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1193395
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
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: Disease Control 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 to what extent they assess the effective reproduction number of COVID-19 for populations other than that of the UK as a whole; and, what was the effective reproduction number for respectively (1) England, (2) Wales, (3) Northern Ireland, and (4) Scotland, for the latest date when all four figures are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL3935 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
answer text <p>To provide a more comprehensive response to a number of outstanding Written Questions, this has been answered by an information factsheet <em>Science of Covid-19 note for House of Lords</em>, which is attached due to the size of the data. A copy has also been placed in the Library.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-31T11:50:56.663Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T11:50:56.663Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
attachment
1
file name Science of Covid-19 note for House of Lords.pdf more like this
title Science of COVID-19 information factsheet more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1191485
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-28more like thismore than 2020-04-28
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 NHS: Protective Clothing 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 how many contracts for the provision of personal protective equipment, needed to safeguard health and care workers against coronavirus, the National Health Service in England has placed with the Royal Mint; and whether the basis of charging for such orders has included any profit mark-up, over and above the full cost of manufacture more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL3665 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
answer text <p>We have entered into one contract with the Royal Mint. This was for face visors and the Royal Mint expressed they were not making a profit but providing them at cost price to the Department.</p><p>Procurement Regulations require the publication of Contract Award Notices, containing information on the final agreed value of the contract, in the Official Journal of the European Union and we publish certain information on Contracts Finder about contracts awarded.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-29T10:37:35.52Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-29T10:37:35.52Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1191486
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-28more like thismore than 2020-04-28
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 Coronavirus: Screening 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 guidance the Home Office has given to immigration control officials at airports, regarding the need to identify any persons entering the United Kingdom from overseas, as to whether they are infected by coronavirus. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL3666 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-14more like thismore than 2020-05-14
answer text <p>Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 confers a power on immigration officers to direct or remove a person who they reasonably suspect may be infectious with coronavirus to a suitable place for screening and assessment by a public health officer. These powers may be exercised following prior consultation with a public health officer, where practicable, and with regard to the relevant guidance.</p><p>We are currently working with the relevant public health authorities to develop guidance for the use of these powers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-14T16:18:49.62Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-14T16:18:49.62Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1191487
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-28more like thismore than 2020-04-28
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 Agriculture: Seasonal Workers 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 sought from the government of Romania any assurances that Romanian citizens coming to undertake agricultural or horticultural harvesting work in the UK, had been screened for coronavirus before being permitted to travel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL3667 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
answer text <p>All passengers on entry to UK are to follow Government’s social distancing guidance strictly as per <a href="http://gov.uk" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> website available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others</a></p><p>Various airlines and airports have implemented social distancing measures, by making reasonable adjustments and any individual who is ill and showing signs of COVID-19 should not be allowed to board the flight to the UK.</p><p>All flights to the UK are required to provide health announcements to passengers relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak and to provide information to the relevant airport in line with standard operating procedure. In the unlikely event that there is a seriously unwell passenger on a flight, the Public Health England (PHE) Health Control Unit at Heathrow Airport in London will be informed. If the unwell passenger has COVID-19 like symptoms then on arrival they will be advised to self-isolate for 7 days and if symptoms worsen to call NHS111. All passengers will be provided with information leaflets and appropriate posters are on display on arrival in the UK about following Government’s social distancing guidance.</p><p>In the white paper published on 11 May, ‘The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy’, the Government sets out the plan for managing the risks of transmissions being introduced from abroad. The paper states that: ‘<em>Alongside increased information about the UK’s social distancing regime at the border, the Government will require international arrivals to supply their contact and accommodation information. They will also be strongly advised to download and use the NHS contact tracing app. </em></p><p><em>All international arrivals to the UK not on a short list of exemptions will be required to self-isolate in their accommodation for fourteen days. Small exemptions to these measures will be in place to provide for continued security of supply into the UK and so as not to impede work supporting national security or critical infrastructure. These measures will be introduced as soon as possible and further details will be set out shortly’</em>.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-13T16:23:05.46Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T16:23:05.46Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1191488
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-28more like thismore than 2020-04-28
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: Medical Equipment 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 received from the Welsh Government concerning the possible redirection of a contract placed by the NHS in Wales with the Roche company, for equipment relevant to the coronavirus pandemic, for use by the NHS in England; and what is their policy relating to such matters. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL3668 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-20more like thismore than 2020-05-20
answer text <p>The response to COVID-19 is a national effort and we are committed to working closely with the devolved administrations to align and coordinate testing efforts, where possible. This includes ensuring Wales receives its fair share of proprietary test kits.</p><p>In March 2020, Roche Diagnostics UK approached the United Kingdom Government to advise that it had a newly licensed COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which would shortly be available for use in the UK. Initial weekly test availability was 35,000 for the United Kingdom. Public Health England was commissioned by the UK Government to establish a public-private partnership with Roche to deliver this and it was agreed that it would be a UK-wide solution. This new and additional capability has enabled Wales to deliver over 28,000 PCR tests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-20T15:51:11.337Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-20T15:51:11.337Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1184211
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
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 Visits Abroad: Italy 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 advice they are giving to (1) ministers, and (2) civil servants, on visiting Italy on official business or as private individuals. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2478 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>We have amended our travel advice to recommend against all but essential travel to Italy and this advice applies to all British nationals including ministers and civil servants.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T17:06:24.153Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T17:06:24.153Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1184212
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
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 Spain: Holiday Accommodation 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 discussions they have had with the government of Spain about ensuring that adequate safety standards are maintained in Spanish hotels and similar accommodation used by British holidaymakers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2479 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>Our Embassy and network of Consulates in Spain is in regular contact with the relevant authorities, hoteliers' associations and tourism trade bodies in Spain to ensure British nationals can enjoy their holidays safely and responsibly. We work in close partnership with these bodies on our safety campaigns. For example, the Consulate in Mallorca are part of a working group of authorities and tourism sector bodies looking at safety issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-19T12:40:59.657Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T12:40:59.657Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1183500
registered interest false more like this
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 Gambling Commission 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 plans they have to set up a review of the terms of reference of the Gambling Commission and the extent to which that Commission is working to meet those terms. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2403 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 government is committed to reducing gambling-related harm and works closely with the Gambling Commission. We have committed to review the Gambling Act 2005, which is the basis for the regulation of gambling in Great Britain, including the powers and duties of the Commission. We will announce further details in due course. We welcome the National Audit Office’s report on <em>Gambling Regulation: Problem Gambling and Protecting Vulnerable People</em> and are considering its recommendations carefully with the Commission.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T15:32:13.277Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T15:32:13.277Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1183501
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Food: Imports 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 plans they have to ensure that any future trade agreements with other countries will require that no imported food or drink may contain any asbestos which could enter into the body of a consumer. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2404 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
answer text <p>We remain firmly committed to upholding our high food safety standards outside the EU. The UK’s independent food regulators will continue to ensure that all food imports into the UK comply with those high standards.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-17T16:53:46.677Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-17T16:53:46.677Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1181121
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-26more like thismore than 2020-02-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Pneumoconiosis: Compensation 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 how many payments under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 were made during each of the last three years in response to applications relating to persons who had been employed in the slate quarrying industry; and what was the total payment to this group in each of those years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1979 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-06more like thismore than 2020-03-06
answer text <p>The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-06T11:57:20.393Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-06T11:57:20.393Z
answering member
4174
label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this