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1183404
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Dictatorships more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any correlation between (1) dictatorships and public health, and (2) the suppression of information, reporting and whistle-blowers and the spread of COVID-19; and what plans they have to assess how they engage with authoritarian regimes as part of their Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2307 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>Diseases are global threats and require an international response. The UK's support helps the most vulnerable across the globe, no matter which country they live in. We continue to encourage all countries to follow WHO guidelines to enable the international community to understand the trajectory of COVID-19 and to counter misinformation which could damage the public's health. The Integrated Review will include a reassessment of how we work with international partners and organisations to promote the UK's interests around the world.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T17:28:37.963Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T17:28:37.963Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1183405
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Saleem Masih more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about reports that Saleem Masih was tortured and killed after being accused of polluting a tube well he had bathed in due to his Christianity on 22 February. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2308 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>We are aware of the case of Saleem Masih and the concerning reports surrounding his death. We remain deeply concerned about reports of discrimination against the Christian community and other religious minorities in Pakistan. The former Foreign Secretary discussed the treatment of minority religious communities with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Qureshi during his visit to the UK in June 2019. I raised our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief and the protection of minority religious communities in a letter to Pakistan's Human Rights Minister, Dr Shireen Mazari, on 27 February.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T17:36:36.06Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T17:36:36.06Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1183406
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading China: Uyghurs more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of China transferred Uighurs from detention centres to work in factories where products are produced for global brands; and what plans they have to take action against such companies under the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2309 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>Recent reports indicating that Uyghurs are being used as a source of forced labour add to the growing body of evidence about the disturbing situation that Uyghurs and other minorities are facing in Xinjiang. Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires companies operating in the UK with a turnover of £36m or more to publish annual statements setting out what steps they have taken to prevent modern slavery in their organisation and supply chains. The Home Office keeps compliance under active review.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T17:58:58.95Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T17:58:58.95Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1183407
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Hong Kong: Demonstrations more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the briefing by Amnesty International Missing truth, missing justice, published on 5 March, which calls for an independent investigation into police violence during the Hong Kong protests and states that such an investigation "is essential to preventing unrest from reigniting in the city and rebuilding public trust". more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2310 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>We have not at this stage made an assessment of the briefing by Amnesty International 'Missing truth, Missing Justice', published on 5 March.</p><p>However we continue to believe that it is crucial that confidence in police accountability in Hong Kong is rebuilt - a point the UK made clear in our item 2 national statement at the UN Human Rights Council on 27 February.</p><p>A robust, credible and independent investigation into events in Hong Kong would be an important step in healing divisions and rebuilding trust that will support the process of dialogue and resolution.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T17:57:43.94Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T17:57:43.94Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1183409
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Asbestos more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to (1) maintain the total prohibition on the use of asbestos, and (2) rule out any instance of permitting products containing up to one per cent of asbestos as per regulations in the United States, after December 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2312 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-24more like thismore than 2020-03-24
answer text <p>At the end of the transition period, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020) will convert the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation &amp; restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation into domestic law. All existing EU REACH restrictions will be carried over to UK REACH at that point, including those relating to asbestos.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to revise these restrictions or alter the way asbestos is regulated in the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-24T12:22:06.03Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-24T12:22:06.03Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1183410
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Law and Order more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the figures presented in section 5.9 of the HM Government Transparency Report 2018: Disruptive and Investigatory Powers (Cm 9609), published on 23 July 2018, (1) how many UK citizens were deprived of British citizenship under section 40(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 in 2018 and 2019; and (2) when the next transparency report on disruptive and investigatory powers will be published. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Anderson of Ipswich more like this
uin HL2313 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answer text <p>The HM Government transparency report on disruptive powers 2018-19 was published 19 March this year and confirms that 21 individuals were deprived of British citizenship under section 40(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 in 2018. Figures for 2019 will be available in the following transparency report on disruptive powers which will be published in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T17:18:08.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T17:18:08.617Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4705
label Biography information for Lord Anderson of Ipswich more like this
1183411
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the COVID-19 outbreak, what plans they have to relax the rules on the length of time between when a member of NHS staff retires and when they can join a temporary staff bank. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL2314 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-19more like thismore than 2020-03-19
answer text <p>NHS England is working with its professional leads, the respective regulators, NHS Employers and the Department to determine how best to engage with retirees / leavers who are willing to return to work for a period of time to provide the extra capacity needed to meet the demands of COVID-19.</p><p>NHS England has been developing with stakeholders a clear and straightforward re-registration process and simplified employment checks. NHS England will identify what training is required to support returners and will develop guidance to help employers to engage with these staff and provide advice and support to all staff over this period.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-19T17:35:58.44Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T17:35:58.44Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1183412
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Nutrition more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to encourage healthy eating. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL2315 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answer text <p>Public Health England (PHE) promotes a healthy balanced diet based on the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide, which underpins national policy relating to nutrition. The Eatwell Guide applies to most people from the age of five years.</p><p>The Eatwell Guide principles are communicated through a variety of channels, including the Government’s 5 A Day campaign, PHE’s healthier catering guidance and PHE social marketing campaigns including Change4Life and One You. Government dietary advice is also communicated online via NHS.uk. The Eatwell Guide, the 5 A Day logo licensing guidelines and <em>Healthier and more sustainable catering: A toolkit for serving food to adults</em> are attached.</p><p>PHE’s flagship social marketing campaign, Change4Life was launched in 2009 with the aim of inspiring a social movement, through which the Government, the National Health Service, local authorities, businesses, charities, schools, families and community leaders could all play a part in improving children’s diets and activity levels.</p><p>PHE also continues to work closely with local authorities to encourage use of our tools and resources on nutrition, as part of local initiatives.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
attachment
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file name Eatwell_guide_.pdf more like this
title Eatwell Guide more like this
2
file name 5_A_Day_licensing_guidelines.pdf more like this
title 5 A Day licensing guide more like this
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file name healthier_and_more_sustainable_catering_adult_toolkit.pdf more like this
title Healthier and more sustainable catering more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T13:32:45.007Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T13:32:45.007Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1183413
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Ethnic Groups: Equality more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord True on 6 March (HL1720), what specific actions they are taking in relation to (1) health, and (2) education, as a result of the data and analysis published by the Race Disparity Unit. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL2316 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answer text <p>The Race Disparity Unit (RDU) publishes data and analysis on the Ethnicity Facts and Figures website about variances in treatment or outcome affecting people of different ethnicities in relation to health and education.</p><p>Changes to Government policy will be announced by departments in the usual way.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord True more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T16:49:34.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T16:49:34.567Z
answering member
4200
label Biography information for Lord True more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1183414
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Film more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to promote British films. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL2317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-19more like thismore than 2020-03-19
answer text <p>The government is committed to ensuring that the UK remains a world leader in film. Last year, the government invested nearly £1 billion through the creative sector tax reliefs, as well as around £70 million in grant in aid and National Lottery funding through our arm’s length body the British Film Institute, in order to support the production, distribution and exhibition of British films, both throughout the UK and abroad. This week’s Budget also allocated £4.8 million to expand the work of the British Film Commission to promote the UK as a destination of choice for studio space investment.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-19T11:57:10.737Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T11:57:10.737Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this