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1029643

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date	20/12/2018
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Brexit
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 impact that a no-deal Brexit could have on (1) the UK digital technology and robotics industry, and (2) operations at UK ports.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12529
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2019 answer text <p>This government has been clear that we do not want or expect a ‘no deal’ scenario. Delivering the settlement negotiated with the EU remains our top priority and is the best way of avoiding a no deal scenario. This has not changed.</p><p>As part of contingency planning, Government has been discussing the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU with key stakeholders in the UK digital technology and robotics industry and at key border locations including ports. As a result, a ‘Partnership Pack’ has been issued to provide a guide to processes and procedures that are likely to apply to cross-border activity between the UK and the EU in a no deal scenario.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 15/01/2019 12:12:11 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1029644

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Business
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of a joint-statement made by the Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, and the Engineering Employers' Federation about the prospect of a managed no-deal Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2019 answer text <p>My Department continues to engage with businesses and representative organisations to understand their priorities and concerns as we leave the European Union.</p><p>Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains our top priority and is the best way of avoiding a no deal scenario. However, until MPs have voted to approve the deal, and with 11 weeks until we leave the EU, we will continue to prepare for every eventuality. That is the responsible thing to do.</p><p>We are clear that the UK will aim to minimise disruption for businesses in the short term, in a no deal scenario.</p><p>We’ve published 106 technical notices, which provide important information for businesses and, following Cabinet’s agreement before Christmas, will provide further detailed guidance for businesses over the coming weeks.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/01/2019 13:11:00 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1029646

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Cryptocurrencies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to encourage the mining of crypto-currencies in the UK; and if so, what steps they are taking to support such projects.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12532
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government currently does not have any plans to encourage the mining of cryptoassets in the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 08/01/2019 13:08:18 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1029128

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Banks
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that private bankers are advising clients to consider moving assets out of the UK due to uncertainty arising from Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Delivering the deal agreed with the EU27 remains the government’s top priority. It is the best way to protect jobs and economic prosperity here and in the EU, and to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, while respecting the referendum result and the integrity of the United Kingdom.</p><p>In financial services, we have successfully agreed commitments for working towards a future framework with the EU, set out in the Political Declaration. These touch on the full spectrum of the UK’s White Paper position. Crucially, both sides intend to take decisions on granting equivalence at least 6 months before the end of the Implementation Period. The joint position also includes establishing processes to ensure close cooperation on regulatory and supervisory matters. This will help to preserve financial stability, market integration and investor protection.</p><p>We remain committed to preserving our competitive position in financial services after the UK has left the European Union. Our industry continues to innovate and to move with the times – we have world-leading positions in the markets of the future, including green and sustainable finance, FinTech, and renminbi and rupee products.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 07/01/2019 15:25:39 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1029130

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Consumer Goods: Safety
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 impact that new EU regulations on unsafe goods could have on small businesses based in the UK after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The proposed new EU Regulation on Compliance and Enforcement is aimed at strengthening the framework for market surveillance and improving compliance with legislation that protects consumers from unsafe goods.</p><p> </p><p>While the Government supports the principles behind the proposal, we have been working in negotiations to reflect business concerns over potential burdens, including on small UK businesses, and to encourage greater proportionality and risk-based approaches. The final text of the proposal has not yet been agreed.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 07/01/2019 15:58:10 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1029131

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Business
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage UK businesses to invest in growth and expansion plans after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s ambitious, modern Industrial Strategy sets out a long-term plan to boost the productivity and earning power of people throughout the country and to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business and a global draw for international investors. We have already put in place the building blocks to drive £20bn investment into high-growth potential businesses and support long term investment in the UK. In addition, we will publish the findings of the Government’s Review to improve business productivity in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 07/01/2019 15:55:20 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1027192

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Private Equity: Financial Markets
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 impact of Brexit uncertainty on the deal value of the UK private equity market.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12374
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The Government is working to deliver legal certainty on the UK’s future relationship with the EU, recognising that uncertainty has had a short-term impact on the performance of the UK private equity market.</p><p>The deal we have negotiated with the EU is the right deal for the country. And for financial services, the Political Declaration sets the foundations for a comprehensive future relationship with the EU that works in our mutual interest. It will be of greater depth than any other the EU currently has with a third country in financial services.</p><p>The agreement on the full Political Declaration is a major step forward in providing clarity for the industry about a smooth transition to our new relationship.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/12/2018 14:40:06 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1027193

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Jaguar Land Rover
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 impact of Jaguar Land Rover’s turnaround plan on (1) employment, and (2) the UK car industry post-Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/01/2019 answer text <p>Jaguar Land Rover have not yet announced details of their turnaround plan. BEIS Ministers and officials are working closely with Jaguar Land Rover.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 02/01/2019 12:25:18 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1027194

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	ICT: Vacancies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there are sufficient skilled workers to fill vacancies in the information and communications technology sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>​It is a key priority of this government to make sure that young people have the digital and computing skills needed for the future. In 2014 the government introduced a computing curriculum at all four key stages, which aims to ensure pupils understand the fundamental principles of computer science, including programming, coding and data representation. To improve the teaching of computing and drive up participation in computer science at GCSE and A level we launched a new National Centre for Computing Education, which is backed by £84 million of investment.</p><p>Digital apprenticeships offer a route for further study and, from 2020, young people will also be able to study a Digital T level, which is based on employer designed standards and content. In addition, the government launched the Ada National College for Digital Skills which opened in 2016 and specialises in higher level training for digital specialisms. The government has also invested £20 million to establish the Institute of Coding, a consortium of more than 60 universities, businesses and industry experts set up to transform degree courses to boost the supply of digital specialists at graduate level.</p><p>​To support our current workforce to upskill and retrain, particularly those whose jobs are most likely to be affected by automation and technological change, we are creating a new National Retraining Scheme. In the 2018 Autumn Budget, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new government funding of £100 million for the continued testing and development of the scheme, with initial launch to the first users of the National Retraining Scheme in 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 20/12/2018 16:48:44 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1027195

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Restaurants
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 impact of the recent decline of large restaurant chains.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognises that in some areas the restaurant sector is changing as it responds to changes in the market, and that when some restaurant chains close, this presents a stressful and uncertain time for affected employees and their families.</p><p> </p><p>JobCentre Plus, through its Rapid Response Service, stand ready to support any employees affected by such restaurant closure announcements.</p> answering member printed Lord Henley question first answered 03/01/2019 16:17:55 answering member 2616 label Biography information for Lord Henley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick