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452139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Stem Cells more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government under what circumstances embryonic stem cell lines that have been derived from human embryos subjected to genome editing by means of CRISPR-Cas9 would be considered to conform to good manufacturing practice and classed as clinical grade by either the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority or the UK Stem Cell Bank. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6086 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has advised that it has licensed one human embryo research project involving the use of genome editing CRISPR-Cas9. One objective of this project is to derive human embryonic stem cells. As outlined in the HFEA Inspection Report, there is no intention for these stem cells to be used in human application. In these circumstances, there is no need to assess whether they conform to good manufacturing practice and are classed as clinical grade.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T13:09:04.667Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T13:09:04.667Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452140
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Crimes against Humanity more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 February (HL5360) and the Written Answer by the Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire, on 29 January (HC23512), whether the UK will act on the information that officials from a number of state institutions and ministries of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are responsible for possible crimes against humanity in North Korea, and ensure that there is no impunity for those accused of serious human rights violations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6087 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>As stated in the previous responses, we remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The UN Commission of Inquiry report highlighted the horrific human rights violations perpetrated by the regime, including details of officials from state institutions and ministries.</p><p>The Government supports the principle that there must be no impunity for those accused of human rights violations and that crimes against humanity are appropriately investigated.</p><p>We will continue to work with members of the international community through multilateral fora, including the UN Security Council and the UN Human Rights Council, to ensure the regime is held to account for its appalling human rights record.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T17:35:01.597Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T17:35:01.597Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452141
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many meetings have been held between senior officials of the UK and representatives of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea since the release of the report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on 7 February 2014. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6088 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>Our Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and senior officials from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have met representatives of the DPRK on a number of occasions since 7 February 2014. These meetings are part of normal diplomatic business and play a crucial role in our policy of critical engagement with the DPRK. The FCO does not keep a record of the number of individual meetings.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T17:35:38.79Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T17:35:38.79Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452142
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government which Democratic People's Republic of Korea ministries' representatives the British Embassy in Pyongyang has met since the release of the report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on 7 February 2014. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6089 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>Our Embassy in Pyongyang has met with a number of officials from various Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) ministries since 7 February 2014. These meetings are part of normal diplomatic business and play a crucial role in our policy of critical engagement with the DPRK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T17:37:28.373Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T17:37:28.373Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452143
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Princess Yachts International more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government why they did not respond to correspondence sent by the UN Panel of Experts, as listed in UN Security Council Report S/2015/131; and whether they have investigated the actions of Princess Yachts International in the light of the sighting of the Princess 95MY yacht in North Korea in 2013. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6090 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>The Government fully cooperated with the Panel of Experts on this matter. Following a request to the Government for assistance, the Panel were put in direct contact with Princess Yachts International to follow up on their investigations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-02-24T17:36:06.23Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T17:36:06.23Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452144
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Sanctions more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to investigate and address the role of the Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in London in evading UN Security Council sanctions in respect of their submission of vessel registration changes to the International Maritime Organisation in 2014; and what assessment they have made of the involvement of embassies of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea worldwide in sanctions evasion. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6091 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>Vessel registration is a matter for Flag state action. The UK is not a Flag state for any Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) vessels, so has not been involved in investigating this issue. We have processes in place to verify the provenance of any vessel registered under the British flag.</p><p>There are documented links between the DPRK’s diplomatic missions and its proliferation activity which are in breach of sanctions. For example, the UN DPRK Panel of Experts reported that DPRK Embassy officials in Cuba were engaged in making arrangements for the 2013 Chong Chon Gang shipment of conventional arms and related materials in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions. We have since worked with partners to encourage the need for vigilance over possible illicit activity taking place by DPRK diplomatic missions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T17:38:08.233Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T17:38:08.233Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
452145
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Network Rail more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to publish responses to the consultation on the draft Shaw Report on the future structure of Network Rail. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL6092 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>Government has asked Nicola Shaw to undertake an independent report on the future shape and financing of Network Rail and it is up to her whether she chooses to publish the responses to her consultation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T12:26:27.907Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T12:26:27.907Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
452146
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Network Rail more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to consult on any recommendations contained in the Shaw Report on the future of Network Rail due to be published in March. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL6093 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-24more like thismore than 2016-02-24
answer text <p>Nicola Shaw has been asked to produce an independent report into the future shape and financing of Network Rail and her work will look at all the options. Government has no pre-determined view of the right outcome and will not be dogmatic about the future shape of Network Rail as we want the right outcome for passengers and taxpayers. Government looks forward to receiving the final report and will respond in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-24T12:25:32.94Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-24T12:25:32.94Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
452147
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Exports more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether they will meet their target of doubling exports by 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this
uin HL6094 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-22more like thismore than 2016-02-22
answer text <p>Ministers have acknowledged that the £1 trillion target is a stretch; however, the Government has a clear strategy for increasing both the value of UK exports and the number of British exporters.</p><p> </p><p>Progress in delivering against the target will be reported through the ONS.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Maude of Horsham more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-22T12:26:56.737Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-22T12:26:56.737Z
answering member
115
label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham more like this
tabling member
1567
label Biography information for Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this
452148
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Exports more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the proportion of exports that will be sold to other EU member states by 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this
uin HL6095 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-22more like thismore than 2016-02-22
answer text <p>The government does not breakdown 2020 export forecasts geographically.</p><p>However, the independent Office for Budget Responsibility does publish UK total export forecasts up to 2020, with the most recent publication being in the November 2015 Economic and Fiscal Outlook:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Exports</p></td><td><p>Imports</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>533.6</p></td><td><p>556.8</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>557.4</p></td><td><p>581.4</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>585.4</p></td><td><p>609.5</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>616.3</p></td><td><p>639.0</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>648.0</p></td><td><p>669.7</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><p>Source: November 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Maude of Horsham more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-22T12:28:36.343Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-22T12:28:36.343Z
answering member
115
label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham more like this
tabling member
1567
label Biography information for Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this