub>effects is used to inform our policy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 02/06/2021 12:58:11 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1316956

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what investments they are making which are specifically targeted at (1) the science, and (2) the skills base, underpinning hydrogen technologies; and what plans they have to introduce a new policy framework for the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies as part of their decarbonisation strategy.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2021 answer text <p>The £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and its forerunner, the Energy Innovation Programme, seek to accelerate the commercialisation of low carbon technologies, systems and business models. These programmes include the new £60 million Low-Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition which is aimed at accelerating the development of a wide range of innovative low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions; and the Hy4Heat Programme, which is working to establish if it is technically possible, safe and convenient to replace natural gas (methane) with hydrogen in residential and commercial buildings. Hy4Heat has worked with Energy &amp; Utility Skills to develop a competency framework for skills accreditation for heating engineers working with hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>We have also delivered projects such as the £20 million Industrial Fuel Switching which includes the first demonstrations of firing hydrogen at commercial fuel supply scale for the manufacture of cement and lime. Furthermore, the £10 million Green Distilleries Competition is supporting nine feasibility studies for low-carbon hydrogen-related projects. BEIS has also let a contract to the University of Cambridge to explore the atmospheric impacts of hydrogen release.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt.Hon. Friend the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan was clear on our aim for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 for use across the economy. The forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy will set out what is required to build a hydrogen economy fit for 2030, Carbon Budget 6 and beyond, whilst maximising economic benefits and supporting job and skills. We will also consult on priority policies, including hydrogen business models, a low carbon hydrogen standard, and the £240m Net Zero Hydrogen Fund.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 03/06/2021 11:25:52 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1314726

registered interest
date	13/05/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Construction: Certification Quality Marks
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prepare for when both the CE and UK Conformity Assessed markings will be accepted for construction materials; how they will ensure there are enough testing facilities for each type of product; and how many new testing facilities they estimate will be required for products that are currently tested in the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL232
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2021 answer text <p>Since January 2021, construction products that meet UK requirements and bear the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark can be placed on the market in Great Britain. To provide sufficient time for businesses to transition to the new requirements and to ensure that the supply of construction materials continues to meet demand, construction products can continue for a time-limited period to be placed on the market in Great Britain without any need for reassessment or re-marking if EU requirements are met - this includes products bearing the CE marking.</p><p>The Government is working closely with industry to help them manage these changes for all goods sectors, including construction products. There are capacity and capability constraints for UK conformity assessment bodies to assess construction products against some UK designated standards. We are working with industry to identify the right support, and any interventions that may be required, to ensure that products can continue to be placed on the market in Great Britain.</p><p>However, businesses must prepare for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain, and affix the UKCA marking using a UK-recognised approved body. Guidance explaining the necessary actions for businesses to take was published in September, and legislation to enable this came into force on 31 December 2020. We have engaged extensively with stakeholders to assess issues and develop mitigations, including for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system 3 products. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will soon be updating its guidance to provide further detail on what industry must do to prepare for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain for construction products.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 26/05/2021 14:38:18 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1314727

registered interest
date	13/05/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Construction
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 impact predicted shortages of construction products at the end of the year will have on the (1) progress, and (2) costs, of the construction of HS2.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2021 answer text <p>The availability of construction materials and the price of commodities is regularly reviewed by HS2 Ltd and DfT. Their latest assessments do not predict an impact on the cost and schedule ranges as published in the March 2021 Parliamentary Report.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 26/05/2021 14:36:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1313691

registered interest
date	11/05/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Rail Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish the findings of the Williams Rail Review.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL83
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2021 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government is committed to bringing forward vital sector-wide reforms and commissioned Keith Williams to carry out the first root and branch review of the rail industry in a generation. The Williams Rail Review was in its final stages at the outbreak of Covid-19 and was then extended to ensure that its conclusions were appropriate in the light of the ongoing pandemic. The reforms are as important as ever and the government intends on publishing a White Paper with details of its plans for rail reform soon.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 19/05/2021 14:12:10 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1313692

registered interest
date	11/05/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Freeports: Trade Agreements
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 impact of each of the continuity trade agreements that they have signed since leaving the EU on their plans for freeports and, in particular, the tariffs paid by companies based in freeports.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL84
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>There is ongoing analysis on the benefits arising from freeports; the outcomes of this will shape how British businesses, including those utilising preferences as a result of the United Kingdom’s signed continuity agreements, can best make use of the opportunities that freeports create.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 24/05/2021 11:31:34 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1312577

registered interest
date	28/04/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Horizon IT System
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many sub-postmasters were (1) prosecuted, and (2) convicted, on charges associated with the use of the Horizon computer system; and how long they estimate it will take to (a) review, and (b) resolve, compensation claims in connection with these cases.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL15337
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Dissolution. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 29/04/2021 12:35:08 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1312504

registered interest
date	27/04/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Medicine: Research
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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on charity-funded medical research; what assessment they have made of any such impact on research funding for the university sector; and what steps they will take to make up any shortfalls in funding.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL15307
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. I will correspond directly with the noble Baroness.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 29/04/2021 09:29:14 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1312505

registered interest
date	27/04/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Languages: Classroom Assistants
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to establish a fund to which schools can apply to cover costs of visas required to recruit foreign language teaching assistants.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL15308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>Due to shortage of time, it has not been possible to answer this question before the end of the Session. The Minister will write to the Member in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 29/04/2021 12:18:10 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1311718

registered interest
date	22/04/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Railway Line: Fares
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish the results of the trial of single leg pricing on the East Coast main line.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL15228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2021 answer text <p>On 2 January 2020 we launched a single leg pricing trial on LNER routes from London to Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Due to the pandemic, passenger numbers fell to 5% of usual demand. Once demand recovers and further data is collected, the trial will be evaluated and those findings used to inform the development of wider plans for improving fares.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/04/2021 14:23:54 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson