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1690196

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date	19/02/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Processed Food: Labelling
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, in light of recent research by University College London, to ensure that ultra-processed foods, particularly meat-alternative products, are (1) clearly labelled, and (2) not categorised in the green ‘healthy’ category of the traffic-light food labelling system.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK maintains high standards on the information that is provided on food labels so that consumers can have confidence in the food that they buy. The fundamental principle of food labelling rules is that information provided to the consumer must not mislead and must enable the safe use of food. Prepacked food has to show: (1) a list of ingredients; (2) the net quantity of the food; (3) the quantity of certain ingredients used; (4) ingredients causing allergies or intolerances; (5) a best before or use by date; (6) any special storage conditions and/or conditions of use; (7) country of origin where required; (8) origin of the primary ingredient (where required); (9) instructions for use where necessary and (10) other labelling as required.</p><p>In addition, the name of the food (or of any ingredients) should be accompanied by details of the physical condition of the food or the specific treatment which it has undergone (for example, powdered, refrozen, freeze-dried, quick-frozen, concentrated, smoked) in all cases where omission could mislead the purchaser. This means that consumers are able to examine the label on any food and determine whether it meets their particular requirements.</p><p>While nutrition labelling is mandatory on most prepacked food, front of pack 'traffic light' nutrition labelling remains voluntary, and it is for the individual business to decide on which foods the information will be most useful to consumers. Manufacturers and retailers are encouraged to provide front of pack nutrition labelling on as many of their products as possible where the information is meaningful for consumers. Research has shown that consumers expect to find front of pack nutrition labelling on pre-prepared convenience foods, ready meals and other processed products.</p><p>The Department of Health and Social Care published guidance in 2013 on applying voluntary front of pack nutrition labelling. The traffic light score for each product is set against thresholds for ‘green’, ‘amber’ and ‘red’, and should be applied on an individual basis relating to the nutritional content and are used to represent whether a product is ‘high’ (red), ‘medium’ (amber) or ‘low’ (green) in specific, individual nutrients (total fat, saturated fat, total sugars and salt). The guidance can be found <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F5a80cd03ed915d74e33fc7c5%2FFoP_Nutrition_labelling_UK_guidance.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C0d5d19e806cd4ea7cecb08dc36eca0df%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638445637143671242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yD8i7lu%2FVr%2BboJ8CKB4vA1aRrzP2V4vgtgMuqFkTsNE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a> and attached.</p> answering member printed Lord Douglas-Miller question first answered 28/02/2024 14:16:54 answering member 5006 label Biography information for Lord Douglas-Miller attachment 1 file name HL2560 attachment.pdf title FoP nutrition label guide
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1521518

registered interest
date	12/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Water: Death
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of data from (1) the Royal Life Saving Society, and (2) the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, that there were at least 50 water-related deaths between June and 16 August this year; and what steps they will take to enhance prevention measures for water-related deaths in the future.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2022 answer text <p>No formal assessment has been made from the data. However, the Cabinet Office are leading on a cross-government exercise on inland water safety.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott question first answered 26/10/2022 16:56:39 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

1354124

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Free School Meals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to expand Free School Meal eligibility (1) to all children aged seven to 18 in households earning £20,000 per annum or less after benefits, and (2) to children that are undocumented or living in households as part of the no recourse to public funds immigration system.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2021 answer text <p>Under this government, eligibility for free school meals (FSM) has been extended several times and to more groups of children than any other government over the past half a century. We think it is important that FSM support is targeted at those that need it most. FSM is an integral part of our provision for families on low incomes, and our wider actions to promote social mobility. The government is considering the recommendations in the National Food Strategy and will respond in due course.</p><p>We are currently working with departments across government to evaluate access to FSM for families with no recourse to public funds. In the meantime, the existing temporary extension of eligibility will continue until a decision on long-term eligibility is made. Guidance on this extension can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/guidance-for-the-temporary-extension-of-free-school-meals-eligibility-to-nrpf-groups" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/guidance-for-the-temporary-extension-of-free-school-meals-eligibility-to-nrpf-groups</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 22/09/2021 12:05:03 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1184819

registered interest
date	12/03/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Northern Ireland
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 effect of Budget 2020, announced on 11 March, on the Northern Ireland economy.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2020 answer text <p>In the Budget, Northern Ireland was provided with £216m in additional investment to support the Executive in delivering the public’s priorities. The Northern Ireland economy will benefit from other announcements in the Budget on tax cuts, including an increase to National Insurance thresholds and the Employment Allowance.</p><p> </p><p>The Budget also allocated an additional £260m to Northern Ireland for Covid-19 related measures. The Budget and subsequent announcements by the Chancellor has provided the Northern Ireland Executive with over £900m to support people and business in Northern Ireland through the impacts of Covid-19.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 24/03/2020 15:09:47 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

777563

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Teachers: London Allowance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who is responsible for deciding the level of London allowances for teachers.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2017 answer text <p>Decisions on pay ranges and allowances are based on recommendations by the School Teachers’ Review Body, the independent body that advises on teachers’ pay and conditions.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 08/11/2017 16:28:31 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

619452

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Elections
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 Zimbabwe about reports of violence inflicted on supporters of the victor of the recent parliamentary by-election in the Norton constituency.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government condemns the use of violence and intimidation. We regularly urge the government of Zimbabwe to end human rights abuses and restore internationally accepted standards. We have urged the authorities in Zimbabwe to fully and properly investigate these allegations, and to ensure that the perpetrators of any violence are held to account. In Norton, prior to the election day, opposition rallies were violently broken up by police, and there were reports that supporters of the victor were harassed, including an abduction, sexual assault and beatings by Zimbabwe African National Union youth members. The election day itself was peaceful.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:08:40 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

420874

registered interest
date	13/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Gangmasters: Licensing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to require gangmasters to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of their licence application process.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Derby
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2015 answer text <p>The Government has no current plans to introduce a requirement for a Disclosure and Barring Service check in the Gangmasters Licensing Authority licence application. A public consultation on the role of the GLA in labour market enforcement was published on 13 October and invites views on operation of the licensing regime.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 21/10/2015 15:30:06 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4143 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Derby

101751

registered interest
date	30/10/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burkina Faso
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 political situation in Burkina Faso.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL2560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the violence and uncertainty in Burkina Faso, caused by President Blaise Compaoré’s attempt to change the constitution in order to seek a third term, and the subsequent installation of a military government.</p><p>We call on the Burkinabe military authorities to work swiftly with all parts of society to restore a democratically elected civilian government in Burkina Faso. We also support the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community Of West African States and the UN to bring this crisis to a swift and peaceful resolution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:28:46 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark