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89955

registered interest
date	01/09/2014
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	Middle East
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 statement by the then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, that "there seems to be a strong possibility that international law has been violated, in a manner that could amount to war crimes," by Israel in Gaza; and whether they have made any representations to the United Nations about that statement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1797
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2014 answer text <p>The Government has taken note of the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. We are clear that there must be meaningful investigations into possible violations of international humanitarian law by all sides, including those abuses committed by Hamas and other militant groups. We call on all parties to cooperate with the UN Commission of Inquiry, which must be balanced and impartial. We have not responded directly to the UN on this statement but we have commented publicly on a number of the issues raised in it. The UN Commission of Inquiry has yet to complete its work, so it would be wrong to pre-determine its findings.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 15/09/2014 11:21:20 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79787

registered interest
date	30/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Compulsorily Detained Mental Patients
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people were sectioned under the Mental Health Acts in each year of the last decade, disaggregated by racial profile; how many of those people had a co-occurring learning disability or autism spectrum disorder; and how many were children.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1676
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>We do not centrally hold the number of people with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder who were formally detained under Mental Health Act 1983 in each year of the last decade, disaggregated by racial profile, including the numbers of which were children.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The information we do hold has been placed in the Library.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/08/2014 10:06:16 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name HL1676 - Lib Doc Table.xlsx title Detentions under Mental Health Act
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79681

registered interest
date	28/07/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Guidance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether all disabled pupils are guaranteed face-to-face one-to-one access to disability-trained independent careers advisers as part of the statutory duty and guidance for careers advice in schools; and how careers advice in schools will raise the aspirations and work expectancy of disabled pupils.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2014 answer text <p>Schools should secure face-to-face advice and guidance where it is the most suitable support for young people to make successful transitions. The statutory guidance for schools makes it clear that this is likely to be particularly useful for pupils with special educational needs (SEN), learning difficulties or disabilities; and that this group of pupils should receive advice about all of the education, training and employment opportunities on offer and information on the full range of specialist provision.</p><p> </p><p>The statutory guidance also emphasises the need for schools to have high aspirations for all pupils with SEN, learning difficulties or disabilities. It requires schools to work with local authorities around the provision of specialist support services. Where a student has an Education, Health and Care Plan, this must include a focus on preparing for adulthood, including employment, independent living and participation in society. The Government encourages schools to have closer links with employers who will help inspire all pupils about the world of work.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Nash question first answered 30/07/2014 15:12:14 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79682

registered interest
date	28/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Employment Schemes: Learning Disability
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to expand community-based support to accommodate people with learning disabilities placed in hospital in a way that supports skills and work readiness, and is overseen by trained professionals.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>We expect everyone in an inpatient setting to have a care plan, including, where appropriate, a discharge plan for them to move to community-based support. The assessment of people’s needs should include their health and care needs as well as other issues including their ability to benefit from education, training and employment.</p><p> </p><p>The Department of Health and the Department for Work and Pensions are working closely to ensure that everyone with a learning disability, including those in a hospital setting, get appropriate support to fulfil their potential. We have already held several seminars aimed at those with a lived experience of learning disability to understand both the barriers to work and what might help. A further seminar is being hosted by British Institute for Learning Disability in September. Outcomes from these seminars will contribute to the development of a plan to improve support towards employment.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/08/2014 10:16:13 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79683

registered interest
date	28/07/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Autism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many and what proportion of people in assessment and treatment units are known to have autism spectrum disorder; and of those, how many are children.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1575
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/08/2014 answer text <p>The Learning Disabilities Census conducted by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) indicates that 3,250 learning disabilities services users were in hospital in England at midnight on 30 September 2013. This includes 1,087 (33.4%) with autistic spectrum disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome). Autistic spectrum disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome) was the main reason for the hospital admission of 321 (9.9%) learning disabilities service users.</p><p> </p><p>The HSCIC has also reported that the Learning Disabilities Census 2013 indicated that 185 of those in hospital (representing 5.7% of all learning disabilities service users) were under 18 years of age. Of these, 88 have autistic spectrum disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome). Autistic spectrum disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome) was the main reason for the hospital admission of 28 people under the age of 18 years.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/08/2014 10:16:38 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79624

registered interest
date	24/07/2014
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	Middle East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of how civilians in Gaza can best be protected.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2014 answer text The UK is deeply concerned by the high levels of civilian casualties. We have called on all those involved in the current crisis to avoid any action which risks civilian casualties in line with humanitarian law. The Government assesses that civilians can best be protected through the agreement of an immediate ceasefire that ends the current bloodshed, opens up humanitarian access, and allows displaced people to return to their homes. The British Government is working closely with international partners in order to secure this goal. answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 04/08/2014 10:45:33 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79625

registered interest
date	24/07/2014
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to provide medical aid in Gaza, in particular to hospitals treating injured civilians.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1521
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The UK is the third largest donor to UNRWA, the main provider of health services in Gaza, and we have announced a further £6 million to their Flash Appeal for this crisis. We have activated a £3 million Rapid Response Facility on Saturday, under which ten charities have been awarded a portion of £3 million to help them meet urgent needs. This will mean that more than half a million people in Gaza will receive medical care, clean water and sanitation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have also brought forward £3 million in funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which will be used to help them repair water infrastructure damaged by airstrikes and deliver emergency medical services. And we support the UN Access Coordination Unit to work with the World Health Organisation, Israel, the Palestinian Authority and aid agencies to facilitate the transfer of medical equipment and supplies and patient referrals in and out of Gaza.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 11/08/2014 10:40:11 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79626

registered interest
date	24/07/2014
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	Middle East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights that Israel's latest military offensive in Gaza "could amount to war crimes".
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1522
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2014 answer text <p>We have taken note of the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. We have not responded directly but we have commented on a number of the issues she has raised. The UK is deeply concerned by the continuing bloodshed in Gaza. It is tragic that so many innocent civilians, including women and children, have been killed and injured. The UK has consistently made clear that Israel must act proportionately, exercise restraint, and take every step to minimise civilian casualties, in line with International Humanitarian Law. The urgent priority now is to stop the bloodshed, re-impose a cease-fire and work to find a longer term solution. All our efforts will be concentrated on that objective.</p> answering member printed Lord Popat question first answered 11/08/2014 11:24:56 answering member 4173 label Biography information for Lord Popat
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79627

registered interest
date	24/07/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	National Careers Service
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what level of training in autism awareness National Careers Service advisers are expected to have.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>National Careers Service contractors are required to have a well qualified and professional workforce to underpin the delivery of impartial careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) to young people and adults. In order to meet this requirement all advisers must hold qualifications which are appropriate to their role. For front line advisers this will include IAG qualifications at level 3 and above which includes assessments of an advisers ability to establish effective communication with all customers to help them make informed choices, including those individuals with conditions such as autism. Contractors are required to have workforce training and development plans in place to make sure staff are equipped to meet the needs of all customer groups, which will include awareness training about specific learning disabilities and difficulties.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 11/08/2014 11:45:59 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin

79182

registered interest
date	21/07/2014
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	Burma
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of Preventing Sexual Violence (PSVI) summit earlier this year, what representation, if any, have they made to the government of Burma with regards to sexual violence and rape in that country to ensure perpetrators are held accountable and brought to justice.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL1343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2014 answer text <p>We continue to raise our strong concerns about reports of rape and sexual violence in Burma with senior members of the Burmese government and military. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), met Deputy Foreign Minister U Thant Kyaw during the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict on 13 June 2014. He publicly stated that Burma’s attendance at the Summit was a signal of their support to the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) and readiness to take action against perpetrators, including members of the military. We welcomed the Burmese government’s attendance at the Summit and have made clear that concrete action is needed, including a credible action plan that involves the military. Our Ambassador in Burma has also raised this with U Thant Kyaw following the Summit.</p><p>It is our view that the investigation of human rights abuses in Burma is the responsibility of the Burmese government. We have made clear to the Burmese government that all allegations of human rights abuses must be dealt with through clear, independent and transparent investigative and prosecutorial processes which meet international standards.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 04/08/2014 11:05:54 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin