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date	20/07/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Pakistan: Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan to ensure that that country's Single National Curriculum does not discriminate against individuals on the grounds of their religion or belief.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
uin	HL2225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2021 answer text <p>I recognise the concerns raised by minority groups in Pakistan that the introduction of a single curriculum may be used to marginalise some communities. Through our representation, the UK has made clear that there is a need for an inclusive curriculum, one that encompasses the rich diversity of Pakistan's communities and traditions. We are engaging with the Provincial and Federal Governments to ensure that the new curriculum promotes diversity and inclusion. Through our diplomatic network in Pakistan we have also engaged with young people to discuss the promotion of tolerance and inclusiveness. I will continue to scrutinise UK-funded education programmes in Pakistan to ensure they promote inclusive education.</p><p>During my recent visit to Pakistan, I discussed the need for inclusive and tolerant education when I met with the Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari on 23 June, and with the Governor of Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, on 22 June. I also met with minority communities during the visit to understand better their concerns, including on education, at an interfaith roundtable and discussions with influential religious leaders.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL2224 HL2226 question first answered 02/08/2021 12:36:23 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1182902

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date	04/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Sexual Offences: Trials
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether female victims of sexual assault who refuse to use their attacker's preferred pronouns in court are denied compensation.
tabling member printed	Lord Lucas
uin	HL2225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2020 answer text <p>Under the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000, courts are required to consider making a compensation order in cases involving personal injury, loss or damage, and to give reasons where no such order is made.</p><p> </p><p>Sentencing in individual cases is entirely a matter for the independent courts taking into account the circumstances of the case.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 13/03/2020 13:57:31 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1879 label Biography information for Lord Lucas

773024

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date	18/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Tobacco: EU Law
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to pause implementation of Articles 15 and 16 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive in the light of concerns raised by UK business, and in the light of Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Palmer
uin	HL2225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>The government is continuing to study the draft implementing legislation for Articles 15 and 16 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and is discussing the drafts with the Commission and other Member States. We are aware of concerns raised by businesses affected and are working to try to ensure that the system adopted is effective, efficient and proportionate in tackling the trade in illicit tobacco products which puts public health at risk and avoids the payment of duty.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to assess the impact of the legislation and the timetable for implementation as the drafts develop, and we welcome and encourage those affected to continue to contribute their views and concerns.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL2224 HL2226 question first answered 01/11/2017 12:50:11 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3192 label Biography information for Lord Palmer

600472

registered interest
date	12/10/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Cataracts: Surgery
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, what is their assessment of the impact of innovative technology and improvements in efficiency on outcomes for cataract treatment.
tabling member printed	Lord Harrison
uin	HL2225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>Clinical commissioning groups are responsible for commissioning cataract surgery for their local populations. Patients have the right to start consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks of referral for non-urgent conditions, or alternatively have the right to ask for an alternative provider who can see them sooner. All patients should be treated without unnecessary delay and according to their clinical priority.</p><p>Where National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance does not exist on a particular treatment, it is for local National Health Service commissioners to make funding decisions based on an assessment of the available evidence and on the basis of an individual patient’s clinical circumstances. However, in light of concerns about lengthy waits for treatment and unacceptable variations in care, the Secretary of State has asked NICE to bring forward its guidance on cataracts from 2018 to 2017. This will provide NHS commissioners with evidence based guidance from NICE and ensure patients have access to the most effective treatment as early as possible.</p><p>The Government has not made an assessment of the effect of hospital-initiated postponement of cataract surgery on patients’ sight or of the impact of innovative technologies; we anticipate that these aspects will be considered by NICE in their assessment.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton grouped question UIN HL2224 HL2228 question first answered 25/10/2016 16:19:13 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	2488 label Biography information for Lord Harrison