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849904

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date	26/02/2018
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	Islamic State: Crimes against Humanity
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 recommendation to establish an international tribunal to prosecute Daesh fighters for genocide and other crimes set out in the Council of Europe report of Special Rapporteur, Pieter Omtzigt, Prosecuting and punishing the crimes against humanity or even possible genocide committed by Daesh, published on 22 September 2017.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>The Government is proud to be at the forefront of global efforts to bring Daesh to justice. In 2017, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the UK-drafted United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2379, which requests the Secretary General to establish an Investigative Team to gather evidence of Daesh crimes, beginning in Iraq. Evidence gathered by that team can support later prosecutions.</p><p>In many cases, prosecutions for any Daesh crimes will be best left to national authorities. Indeed, under UNSCR 2379, Iraq remains the 'primary intended recipient' for the evidence collected by the team. However, it is too early at this stage – and not for the UK alone – to determine what particular judicial mechanism will be appropriate in the future. The appropriate process will depend on the individual circumstances.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2018 11:24:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

849905

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Islamic State: Genocide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the Netherlands concerning (1) that government’s recognition of Daesh atrocities as genocide, and (2) the steps taken by that government towards a proposal for prosecuting Daesh fighters.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>We regularly discuss all aspects of our work on Daesh Accountability with like-minded partners, including the Netherlands. We will continue to collaborate with partners, including the UN, on this issue.</p><p>This Government shares the House's condemnation of Daesh's crimes and is aware of the strength of feeling on this matter both nationally and internationally. This Government maintains that the attribution of genocide should be a matter for judicial bodies and not a political decision. The growing body of evidence that terrible crimes have been committed by Daesh is one reason why we continue to work to bring Daesh to justice.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2018 11:27:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

849906

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Islamic State: Genocide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with their international partners, including the government of the Netherlands, about the application of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide to crimes perpetrated by Daesh fighters against religious minorities in Syria and Iraq; and what stance they took in those discussions.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5860
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of global efforts to bring Daesh to Justice for their crimes. We have consulted widely with international partners on the issue, including on the consideration of relevant legal frameworks. Following these consultations, on 21 September 2017, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted UK-drafted Daesh Accountability Resolution 2379, which was co-sponsored by 46 Member States including the Netherlands. I am pleased that the Terms of Reference for the investigative team, which is mandated by the Resolution to collect evidence of Daesh atrocities, have now been agreed. We will continue to work closely with both the UN, the Government of Iraq and other international partners to help achieve our shared goal of holding Daesh to account.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2018 11:26:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

849907

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Genocide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 14 March 2016 (HL6611), what “international judicial system” bodies they accept as legitimate to make a determination on whether genocide has occurred.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>We continue to believe that the recognition of genocide should be a matter for competent courts, and be decided by judges after consideration of all the evidence available in the context of a credible judicial process. A recent example was in November 2017, when the Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia convicted Ratko Mladić of genocide for his role in the Srebrenica massacre. The UK position is clear that there must be no impunity for the most serious international crimes.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2018 11:25:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

849908

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust: Vacancies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many vacancies existed for (1) nurses, (2) junior doctors, (3) doctors, and (4) consultants, in the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, in each year since 2010.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL5862
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The data is not available in the format requested.</p><p>NHS Digital publishes workforce statistics. The following table contains full time equivalent vacancies for medical and dental, and registered nurses and midwives as at September 2017, the latest data available, in Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Number of job adverts as at September 2017 Full time equivalent</p></td><td><p>Medical and Dental</p></td><td><p>Nursing and Midwifery Registered</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust</p></td><td><p>35</p></td><td><p>113</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Source:</em> NHS Digital Vacancy Statistics</p><p>NHS Improvement collects monthly vacancy rate information since April 2017 with no historic information prior to this point. The collection includes a total medical vacancy figure but is not disaggregated to junior or consultant level and is not available at trust level.</p><p>The Trust’s Board published January 2018 Combined Board in Public papers which provide the following statement on vacancies in the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust:</p><p>“The Trust Establishment stands at 8210.7 WTE. There are 7334.7 WTE staff in post which equates to a vacancy rate of 10.7%. Of the 876 WTE vacancies; 343 WTE are Nursing and Midwifery, 178 WTE are Admin &amp; Clerical, 149 WTE are Scientific, therapeutic and technical staff (ST&amp;T), 126 WTE are Ancillary Support and 80 are Medical. The highest vacancy rate is within Ancillary Support (18.6%)”.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Shaughnessy question first answered 08/03/2018 15:28:46 answering member 4545 label Biography information for Lord O'Shaughnessy
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

849909

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Special Protection Areas: Isles of Scilly
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what restrictions or changes to air and sea transport services are required on any operation within the Special Protection Area of the Isles of Scilly.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK has a long history of environmental protection and we will safeguard and improve on this record. The Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area (SPA) was classified in 2001 under the EU Wild Birds Directive. Natural England is preparing advice to government on a proposed extension to the existing SPA and the addition of new features.</p><p> </p><p>Any plans or projects that are likely to have a significant effect on a SPA are subject to a Habitats Regulations Assessment by the relevant competent authorities in order to make sure that any potential impacts are avoided or mitigated. Where such impacts cannot be ruled out, planning proposals may nevertheless be approved provided certain tests are met: no feasible alternatives; imperative reasons of overriding public interest; and compensatory measures secured.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 12/03/2018 11:51:02 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

849910

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	European Rail Traffic Management System
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are requiring all new-build passenger coaches to be equipped with compatible European Train Control System equipment to reduce the delays and costs of retrofitting.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport’s current policy is to require that all newly-built rolling stock meet the industry standards either for full fitment or to be made ready for European Train Control System (ETCS) fitment. Full fitment is appropriate where trains will be operating over routes fitted with ETCS signalling. ‘Made ready’ is appropriate to reduce the delays and costs of retrofitting once a route has been identified as being part of a fully funded ETCS deployment plan. This ensures that, when fitted, the trains will have the latest version of software compatible with the infrastructure equipment being deployed and that costly upgrades to trains fitted with out-of-date software are avoided.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 12/03/2018 11:37:02 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

849911

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Financial Reporting Council
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 Henley on 20 February 2018 (HL5467), whether the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will make a statement to its levy payers that the charges it has levied were not required to be paid; and whether they will make an assessment of the impact of improper charging including (1) whether the practice of speculative invoicing has created grounds for full refunds in a similar way to which Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) mis-selling has, (2) whether such practices have affected tax deductibility of payments made given that voluntary payments may not be tax deductible, (3) additional legal issues that the FRC is considering, (4) whether the FRC’s own auditors have raised the matter as a concern, and (5) whether the amount received from Carillion plc by the FRC will be refunded to Carillion's liquidator.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL5865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>As stated in the reply given to the noble Baroness on 22<sup>nd</sup> January 2018 to question HL4627, requests from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for voluntary payments explain that the payments are non-statutory and voluntary. The FRC also explains to funders that, should the system of voluntary payments prove unsustainable, they would request that the Secretary of State make regulations to put the funding requirements on a statutory basis. The Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 includes provisions to enable this.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 09/03/2018 12:25:50 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

849912

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
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	Gambling: Regulation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are taking steps to establish an independent regulator for the gambling industry; and if so, what.
tabling member printed	Lord Chadlington
uin	HL5866
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2018 answer text <p>The Gambling Act 2005 created the Gambling Commission as the independent regulator for the gambling industry.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 09/03/2018 15:00:25 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
tabling member	3318 label Biography information for Lord Chadlington

849913

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cadets
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Ofsted recognises the contribution of an in-school cadet movement when reporting on its inspection of a school; and if so, how.
tabling member printed	Lord De Mauley
uin	HL5867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>This is a matter for Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. I have asked her to write to my noble Friend and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 12/03/2018 15:42:48 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley