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1219707

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
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	Utilities: Compensation
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 level of compensation available to the providers of electricity, gas and water when the supply of such services has been affected as a result of damage caused by third parties, such as interruptions caused by road works or agricultural machinery.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL6371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2020 answer text <p>A specific assessment of this sort has not been carried out by Government, as far as can be established. Compensation in this type of circumstance is likely to be a civil matter between the relevant parties.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 15/07/2020 16:13:57 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1216566

registered interest
date	22/06/2020
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	Energy: Somerset
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the delays to, and (2) the costs of, the South Somerset District Council and Opium Power Limited energy storage plant project.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL6018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government has not made any such assessment. This is a matter for the parties involved.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 06/07/2020 16:37:52 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1204198

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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	Birds: Conservation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of penalties in deterring the trapping, poisoning or shooting of protected species of birds in England and Wales.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5797
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government has not carried out an assessment of the deterrent effect of penalties for wildlife crime. Measuring the effectiveness of deterrence is extremely challenging, as potential offenders do not often admit to being deterred from committing a crime.</p><p> </p><p>Nevertheless, the Government takes wildlife crime seriously. Those who commit offences under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and other legislation that protects our wildlife face significant penalties including up to six months in prison and/or unlimited fines.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 30/06/2020 13:01:32 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1203503

registered interest
date	15/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport for London: Hygiene
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Transport for London about (1) cleanliness, and (2) hygiene, on the services that organisation operates.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>Ministers and officials at the Department for Transport have been meeting regularly with Transport for London (TfL) throughout the Covid-19 outbreak to discuss a wide range of topics, including cleanliness and hygiene on the London transport network.</p><p> </p><p>TfL has introduced an enhanced cleaning regime to ensure that its network is as sterile as possible, including using hospital-grade cleaning substances and new anti-viral disinfectant that protects for up to 30 days. It has also installed hand sanitiser points for customer use across the network.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is satisfied with the actions that TfL has taken and continues to take, to provide a safe transport network for those who need to use it.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 29/06/2020 16:28:08 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1203105

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Hygiene
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) cleanliness, and (2) hygiene, on passenger trains in England.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5614
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>We have been clear that our priority remains the safety of staff and passengers. We have issued comprehensive guidance to the public transport operators, including rail operators, on keeping trains clean and ensuring staff and passengers are able to maintain good hygiene.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/06/2020 14:24:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1199240

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to sign the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2003; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5059
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government fully recognises the contribution that the UK’s crafts, oral traditions and wider intangible cultural heritage make to the country’s cultural life. We encourage communities and cultural practitioners to celebrate these practices and to continue them for future generations. However, we have not seen any compelling business case for ratifying the UNESCO Convention, nor is it clear that the benefits of doing so would outweigh the costs. It is essential that we carefully prioritise resources towards those UNESCO conventions which will have the most impact on the safeguarding of heritage, such as the 1972 World Heritage Convention and 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. We therefore have no intention at present of ratifying the Intangible Heritage Convention, but will continue to keep the matter under review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 15/06/2020 12:58:35 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1199438

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Isles of Scilly
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic resilience of the Isles of Scilly.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that every region and community, including the Isles of Scilly, will be feeling the impacts of this crisis and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the United Kingdom.</p><p>The Government has provided an unprecedented national package of support; supporting businesses, protecting jobs, and providing our public services with the resources they need to cope with the current economic emergency. These measures are helping the most vulnerable people and business across all parts of the country.</p><p>We are working closely with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed to the right support during this difficult period.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 15/06/2020 13:10:02 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1199439

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: Isles of Scilly
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to develop the (1) availability, and (2) regularity, of transport links between mainland UK and the Isles of Scilly.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5061
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>On Friday 24 April, the Government announced up to £10.5 million for lifeline ferry and freight services to the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight as part of a multimillion pound support package to safeguard the transport links which provide essential lifeline services to the islands.</p><p>The Department is engaging with local stakeholders, including the local transport board, to maintain the transport links throughout this current period and beyond which are normally provided commercially by profit-making operators.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/06/2020 15:04:42 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1197808

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
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	North Africa: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 15 May (HL3800), whether they will set out the practical and financial assistance given by the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in the current year to (1) Tunisia, (2) Algeria, and (3) Morocco; and whether they expect this to decrease or increase in the coming year for each of those countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL4786
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2020 answer text <p>Final Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) allocations for the current year (2020-21) are being reviewed in light of Covid-19. CSSF teams are taking steps to ensure existing programmes consider the implications of Covid-19 and they are also working on some new programming to support Covid-19 response, including in the Maghreb region. The UK continues to support the North Africa region through the CSSF, supporting the delivery of greater security and resilience; promoting a more inclusive political dialogue; and boosting economic development. In Tunisia the CSSF is supporting projects that include counter-terrorism capacity building, countering violent extremism, border security, economic and public sector reform, education and transparency and anti-corruption. In Algeria the CSSF is tackling areas including economic development and education reform and in Morocco the focus of the CSSF includes strengthening governance, education, and economic development.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/06/2020 12:15:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1197809

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
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	Listed Buildings: Risk Assessment
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 practical outcomes of the maintenance of the at risk register of listed buildings in England.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL4787
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>Historic England’s Heritage at Risk programme identifies designated heritage assets – including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments and Protected Wreck Sites – that are deemed to be at risk of damage or destruction (whether by human interventions or natural processes). It also helps to focus efforts to find creative solutions, and provides opportunities to celebrate successful outcomes.</p><p>The last five years have seen a steady net decline in the number of entries in the Heritage at Risk Register, from 5,478 in 2015 to 5,073 in 2019. Notable successes from the last 12 months include the Grade II* listed former School of Art (Moseley Road, Birmingham), now a community hub and studio space; and the Grade II* listed Holy Trinity Church (Bristol), now a thriving arts centre.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 02/06/2020 15:33:04 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten