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518536
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-11more like thismore than 2016-05-11
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading EU Withdrawal: Business 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 impact of leaving the EU on businesses that trade with Europe, and how those businesses may communicate that impact. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Inglewood more like this
uin HL8292 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with my noble Friend.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:25:15.323Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:25:15.323Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
1980
label Biography information for Lord Inglewood more like this
518537
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-11more like thismore than 2016-05-11
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
hansard heading Shareholders: Voting Rights 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 will consider giving the owners of Alternative Tier One instruments capital voting rights in banks which are approaching a contingent convertible conversion point. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Myners more like this
uin HL8293 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>The Government does not have plans to propose changes to Additional Tier 1 (AT1) instruments. These instruments have been designed without voting rights for investors because it is necessary for issuing banks to have the capital readily available in times of stress. Introduction of voting rights before a bank reaches a trigger point could undermine the ability to quickly convert these instruments and secure the capital necessary to prevent additional stress.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:23:28.233Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:23:28.233Z
answering member
4536
label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley more like this
tabling member
3869
label Biography information for Lord Myners more like this
518538
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2016-05-11more like thismore than 2016-05-11
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 Glyphosate: EU Action 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, in the light of the European Parliament's proposal to ban the herbicide glyphosate for garden use, they intend to vote for re-approval of glyphosate at the EU Council meeting on 18 May. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Willoughby de Broke more like this
uin HL8294 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
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> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T12:33:22.377Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T12:33:22.377Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
1775
label Biography information for Lord Willoughby de Broke more like this
518480
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
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 North Korea: Press Freedom 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 detention and expulsion of BBC journalists from North Korea. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL8279 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>The detention and expulsion of a BBC journalist in Pyongyang is of concern. This is yet another example of the North Korean regime’s attempts to restrict and control the free flow of information and limit freedom of speech. We will continue to raise human rights issues, such as freedom of speech and freedom of expression, directly with the regime and in international fora as part of our policy of critical engagement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:02:51.187Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:02:51.187Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
518481
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
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 North Korea: Freedom of Expression 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 North Korean authorities about the treatment of British journalists and the continued breach of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights pertaining to the free flow of information, and restrictions on freedom of speech in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL8280 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>We made immediate representations to the North Korean authorities when we were informed of the detention of a BBC journalist in Pyongyang. Our Embassy in Pyongyang provided consular assistance prior to the journalist's departure. As part of our policy of critical engagement with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea we consistently raise human rights issues, such as freedom of speech and freedom of expression, directly with the regime and in international fora.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:03:11.07Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:03:11.07Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
518482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Pregnancy: Discrimination 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 figures released by the Citizens' Advice Bureau indicating that pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace is rising; and what action they plan to take as a result. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL8281 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with my noble Friend.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T12:03:58.96Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T12:03:58.96Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
518483
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Arab States: Armed Forces 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 is their policy with regard to future deployment of troops in (1) Iraq, and (2) Libya. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL8282 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>In Iraq, the Government is already making a substantial contribution, with over 250 personnel who have provided training to more than 13,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces in infantry skills and countering improvised explosive devices. We keep the composition and scale of our contribution under close review, to reflect developments in the campaign.</p><p>We are discussing with international partners how to best support the new Libyan Government. This might include training Libyan forces to provide their own security, but no decisions have yet been made. There are no UK Government plans for the deployment of troops in a combat role to Libya. Any support the UK provides will be in response to a request made by the Libyan Government.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:22:12.997Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:22:12.997Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
518485
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
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 Diplomatic Service: Arabic 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 British Ambassadors based in the Middle East and North Africa (1) speak Arabic, and (2) are able to conduct official business in Arabic. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL8284 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave to the noble Viscount Waverley on 28 April 2016 (HL7839), namely that, in the Middle East and North Africa region approximately 95 per cent of our Heads of Mission speak Arabic or other local languages (e.g. French or Hebrew).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:07:02.493Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:07:02.493Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
518486
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
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 Turkey: Refugees 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 progress has been made towards implementation of the provisions of the EU–Turkey Joint Action Plan to tackle the migrant crisis in line with EU principles. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL8285 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>The UK is committed to ensuring the EU Turkey deal is implemented in an effective and sustainable way. We believe it is going to make a genuine difference to managing the flows of migrants; preventing people from putting themselves in the hands of smugglers and from dying while attempting the crossing. The UK is working with our European partners to ensure that most migrants can be returned quickly, fairly and securely to Turkey. We have offered 75 expert personnel including staff to help with the processing and administration of migrants in Greek reception centres. This will help to ensure that vulnerable people, including children, are identified and can access asylum systems as quickly as possible, while other migrants will be returned to Turkey in accordance with the EU-Turkey deal. The first cohort of staff are due to arrive in Greece next week. The UK also continues to deploy three vessels in the Aegean assisting in Search &amp; Rescue missions, and a Royal Navy vessel operating as part of the NATO mission.</p>
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T11:52:35.123Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T11:52:35.123Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
518487
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
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 Olympic Games: Brazil 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 impact of the current political crisis in Brazil on the country's stability and security ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL8286 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-12more like thismore than 2016-05-12
answer text <p>The ongoing impeachment process in Brazil is a domestic issue for the people of Brazil and their elected representatives. We continue to follow developments closely. Preparations for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games are being led by the State and City of Rio de Janeiro. Experts from the London 2012 team have been working closely with the Rio 2016 authorities and we are confident they will deliver a successful Games.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-12T10:04:04.193Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-12T10:04:04.193Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this