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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-19more like thismore than 2023-12-19
answering body
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept id 211 more like this
answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
hansard heading Homes England: East of England more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Penn on 23 November 2023 (HL173), what mechanisms are available to members of the House of Lords to encourage, via an arm’s length publicly funded body, development of land which has been historically identified and allocated for such a purpose, such as that at Great Kyne in Peterborough. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-01-05more like thismore than 2024-01-05
answer text <p>The Government sets clear delivery expectations in regards to developing land for housing. The role of an arm’s length body is to deliver against the government’s policy objectives, which it does via a range of agreed interventions. Arm’s length bodies are fully delegated to deliver these interventions on behalf of the government and work with a large number of delivery partners to bring a wide range of sites and projects forwards for housing. The site at Great Kyne was originally put forward for development in 2016 but was not allocated in the Local Plan by Peterborough City Council. The site was again put forward for consideration as part of the development allocation for future housing need in September 2023. The decision on whether the site will be allocated in the Local Plan rests with Peterborough City Council.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-01-05T14:06:58.933Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-05T14:06:58.933Z
answering member
4553
label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
tabling member
1551
label Biography information for Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this
1484929
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-06-29more like thismore than 2022-06-29
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Finance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have carried out an impact assessment of revising the income-based eligibility threshold for the (1) 15-hour childcare offer for two year olds, (2) the Healthy Start Scheme, and (3) free school meals. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-11more like thismore than 2022-07-11
answer text <p>At present, we do not plan to revise the income thresholds for the 15-hour childcare for two-year-olds. The national eligibility criteria aims to support the most disadvantaged children. It is right to target the support based on evidence of which children stand to benefit the most but are least likely to be accessing a place.</p><p>The Healthy Start Scheme is the responsibility for the Department of Health and Social Care.</p><p>Free school meal eligibility is kept under review ensuring that these meals are supporting those who most need them.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-11T14:16:27.387Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-11T14:16:27.387Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
4540
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Gloucester more like this
1339648
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-06-23more like thismore than 2021-06-23
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 Sausages: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the number of British sausages which have been smuggled from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland since 1 January. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hoey more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-08more like thismore than 2021-07-08
answer text <p>Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom, and its consumers should be able to enjoy products they have bought from Great Britain. Our biosecurity standards remain as high as they always have done, and these goods remain entirely safe for NI consumers to enjoy. The Government has seen no evidence of chilled meats moved from Great Britain finding their way onto the EU market.</p><p>We welcome the fact that we have been able to agree an extension of the grace period on chilled meats moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. This means that Northern Ireland consumers will be able to continue to buy chilled meat products from Great Britain, and allows for further discussions to continue on a permanent solution without requiring the UK to dynamically align with EU rules.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Frost more like this
grouped question UIN
HL1345 more like this
HL1347 more like this
HL1348 more like this
HL1349 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-08T10:41:02.98Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-08T10:41:02.98Z
answering member
4879
label Biography information for Lord Frost more like this
tabling member
210
label Biography information for Baroness Hoey more like this
1176585
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
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 Climate Change Convention more like this
house id 2 more like this
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 First Minister of Scotland about COP26. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answer text <p>The Prime Minister demonstrated his focus on climate action on Tuesday 4 February 2020 by launching the COP26 Climate Summit. The text of the speech is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-at-cop-26-launch-4-february-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-at-cop-26-launch-4-february-2020</a></p><p>Regarding meetings of the Cabinet, it is a long established precedent that information about the discussions that have taken place in Cabinet and its Committees, and how often they have met, is not shared publicly.</p><p>The negotiations timetable for COP26 will be set by the UK, as President of COP26, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat. The timetable will be informed by the outcome of negotiations, including at the intersessional meeting in Bonn in June. Details of the timetable for high level and public events will be announced by the Government in due course.</p><p>The UK Government is working closely with the Scottish Government and with operational delivery partners, including Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council, to ensure the successful delivery of COP26 in Glasgow. The security plan for the COP26 venue will be jointly developed and agreed on by the United Nations security team and UK counterparts. Discussions with delivery partners regarding costs for COP26 are ongoing, and final budgets and details are yet to be confirmed.</p><p>The UK Government is committed to working with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver an ambitious and successful summit for the whole of the UK. Details of Ministerial meetings are published quarterly on GOV.UK</p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN
HL1344 more like this
HL1345 more like this
HL1347 more like this
HL1368 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-13T11:35:46.09Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-13T11:35:46.09Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
757361
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Road Works more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are satisfied with the regulatory arrangements relating to the conduct of roadworks on public highways undertaken by public utility companies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Trefgarne more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-14more like thismore than 2017-09-14
answer text <p>The Government wants to deliver better journeys for drivers. Utility works are essential, but they should not be in place any longer than is absolutely necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we are satisfied that the regulatory arrangements are working well, we continue to keep them under review to modernise and update legislation and statutory guidance where necessary, and where it will lead to improvements in the way that these works are managed.</p><p> </p><p>Recent examples include a consultation on lane rental powers published on 2<sup>nd</sup> September. Lane rental allows local authorities to charge utility companies for works on the busiest roads at the busiest times. We will shortly be publishing updated statutory guidance relating to inspections. In 2015, we updated regulations and guidance on permit schemes that are now in place in almost 60% of local authority areas and which are resulting in more effective management of street works and reductions in their duration. We continue to work with stakeholders to encourage more local authorities take up and adopt permit schemes.</p>
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-14T11:42:32.103Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-14T11:42:32.103Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
1813
label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne more like this
540466
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-19more like thismore than 2016-07-19
answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Museums and Galleries: Fees and Charges more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to maintain their policy of universal free access to the UK's national museums and galleries. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Clancarty more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-25more like thismore than 2016-07-25
answer text <p>Yes. The Government recognises the benefits that free access to the national museums and galleries brings to the public and to the UK economy. The Spending Review 2015 committed to continued free access to the permanent collections of the national museums and galleries as part of a settlement that maintained funding in cash terms for museum and galleries over the Spending Review period. Museum policy is a devolved matter for their respective administrations although the National Museums of Wales and Scotland are also free of charge, as are the National Armed Forces museums sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-25T13:13:24.87Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-25T13:13:24.87Z
answering member
4247
label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde more like this
tabling member
3391
label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty more like this
389160
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-13more like thismore than 2015-07-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Females more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support Women in Rail and to promote the rail industry as an attractive career choice for women. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-22more like thismore than 2015-07-22
answer text <p>The Department for Transport works closely with Women in Rail. Most recently I invited them to take part in a celebration of the National Women in Engineering Day on 23 June.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Rail Supply Group, which is supported by both the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, is developing a strategy this year for strengthening the UK rail supply chain including by ensuring it attracts the very best UK talent. To inform this work, Women in Rail is running a survey to establish the rail industry’s male to female ratio, with a view to promoting the rail industry as the home of many fantastic career opportunities for both men and women.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Recent rail franchise competitions have encouraged bidders to set out plans for promoting diversity and equality across the workforce and attracting and recruiting people who are new to the rail industry, particularly from under-represented groups.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-22T10:21:40.207Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-22T10:21:40.207Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
79185
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
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 Burma more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of on-going allegations of rape against military officials in Burma, what conditions, if any, were agreed with the government of Burma on ending the use of rape as a weapon of war prior to any training provided by the British Armed Forces. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL1346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-04more like thismore than 2014-08-04
answer text <p>To date, the UK has only provided one educational course to the Burmese military: ‘Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context’ - a non-combat, academic course delivered to 30 military officers and government officials in January 2014. The course covered the importance of good governance in defence and professionalism in a nation’s Armed Forces, the observation of human rights obligations and preventing sexual violence. We did not make provision of this course conditional; such education and our exchanges with the Burmese military are themselves aimed at changing mindsets.</p><p>We regularly address the issue of sexual violence by the Burmese army with the Burmese government and with the military. We continue to make clear that where serious crimes have been committed, those who have perpetrated them should be held accountable for their actions. We lobby on preventing sexual violence in conflict areas, on encouraging the Burmese military to step back from politics, and on action to tackle human rights issues such as the use of child soldiers. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), raised the issue of rape and sexual violence with the Burmese army's Commander-in-Chief and military northern commander during his visit to Burma in January. Mr Swire also urged the Burmese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, who attended the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit in the UK in June 2014, to ensure a quick and credible action plan to implement the Declaration on Ending Sexual Violence.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Warsi more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-08-04T11:03:55.873209Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-04T11:03:55.873209Z
answering member
3839
label Biography information for Baroness Warsi more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this