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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-05more like thismore than 2015-10-05
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 Small Businesses more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many meetings (1) the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, (2) ministers within the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and (3) civil servants at the level of private secretary or above in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, have had with companies employing fewer than 50 employees since May. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kramer more like this
uin HL2430 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-12more like thismore than 2015-10-12
answer text <p>This information is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate costs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-12T11:07:09.237Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-12T11:07:09.237Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
419378
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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 Sudan: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they have taken, if any, in response to the most recent arrests of members of the Sudan Congress Party, and more broadly regarding the treatment of members of civil society, political activists and journalists in Sudan since the election in April. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2309 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-29more like thismore than 2015-09-29
answer text <p>Whilst we have not raised this specific case, we regularly highlight our concerns over the treatment of political parties, civil society and the media with the Government of Sudan, most recently with a member of the National Congress Party in September this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-29T16:31:00.85Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-29T16:31:00.85Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
419379
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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 Burma: Ethnic Groups more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 15 September (HL Deb, col 1741), what assistance they have given to the Karen and other ethnic minorities in Burma in overcoming obstacles to a comprehensive national ceasefire, particularly in regard to (1) the placing of weapons beyond use, (2) the restitution of land, and (3) the extension of the franchise to Burmese refugees living in refugee camps on the border between Burma and Thailand. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2310 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-24more like thismore than 2015-09-24
answer text <p>We welcome the continuing talks between the Burmese government and ethnic armed groups to agree a National Ceasefire Agreement. Throughout the negotiations the UK has funded specialists to provide expert advice in support of the peacemaking dialogue in Burma to both sides of the conflict. This includes support to the National Ceasefire Coordination Team, the ethnic groups’ negotiation team of which Karen groups are a part. We are also a member of the Peace Donor Support Group which is directly supporting work to move from ceasefire agreements to political dialogue with all of Burma’s ethnic groups.</p><p>The signing of a ceasefire would only be the start of a wider peace process. The next stage, as envisaged by the draft National Ceasefire Agreement, is a National Political Dialogue. It is at this stage that issues such as decommissioning of weapons, land restitution and resettlement of internally displaced people will be discussed. To date we have not been asked to assist with any of these issues, and we would only do so with the consent of both sides. However, as I highlighted in the debate to which the noble Lord refers, the UK has earmarked £3million in flexible funding to support such activities in support of the continuing peace process through the multi-donor Peace Support Fund, with the potential to increase this to £5million.</p><p> </p><p>We have raised with the Burmese authorities the issue of extending voting to internally displaced people. Most recently our Ambassador lobbied the head of the Union Election Commission on the inclusion of internally displaced people in Burma on the voter lists.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-24T15:44:30.897Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-24T15:44:30.897Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
419380
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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 Nigeria: Boko Haram more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of progress in combating Boko Haram in Nigeria; what assessment they have made of how many deaths and acts of terror that group has been responsible for over the past year; and how many of the girls who have been abducted by Boko Haram have been rescued to date. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2311 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-29more like thismore than 2015-09-29
answer text <p>While we welcome progress made by Nigeria and its neighbours, Boko Haram remains a threat to security in North East Nigeria and the wider region. Due to the nature of Boko Haram attacks, which often take place in remote areas, it is difficult to provide accurate and reliable figures relating to their activities, including the numbers of people killed and abducted. However we estimate that over 20,000 people have been killed, 2.2 million internally displaced and 4.6 million affected by the insurgency.</p><p>We are aware of several hundred women and children being released by Boko Haram this year. We have stressed to the Nigerian authorities the importance that they are provided with appropriate support.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-29T16:30:05.187Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-29T16:30:05.187Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
419381
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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
hansard heading Pakistan: Christianity more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the report commissioned by the British Pakistan Christian Association, entitled <i>Education, Human Rights Violations in Pakistan and the Scandal Involving UNHRC and Asylum Seekers in Thailand</i>; and whether, in the light of this report, they plan to review the risk of the persecution of Christians in Pakistan and update their guidance document<i> Pakistan: Christians and Christian Converts</i>. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2312 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-05more like thismore than 2015-10-05
answer text <p>The Home Office will be considering the report commissioned by the British Pakistani Christian Association alongside a range of other material to make a full assessment of the situation of Christians in Pakistan, and will revise its country information and guidance if necessary.</p><p>The Home Office considers that the treatment of asylum seekers in Thailand is primarily a matter for the Thai authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-05T16:26:34.62Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-05T16:26:34.62Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
419382
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Registration of Burials Act 1864 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Ministry of Justice last reviewed the provisions of the Registration of Burials Act 1864 under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Avebury more like this
uin HL2313 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-02more like thismore than 2015-10-02
answer text <p /> <p>The Ministry of Justice does not exercise any functions under the provisions of the Registration of Burials Act 1864 and has not therefore undertaken such a review. Should the Government amend the Act in the future, however, it would have to take account of the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Faulks more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-02T14:51:52.673Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-02T14:51:52.673Z
answering member
4183
label Biography information for Lord Faulks more like this
tabling member
1665
label Biography information for Lord Avebury more like this
419383
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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 Bahrain: Human Rights more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, following the fifth UN joint statement on human rights in Bahrain, they have discussed with the government of Bahrain the cases of opposition leaders Sheikh Ali Salman, Ibrahim Sharif, Fadhel Abbas, and Majid Milad; and if so, with what results. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Avebury more like this
uin HL2314 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-24more like thismore than 2015-09-24
answer text <p>We have previously raised these four cases with the Government of Bahrain, including at the highest levels. We continue to do so on a regular basis. Following the UN joint statement on 14 September on human rights in Bahrain, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), discussed human rights and political reform with the Bahraini Ambassador.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-24T15:44:42.597Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-24T15:44:42.597Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1665
label Biography information for Lord Avebury more like this
419384
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
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 Social Rented Housing: Rents more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 15 September (HL2049) which committed to helping to protect taxpayers from the rising cost of subsidising rent, what steps they are taking to achieve this commitment. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Beecham more like this
uin HL2315 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-30more like thismore than 2015-09-30
answer text <p>We have included provisions in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill currently before Parliament to reduce social rents in England by one percent a year for four years from April 2016. We estimate that by 2020/21 there will be an in-year saving to the tax payer of some £1.4 billion, so helping to protect taxpayers from the rising cost of subsidising rents through housing benefit.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-30T14:04:17.477Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-30T14:04:17.477Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4181
label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
419385
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Energy Supply more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth on 16 September (HL1984) which states that "decisions on plant closures are a commercial matter for individual plant owners", whose responsibility it is to ensure that the United Kingdom has enough energy supplies to meet expected needs. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL2316 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-24more like thismore than 2015-09-24
answer text <p>The Electricity Act (1989) and Gas Act (1986) place obligations on the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to secure long-term viable supplies and to secure that all reasonable demands for electricity are met.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-24T11:52:02.457Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-24T11:52:02.457Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
419386
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Health Services: Armed Forces more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Prior of Brampton on 16 September (HL2100), whether they plan to remove the National Health Service ban on treating injured British military personnel who have undergone some private medical treatment, however small, for their injuries. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL2317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-22more like thismore than 2015-09-22
answer text <p>Any National Health Service patient is free to choose to fund privately a healthcare procedure, but as a result will generally be required to pay costs associated with that procedure. Whether the NHS provides on-going care is addressed on a case by case basis. Given the circumstances relating to a small number of very seriously injured veterans, NHS England is ensuring that they continue to receive on-going care. The NHS works closely with the Ministry of Defence to support injured service personnel through the transition process when they are discharged from the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p>We do not plan to exempt serving personnel or veterans from the principles of the NHS, but will ensure that all the circumstances of individual cases are taken into account when making decisions on the care of serving personnel and veterans.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-22T09:40:11.227Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-22T09:40:11.227Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this