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710383

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date	13/03/2017
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 Korea: Diplomatic Relations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the remarks by David Slinn, the former UK Ambassador to North Korea on 24 January, concerning the difficulties of negotiating with Kim Jong-un.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5987
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>​We remain open to dialogue with the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the issue of denuclearisation. However, the DPRK regime must give the international community a credible signal that it is prepared to discuss our significant concerns about their nuclear and ballistic missile programme. This includes respecting UN Security Council Resolutions and international law.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/03/2017 16:33:29 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

710386

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
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 Korea: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed with the European Union and individual EU member states (1) the use of North Korean labour, (2) the use of European bank accounts by North Korean nationals in the EU, and (3) a united response to the report by the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and if so, when those discussions last took place.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>We are engaged in a dialogue with European partners about strengthening EU measures towards the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2321, including the issue of North Korean labourers and the use of European bank accounts by North Korean nationals. We are committed to ensuring that sanctions measures are robust and effective at limiting the DPRK's ability to fund its nuclear and ballistic missile programme.</p><p>The UK holds regular discussion with EU partners on DPRK human rights, including how best to take forward the recommendations of the UN Commission of Inquiry report. We are currently working with EU partners at the UN Human Rights Council to achieve a strong resolution on DPRK human rights which draws on the conclusions of the recent Group of Independent Experts report on accountability.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/03/2017 16:18:46 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

710392

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	EU Nationals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the contribution to gross domestic product since 2010 of non-UK EU nationals living in the UK; and what assessment they have made of that contribution.
tabling member printed	Lord Green of Deddington
uin	HL5996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>Analysis undertaken by the independent Migration Advisory Committee in 2012 shows that higher levels of net migration will, all else being equal, increase the growth rate of the potential labour supply and therefore the rate of growth of overall GDP.</p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 20/03/2017 11:48:55 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	4346 label Biography information for Lord Green of Deddington

710404

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the final report by the outgoing Head of Ofsted which singled out the exemplary leadership of Simon Elliott, headmaster of Forest Gate Community School, what lessons they have learned from the methods adopted at that school; and whether they plan to use this as a model for other schools.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL6008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>Under the exceptional leadership of Simon Elliott and the excellent teaching of his staff, Forest Gate Community School has been transformed from a poorly performing school to an outstanding one. The academies programme is predicated upon using our best leaders to support other schools to improve.</p><p>I am delighted that the school has established a multi-academy trust and is approved to sponsor other schools in the region. Discussions are underway with the Regional Schools Commissioner for the East of England and North East London to identify the schools that would benefit most from Simon Elliot’s leadership and the methods adopted at Forest Gate School.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 20/03/2017 17:23:31 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

710405

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Shoplifting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of reports that some police forces will not send an officer to investigate in cases of shoplifting of goods worth less than £100, whether they intend to legislate to confer the full powers of a police constable on private security guards in retail premises.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL6009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>We do not have any plans to legislate to confer the full powers of police constables on private security guards working in retail premises. However, we recognise the valuable role that the private security industry and others, such as locally employed business wardens, can have in helping to prevent and deter shoplifting.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/03/2017 15:59:26 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

710406

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Shoplifting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they will give to shopkeepers from whom goods worth less than £100 are stolen, in cases where direct police support is not provided.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL6010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>The Government recognises the impact that all forms of retail crime, including shoplifting has on its victims. We encourage all retailers to continue to report these crimes to the police.</p><p> </p><p>We are working closely with the police and the retail sector through the National Retail Crime Steering Group to understand better the crime issues that affect the sector and how we can best work together to prevent and respond to these crimes.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/03/2017 16:00:03 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

710419

registered interest
date	13/03/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration Controls: EU Nationals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, following the UK's exit from the EU, EU citizens will be questioned about the purpose of their visit at the UK border; and whether they intend to increase resources at border posts as a result.
tabling member printed	Lord Paddick
uin	HL6023
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s White Paper, “The United Kingdom’s exit from and new partnership with European Union” published on 2 February makes clear that Brexit must mean control of the number of people who come to Britain from Europe. We will continue to attract the brightest and the best to work or study in Britain but there must be control.</p><p>We are working across Government to identify and develop options to shape our future immigration system. As part of that it is important that we understand the impacts of different options on different sectors of the economy and the labour market.</p><p>Parliament will have an important role to play in this and we will ensure businesses and communities have the opportunity to contribute their views.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister has also underlined that it would not be right for the Government to give a running commentary on negotiations. It is about developing our own British model so we will not make decisions until we are ready. We will work hard to get the right deal as we conduct our exit negotiations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 20/03/2017 16:00:56 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4288 label Biography information for Lord Paddick

710019

registered interest
date	10/03/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iraq: Internally Displaced People
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the 45,000 people who fled west Mosul are now homeless; what steps they are taking to improve conditions in the Internally Displaced Persons camp at Hamam al-Alil; and whether they will make representations to the UNHCR about increasing the size of that camp.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5974
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK is closely monitoring the humanitarian response for the estimated 76,000 residents of West Mosul who are currently displaced. The majority of people displaced from West Mosul are being accommodated in camps or emergency sites, but some are also choosing to stay with relatives or in local host communities.</p><p>Hamam al-Alil is the first stop for displaced people fleeing West Mosul, where Internally Displaced People (IDPs) are security screened by the Government of Iraq before moving on to camps or other accommodation. The UN has set up temporary accommodation for IDPs waiting overnight at the screening site. The camp at Hamam al-Alil is now at full capacity but more spaces are currently under construction by UNHCR and the Government of Iraq. In the meantime, IDPs are being transferred to other camps east and north of Mosul where there is space available. In order to improve the living conditions of IDPs UKAid has helped provide them with food, shelter, water and sanitation assistance as well as cash assistance through funding partners in camps across Ninewa. The UK has ongoing discussions with UNHCR on the need to improve conditions and increase capacity at all camps.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/03/2017 16:51:14 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

710023

registered interest
date	10/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Pedicabs: Greater London
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 potential danger of unlicensed pedicabs operating on London roads for (1) users of pedicabs, (2) other road users, and (3) pedestrians.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL5978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has made no detailed assessment of this matter, but is aware that it is an area of concern to many stakeholders, and has had regular discussions with Transport for London and others about it. The Government is committed to legislating at the earliest opportunity to enable the Mayor of London to regulate the pedicab trade in the capital. This should help reduce the risks associated with unlicensed pedicabs on the capital’s streets.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/03/2017 12:17:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

710024

registered interest
date	10/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Pedicabs: Greater London
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what data they hold on the level of pedicab-related accidents in London in the last year.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL5979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2017 answer text <p>Road safety on London’s streets is a matter for the Mayor and the London boroughs. Transport for London has some data on incidents relating to pedicab activity, including that in the three years to March 2013 pedicabs were involved in 20 reported collisions which resulted in injury. Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police also report a series of ongoing incidents involving pedicabs, including traffic offences and antisocial behaviour.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/03/2017 12:17:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson