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1464603

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date	19/05/2022
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Equality Act 2010
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 the exclusion of (1) alcohol, and (2) other addictions, from the protections of the Equality Act 2010 has had on (a) discrimination, and (b) stigmatisation, of people with a history of alcohol dependence.
tabling member printed	Lord Carlile of Berriew
uin	HL361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>While the Government recognises the personal challenges faced by people with addictions or dependencies such as alcohol, we subscribe to the view of successive Governments since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, that it is not appropriate to give such conditions protected status under discrimination law. Alcohol addiction or dependency therefore remains specifically excluded from the Act’s definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010.</p><p>Addiction and dependency can however sometimes cause a disability – for example lung or kidney failure – or be the result of a disability, for example a mental health condition. Where the addiction arises due to medically prescribed drugs or other medical treatment – for example an individual who has an addiction to painkillers because they are prescribed following an accident or surgery – protection may also be available under the Act. We believe that this offers the right balance between protecting individuals on the one hand and employers and service providers on the other.</p><p>There is a strong programme of work underway to address alcohol-related health harms and disparities, including an ambitious programme to establish specialist Alcohol Care Teams in hospitals and support children of alcohol dependent parents. The focus of the newly established Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is on improving the nation’s health and levelling up health disparities. This includes tackling alcohol-related health harms.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott grouped question UIN HL362 question first answered 24/05/2022 14:01:34 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	1138 label Biography information for Lord Carlile of Berriew

1464604

registered interest
date	19/05/2022
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Addictions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reduce (1) stigma, and (2) discrimination, of people with alcohol dependence.
tabling member printed	Lord Carlile of Berriew
uin	HL362
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>While the Government recognises the personal challenges faced by people with addictions or dependencies such as alcohol, we subscribe to the view of successive Governments since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, that it is not appropriate to give such conditions protected status under discrimination law. Alcohol addiction or dependency therefore remains specifically excluded from the Act’s definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010.</p><p>Addiction and dependency can however sometimes cause a disability – for example lung or kidney failure – or be the result of a disability, for example a mental health condition. Where the addiction arises due to medically prescribed drugs or other medical treatment – for example an individual who has an addiction to painkillers because they are prescribed following an accident or surgery – protection may also be available under the Act. We believe that this offers the right balance between protecting individuals on the one hand and employers and service providers on the other.</p><p>There is a strong programme of work underway to address alcohol-related health harms and disparities, including an ambitious programme to establish specialist Alcohol Care Teams in hospitals and support children of alcohol dependent parents. The focus of the newly established Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is on improving the nation’s health and levelling up health disparities. This includes tackling alcohol-related health harms.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott grouped question UIN HL361 question first answered 24/05/2022 14:01:35 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	1138 label Biography information for Lord Carlile of Berriew

1462892

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Costs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest estimate of the overall cost of the Crossrail project; what is the cost attributed to Network Rail; and what is the latest estimate of its economic benefit.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL242
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>The latest estimate of the overall cost for completing Crossrail is £18.9 billion. This includes Network Rail on Network Works at a total estimate cost of £3.0 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Analysis in the 2010 Business Case stated that the Crossrail programme will add an estimated £42 billion to the UK economy. This is a forecast and will be assessed in planned work to evaluate the impact of Crossrail post opening on 24 May 2022.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 23/05/2022 13:54:56 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1462893

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Vehicle Number Plates: Fraud
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to counter the practice of vehicle number plate cloning.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL243
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>The law requires that anyone supplying number plates for road use in the UK must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). It is a legal requirement for suppliers to carry out checks to ensure that number plates are only sold to those who can prove they are entitled to the registration number. Number plate suppliers must also keep records of the plates they have supplied.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA visits number plate suppliers to monitor compliance with the legal requirements and works closely with the police and trading standards to share intelligence and support investigations and prosecutions of suppliers who do not comply.</p><p> </p><p>Anyone who suspects that their number plate has been cloned should report this to the police, who are responsible for on road enforcement. Any fines or correspondence received for offences which have not been committed should be returned to the issuing authorities for investigation. Vehicle keepers can also write to the DVLA, who may issue a new registration number for a vehicle if there is evidence that a number plate has been cloned.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 23/05/2022 13:53:53 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1462895

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
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	UK Endorsement Board: Public Appointments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government why an advertisement for the appointment of a Chair for the UK Endorsement Board appeared on the Cabinet Office website on 15 December 2021 but was then taken down before the completion of that process.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted
uin	HL245
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>The advert for a campaign to recruit a new Chair to the UK Endorsement Board was published on the Cabinet Office website on 15 December 2021, and remained there until the closing date for applications on 23 January 2022. Campaigns that are not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments are no longer visible to the public on the website after they have closed for applications.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 23/05/2022 11:35:42 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4562 label Biography information for Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted

1462905

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Infosys: Contracts
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which public sector contracts have been awarded to Infosys in the last five years for which figures are available; and what was the cost to the taxpayer of each of those contracts.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL255
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>HM Treasury does not hold contractual data for other departments, but it can confirm that it has not awarded any contracts to Infosys in that timeframe.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 24/05/2022 14:36:01 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1462913

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what matters are outstanding preventing the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission in relation to Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>On Tuesday 17 May, the Government introduced the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill in the House of Commons.</p><p> </p><p>This legislation will establish a new information recovery body, named the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. This Body will carry out robust and thorough investigations - supported by full state disclosure - for the primary purpose of information recovery, which can potentially deliver better outcomes for victims and survivors of the Troubles.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Caine question first answered 23/05/2022 11:34:20 answering member 4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1462916

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Teesside International Airport
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 effects on the (1) regional, and (2) national, economy of the decision of Loganair to cease serving Teesside International Airport.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>Whilst the decision by Loganair to withdraw from Teesside Airport is disappointing, it is ultimately a commercial decision by the airline.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of regional airports to our aviation sector and to the communities they serve. We continue to support regional airports through various policy measures such as our introduction next year of a 50% cut in Air Passenger Duty on domestic flights.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 23/05/2022 13:53:06 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1462928

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to replace the fuel duty with a levy that charges motorists based on the miles they drive.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL280
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The government has committed to ensuring that motoring tax revenues keep pace with the changes brought about by the switch to electric vehicles, whilst keeping the transition affordable for consumers.</p><p> </p><p>All taxes are kept under review.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 24/05/2022 14:32:50 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1462930

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
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 they have to lay regulations that (1) define what a stable coin is, and (2) require particular (a) forms, and (b) levels, of collateral for such coins.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL282
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The legislation to bring stablecoins, where used as a means of payment, within the regulatory perimeter is expected to be part of the forthcoming Financial Services and Markets Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech on 10 May. The Bill will be introduced later in the session when parliamentary time allows.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Government’s response document, with respect to stablecoins used as a means of payment, the government proposes that regulation should capture all stablecoins that reference fiat currencies, including a single currency stablecoin or stablecoin based on a basket of currencies.</p><p> </p><p>The financial services regulators will be required to consult on rules associated with this legislation in due course, including on assets or funds backing the stablecoin where relevant.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 24/05/2022 14:34:48 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick