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1660642

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date	13/09/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	China: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether China should be specified under the ‘enhanced tier’ of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>As the Deputy Prime Minister stated during the Security Update on 11 September, it remains an absolute priority for the government to take all necessary steps to protect the United Kingdom from any foreign state activity which seeks to undermine our national security, prosperity and democratic values.</p><p> </p><p>Earlier this year, the Government passed the National Security Act 2023, which provides for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a two-tier scheme which will enable transparency of foreign influence in UK politics and provide greater assurance around the activities of specified foreign powers or foreign power-controlled entities.</p><p> </p><p>In implementing the scheme, the Government is considering where greater scrutiny is needed through the enhanced tier to protect the safety or interests of the UK. As the Deputy Prime Minister stated, the Government is currently reviewing the foreign powers who should be specified on the enhanced tier but will not make any announcements in respect of this, until it has gone through all the proper processes.</p><p>Work is ongoing to deliver the scheme, including establishing a Scheme Management Unit and supporting IT and developing relevant guidance. A public consultation on guidance for the scheme is currently live on gov.uk: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-draft-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-draft-guidance</a></p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 27/09/2023 11:55:13 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom attachment 1 file name Consultation_Document_-_Guidance_on_the_Foreign_Influence_Registration_Scheme.pdf title Guidance on the Foreign Influence Reg. Scheme
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660643

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
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	Islamic State: Crimes of Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the mandate of United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL is extended beyond 2024, following reports that this mandate may cease.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK worked closely with the Government of Iraq, UNITAD and the UN Security Council members to agree an extension of UNITAD's mandate until September 2024. Resolution 2697 will allow further consideration of evidence sharing arrangements in accordance with UNITAD's terms of reference as well as options for the future of UNITAD's work.</p><p>The UK regularly engages with UNITAD whose work supports HMG's objectives of holding Daesh accountable for their crimes and bringing them to justice. We are not able to comment on any individual investigations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10122 question first answered 27/09/2023 15:19:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660644

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
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	Islamic State: Crimes of Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD); and what cooperation with UNITAD is currently underway, especially in relation to investigating and prosecuting British Da'esh/ISIL fighters.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK worked closely with the Government of Iraq, UNITAD and the UN Security Council members to agree an extension of UNITAD's mandate until September 2024. Resolution 2697 will allow further consideration of evidence sharing arrangements in accordance with UNITAD's terms of reference as well as options for the future of UNITAD's work.</p><p>The UK regularly engages with UNITAD whose work supports HMG's objectives of holding Daesh accountable for their crimes and bringing them to justice. We are not able to comment on any individual investigations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10121 question first answered 27/09/2023 15:19:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660645

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
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	International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the mandate of the International Commission of Experts on Ethiopia is extended.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10123
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>In 2021, we co-sponsored the EU-led resolution creating the mandate for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) which we voted to renew in 2022. UK officials are engaging with counterparts in Geneva to gain support for a follow-up EU-led resolution given the need for accountability and an improvement in human rights more widely across Ethiopia. We urge the Government of Ethiopia to cooperate with both the Commission and with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/09/2023 15:22:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660646

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
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	Ethiopia: Emergency Powers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the situation in Ethiopia following the introduction of the state of emergency declared by the government of Ethiopia on 4 August.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10124
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>On 11/08/2023 the UK Government coordinated a statement with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians in the Amhara region. We continue to urge all parties to the conflict to find peaceful resolution through dialogue. Although 'Fano' Amhara militia groups have retreated from major cities the security situation remains acute with sporadic fighting.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/09/2023 15:21:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660647

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Department for Business and Trade: China
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the most recent visit by Lord Johnson of Lainston to the People’s Republic of China, who he met; what he discussed; what response he received to any representations he may have made on the government of China's treatment of the Uyghur minority, threats to Taiwan, and imprisonment of pro-democracy advocates and lawmakers in Hong Kong, including the British citizen Jimmy Lai.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10125
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>In China, I met businesses and investors. Whilst attending the China International Fair for Trade in Services, I was briefly introduced to the Minister of Commerce and the Party Secretary of Beijing. I expressed support for our trade and investment relationship, where it is consistent with our values and national security.</p><p>On 30 August, The Foreign Secretary visited China meeting senior government figures. He emphasised the UK's position on the mass incarceration of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and raised rights and freedoms in Hong Kong, including the case of Jimmy Lai.</p> answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston question first answered 27/09/2023 15:16:37 answering member 4949 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1660648

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Cybercrime
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many (1) successful, and (2) unsuccessful, cyberattacks have been identified in each government department over the past 12 months.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL10126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>The government does not comment on issues concerning national security.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government Cyber Security Strategy, published in January 2022, sets out how we will build and maintain our cyber defences. A key objective of the strategy covers how the Government will minimise the impact of cyber security incidents. Departments will need to prepare for incidents, be able to respond and contain when they inevitably do happen and learn the lessons from them after the event.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 27/09/2023 14:37:38 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1660649

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Computer Viruses
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, over the past 12 months, how many individual devices issued by government departments have been identified as containing malware.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL10127
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>The government does not comment on issues concerning national security.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government Cyber Security Strategy, published in January 2022, sets out how we will build and maintain our cyber defences. The strategy outlines how departments must be able to minimise the impact when malware is found.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 27/09/2023 14:37:57 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1660650

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Public Sector and Schools: Cybersecurity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, following several recent school closures resulting from cyberattacks, what steps they are taking to ensure (1) schools, and (2) other public services, have good cyber resilience.
tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
uin	HL10128
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2023 answer text <p>The Department recognises that cyber security is a concern for many schools and academy trusts. To support schools with this, the Department released Cyber Security Standards in October 2022, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges/cyber-security-standards-for-schools-and-colleges" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges/cyber-security-standards-for-schools-and-colleges</a>. These standards provide a base level requirement for good cyber security practices in schools, helping to raise resilience across the sector and make schools harder targets. Many of the areas suggested for improvement are low cost or free to implement.</p><p>The Department’s Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) has more than 9,500 member schools, which constitutes 43% of eligible schools in England, and includes cover for cyber incidents as standard from the 2022/23 membership years. In the event of a cyber incident, RPA members have access to a 24/7 incident response service. Since September 2022, cyber cover has been available to multi academy trust RPA members, provided they meet the required criteria.</p><p>Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on education, research and innovation. The Department continues to fund Jisc to provide quality connectivity and cyber security to Further Education colleges in England. In addition to network cyber security measures, Jisc provides advice, guidance, and training on cyber security, including alerts and information on identified security risks. This support includes access to a Cyber Security Incident Response Team. Jisc offers similar support to Higher Education, funded by the Office for Students.</p><p>The Department also continues to work closely with the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) to identify incidents and conduct analysis to monitor and identify emerging cyber threats.</p><p>Schools can access cyber security training for staff from the NCSC and the NCSC Active Cyber Defence tools are now available to all schools. These assist in protecting schools from a range of attacks. Further advice can be found on the NCSC schools’ website at: <a href="https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/education-skills/cyber-security-schools" target="_blank">https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/education-skills/cyber-security-schools</a>.</p><p>In the event of a cyber attack, the Department has a cyber security team who can provide advice and guidance to assist with recovery. To report an incident and receive support, schools can contact: <a href="mailto:sector.incidentreporting@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">sector.incidentreporting@education.gov.uk</a>. Schools are also encouraged to report all cyber incidents to Action Fraud via their reporting site here: <a href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will continue to develop the support and tools offered to schools and academy trusts to improve their cyber security and resilience. This will help to streamline reporting and data capture and improve mutual understanding between the Department and schools.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 25/09/2023 13:54:05 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

1660651

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
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	Lead: Ammunition
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what are the unforeseen clearance issues, if any, that have delayed the publication of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) assessment of the responses to the consultation on the phasing out of toxic lead ammunition that was due on 6 August; and whether they expect the HSE to deliver a dossier of options on the phasing out of toxic lead ammunition by 6 November, as legally required.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL10129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/09/2023 answer text <p>The restriction process in the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH) contains multiple stages for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to undertake in their role as the REACH Agency. Having agreed, in 2021, to prepare a restriction dossier in respect of the risks posed by the use of lead in ammunition to human health and the environment, HSE has progressed a number of these stages, including formulating a risk assessment opinion by the 6 August 2023 as required.</p><p> </p><p>The next stage is for HSE to publish this final opinion on risk assessment and open a 60-day public consultation on a separate opinion on socioeconomic analysis. To ensure that these are as robust and transparent as they need to be, there are established HSE internal clearance processes at various stages. This clearance process is well underway with the publication of the risk assessment opinion and public consultation on the socioeconomic analysis expected in the first half of October.</p><p> </p><p>REACH legislation does allow HSE to amend the deadline for delivery of its final restriction opinion. The current stage of the clearance process means that the scheduled delivery date of 6 November 2023 will be changed and a new date will be identified shortly.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 27/09/2023 16:00:01 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle