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417075

registered interest
date	07/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Magistrates' Courts
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of whether the present changes to the number and locations of magistrate courts meet the interests of witnesses, in particular regarding their privacy and protection.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL1995
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>No decisions have been taken relating to the number and locations of magistrates’ courts and all responses to the ongoing consultation on the court estate will be carefully considered before any decisions are made.</p><p> </p><p>Our programme of courts reform will create a more modern and efficient service which works better for victims and witnesses. Witnesses could particularly benefit from such arrangements as we seek to expand existing provision such as video links meaning witnesses do not have to attend court in person increasing their privacy and reducing risk.</p> answering member printed Lord Faulks question first answered 21/09/2015 14:41:48 answering member 4183 label Biography information for Lord Faulks
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

417076

registered interest
date	07/09/2015
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	Gibraltar: Spain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of recent statements by the Spanish Minister for Europe in relation to British waters surrounding Gibraltar that Spain does not recognise United Kingdom rights over maritime areas not covered by Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht 1713.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL1996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2015 answer text We are confident of UK sovereignty over British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) under international law and have made our position clear to the Spanish government. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 18/09/2015 13:20:14 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

391351

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Broadband: South West
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the regional and national economic effects of the present rate of the roll-out of superfast broadband in Devon and Somerset.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL1682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2015 answer text <p>The Connecting Devon and Somerset Phase 1 broadband project is approximately half way through delivery of its target of providing superfast broadband coverage to 276,000 premises. In June 2015 Connecting Devon and Somerset entered into a further contract under Phase 2 of the broadband programme to provide coverage to a minimum of 4,659 premises in Exmoor and Dartmoor. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a study with analysis on the impact of superfast broadband in 2013. This is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-broadband-impact-study--2" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-broadband-impact-study--2</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 30/07/2015 14:12:01 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

391353

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Hungary: Serbia
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 likely effects of construction of a fence by the government of Hungary along their border with Serbia on attempts at illegal immigration into the United Kingdom.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL1683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2015 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the migration situation from the Western Balkans closely, including the Hungarian Government’s plans to respond to increased migrant flows by building a fence along its border with Serbia.</p><p>It is vital that all EU Member States ensure the full functioning of the external EU border. That is primarily the responsibility of the Member State concerned, although it is right that the EU and other Member States support those whose borders are under particular pressure. Member States also need to work jointly to address secondary movements of illegal migrants within the EU.</p><p>While it may help address the immediate situation, strengthening EU borders will not be sufficient to address current pressures. Instead, the EU must enhance joint efforts with third country partners, including the countries of the Western Balkans, to combat organised immigration crime, deter abuse of Member States’ asylum systems, and address the root causes of illegal migration. That is what Her Majesty's Government is pressing all Member States to do.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 23/07/2015 16:30:30 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

385336

registered interest
date	24/06/2015
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Migrants
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 Freud on 24 June (HL540), whether they plan to make such assessments in future; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p /> <p>Although data regarding claimant nationality is not currently recorded on benefit payment systems, Universal Credit will record such data, when EEA nationals are able to claim. The Department has no plans to make specific assessments regarding Polish nationals when such data becomes available. However, we will continue to monitor EEA nationals’ access to benefits more generally.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister has made clear that further steps are needed to reform welfare to reduce the incentives which have led to mass immigration from the EU.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 06/07/2015 11:59:13 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

381704

registered interest
date	17/06/2015
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	Rights of Way
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 Gardiner of Kimble on 15 June (HL171), when they expect to put in place the secondary legislation and guidance needed to make the relevant provisions concerning footpaths and bridleways.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2015 answer text <p>The target timetable for the whole rights of way reforms package to be brought into effect is April 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 29/06/2015 14:43:36 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

381620

registered interest
date	16/06/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police: Horses
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 Bates on 8 June (HL172), when the most recent assessment of the utility of the work of police horses in preventing crime and maintaining public safety was made.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2015 answer text <p>There is no formal assessment process to determine the utility of police animals, how resources are deployed is an operational matter which rightly rests with chief officers. The contribution of police horses remains important and the Home Office corresponds with the relevant national policing lead on an ad-hoc basis to stay apprised of their views. The most recent contact by my officials was this month and the merits of mounted policing remain unchanged.</p><p>The Home Office does not record this information, how police horses are used is a matter for chief officers to determine.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL537 question first answered 23/06/2015 15:50:21 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

381621

registered interest
date	16/06/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police: Horses
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 Bates on 8 June (HL172), what is the proportion of the work of police horses (1) in operational activity such as crime prevention and maintaining public safety, and (2) in ceremonial activity.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2015 answer text <p>There is no formal assessment process to determine the utility of police animals, how resources are deployed is an operational matter which rightly rests with chief officers. The contribution of police horses remains important and the Home Office corresponds with the relevant national policing lead on an ad-hoc basis to stay apprised of their views. The most recent contact by my officials was this month and the merits of mounted policing remain unchanged.</p><p>The Home Office does not record this information, how police horses are used is a matter for chief officers to determine.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL536 question first answered 23/06/2015 15:50:21 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

381622

registered interest
date	16/06/2015
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	Turkey
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the present state of relations between the United Kingdom and Turkey.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2015 answer text <p>The UK and Turkey enjoy a strong bilateral relationship, underpinned by the 2010 Strategic Partnership agreement. Turkey is a key regional power, a NATO ally and a valued security partner. The UK remains a strong supporter of Turkey’s EU accession process. We look forward to continuing to develop relations with a new Turkish government following the parliamentary elections of 7 June.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 29/06/2015 13:17:08 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

381623

registered interest
date	16/06/2015
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	Gibraltar: Spain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the reasons for the multiple incursions by Spanish state vessels into British territorial waters around Gibraltar.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL539
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2015 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by the former Senior Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, my noble Friend, the right hon. Baroness Warsi, on 6 May 2014, Official Report, column WA361, which still stands.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 24/06/2015 15:06:23 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten