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1347560
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Spaceflight 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 they consider that space travel should be limited to scientific research, rather than space tourism. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2075 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-23more like thismore than 2021-07-23
answer text <p>We are on the threshold of the new commercial space age, and this is a pivotal moment for the UK’s spaceflight ambitions.</p><p>The UK Government has put in place the legislation needed for operators to open spaceports which allows for a range of commercial spaceflight activities, including suborbital space-tourism. However, it will be up to the operators of the spaceports what services they seek to run from them. The immediate focus for the UK Government is enabling launch and supporting the small satellite launch market. These small satellites can support improvements to public services for all.</p><p>Growing our launch capability will help create new jobs and bring economic benefits to communities and organisations right across the UK, as well as inspiring the next generation of space scientists and engineers.</p><p>Access to space is also essential for improving understanding of climate change and our efforts to tackle it. Satellite measurements of Earth’s temperature, greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric gases, sea levels, ice cover and other properties give the science community valuable data that can help us analyse and predict the impacts of climate change to enable effective strategies and decisions to be made. UK launch capability will enable the expansion and enhancement of earth observation and the gathering of environmental data, enabling a real and meaningful contribution to tackling climate change.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-23T11:01:20.427Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-23T11:01:20.427Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
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 Exploitation: Children 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 plans they have, if any, to amend the Nationality and Borders Bill (1) to protect children who have been trafficked twice or more, (2) to support children who may have committed offences while suffering exploitation, and (3) to protect exploited foreign children by providing leave to remain of sufficient length to guard against further harm. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2076 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-29more like thismore than 2021-07-29
answer text <p>Within the Nationality and Borders Bill, we are proposing modern slavery measures to deliver a decision-making process and support system that is fair and provides support for those who genuinely need it.</p><p>We recognise that some victims of modern slavery may have had periods of high vulnerability and can have multiple, complex needs, with some individuals experiencing multiple forms of exploitation at different points in time. The proposed measures within the Bill therefore rightly allow for protection and support for individuals subject to repeated exploitation, including child victims whilst seeking to ensure that further support is only provided where needed.</p><p>We remain committed to tackling exploitation in all its forms. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 gives law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery, including a maximum life sentence for perpetrators and enhanced protection for victims. Where children are found to be potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery their safety and welfare are addressed as a priority. Local authorities are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in their area, including child victims of modern slavery. In addition to this statutory support, the Government has rolled out Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (ICTGs), an additional source of advice and support for all potentially trafficked children, in two thirds of all local authorities in England and Wales.</p><p>We will seek to put into legislation for the first time the commitment that all confirmed victims, including children, without immigration status will be considered for a grant of temporary leave to remain in line with specific criteria.</p><p>This will bring clarity to decision makers and victims on the process for temporary leave to remain. We will continue to comply with our duties under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship, and Immigration Act 2009 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-29T14:48:54.167Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-29T14:48:54.167Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347562
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Vaccination 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 they will classify the crews of merchant ships coming to British ports as vital workers with priority for vaccination. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2077 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-08-18more like thismore than 2021-08-18
answer text <p>Merchant ship crews coming into British ports have not been prioritised for vaccination based on their occupation. However, everyone aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom can now receive their vaccination; this includes all seafarers calling in UK ports.</p><p>The Government encourages all eligible seafarers and cruise ship employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The Department is working closely with the Department for Transport, the Devolved Administrations and NHS England and Improvement to ensure that operational challenges in vaccinating these groups are mitigated so all those who are eligible can access the vaccine in an efficient and convenient way.</p><p>For phase one of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the JCVI considered evidence on the risk of exposure and risk of mortality from COVID-19, and subsequently provided advice that only health and social care workers should be prioritised for vaccination. The objective of this prioritisation was to protect workers at high risk of exposure, who, should they become infected, may also expose vulnerable individuals to COVID-19 whilst providing care. The Government accepted the JCVI advice.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-08-18T11:33:01.653Zmore like thismore than 2021-08-18T11:33:01.653Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347563
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Children 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 discussions they have had with the government of Egypt about children being given preliminary death sentences in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2078 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-29more like thismore than 2021-07-29
answer text <p>The United Kingdom strongly opposes the death penalty in all countries and in all circumstances, as a matter of principle. This is especially the case for juveniles. This is in line with the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Charter on Human Rights. We continue to raise human rights concerns, including the death penalty, with the Egyptian authorities, both privately and in forums such as the UN Human Rights Council. Following recent cases the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa made clear to the Egyptian Government, at a senior level, our serious concern about the use of the death penalty.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-29T14:56:31.777Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-29T14:56:31.777Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347027
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Greece: Migrants and Refugees 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 report by Amnesty International Greece: Violence, lies, and pushbacks, published on 23 June. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2011 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>The accounts in the report are concerning and illustrate the difficulties presented by irregular migration. As the report notes, Greece has denied using any illegal practices, while Frontex has conducted an internal investigation into the allegations, and the European Parliament has established a permanent standing committee in order to scrutinise Frontex activity in the Aegean. HMA Athens has raised this issue with Greek Migration Minister Mitarakis and we will continue to urge all parties to uphold international law and international human rights standards, and to avoid any actions that may endanger human life. More broadly, the UK is committed to engaging with European and other partners on a 'whole of route' approach to tackling the challenges of, and risks posed by, irregular migration.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-28T15:16:13.477Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T15:16:13.477Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347028
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Immigration Controls 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 EU’s proposal to fund border controls at Turkey’s eastern border; and in particular, whether this would lead to victims of persecution being turned back. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2012 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>We are aware of discussions between our close partners, Turkey and the EU, on the funding of border controls at Turkey's eastern border. We would expect any new border controls to comply with international law with respect to the protection of refugees.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2021-07-28T15:16:58.627Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T15:16:58.627Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347029
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
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 Asylum: EU Action 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 establishment of a European Union Agency for Asylum. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2013 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>We note the provisional agreement between the Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council and the European Parliament on a Regulation to create an EU asylum agency.</p><p>We will monitor further developments in relation to implementation of this legislation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-28T15:28:33.807Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T15:28:33.807Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347030
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading EU Countries: Frontex 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 statement from Amnesty International on 23 June that there needs to be improvement to the (1) accountability, and (2) transparency, of Frontex's operations in (a) Greece, (b) Croatia, and (c) Hungary. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2014 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>The accounts in the Amnesty International report are concerning. We welcome the fact that Frontex has conducted an internal investigation into the allegations, and the European Parliament has established a permanent standing committee in order to scrutinise Frontex activity in the Aegean. The UK co-operates closely with our European partners to manage migration and strengthen our collective borders. We are committed to upholding international law and international human rights standards and to avoiding any actions that may endanger human life.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-28T15:12:22.593Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T15:12:22.593Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347063
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Diplomatic Relations 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 impact of some (1) European, and (2) Middle-Eastern, states seeking to re-open diplomatic relations with the government of Syria; and in particular, whether they see this as a (a) pragmatic, and (b) realistic, step. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2015 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>The UK closed the British Embassy in Damascus in 2012 and has no plans to re-open it. It is up to each sovereign state to make its own decisions on its representation in Syria, but we believe the Assad regime has lost its legitimacy due to its atrocities against the Syrian people and must now engage seriously with the UN political process.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2021-07-28T09:33:42.513Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T09:33:42.513Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1347064
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Afghanistan: Emigration 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 likely scale of emigration from Afghanistan over the next year given the advance of the Taliban in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton remove filter
uin HL2016 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-28more like thismore than 2021-07-28
answer text <p>The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), conducts assessments of the likely scale of migration and internal displacement due to the situation in Afghanistan. They are currently preparing revised estimates to reflect the deteriorating situation and we will continue to work with OCHA, UNHCR, IOM and other donors and neighbouring countries to respond.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2021-07-28T09:22:58.65Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-28T09:22:58.65Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter