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748832
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
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 Sino-British Joint Declaration more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to raise concerns at the UN regarding the People’s Republic of China’s recent statement on the Sino–British Joint Declaration and the implementation of that treaty in recent years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon more like this
uin HL495 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-20more like thismore than 2017-07-20
answer text <p>​The Government has no plans to raise our concerns at the United Nations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-20T16:37:59.937Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-20T16:37:59.937Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
258
label Biography information for Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon more like this
748843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether it remains their intention to ensure that they do not reach a deal on Brexit without Gibraltar being fully included in that final deal. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hoyle more like this
uin HL506 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The Government is clear that Gibraltar is covered by our exit negotiations and we have committed to fully involve them as we prepare for the process of exiting the EU. We will negotiate as one United Kingdom, and leave as one United Kingdom. The PM has been clear that we are seeking a deal that works for Britain – not an off the peg solution. That deal must work for Gibraltar too.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T13:50:16.697Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T13:50:16.697Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1000
label Biography information for Lord Hoyle more like this
748873
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Sex and Relationship Education more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to audit the emergency plans of local authorities to ensure that they are up–to–date and robust. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shipley more like this
uin HL536 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thismore than 2017-07-19
answer text <p>The Government currently does not plan to audit local authorities’ emergency plans. Local authorities, as category 1 responders under the Civil Contingency Act 2004, are subject to the full set of civil protection duties and are best placed to develop appropriate emergency plans based on local risks and needs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T16:14:24.927Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T16:14:24.927Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4176
label Biography information for Lord Shipley more like this
748018
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they are considering a public safety awareness campaign of the danger of acid attacks; and what advice is being given to individuals and emergency services to minimise long-term physical deformity. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL472 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-20more like thismore than 2017-07-20
answer text <p>The Home Office are working closely with a range of partners and agencies to consider the response to acid attacks including what advice is needed for individuals and medical practitioners to respond to these incidents. On 4 July, the Home Office and the National Police Chief’s Council jointly hosted a meeting with medical experts, police, retailers, and officials from a number of Government departments and agencies to share understanding about the nature of attacks and discussed action being taken by the respective agencies.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-20T15:20:45.823Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-20T15:20:45.823Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
747406
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what action they have taken to improve fire safety since the inquest into the 2009 Lakanal House fire. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL370 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>Following the Lakanal House fire the Coroner made a number of recommendations and DCLG followed up on all of them, including priority funding for new fire safety guidance and commissioning new research. Other action which has been taken since 2013 to improve fire safety has included: the introduction of new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in 2015; the continuing Fire Kills communications campaign; and research which was commissioned into fire safety issues.</p><p>An independent expert panel has been set up to provide advice to the Government on any immediate measures needed to make buildings safe following the Grenfell Tower fire. The panel will be led by Sir Ken Knight, former London Fire Commissioner and former Government Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser. It will consider safety measures, policies, inspection and regulation, taking account of both the Grenfell Tower fire and ongoing fire safety inspections. It will look at any immediate action required to ensure public confidence that everything possible is being done to make all public and private buildings safe as quickly as possible.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T09:32:24.2Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T09:32:24.2Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
747439
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government how, and when, they intend to honour the pledge in the Queen's Speech "to make progress to tackle discrimination against people on the basis of their race, faith, gender, disability or sexual orientation". more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ouseley more like this
uin HL403 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-24more like thismore than 2017-07-24
answer text <p>We are already working to deliver the commitments on equalities made in the Queen’s Speech, including bringing forward legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence and abuse, making further progress to tackle pay gaps, reforming mental health legislation and strengthening enforcement of the Equality Act 2010.</p><p> </p><p>We will announce our detailed plans and intended timetables in due course<em>. </em></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-24T14:33:11.597Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-24T14:33:11.597Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
2170
label Biography information for Lord Ouseley more like this
746095
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what procedures and actions are in place to check the cladding of private multi-storey residential buildings and public buildings. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL237 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>Testing is underway for social housing providers, private landlords and across the public sector in relation to cladding on tower blocks over 18 metres in height. Testing is being undertaken by the Building Research Establishment where Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding is identified. If the screening tests indicate that such cladding would not meet the limited combustibility requirements of the current Building Regulations guidance, local authorities and housing associations, in conjunction with the fire and rescue service, will determine the best course of action, communicating closely with residents. Where we have results for specific areas, and tenants have been informed of the action to be taken, then further details are being released publicly.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T09:33:01.44Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T09:33:01.44Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
533047
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-05more like thismore than 2016-07-05
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 Crimes of Violence: Young People more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much EU funding is currently accessible by UK universities and research bodies; and what assessment they have made of the impact of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU on (1) such funding in the future, and (2) UK universities’ and research bodies’ ability to develop and sustain world-class research and educational programmes. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Cromwell more like this
uin HL1010 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-15more like thismore than 2016-07-15
answer text <p>The main streams of funds available to UK universities and research bodies are Horizon 2020, Erasmus Plus and aspects of the European Structural and Investment Funds.</p><p>Under Horizon 2020, the current Framework Programme, the UK has been awarded €1.84bn to date[1] (excluding the Euratom nuclear research and training programme).</p><p>In 2014, the first year of the Erasmus Plus Programme, the UK obtained €79.08 million for mobility grants to 36,734 people from all educational sectors to study, train and volunteer abroad. A further €30.66m was obtained for cooperation projects<sup>[2]</sup>.</p><p>The UK’s strategy<sup>[3]</sup> for its 2014-2020 allocations from the European Structural and Investment Funds sets out that €1.6bn was earmarked for the theme of research, technological development and innovation.</p><p>As the Prime Minister has made clear, while the UK remains a member of the EU, current EU funding arrangements continue unchanged, including those that apply to students, researchers, and businesses. It will be for the Government under the new Prime Minister to begin the negotiation to leave, and set out arrangements for those currently in receipt of EU funds.</p><p> </p><p>The UK economy is fundamentally strong and our research and innovation are world leading. The Government intends to maintain and enhance the strength of our research base.</p><p> </p><ol><li><p>UK participation in H2020 and FP7, BIS occasional (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-participation-in-horizon-2020-and-framework-programme-7" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-participation-in-horizon-2020-and-framework-programme-7</a>)</p></li><li><p>Ref: <a href="https://www.britishcouncil.org/organisation/press/british-council-ecorys-uk-delighted-win-erasmus" target="_blank">https://www.britishcouncil.org/organisation/press/british-council-ecorys-uk-delighted-win-erasmus</a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/368808/bis-14-1179-united-kingdom-partnership-agreement-part-one.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/368808/bis-14-1179-united-kingdom-partnership-agreement-part-one.pdf</a></p></li></ol><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-15T10:12:45.433Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-15T10:12:45.433Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
2594
label Biography information for Lord Cromwell more like this