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1256111

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date	26/11/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Peers: Writs of Summons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many writs of summons were sent to Peers in (1) 2016, (2) 2017, (3) 2018, (4) 2019, and (5) 2020; and how many of those writs were sent to Peers in (a) each region of England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales, and (d) Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL10731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>The information on the number of writs of summons issued to Peers is set out below:</p><p> </p><p>(1) 2016 - 17</p><p>(2) 2017 - 823</p><p>(3) 2018 - 20</p><p>(4) 2019 - 814</p><p>(5) 2020 - 43</p><p> </p><p>Following the dissolution of Parliament for General Elections in 2017 and 2019, writs of summons were sent to all eligible Peers in the UK and Northern Ireland. In 2016, 2018 and 2020, writs of summons were only issued to newly created, or newly elected, Peers.</p><p>Information on writs issued by region is no longer held by the Crown Office, which is responsible for issuing the writs. Writs are issued to contact addresses provided by Peers to the House of Lords.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 10/12/2020 17:00:13 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1256112

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Eurostar and High Speed One: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their announcement of financial support for airports and other air infrastructure on 25 November, what plans they have to provide similar support to HS1 and Eurostar.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10732
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the international rail sector, as with other transport sectors, has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government has been working closely with both HS1 Ltd and Eurostar since the outbreak of the pandemic to monitor its impact on passenger numbers and services, as well as to provide support, particularly through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Department for Transport officials have also been actively participating in discussions with Eurostar and HS1 Ltd to consider and address the longer-term challenges facing the HS1 system as a result of reduced demand for international rail services. The Government will continue to engage in these discussions to identify appropriate solutions to these challenges, as well as to keep under review the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the international rail sector.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/12/2020 17:18:58 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1256113

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
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	Institute of Commonwealth Studies
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 impact of the proposed closure of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies by the University of London on (1) the UK's reputation as a global centre of academic excellence, (2) diplomatic relationships with other Commonwealth countries, and (3) the training of British diplomats.
tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
uin	HL10733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>Several Commonwealth stakeholders have made representations to us about the proposed closure of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies by the University of London. This is a matter for the University; but, as I have made clear to the Vice Chancellor, we are aware of the important role the Institute has played in fostering a greater understanding, particularly a contemporary understanding, of the Commonwealth, both within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and in the wider world. While recognising the financial difficulties facing the University of London and the School of Advanced Studies, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope a solution can be found which recognises the value of an academic institute located in London with mandate and means to be a focus for study of the Commonwealth.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10735 question first answered 10/12/2020 16:58:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1256114

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Institute of Commonwealth Studies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to refer the University of London’s proposed closure of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies to the Office of Students to ascertain the potential implications of such a closure for students engaged in, or seeking opportunities to engage in, further post-doctoral studies in black British history, decolonisation and the documentation of the transition from Empire to Commonwealth.
tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
uin	HL10734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>The Office for Students (OfS), as the regulator of higher education in England, works within its regulatory framework with individual higher education providers to consider the implication for students of any decision to cease the provision of higher education. It does so independently, without reliance on referrals from the Department for Education. We understand, however, that the OfS is aware of these reported proposals and will engage with the University of London to understand them in greater depth as part of its normal engagement process.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 10/12/2020 14:10:01 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1256115

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
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	Institute of Commonwealth Studies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have received from (1) Commonwealth governments, (2) the Commonwealth Secretariat, or (3) other interested parties, about the proposed closure by the University of London of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies.
tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
uin	HL10735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>Several Commonwealth stakeholders have made representations to us about the proposed closure of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies by the University of London. This is a matter for the University; but, as I have made clear to the Vice Chancellor, we are aware of the important role the Institute has played in fostering a greater understanding, particularly a contemporary understanding, of the Commonwealth, both within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and in the wider world. While recognising the financial difficulties facing the University of London and the School of Advanced Studies, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope a solution can be found which recognises the value of an academic institute located in London with mandate and means to be a focus for study of the Commonwealth.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10733 question first answered 10/12/2020 16:58:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1256116

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Fairgrounds: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they are providing for (1) travelling fairgrounds, and (2) charter fairs, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL10736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>Government has introduced a number of support measures to support the tourism and outdoor events sector through COVID-19, which travelling fairground businesses can access. Support includes various government-backed loans, as well as the extended furlough and self-employed support schemes. We also introduced a substantial, UK-wide cut in VAT for many tourism and hospitality activities, including admission to circuses and fairs, until the end of March.</p><p>Further to this, the Additional Restrictions Grant discretionary fund will allow Local Authorities to help businesses more broadly during this period. It supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes, such as the Local Restrictions Support Grant, or where additional funding is needed.</p><p>We recognise that Covid-19 has significantly impacted the culture sector and that these are extremely difficult times for organisations such as travelling fairgrounds. We continue to meet with representatives of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain to assess how we can most effectively support the industry through this period.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 01/12/2020 17:09:21 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1256117

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Nutrition
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide guidance to affected trade bodies regarding legal changes relevant to the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020; and what consideration they have given to providing any such guidance more frequently than every three months.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL10737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>Guidance for businesses and other interested parties was published on 17 November online at GOV.UK setting out the practical effect of the changes to domestic and European Union legislation relating to nutrition-related labelling, composition and standards made by the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.</p><p>Officials developed the guidance in consultation with industry representatives and trade bodies via the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Business Expert Group to ensure it addressed all necessary aspects of the legislation.</p><p>The Department has heeded requests from industry to provide updates on this area at more frequent intervals. Officials meet with industry representatives on a more ad hoc basis providing updates on progress relevant to the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, in addition to sharing written updates with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Group in between the scheduled quarterly sessions.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 07/12/2020 16:27:26 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1256118

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the passage of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland which are not then transported to Ireland will not be subject to disruption from 1 January 2021.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL10738
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>Following the statement made by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 9 December, updates will be made to the House shortly setting out further detail on all Northern Ireland Protocol issues.</p> answering member printed Lord True question first answered 10/12/2020 17:47:33 answering member 4200 label Biography information for Lord True
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1256119

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Business: Coronavirus
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 on high street businesses of COVID-19 restrictions in the pre-Christmas period.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL10739
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to supporting the businesses that make our high streets and town centres successful as the nation responds to the impacts of COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>This is why we have delivered one of the most generous and comprehensive packages of support globally, with a total fiscal response of over £200bn<strong>.</strong> The measures introduced, including loan schemes, grant funding, tax deferrals and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, have been designed to be accessible to businesses in most sectors and across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses forced to close due will receive up to £3,000 per month, depending on their rateable value. Businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors experienced reduced demand due to restrictions introduced between 1 August and 5 November, will receive up to £2,100 per month to cover the period during which they were subject to these restrictions.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 10/12/2020 16:59:21 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1256120

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Hospitality Industry: Coronavirus
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 on the hospitality sector of COVID-19 restrictions in the pre-Christmas period.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL10740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>We know that hospitality venues are subject to significant restrictions under the new regional tiered system and that is why on 1 December, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced an additional £1,000 Christmas grant for ‘wet-led pubs’ in tiers 2 and 3 who will miss out on much needed business during the busy Christmas period.</p><p> </p><p>This additional support comes on top of other measures, which include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>The extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until March 2021, where small and large employers will be eligible to apply for a government grant of 80% of workers’ salaries up to £2,500 a month;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Businesses can continue to access our loan schemes, now extended, defer VAT payments previously due in March, and benefit from business rates holidays, a moratorium on eviction for commercial tenants and the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The availability of grants of up to £3,000 for businesses required to close in Tier 2 or Tier 3. Grants are also available from the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) scheme, which is a discretionary fund to support businesses which are not legally closed but severely impacted Tier 2 and Tier 3 restrictions, with funding of up to £2,100 per 28 days.</li></ul> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 10/12/2020 16:59:03 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont