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1225381

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date	15/07/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	House of Lords: Location
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord True on 14 July (HL Deb, col 1546), whether they will place a copy of any correspondence relating to their expenditure so far on the possible relocation of the House of Lords to York in the Library of the House.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6883
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2020 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s letter to the CEO of the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority and the CEO of the R&amp;R Sponsor Body, which requests that it give consideration to decant locations outside of London, were deposited in the Libraries of both Houses on 15 July. This letter is also publicly available on the parliamentary website.</p><p>The Government is keen to ensure the R&amp;R of the Palace of Westminster delivers best value for money and would like the Sponsor Body to advise Parliament regarding a range of options as part of this process. As per the principle of exclusive cognisance, the location of Parliament is a matter for Parliament itself.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 27/07/2020 10:30:00 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1222182

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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: Trimble
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what was the value of each contract awarded to Trimble Manhattan Space Scheduling by the House of Lords administration in each of the last four years.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2020 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. Trimble Manhattan Space Scheduling (Trimble) are engaged by Parliament to provide room booking software utilised by the Attendants office in managing meeting and committee rooms.<strong><br></strong></p><p>This contract has been held by the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) since 1 August 2012 and to date £95,536 has been spent. It is due to expire on 28 December 2020 and no further spend is expected on this contract.<br></p><p><strong>Spend over the last four years with Trimble:<br></strong></p><p>Financial Year 2016/17 spend - £0;<br></p><p>Financial Year 2017/18 spend - £23,868 (PDS);<br></p><p>Financial Year 2018/19 spend - £11,506 (PDS);<br></p><p>Financial Year 2019/20 spend - £7,956 (PDS).<br></p><p>The only parliamentary contract awarded to Trimble in the last four years is held by the Commons Northern Estate Programme (NEP).</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Laming question first answered 22/07/2020 14:43:36 answering member 2079 label Biography information for Lord Laming
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1219686

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
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	Influenza: Research
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 studies published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the University of Sydney and China Agricultural University on the G4 influenza virus.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6349
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>The article Prevalent Eurasian avian-like H1N1 swine influenza virus with 2009 pandemic viral genes facilitating human infection published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 29 June 2020 describes a surveillance study of pigs in slaughterhouses and a veterinary hospital in China carried out between 2011 and 2018.</p><p>Of the 30,934 samples from 10 different provinces, 165 tested positive for the Eurasian-avian (EA) like H1N1 swine influenza. Of those testing positive, 77 were selected for genetic sequencing, and 29 were identified as having the Genotype 4, described by the authors. The use of a ferret model indicated that the Genotype 4 virus can infect and transmit.</p><p>A serological study (analysis of antibodies in the blood) of farm workers on 15 farms over the period of the study, suggests that approximately 10-12% of farm workers had detectable, specific antibody to G4 H1N1 viruses, indicative of previous infection. The publication is not clear if these were farms that were directly related to the surveillance programme. It would also not be possible to determine when these infections occurred.</p><p>The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group is reviewing the risk associated with the genotype 4 (G4) reassortant Eurasian avian-like (EA) H1N1 virus, described in this publication.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 20/07/2020 15:00:04 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1219687

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
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	Influenza: Disease Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are monitoring (1) the prevalence, and (2) the pandemic potential, of the G4 influenza virus.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>We continually assess the most significant threats that the United Kingdom and its citizens could face, including natural hazard risks such as a pandemic influenza.</p><p>The Government continues to review and improve surveillance for potentially zoonotic and new and emerging infections, with early detection through horizon scanning and epidemic intelligence activities, research, and continually improving diagnostic techniques for the identification of zoonotic pathogens.</p><p>In line with our standard practice, Public Health England is undertaking a risk assessment of the G4 influenza virus and we will take any appropriate action based on robust scientific and clinical advice.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 20/07/2020 14:56:06 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217774

registered interest
date	24/06/2020
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	Lake District National Park Authority
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the date on which all rules that currently apply to the actions of members of the Lake District National Park Authority were approved by a Secretary of State.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2020 answer text <p>National Park Authority members are selected by constituent local authorities or parish councils or are appointed by the Secretary of State following open competition. All members appointed by the Secretary of State are governed by the Cabinet Office’s Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies. This sets out the personal and professional standards expected from non-executive board members of UK public bodies and forms part of their terms of appointment. The latest version of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies was published on GOV.UK in June 2019 and can found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-conduct-for-board-members-of-public-bodies" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-conduct-for-board-members-of-public-bodies</a></p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 08/07/2020 12:16:21 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217189

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	National Park Authorities
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether members of national park planning boards are bound by collective responsibility under rules approved by a Secretary of State.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6050
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>The Local Government Act 1972 allows local planning authorities (including National Parks) to arrange for the discharge of any of its functions by a committee, sub-committee, or an officer. The operation of such committees, including which applications are considered by members and the procedure by which they are governed, are administrative matters for the National Park Authority.</p><p>Like other planning committees, where a decision is made by a National Park planning committee, members should carefully consider all the evidence before them and must be prepared to modify or change their initial view in light of the arguments and evidence presented to them. They must make their final decision at the meeting with an open mind based on this evidence. The law requires that planning decisions are made in accordance with the local development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.</p><p>National Park authorities must also promote and maintain high standards of conduct by their members. Members have to abide by their authorities’ code of conduct and this must be consistent with the seven ‘Nolan’ principles of standards in public life. National Park Authorities are responsible for ensuring members observe their codes of conduct and maintain high standards.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL6051 question first answered 06/07/2020 13:22:30 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217190

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	National Park Authorities
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the rules on the role, responsibilities, and accountability of members of national park planning boards within the UK follow a national model rule book, consistent across national park authorities; and whether applications to vary such rules have to be approved by a Secretary of State.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>The Local Government Act 1972 allows local planning authorities (including National Parks) to arrange for the discharge of any of its functions by a committee, sub-committee, or an officer. The operation of such committees, including which applications are considered by members and the procedure by which they are governed, are administrative matters for the National Park Authority.</p><p>Like other planning committees, where a decision is made by a National Park planning committee, members should carefully consider all the evidence before them and must be prepared to modify or change their initial view in light of the arguments and evidence presented to them. They must make their final decision at the meeting with an open mind based on this evidence. The law requires that planning decisions are made in accordance with the local development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.</p><p>National Park authorities must also promote and maintain high standards of conduct by their members. Members have to abide by their authorities’ code of conduct and this must be consistent with the seven ‘Nolan’ principles of standards in public life. National Park Authorities are responsible for ensuring members observe their codes of conduct and maintain high standards.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh grouped question UIN HL6050 question first answered 06/07/2020 13:22:30 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217191

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
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: Disease Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government to what extent the 'R' rate for COVID-19 includes an assessment of the number of people who self-treat at home with no hospital or emergency services intervention.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>R is estimated by a number of independent modelling groups based at universities and Public Health England. Evidence from the different models is considered, discussed, combined, and then a consensus estimate is presented to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies as a range.</p><p>Individual modelling groups use a variety of different data sources to estimate R. This includes epidemiological data such as the number of hospital admissions and deaths, and surveys that gather information on the behaviour of individuals. The models include assumptions about numbers of individuals who require no health service intervention which are informed by a range of studies including household infection surveys.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 20/07/2020 15:24:35 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217192

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
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: Trimble
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what contractual arrangements, if any, exist between the House of Lords room booking service and Trimble Manhattan Space Scheduling.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6053
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2020 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. Trimble Space Scheduling (TSS), formally Trimble Manhattan Space Scheduling, provide the room bookings software which is used by the House of Lords Attendants’ Office to co-ordinate the bookings of committee rooms and meeting rooms. The software is provided under a contract between the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords　and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons,　and　Trimble Space Scheduling. The Parliamentary Digital Service has day-to-day responsibility for oversight of arrangements under the contract.</p> answering member printed Lord Laming question first answered 07/07/2020 15:59:43 answering member 2079 label Biography information for Lord Laming
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours

1217193

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
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: Protective Clothing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to either local or national sponsored initiatives for the UK-manufacture of masks to protect against COVID-19.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell-Savours
uin	HL6054
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government is building up United Kingdom manufacturing with signed contracts to manufacture over two billion items of personal protective equipment (PPE) through UK-based manufacturers, including facemasks, visors, gowns and aprons.</p><p>Lord Deighton is leading the Government effort by British industry to manufacture PPE. The Government is currently in contact with over 350 potential UK manufacturers, and engineering efforts by small companies are being scaled up. We have already taken delivery of products from new, certified UK manufacturers. More new manufacturers of PPE are expected to commit to producing PPE in the coming weeks, with 25 opportunist companies in final commercial discussions.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 17/07/2020 10:27:36 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	499 label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours