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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-01more like thismore than 2022-04-01
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling 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 (1) prevalence, and (2) cost to the Exchequer, of gambling-related harm in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Merron more like this
uin HL7596 remove filter
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answer text <p>Public Health England’s (PHE) <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gambling-related-harms-evidence-review" target="_blank">evidence review</a> of gambling-related harms reported that 0.5% of the adult population reached the threshold to be considered ‘problem gamblers’ (defined as those gambling with negative consequences and a possible loss of control), and that this proportion has remained relatively consistent since 2012. PHE’s review also included estimates on the costs associated with gambling-related harm. On costs to the Exchequer, the report estimated the annual direct costs associated with people who are problem gamblers to be approximately £647 million, but was unable to make a direct assessment of the costs caused by gambling-related harm.</p><p>Additional data on problem gambling prevalence comes from the Gambling Commission’s quarterly <a href="https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/about-us/page/participation-and-the-prevalence-of-problem-gambling" target="_blank">participation and prevalence survey</a>, the latest results of which were published in February. The survey found that in the year to December 2021, the overall problem gambling rate was statistically stable at 0.3%, compared to the year to December 2020. In the year to December 2019, the rate was 0.6%.</p><p>Our Review of the Gambling Act aims to ensure that the protections in place to prevent harm are appropriate and effective for the digital age. It is looking at issues regarding research as part of its broad scope.</p>
answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
grouped question UIN HL7597 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-07T13:06:24.573Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-07T13:06:24.573Z
answering member
4728
label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
tabling member
347
label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
1230953
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-02more like thismore than 2020-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Weedkillers: Health Hazards 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 recent assessment they have made of (1) the impact of aminopyralid contamination in compost on gardeners and market gardeners, and (2) the adequacy of the Health and Safety Executive's Chemicals Regulation Directorate enforcement of restrictions on the use of herbicide products containing aminopyralid. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL7596 remove filter
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-16more like thismore than 2020-09-16
answer text <p>There are measures in place to keep aminopyralid out of compost and manures. This is necessary because, as a herbicide, aminopyralid can harm broadleaved plants, leading to stunting and distortion (it is important to note that similar effects can result from nutritional deficiencies or diseases). The use of aminopyralid products is subject to strict conditions of use to ensure that plant material which may contain aminopyralid is not used in compost. These conditions have been in place for over ten years and, as a result, the number of reported incidents has declined to a very low level.</p><p> </p><p>Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors and enforcement officers consider all reported cases of suspected aminopyralid contamination of compost. Decisions on possible compliance and enforcement action are taken on a case-by-case basis. In most cases it is not possible to establish whether or not residues of aminopyralid have damaged plants nor, if so, the source of the residues. HSE maintains close contact with the authorisation holder and continues to keep under review the effectiveness of measures put in place.</p>
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-16T15:35:47.627Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-16T15:35:47.627Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
899933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-08more like thismore than 2018-05-08
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 Slavery: Convictions 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 Keen of Elie on 30 April (HL6886), of the eight appeals against conviction under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, how many (1) have been dismissed, (2) have been upheld, and (3) are pending. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Doocey more like this
uin HL7596 remove filter
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-22more like thismore than 2018-05-22
answer text <p>In 2015 and 2016 there were no convictions under Sections 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 reported to the Ministry of Justice. In 2017, a total of 7 offenders were convicted of offences under Section 1 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and 8 offenders were convicted of offences under Section 2 of the Act.</p><p> </p><p>Recorded figures relate to persons for whom these offences were the principal offences for which they were dealt with. When a defendant has been found guilty of two or more offences the principal offence is the offence for which the heaviest penalty is imposed. Where the same disposal is imposed for two or more offences, the principal offence recorded is the offence for which the statutory maximum penalty is the most severe.</p><p> </p><p>The figures appearing in the Written Answer of 30 April [HL6886 and HL 6887] were taken from the Crown Court case management system and provided a total of appeals initially lodged but not at the point of being categorised by appeal type. Consequently, these figures included cases that the Criminal Appeal Office would later have recorded as appeals against other offences. Figures taken from Criminal Appeal Office records, which do categorise appeal types, show that:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>No applications for leave to appeal against conviction under section 1 of the Modern Slavery Act have been received.</p><p> </p><p>1 application for leave to appeal against conviction under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act has been received and is still pending.</p><p> </p><p>1 application for leave to appeal against sentence under section 1 of the Modern Slavery Act was received but was abandoned by the applicant and is now closed.</p><p> </p><p>3 applications for leave to appeal against sentence under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act have been received. Of those, 1 is still pending and 2 have lapsed after leave to appeal was refused.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, the Attorney General referred 1 sentence under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act to the Court of Appeal for review under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme; the appeal was allowed and the sentence increased. And there was 1 prosecution appeal which confirmed the Crown Court ruling and the defendant was acquitted.</p>
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
grouped question UIN
HL7595 more like this
HL7597 more like this
HL7598 more like this
HL7599 more like this
HL7600 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-22T15:30:40.787Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-22T15:30:40.787Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
4197
label Biography information for Baroness Doocey more like this
511554
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-12more like thismore than 2016-04-12
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Droughts 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 are taking to provide aid to assist in alleviating the impact of the current drought in Zimbabwe. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord St John of Bletso more like this
uin HL7596 remove filter
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-25more like thismore than 2016-04-25
answer text <p>The UK was one of the first to respond widespread food insecurity resulting from a poor 2015 harvest and the emerging El Niño. Since September 2015, we have been supporting over 350,000 people in the worst affected areas, through cash transfers, in a £15m programme ending in July 2016.</p><p>An estimated 2.8 million people currently face food insecurity in Zimbabwe, so the UK is also helping to build their longer term resilience to future droughts. Our programmes provide training to smallholder farmers strengthening their ability to cope with the effects of climate change; and supporting them to grow drought resistant crops - such as ground nuts, sesame and mung bean for sale to the market.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Verma more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-25T14:45:23.66Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-25T14:45:23.66Z
answering member
3790
label Biography information for Baroness Verma more like this
tabling member
2155
label Biography information for Lord St John of Bletso more like this