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1358779

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date	11/10/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to make more rest stop facilities, such as toilets and wash facilities, available for lorry drivers on the principal UK transport routes.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2899
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2021 answer text <p>Lorry drivers play a vital role in keeping Britain moving, and the Government understands the need to ensure adequate facilities are available to them .</p><p> </p><p>We have already amended planning guidelines to encourage futher development of facilities and are exploring options for what more could be done.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/10/2021 14:30:26 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1358380

registered interest
date	04/10/2021
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	House of Lords Chamber
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 16 September (HL2734), what is the cost of (1) six formal uniforms for the additional Table Clerks, (2) the full uniforms that have already been provided to Table Clerks, (3) creating the PeerHub remote voting system, and (4) converting Committee Rooms 2A and 3A to enable hybrid meetings of Grand Committee.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2825
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2021 answer text <p>In 2020 six gowns were purchased for new Table Clerks joining the rota. The total cost of these six gowns was £1,213.99, but due to an outstanding credit with the supplier the House actually paid £536 in total for the six gowns.</p><p>Table Clerks who joined the rota before 2020 were provided with a fuller uniform. There is no standard cost for this as it depends on a number of variables, including the supplier used and the items required. Purchases of full new uniforms for Table Clerks in recent years were however in the range of approximately £4,700 - £5,700 per person. Incidental repairs and additional items may also be required over the years as uniforms are worn.</p><p>The cost to the Parliamentary Digital Service of producing the PeerHub remote voting system as set out in the approved business case was £78,683. This was primarily resource cost.</p><p>The capital cost of converting Committee Rooms 2A and 3A for Hybrid Grand Committee as set out in the approved business case for the project was £150,000, including VAT.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 14/10/2021 15:13:22 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1358381

registered interest
date	04/10/2021
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	House of Lords Chamber
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 16 September (HL2734), whether the House has agreed that decisions on Table Clerks' uniform should be made by House staff rather than Members.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2021 answer text <p>The uniform for Table Clerks is not a matter covered by the Standing Orders agreed by the House, or the Companion to the Standing Orders, which the Procedure and Privileges Committee oversees on behalf of the House.</p><p>Having reviewed Procedure and Privileges Committee papers dating back to the 1970s, there is no record of decisions about uniform for Table Clerks being taken by that Committee.</p><p>The Clerk of the Parliaments, as the statutory employer, is responsible for these decisions, though the Clerk of the Parliaments is of course aware that these matters are of wider concern to members of the House and has emphasised this in recent discussions we have had on this matter. The Clerk of the Parliaments is of course open to conversation with any member about any of his responsibilities.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 14/10/2021 15:32:45 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1356400

registered interest
date	16/09/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	College of Policing: Disclosure of Information
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will publish the articles of association of the College of Policing Ltd.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2775
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2021 answer text <p>The articles of association for College of Policing will be published by Companies House shortly and made available on their website.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 30/09/2021 15:07:47 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1356401

registered interest
date	16/09/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	College of Policing: Public Appointments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who appoints the members of the board of the College of Policing Ltd.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2776
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2021 answer text <p>The board of the College of Policing consists of:</p><ul><li>the College chief executive officer (CEO)</li><li>four independent directors from various sectors</li><li>one chief constable</li><li>one member of police staff</li><li>one member from the superintendent ranks</li><li>one member from the federated ranks</li><li>one police and crime commissioner</li></ul><p>The CEO is employed by the College. The remaining Directors are non-executive and are appointed by the Home Secretary.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 30/09/2021 15:07:34 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1356024

registered interest
date	15/09/2021
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	House of Lords Chamber
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what discussions he has had with the Clerk of the Parliaments regarding the attire of the Table Clerks in the Chamber of the House of Lords, particularly the resumption of wearing horsehair wigs.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2021 answer text <p>Last year, as part of our necessary response to ensure business resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, six additional members of staff were added to the Table Clerk rota. Full uniform was not worn by these new appointees, due to the significant procurement cost and uncertainties as to the duration of the expanded rota. In light of this the then Clerk of the Parliaments decided that uniform for all Table Clerks should be a formal gown over business attire.</p><p>An expanded rota of Table Clerks will remain in place, as it supports the resilience of the Chamber and allows a greater number of staff members to develop knowledge and understanding that is essential to the operation of the House. The costs of procuring and maintaining full uniform for a larger pool of Table Clerks would be significant. The Clerk of the Parliaments has therefore reviewed the situation and has explained to me that the current wearing of a uniform of formal gown over business attire allows Table Clerks to be identified, and respected, in the Chamber while also being appropriate for Clerks as officials performing their duties in supporting a professional, working House conducting regular business. Full uniform will continue to be worn by those Clerks participating in ceremonial occasions such as Introductions and Prorogation; and for State Opening, at which wigs will also be worn.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 16/09/2021 15:29:58 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1355584

registered interest
date	14/09/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Transgender People
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 Wolfson of Tredegar on 21 July (HL1789), what steps they plan to take to prevent pregnancy among biologically female transgender prisoners in the male prison estate.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2021 answer text <p>Sex between prisoners is not permitted. Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service ensure the safety of all prisoners by managing prisoners on a case-by-case basis and consider any relevant risks (including risks to, or from, the prisoner, as well as the risk of self-harm).</p><p> </p><p>The NHS England and NHS Improvement constitution mandates that all healthcare delivered within prisons must be equivalent to healthcare delivered in the community and the fact that a patient is a prisoner should not impair their access to any healthcare they require.</p><p> </p><p>All secure and detained settings therefore ensure that prisoners have access to appropriate contraceptives, which are prescribed or made available as necessary. This applies to both the men’s and women’s estate and includes all prisoners .</p><p> </p><p>There have been no recorded incidents of prisoners becoming pregnant in the male prison estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar grouped question UIN HL2687 HL2688 question first answered 28/09/2021 15:01:44 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1355585

registered interest
date	14/09/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Transgender People
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 Wolfson of Tredegar on 21 July (HL1789), whether biologically female transgender prisoners in the male prison estate have access to contraceptive devices.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2021 answer text <p>Sex between prisoners is not permitted. Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service ensure the safety of all prisoners by managing prisoners on a case-by-case basis and consider any relevant risks (including risks to, or from, the prisoner, as well as the risk of self-harm).</p><p> </p><p>The NHS England and NHS Improvement constitution mandates that all healthcare delivered within prisons must be equivalent to healthcare delivered in the community and the fact that a patient is a prisoner should not impair their access to any healthcare they require.</p><p> </p><p>All secure and detained settings therefore ensure that prisoners have access to appropriate contraceptives, which are prescribed or made available as necessary. This applies to both the men’s and women’s estate and includes all prisoners .</p><p> </p><p>There have been no recorded incidents of prisoners becoming pregnant in the male prison estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar grouped question UIN HL2686 HL2688 question first answered 28/09/2021 15:01:44 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1355586

registered interest
date	14/09/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Pregnancy
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 Wolfson of Tredegar on 21 July (HL1789), how many pregnancies have been reported in the male prison estate in each of the last five years; and whether they will provide a breakdown of the outcomes of any such pregnancies.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2021 answer text <p>Sex between prisoners is not permitted. Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service ensure the safety of all prisoners by managing prisoners on a case-by-case basis and consider any relevant risks (including risks to, or from, the prisoner, as well as the risk of self-harm).</p><p> </p><p>The NHS England and NHS Improvement constitution mandates that all healthcare delivered within prisons must be equivalent to healthcare delivered in the community and the fact that a patient is a prisoner should not impair their access to any healthcare they require.</p><p> </p><p>All secure and detained settings therefore ensure that prisoners have access to appropriate contraceptives, which are prescribed or made available as necessary. This applies to both the men’s and women’s estate and includes all prisoners .</p><p> </p><p>There have been no recorded incidents of prisoners becoming pregnant in the male prison estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar grouped question UIN HL2686 HL2687 question first answered 28/09/2021 15:01:44 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1354653

registered interest
date	10/09/2021
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	Coronavirus: Death
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many of the people who (1) have contracted COVID-19 after being admitted to hospital, and (2) died from COVID-19 contracted after admission to hospital, were infected by non-vaccinated NHS staff.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL2607
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2021 answer text <p>Public Health England’s findings show up to one in six infections among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in England during the first six months of the pandemic could be attributed to hospital-acquired infection. This represents less than 1% of the estimated three million COVID-19 cases during this period.</p><p>Of the patients with hospital-onset COVID-19 that was probably or definitely hospital-acquired, 41.3% died within 28-days of contracting COVID-19.</p><p>PHE does not collect data on the number of people who were infected with COVID-19 by non-vaccinated National Health Service staff and subsequently died, as this information is unavailable.</p> answering member printed Lord Kamall question first answered 29/09/2021 15:46:54 answering member 4909 label Biography information for Lord Kamall
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra