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1340334

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Greater London
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 24 June (HL1198), what assessment they have made, if any, of the economic benefits which might be realised if responsibility for roads in London were transferred from the Mayor of London and Transport for London to the Department for Transport and the formers' road closure programme was reversed.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL1439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2021 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to amend responsibilities for roads in London.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 05/07/2021 10:38:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1339177

registered interest
date	22/06/2021
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	Construction
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will introduce legislation to require (1) property owners, (2) developers, and (3) building firms, to pay compensation to neighbours affected by (a) noise, (b) vibrations, (c) dust, (d) lost or diminished letting income, (e) over-run of time to complete projects, and (f) diminished property values, while building works are in prospect or progress.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL1317
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2021 answer text <p>This Government supports construction activity, which is crucial to delivering much needed housing as well as infrastructure and other development necessary to sustain and grow our communities. This is why we have taken steps for a temporary period during the Covid pandemic to encourage planning authorities to take a flexible approach to enforcement of breaches of conditioned construction working hours. However, we recognise the disruption that noise, vibration and dust can have on neighbours which is why these changes do not alter authorities' legal obligations under the existing statutory environmental health framework. I can confirm that the Government has no intention of introducing compensation schemes in respect of building activity.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 05/07/2021 13:33:59 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1338007

registered interest
date	17/06/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: 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 economic benefits that might be realised if responsibility for roads in London was transferred from the Mayor of London and Transport for London to the Department for Transport.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL1198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2021 answer text <p>Strategic roads in London are the responsibility of TfL, with each local authority responsible for its respective local road network. The Government has no plans to amend these responsibilities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 24/06/2021 14:08:22 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1327225

registered interest
date	24/05/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Personal Pensions
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 Agnew of Oulton on 29 April (HL15257), when they expect the Financial Conduct Authority to provide a response about the (1) value, and (2) service, provided by UK pension providers to holders of UK Self-Invested Personal Pensions.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL527
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2021 answer text <p>Information on the value and service provided to holders of Self-Invested Personal Pensions has now been provided by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the form of a letter and a copy of the letter has been placed in the Library of the House. The FCA apologise for the delay in their response.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 04/06/2021 10:56:03 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1327226

registered interest
date	24/05/2021
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	Diamorphine
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 Bethell on 29 April (HL15336), what assessment they have made of the supply of diamorphine; what steps they are taking to ensure that any shortage in the availability of diamorphine to NHS patients is addressed; and when they expect any such shortage to end.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The Department is aware of ongoing supply issues resulting in intermittent availability of diamorphine injections, due to manufacturing issues. Further supplies of diamorphine injections are expected to be available in June. The Department continues to work closely with all suppliers and the National Health Service to maintain supply to patients who require it. The Department has communicated this issue to the NHS, advising the need to move to alternative opioids where diamorphine is currently used.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 02/06/2021 12:49:18 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1316955

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what plans there are for members to return to normal rules of debate for those who are physically present in the Chamber.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The House of Lords Commission, which has responsibility for setting the strategic direction in this area, met on 25 May and had a preliminary discussion of these matters. The Commission discussion was informed by the debate on hybrid proceedings held in the Chamber on 20 May and was followed by a meeting of the Procedure and Privileges Committee, on 26 May, at which an initial consideration of procedural implications was undertaken. Proposals and options will be developed ahead of further anticipated deliberation at June meetings of the House of Lords Commission and Procedure and Privileges Committee. Decisions will continue to be informed by the latest Government guidance and advice from Public Health England. Finally, and most importantly, the House will be invited to consider motions in due course to agree procedures, including those relating to the rules of debate, moving forwards.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 27/05/2021 15:14:36 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1316456

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Offences against Children: Rochdale
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much money has been spent in legal aid for members of the Rochdale grooming gang; and what is their estimate of the amount of money spent assisting the victims of that gang.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL408
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2021 answer text <p>The table below reflects the most recent legal aid costs held for each individual as at the time of writing. Costs are inclusive of both VAT and disbursements where applicable.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Defendant</p></td><td><p>Solicitor (Crown Court)</p></td><td><p>Barrister (Crown Court)</p></td><td><p>Police Station Advice</p></td><td><p>Court of Appeal</p></td><td><p>Civil Costs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul Aziz</p></td><td><p>£139,519</p></td><td><p>£55,758</p></td><td><p>£202</p></td><td><p>£3,209</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Adil Khan</p></td><td><p>£200,350</p></td><td><p>£67,465</p></td><td><p>£216</p></td><td><p>£780</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul Rauf</p></td><td><p>£207,582</p></td><td><p>£74,789</p></td><td><p>£459</p></td><td><p>£2,700</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Shabir Ahmed</p></td><td><p>£183,468</p></td><td><p>£69,748</p></td><td><p>£233</p></td><td><p>£1,684</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mohammed Sajid</p></td><td><p>£147,583</p></td><td><p>£77,292</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£4,301</p></td><td><p>£194.40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mohammed Amin</p></td><td><p>£132,249</p></td><td><p>£57,552</p></td><td><p>£205</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hamid Safi</p></td><td><p>£143,644</p></td><td><p>£54,747</p></td><td><p>£211</p></td><td><p>£870</p></td><td><p>£520.20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul Qayyum</p></td><td><p>£156,482</p></td><td><p>£55,442</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£3,469</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kabeer Hassan</p></td><td><p>£138,130</p></td><td><p>£45,026</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It should be noted that these criminals did not receive a penny of these sums, which were paid to lawyers so that the criminals could face justice at a fair trial, following which they were imprisoned. Without legal representation, criminals could argue their trial was unfair and any convictions could be quashed. Defendants must pass a strict means test before being granted legal aid and they may have to pay it back if they are found guilty and can afford to do so.</p><p>In 2021-22, the MoJ will provide just under £151m for victim and witness support services. This includes an extra £51m to increase support for rape and domestic abuse victims.</p><p>We do not collect data on the costs of supporting individual victims.</p><p>We understand how traumatic the court process can be, and despite the pandemic we are continuing to improve the support provided for victims. This includes protective screens and video links in every criminal court, more separate waiting rooms, as well as piloting the pre-recording of cross-examination for rape victims to help further reduce the stress of attending court. At the same time, a new Victims’ Bill – set out in the Queen’s Speech – will strengthen the rights of victims at every stage of the justice system.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 03/06/2021 15:03:46 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1314724

registered interest
date	13/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to respond to the letter from Lord Pearson of Rannoch to Baroness Williams of Trafford dated 31 March.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>I thank Lord Pearson for his question, a response is being drafted after careful consideration and will be sent out shortly.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/05/2021 15:13:41 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1314725

registered interest
date	13/05/2021
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Parliamentary Estate: Visits
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether the Parliamentary Estate will remain closed to visiting members of the public until September; if so, (1) for what reasons, and (2) what consideration he has given to the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions in England on 17 May in respect of the accessibility of the Estate; and what plans there are to resume normal catering services in the House.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf.</p><p>Changes affecting the operation of Parliament as a whole, such as non-passholder access to the estate are decided jointly with the House of Commons Commission. Both Commissions agreed that business-related non-passholder access should resume from 17 May to reflect changes in government guidance. This is limited to one person, where the meeting cannot take place virtually. Access for the public will remain limited due to the need to control the overall number of people on the Parliamentary Estate to prevent crowding and control the risk and spread of the virus on the estate. Further changes to access may occur after step 4 following further consideration by the House of Lords Commission.</p><p>Changes to House of Lords catering services were made on 17 May, including the re-configuration of outlets in line with the ‘rule of six’. The following Lords catering venues are now open: River Restaurant and Terrace, Peers’ Dining and Guest Room, Long Room Bar, and the Millbank House ‘Coffee pod’. All outlets are operating within government guidance. Catering services in the House will be kept under review in the light of demand and the number of passholders on the estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Touhig question first answered 27/05/2021 14:28:00 answering member 542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1312576

registered interest
date	28/04/2021
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	Diamorphine
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 supply of diamorphine; and what steps they are taking to ensure that any shortage in the availability of diamorphine to NHS patients is addressed.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL15336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 29/04/2021 12:37:48 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch