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419224

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Deportation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many asylum seekers were deported from the United Kingdom in (1) 1990, (2) 2000, (3) 2010, and (4) 2014, on reaching the age of 18.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2015 answer text <p>The Home Office does not keep electronic records on removals going as far back as 2000. Records of removals on the Immigration Database only go back to 2006. In 2010, <del class="ministerial">132</del> <ins class="ministerial">778</ins> failed asylum seekers were removed after reaching the age of 18. In 2014, <del class="ministerial">151</del> <ins class="ministerial">445 </ins>failed asylum seekers were removed after reaching the age of 18.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 19/10/2015 13:50:02 question first ministerially corrected 24/03/2016 14:22:55 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates previous answer version 24077 answering member printed Lord Bates answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

419225

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what payments were made to asylum seekers who were not entitled to state benefits in (1) 2000, (2) 2010, and (3) 2014.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2015 answer text <p>The Home Office does not recognise or use the term ‘state benefits’. We have therefore provided information on payments made under Section 4 and Section 95 of the Asylum Act 1999.</p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td><strong>Under S95</strong></td><td><strong>Under S4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Calendar Year</strong></td><td><strong>£m</strong></td><td><strong>£m</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2014</strong></td><td>66.4</td><td>11.3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2010</strong></td><td>25.8</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p>Disaggregating the costs of subsistence payments made under S4 in 2010 would incur disproportionate costs.</p><p>Disaggregating the S4 or S95 costs in 2000 would incur disproportionate costs.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 05/10/2015 16:22:28 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

419226

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Deportation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the cost of deporting failed asylum seekers to their country of origin in (1) 2000, (2) 2010, and (3) 2014.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2299
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2015 answer text <p>The Home Office does not store information on the amount spent annually on returning failed asylum seekers so this information cannot be provided except at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 13/10/2015 14:56:37 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

419227

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Empty Property
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the number of houses that were unoccupied in each of the regions in England in (1) 2000, (2) 2010, and (3) 2014.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2015 answer text <p>The table below shows the number of long-term empty homes, i.e. those dwellings which have been unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for over six months, by region. Data for the year 2000 are not readily available and so we have provided the earliest available year, 2004. <br></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Region</strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 2004</strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 2014</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Midlands</p></td><td><p>26,219</p></td><td><p>26,427</p></td><td><p>19,490</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East of England</p></td><td><p>25,020</p></td><td><p>25,597</p></td><td><p>17,202</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London</p></td><td><p>42,600</p></td><td><p>34,422</p></td><td><p>20,795</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North East</p></td><td><p>21,599</p></td><td><p>20,337</p></td><td><p>16,052</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North West</p></td><td><p>68,594</p></td><td><p>66,410</p></td><td><p>40,461</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South East</p></td><td><p>35,459</p></td><td><p>33,998</p></td><td><p>23,956</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South West</p></td><td><p>22,434</p></td><td><p>24,226</p></td><td><p>18,550</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Midlands</p></td><td><p>40,167</p></td><td><p>30,395</p></td><td><p>22,257</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Yorkshire and The Humber</p></td><td><p>36,550</p></td><td><p>38,187</p></td><td><p>27,058</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>England Total</p></td><td><p>318,642</p></td><td><p>299,999</p></td><td><p>205,821</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 24/09/2015 11:56:28 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

419228

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Vacancies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the number of current job vacancies in each region in England.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2301
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2015 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley grouped question UIN HL2302 question first answered 25/09/2015 12:22:56 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley attachment 1 file name HL2301 & HL2302 Lord Roberts UKSA Reply.pdf title UK Statistics Reply
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

419229

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Vacancies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the number of current job vacancies in (1) Scotland, (2) Northern Ireland, and (3) Wales.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2015 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley grouped question UIN HL2301 question first answered 25/09/2015 12:22:56 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley attachment 1 file name HL2301 & HL2302 Lord Roberts UKSA Reply.pdf title UK Statistics Reply
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

418184

registered interest
date	10/09/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Diabetes: Health Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they provide to schools to educate teachers and pupils about possible diabetic symptoms.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Schools’ responsibilities to support pupils with medical conditions such as diabetes are set out in statutory guidance which is published online. The guidance helps to ensure that schools take action to support pupils and help parents feel confident that the right support will be put in place, typically through an individual health care plan. The guidance was drafted with support from Diabetes UK and other members of the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance, school leaders, teacher and support staff unions, Department of Health and young people and their parents.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance specifies that any member of school staff providing support to a pupil with medical needs must have received training. Staff need an understanding of the specific medical conditions they are being asked to deal with, their implications and preventative measures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Schools are also advised that policies in place to support pupils with medical conditions should set out arrangements for whole-school awareness training so that all staff are aware of the school’s policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions and their role in its implementation. In this regard, Diabetes UK provides helpful information for schools on its website. As part of the primary science curriculum pupils should be taught how to recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function. Teachers can choose to include aspects of diabetes in any part of the curriculum they feel appropriate, such as personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition to specific support for the medical needs of a pupil with diabetes, all schools should have at least one first aider. The number of first aid personnel will be based on local circumstances, considered as a part of a first aid needs assessment. A qualified first aider must complete a training course and hold a valid certificate. The department publishes health and safety advice for schools and signposts further information on first aid from the Health and Safety Executive.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash grouped question UIN HL2156 HL2157 question first answered 17/09/2015 14:24:47 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

418185

registered interest
date	10/09/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Diabetes: Health Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have plans to introduce lessons in all schools to educate school children about the symptoms of diabetes.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2156
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Schools’ responsibilities to support pupils with medical conditions such as diabetes are set out in statutory guidance which is published online. The guidance helps to ensure that schools take action to support pupils and help parents feel confident that the right support will be put in place, typically through an individual health care plan. The guidance was drafted with support from Diabetes UK and other members of the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance, school leaders, teacher and support staff unions, Department of Health and young people and their parents.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance specifies that any member of school staff providing support to a pupil with medical needs must have received training. Staff need an understanding of the specific medical conditions they are being asked to deal with, their implications and preventative measures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Schools are also advised that policies in place to support pupils with medical conditions should set out arrangements for whole-school awareness training so that all staff are aware of the school’s policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions and their role in its implementation. In this regard, Diabetes UK provides helpful information for schools on its website. As part of the primary science curriculum pupils should be taught how to recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function. Teachers can choose to include aspects of diabetes in any part of the curriculum they feel appropriate, such as personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition to specific support for the medical needs of a pupil with diabetes, all schools should have at least one first aider. The number of first aid personnel will be based on local circumstances, considered as a part of a first aid needs assessment. A qualified first aider must complete a training course and hold a valid certificate. The department publishes health and safety advice for schools and signposts further information on first aid from the Health and Safety Executive.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash grouped question UIN HL2155 HL2157 question first answered 17/09/2015 14:24:48 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

418186

registered interest
date	10/09/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupils: Diabetes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to ensure that where it is necessary medical aid is immediately available to diabetic pupils.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Schools’ responsibilities to support pupils with medical conditions such as diabetes are set out in statutory guidance which is published online. The guidance helps to ensure that schools take action to support pupils and help parents feel confident that the right support will be put in place, typically through an individual health care plan. The guidance was drafted with support from Diabetes UK and other members of the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance, school leaders, teacher and support staff unions, Department of Health and young people and their parents.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance specifies that any member of school staff providing support to a pupil with medical needs must have received training. Staff need an understanding of the specific medical conditions they are being asked to deal with, their implications and preventative measures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Schools are also advised that policies in place to support pupils with medical conditions should set out arrangements for whole-school awareness training so that all staff are aware of the school’s policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions and their role in its implementation. In this regard, Diabetes UK provides helpful information for schools on its website. As part of the primary science curriculum pupils should be taught how to recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function. Teachers can choose to include aspects of diabetes in any part of the curriculum they feel appropriate, such as personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition to specific support for the medical needs of a pupil with diabetes, all schools should have at least one first aider. The number of first aid personnel will be based on local circumstances, considered as a part of a first aid needs assessment. A qualified first aider must complete a training course and hold a valid certificate. The department publishes health and safety advice for schools and signposts further information on first aid from the Health and Safety Executive.</p> answering member printed Lord Nash grouped question UIN HL2155 HL2156 question first answered 17/09/2015 14:24:49 answering member 4270 label Biography information for Lord Nash
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

418187

registered interest
date	10/09/2015
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Diabetes: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are providing to refugees in the United Kingdom who suffer from diabetes.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2158
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2015 answer text <p>Refugees who have been granted asylum status are eligible for services from the National Health Service on the same basis as the general population. This includes access to primary medical care and any specialist diabetes treatment and care required.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 21/09/2015 11:58:42 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno