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1436312

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date	28/02/2022
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Dormant Assets Scheme: Loneliness
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration, if any, they have given to using funds derived from dormant assets in England to combat loneliness; and whether using funds for this purpose will be included as an option in the first public consultation under section 18A of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL6475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2022 answer text <p>Until the Dormant Assets Act which has just received Royal Assent, dormant assets funding in England had to be spent on youth, financial inclusion, and social investment. Given this restriction, which was set in primary legislation, the Government was not able to consider other causes such as loneliness.</p><p>We have now expanded the Scheme, and new primary legislation enables greater flexibility to consider evolving social and environmental needs in England. In line with the Dormant Assets Act [2022], the first consultation launched for the expanded Scheme will include youth, financial inclusion, social investment wholesalers, and community wealth funds as options. As part of the consultation, which will be launched as soon as this Summer, respondents will be able suggest formally alternative causes for which the English portion could be used, including loneliness.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 15/03/2022 11:45:05 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1308732

registered interest
date	13/04/2021
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	Development Aid
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 reduced Official Development Assistance funding for research and development on (1) the public health sector, and (2) the health of UK citizens.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL14865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2021 answer text <p>In line with the requirements of the International Development Act (2002), our Official Development Assistance (ODA) funds take as their focus the social and economic development and welfare of countries identified by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC). As per OECD and IDA requirements, we do not use these funds for the development and welfare of citizens or sectors in the UK or other High-Income Countries. Though there will inevitably be some secondary or indirect benefit to the UK derived through our ODA-funded research partnerships, it would not fit the purpose of ODA funding to actively consider this when making ODA spending decisions.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/04/2021 15:20:41 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1307717

registered interest
date	12/04/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	UK Research and Innovation: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish a cost-benefit financial assessment of the impact of reduced Official Development Assistance funding for research and development over the next five years.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL14687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2021 answer text <p>In the context of unprecedented economic and fiscal circumstances, the Government decided at the 2020 Spending Review that sticking rigidly to spending 0.7% of gross national income as Official Development Assistance (ODA) was not an appropriate prioritisation of resources.</p><p> </p><p>The 2020 Spending Review and subsequent review of departmental ODA allocations conducted by the Foreign Secretary confirmed departmental ODA allocations for the financial year 2020-21. This has ensured that UK ODA is focused on our strategic priorities, spent where it will have the maximum impact, has greater coherence and delivers most value for money.</p><p> </p><p>As a consequence of this prioritisation, ODA funding for research and development (R&amp;D) over 2021-22 has been reduced from previous years. However, the Government invested nearly £15 billion in overall R&amp;D in 2021-22 at the 2020 Spending Review. This follows four years of significant growth in government R&amp;D funding and boost of more than £1.5bn in 2020-21 alone.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions have not yet been made on the ODA budget over the following years. The Government remains committed to international development and intends to return to the 0.7% target when the fiscal situation allows.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 26/04/2021 13:01:23 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1307719

registered interest
date	12/04/2021
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	UK Research and Innovation: Development Aid
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 reduced Official Development Assistance funding for research and development on (1) the UK’s skills base, and (2) levels of employment, in research and development.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL14688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2021 answer text <p>The challenging financial situation we face due to the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a temporary reduction in the UK’s aid spending target from 0.7% of GNI to 0.5%. This means making difficult decisions when it comes to prioritising how we spend aid money to deliver the most impactful outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of supporting international research partnerships, and supporting the UK research sector. Our commitment to research and innovation has been clearly demonstrated by my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget announcement of increasing investment in R&amp;D across government to £14.6bn in 2021/22; and as has been set out in our Integrated Review ambitions, international collaboration is central to a healthy and productive R&amp;D sector.</p><p> </p><p>On 1<sup>st</sup> April, the Department set out an additional £250m of funding for the R&amp;D sector. As a result, UK scientists will have access to more public funding than ever before. This takes total Government investment in R&amp;D to £14.9 billion in 2021/22 and follows four years of significant growth in R&amp;D funding, including a boost of more than £1.5 billion in 2020/21.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently working with UKRI, and all our Global Challenges Research Fund and Newton Fund Delivery Partners, to manage the financial year 2021/22 ODA allocations. Our Delivery Partners have communicated with award holders setting out the next stage of the review of ODA funding next year, and to explore options for individual programmes. Full details have been published on the UKRI website.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 26/04/2021 13:03:10 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1270962

registered interest
date	14/12/2020
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	Coronavirus: Vaccination
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 on supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to the UK in the event of the UK's departure from the EU without a deal.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL11389
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK has put in place a number of measures to facilitate trade with the EU beyond the end of the transition period and to avoid any adverse impact to vaccine supply beyond 1 January 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has worked with COVID-19 vaccine suppliers to support them with robust contingency plans.</p><p> </p><p>If necessary, we will use alternative supply routes and Government procured freight capacity, in line with current Government advice.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 23/12/2020 13:10:47 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1195929

registered interest
date	14/05/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Airports and Ports: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish a detailed plan about the quarantine of international travellers arriving in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic; and whether that scheme will cover ports as well as airports.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL4475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government will soon require all international arrivals not on a short list of exemptions to self-isolate in their accommodation for fourteen days on arrival into the UK. The General Aircraft Declaration (GAD) process will now be required for all flights coming to the UK, requiring crew to identify symptomatic passengers before arrival, with a similar process being implemented for maritime and international rail. This will contribute to keeping the overall number of Covid-19 transmissions in the UK as low as possible.</p><p>Further details, and guidance, will be set out shortly, and the measures and list of exemptions kept under regular review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 29/05/2020 13:58:34 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1193399

registered interest
date	05/05/2020
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	Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies: Codes of Practice
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies is bound by the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL3939
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2020 answer text <p>SAGE is a scientific advisory committee and as such follows the Science Advisory Committee guidance.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 19/05/2020 13:13:01 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1191859

registered interest
date	29/04/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Academic Technology Approval Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to re-open the Academic Technology Approval Scheme certification scheme.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL3677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2020 answer text <p>The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) requires all non EEA students subject to existing UK immigration permissions to obtain an ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to study a postgraduate qualification in subjects which could be used to assist programmes related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery. The decision by the Home Office to suspend all Visa Applications and close its Visa processing network, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, means that if an ATAS certificate were to be granted it could not be used. On 6 April, in consultation with other departments, we suspended ATAS. This suspension will remain in place until such time as we are able to properly assess applications. ATAS assessments require access to sensitive information and we placed the duty of care to assessment staff above maintaining a system which was not required while no visas are being issued. We have created processes for students already in the UK who need to extend their stay in the UK. These can be accessed through the Home Office Covid helpline or directly to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office through the university.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/05/2020 11:44:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1189588

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
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	Postgraduate Education: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have extend the provision of funding for postgraduate research students funded by UK Research and Innovation whose studies have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL3106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware of the consequent pressures of COVID-19 on universities and research institutions. This is a difficult time for all - both undergraduate and post graduate students, academic staff and researchers. BEIS is working with Department for Education and others to consider how best to support researchers, universities, the research community and research institutions.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI has confirmed it will offer a costed extension of up to six months for those PhD students due to complete by 31 March 2021 and whose study has been impacted by the pandemic.  This will apply to those who have redeployed to work on COVID-19 related research or other action to support the response.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI has also introduced processes for supporting grant awardees to switch their funding to support COVID-19 priorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL3107 question first answered 05/05/2020 12:58:37 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1189589

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
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	Postgraduate Education: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) funding, and (2) stipend extensions, they intend to provide to those doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers funded by UK Research and Innovation on fixed-term contracts who gave up their normal work in order to support efforts in combatting COVID-19 and assisting the NHS with testing and community support work.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL3107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government is aware of the consequent pressures of COVID-19 on universities and research institutions. This is a difficult time for all - both undergraduate and post graduate students, academic staff and researchers. BEIS is working with Department for Education and others to consider how best to support researchers, universities, the research community and research institutions.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI has confirmed it will offer a costed extension of up to six months for those PhD students due to complete by 31 March 2021 and whose study has been impacted by the pandemic.  This will apply to those who have redeployed to work on COVID-19 related research or other action to support the response.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI has also introduced processes for supporting grant awardees to switch their funding to support COVID-19 priorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL3106 question first answered 05/05/2020 12:58:37 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton