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1024216
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Paediatrics: Pathology more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive on (1) the recruitment of paediatric pathologists in Northern Ireland, and (2) steps being taken to enable post mortems of infants to be conducted in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12216 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>The provision of paediatric and perinatal pathology services in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter. It has been necessary for the Northern Ireland Department of Health to put in place, as a temporary measure, arrangements for the provision of hospital perinatal and paediatric pathology post mortems to take place at Alder Hey hospital.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, as well as the temporary measures with Alder Hey, NI Department of Health officials will continue to work closely with the relevant Royal Colleges and training organisations to encourage training in this speciality in order to support the restoration of paediatric and perinatal pathology services for the long-term.</p><p> </p><p>This situation once again underlines the need to restore the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T13:44:54.187Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T13:44:54.187Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024217
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Antisemitism: EU Countries more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights report on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU; and what action they intend to take in response. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12217 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
answer text <p>The findings of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights report on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU show clearly that we cannot be complacent in the fight against antisemitism, or hate crime of any form.</p><p>The Government has shown its commitment to tackling antisemitism, as the first country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism in 2016, and we remain alive to issues of concern in Jewish communities through our Cross-Government Working Group to Tackle Antisemitism.</p><p>In the recently refreshed Hate Crime Action Plan, we have reinforced this by supporting work to develop counter-narratives to those that fuel antisemitism, and continuing to prioritise tackling antisemitism in our policy work.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-20T12:43:57.88Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-20T12:43:57.88Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024218
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
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 China: Prisoners more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the preliminary findings of the Independent Tribunal Into Forced Organ Harvesting from Prisoners Of Conscience in China on allegations of forced organ harvesting from prisoners in China. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12218 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>We are aware of reports that allege that a process of involuntary organ removal may be taking place in China, including suggestions that minority and religious groups are being specifically targeted. The British Government fully supports the Declaration of Istanbul (May 2008), which encourages all countries to draw up legal and professional frameworks to govern organ donation and transplantation activities.</p><p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) collates global data on organ donations and works with China. The WHO view is that China is implementing an ethical, voluntary organ transplant system in accordance with international standards, although the WHO does have concerns about overall transparency.</p><p>We will continue to review available evidence on this issue, including the preliminary findings of the Independent Tribunal Into Forced Organ Harvesting.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T13:48:36.657Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T13:48:36.657Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024219
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Plastics: Bottles more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many plastic bottles they estimate are used in the UK each year; what proportion of these plastic bottles is recyclable; and whether cans and glass bottles do more harm to the environment than plastic bottles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12219 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-28more like thismore than 2018-12-28
answer text <p>Evidence received as part of a Government Call for Evidence suggests that UK consumers go through an estimated 14 billion plastic drinks bottles a year, all of which are recyclable. Whether they are actually recycled depends on the local collection service and demand in end markets.</p><p> </p><p>The aim of good waste management is to maximise recovery of useful materials and minimise impacts on the environment. There is evidence of the gradation of harm to the environment from the presence of different materials, however the Government has not carried out any assessment of the relative impacts of different types of litter on the environment.</p><p> </p><p>WRAP’s (Waste and Resources Action Programme) carbon ready reckoner assesses the carbon impacts of different types of packaging. WRAP analysis suggests that it is not the material that is the determining factor of its carbon footprint, but rather other considerations such as packaging weight, recycled content, performance, and management of the packaging at end of life. The carbon footprint of all packaging materials can be reduced through optimising recycled content and weight.</p><p> </p><p>Different materials have different environmental costs and benefits and, as set out in the Resources and Waste Strategy, our goal is to maximise the value of the resources we use whilst minimising waste and its impact on the environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-28T13:10:29.887Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-28T13:10:29.887Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024220
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Plastics: Packaging more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has a lower carbon footprint than other forms of alternative packaging; why there is only one site in the UK able to recycle PET for use in food grade products; and what assessment they have made of the absence of such facilities on the amount of waste exported for recycling. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12220 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-28more like thismore than 2018-12-28
answer text <p>The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has assessed the carbon footprint of different types of packaging as part of its carbon ready reckoner, which assesses the carbon impacts of design changes to a packaged product. WRAP analysis suggests that in assessing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), compared with other forms of packaging, it is not the material that is the determining factor of its carbon footprint, but rather other considerations such as packaging weight, recycled content, performance, and management of the packaging at end of life. The carbon footprint of all packaging materials can be reduced through optimising recycled content and weight.</p><p> </p><p>The number of recycling facilities in the UK is driven by demand from industry in meeting their packaging recycling and recovery obligations, as part of a market-based form of producer responsibility. The decision by manufacturers whether to use recycled content in their products is a complex one. New Government policies, that will shortly be consulted on, such as reform of the packaging waste producer responsibility system and introducing a deposit return scheme for single-use drinks containers, will help to increase the quality and quantity of materials available to recyclers and stimulate demand for secondary materials. The Government has also announced the introduction of a new tax from April 2022 on any produced or imported plastic packaging that does not include at least 30% recycled content, which will further drive up demand.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-28T13:16:30.75Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-28T13:16:30.75Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024222
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
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 Pakistan: Chevening Scholarships Programme more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 10 December (HL11765), whether they intend to ask the Chevening Secretariat to make an analysis of the number of members of Pakistani minorities who have been awarded Chevening Scholarships in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL12221 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>The previous system used for Chevening applications did not request information which would be relevant to identifying specific minority groups. Therefore, neither the Foreign and Commonwealth Office nor the Chevening Secretariat is currently able to undertake such analysis. The Chevening Secretariat has recently moved to a new online application system. This would allow for analysis in the future, including of minority groups, if relevant information is submitted by applicants.​</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T13:47:53.153Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T13:47:53.153Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1024223
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Criminal Investigation: Internet more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether UK law enforcement agencies have experienced any new or increased difficulties or obstacles in their investigations since The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers changed the basis on which WHOIS data can be accessed. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Benjamin more like this
uin HL12222 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>Whilst changes to WHOIS access have presented difficulties for some UK law enforcement investigations, the UK Government does not hold statistical data on the impact of these changes.</p><p>The Government is working with law enforcement and other affected stakeholders to ensure these impacts are mitigated, including through engagement with ICANN and industry to identify solutions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL12223 more like this
HL12224 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.447Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.447Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4167
label Biography information for Baroness Benjamin more like this
1024224
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Criminal Investigation: Internet more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' changes to accessing WHOIS data have materially affected or delayed any investigations into online crimes against (1) adults, and (2) children, since they came into force; and whether any UK law enforcement agencies have had to incur additional expenditure as a result of those rules in order to further their investigations into such matters. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Benjamin more like this
uin HL12223 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>Whilst changes to WHOIS access have presented difficulties for some UK law enforcement investigations, the UK Government does not hold statistical data on the impact of these changes.</p><p>The Government is working with law enforcement and other affected stakeholders to ensure these impacts are mitigated, including through engagement with ICANN and industry to identify solutions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL12222 more like this
HL12224 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.5Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.5Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4167
label Biography information for Baroness Benjamin more like this
1024225
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Criminal Investigation: Internet more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many criminal investigations have (1) had to be abandoned, and (2) taken an unusual amount of time to investigate since The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' changes to accessing WHOIS data came into effect; and what has been the effect on victims of crime. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Benjamin more like this
uin HL12224 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-21more like thismore than 2018-12-21
answer text <p>Whilst changes to WHOIS access have presented difficulties for some UK law enforcement investigations, the UK Government does not hold statistical data on the impact of these changes.</p><p>The Government is working with law enforcement and other affected stakeholders to ensure these impacts are mitigated, including through engagement with ICANN and industry to identify solutions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL12222 more like this
HL12223 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.397Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-21T14:34:15.397Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4167
label Biography information for Baroness Benjamin more like this
1024226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading City, University of London: Freedom of Expression more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with City, University of London about the cancellation of a planned speech by the Israeli Ambassador on 21 November; and whether they have received any representations from the Office for Students about freedom of speech at that University. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Deech more like this
uin HL12225 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
answer text <p>​​Both the Department for Education (DfE) and Office for Students (OfS) were made aware of the decision to defer the planned speech by the Israeli Ambassador. The DfE’s Further Education/Higher Education coordinator has been in contact with the institution.</p><p>​Freedom of speech is a crucial element of higher education and government and OfS are committed to championing it and to promoting open debate and challenge. Universities are autonomous bodies and are responsible for taking their own decisions around how to manage events and mitigate risks; handling of individual cases is not dictated by government or by the OfS. The OfS has powers to intervene if providers are not following their own free speech codes of practice</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-20T17:35:40.957Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-20T17:35:40.957Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3756
label Biography information for Baroness Deech more like this