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803032

registered interest
date	08/12/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Shops: Crimes of Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of abuse and assault of shopworkers during "Black Friday" sales, and of the adequacy of protections against such abuse and assault.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2017 answer text <p>All acts of violence and abuse against retail staff are serious matters whenever and wherever they occur. All such incidents should be reported to the police and taken seriously, investigated and, where appropriate, the perpetrators taken through the courts and met with tough sentences. <br>At the national level, we are working with the police and the retail sector to identify what more can be done to prevent and respond to violence and abuse against retail staff, as part of the work of the National Retail Crime Steering Group. The Steering Group is jointly chaired by the Home Office and the British Retail Consortium.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 19/12/2017 14:05:10 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

803033

registered interest
date	08/12/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Electronic Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action are they taking to deal with websites offering access to Government services at additional charges.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2017 answer text <p>Departments and organisations across government work actively and collaboratively to tackle sites that offer government services for additional charges. These third party sites commonly operate by offering a call connection or application checking service. Such sites purport to add additional value to the public users of the sites.</p><p>As well as ensuring government services are correctly listed and rank highly in search engine results, limiting the likelihood that the public will encounter misleading websites, government organisations proactively take steps to have misleading websites amended or taken down. This is done by contacting the website owners directly, reporting misleading sites to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and National Trading Standards (NTS) bodies, and taking legal action.</p><p><a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> remains the best place to find government information and services.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 19/12/2017 13:47:06 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

803034

registered interest
date	08/12/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Pharmacy
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 Pharmacists' Defence Association’s "Safer Pharmacies Charter".
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3999
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2017 answer text <p>Legislation requires the safe and effective working of pharmacies. The General Pharmaceutical Council and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland set out standards and core requirements for registered pharmacy professionals and registered pharmacies to achieve this.</p><p> </p><p>The standards cover a range of issues to ensure safe and effective care. Key themes emphasised in the standards include person-centred care, demonstrating leadership, greater accountability on the part of pharmacy professionals and ensuring that there are enough staff, suitably qualified and skilled. The Pharmacists' Defence Association’s <em>Safer Pharmacies Charter</em> closely aligns with the requirements in these standards.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy question first answered 20/12/2017 13:54:20 answering member 4545 label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

803035

registered interest
date	08/12/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received any representations which oppose mandatory electrical safety checks in the private rented sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL4000
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>Following Royal Assent of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, a Working Group of relevant experts was established to provide recommendations to Ministers on what, if any, legislative requirements for electrical safety in the private rented sector should be introduced. The Working Group report has been published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-working-group-report" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-working-group-report</a></p><p>The report draws together the views and opinions expressed by Working Group members.</p><p>The Government will consult in the new year to test wider opinion on the recommendations of the working group to ensure that any regulation introduced is balanced and works for landlords and tenants. We also want to take account of the conclusions of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt before making policy decisions.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 21/12/2017 15:57:13 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attachment 1 file name 171213 Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector working group report HL4000.pdf title Electrical Safety Standards
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792918

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Zoos: Licensing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the adequacy of the provisions of (1) the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, and (2) SI 2002/3080 which implemented EC Directive 1999/22/EC.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>Under zoo licensing legislation zoos are subject to an annual inspection and must comply with the Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. These are detailed standards for zoo management, including animal health, welfare and husbandry. The standards are kept under review by Defra’s Zoos Expert Committee (ZEC) which includes leading animal welfare experts.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers have tasked the ZEC with considering whether any changes need to be made to the zoo licensing system. The Department will consider the recommendations when they are received in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 30/11/2017 15:08:36 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792919

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the adequacy of the provisions of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3443
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>The Mobile Homes Act 2013 amended the site licensing provisions in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. The Mobile Homes Act 2013 also amended the provisions in the Mobile Homes Act 1983 relating to selling of homes, making site rules and reviewing pitch fees and amended section 3 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to make it easier for local authorities to prosecute in harassment cases.</p><p>The Government is reviewing how effective the changes introduced by the Mobile Homes Act 2013 have been.</p><p>A summary of responses to part 1 is at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence</a></p><p>A copy of the Call for Evidence part 2 published on 28 November is available at<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attachment 1 file name Summary_of_Part_1_responses.pdf title Summary of responses to part 1 2 file name Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf title Call for Evidence Part 2 grouped question UIN HL3445 HL3446 question first answered 04/12/2017 17:31:44 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792920

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Tattooing: Eyes
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 risks of eyeball tattoos and the adequacy of the provisions of current legislation.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to improving the safety of cosmetic procedures through better training, robust qualifications for practitioners, and better information so that people can make informed decisions about their care. We are currently exploring options to further support this commitment.</p><p> </p><p>Tattooing is not a Care Quality Commission regulated activity. However, providers of acupuncture, tattooing, ear and cosmetic piercing, electrolysis (hair removal) and skin colouring, operate under local authority license and within local bye-laws covering cleanliness and sterilisation.</p><p> </p><p>Legislation is also in place which makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to have a tattoo. There is no distinction in law at this time regarding eyeball tattoos.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy question first answered 30/11/2017 17:49:38 answering member 4545 label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792921

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Mobile Homes Act 1983
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the adequacy of the provisions of the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3445
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>The Mobile Homes Act 2013 amended the site licensing provisions in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. The Mobile Homes Act 2013 also amended the provisions in the Mobile Homes Act 1983 relating to selling of homes, making site rules and reviewing pitch fees and amended section 3 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to make it easier for local authorities to prosecute in harassment cases.</p><p>The Government is reviewing how effective the changes introduced by the Mobile Homes Act 2013 have been.</p><p>A summary of responses to part 1 is at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence</a></p><p>A copy of the Call for Evidence part 2 published on 28 November is available at<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attachment 1 file name Summary_of_Part_1_responses.pdf title Summary of responses to part 1 2 file name Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf title Call for Evidence Part 2 grouped question UIN HL3443 HL3446 question first answered 04/12/2017 17:31:45 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792922

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Caravan Sites Act 1968
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the adequacy of the provisions of the Caravan Sites Act 1968.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>The Mobile Homes Act 2013 amended the site licensing provisions in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. The Mobile Homes Act 2013 also amended the provisions in the Mobile Homes Act 1983 relating to selling of homes, making site rules and reviewing pitch fees and amended section 3 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to make it easier for local authorities to prosecute in harassment cases.</p><p>The Government is reviewing how effective the changes introduced by the Mobile Homes Act 2013 have been.</p><p>A summary of responses to part 1 is at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-park-homes-legislation-call-for-evidence</a></p><p>A copy of the Call for Evidence part 2 published on 28 November is available at<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/662133/Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attachment 1 file name Summary_of_Part_1_responses.pdf title Summary of responses to part 1 2 file name Park_homes_-_Call_for_evidence_Part_2.pdf title Call for Evidence Part 2 grouped question UIN HL3443 HL3445 question first answered 04/12/2017 17:31:45 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792923

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Licensing Laws
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 effectiveness of the Licensing Committees and the operation of the licensing process in local authorities.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 published its report on 4 April. The report contained 73 recommendations and conclusions to improve the effectiveness of the Act, a number of which focused on the effectiveness of Licensing Committees and the operation of the licensing process in local authorities. The Government published its response to the committee on 6 November. There are no plans to carry out a further review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 29/11/2017 17:07:57 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark