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1388016
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Devolution: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the (a) Levelling Up Fund and (b) Shared Prosperity Fund on the devolution settlement for Scotland. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh North and Leith more like this
tabling member printed
Deidre Brock more like this
uin 904694 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-15more like thismore than 2021-12-15
answer text <p>We have a responsibility to support economic growth UK-wide. This year the Levelling Up Fund has delivered over £170m to locally championed Scottish projects, with MPs Scotland-wide supporting these applications.</p><p>The £2.6bn UK Shared Prosperity Fund will launch next year building on this success to support communities in every corner of our UK.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes South more like this
answering member printed Iain Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-15T15:10:10.967Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-15T15:10:10.967Z
answering member
4015
label Biography information for Iain Stewart more like this
tabling member
4417
label Biography information for Deidre Brock more like this
1388017
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Storms: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of support provided by the Government to people in Scotland affected by Storm Arwen. more like this
tabling member constituency North Norfolk more like this
tabling member printed
Duncan Baker more like this
uin 904695 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-15more like thismore than 2021-12-15
answer text <p>One of the main impacts of both Storm Arwen and Storm Barra was disruption to electricity networks.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government worked closely with local network operators to provide support, particularly to the most vulnerable.</p><p> </p><p>Our fantastic British armed forces responded rapidly to a request from Aberdeenshire Council, and service personnel were deployed door-to-door, providing a lifeline to many.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway more like this
answering member printed Mr Alister Jack more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-15T17:03:24.99Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-15T17:03:24.99Z
answering member
4619
label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack more like this
tabling member
4784
label Biography information for Duncan Baker more like this
1388018
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Scotland Office: Apprentices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to increase the number of apprentices in his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Harlow more like this
tabling member printed
Robert Halfon more like this
uin 904696 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-15more like thismore than 2021-12-15
answer text <p>We have, and have had, a number of apprentices in the Department.</p><p>We remain committed to apprenticeships as part of a modern employment route into the Civil Service and across the wider economy.</p><p>This year we also had a number of diversity interns as part of a wider Civil Service scheme.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes South more like this
answering member printed Iain Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-15T15:08:54.187Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-15T15:08:54.187Z
answering member
4015
label Biography information for Iain Stewart more like this
tabling member
3985
label Biography information for Robert Halfon more like this
1388019
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Energy: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on the impact of energy price rises on Scottish businesses. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West more like this
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 904697 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-15more like thismore than 2021-12-15
answer text <p>I regularly discuss issues of importance to Scotland with Cabinet colleagues, including the impact on businesses of recent global energy price rises.</p><p>Energy security is an absolute priority for this Government and we continue to actively monitor market activity and prices.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes South more like this
answering member printed Iain Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-15T15:07:38.29Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-15T15:07:38.29Z
answering member
4015
label Biography information for Iain Stewart more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1388343
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
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 Middle East: Peace Negotiations 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 discussions they have had with (1) the government of Israel, and (2) Palestinian representatives, about the Middle East peace process. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Altmann more like this
uin HL4981 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-23more like thismore than 2021-12-23
answer text <p>The UK remains committed to making progress towards a two-state solution. The Foreign Secretary discussed the Middle East Peace Process with Israeli FM Lapid on 29 November and Minister Cleverly raised with Deputy FM Roll on 9 November. Minister Cleverly met with Israeli Minister Frej and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh on 17 November in Oslo at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-23T16:22:37.28Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-23T16:22:37.28Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4533
label Biography information for Baroness Altmann more like this
1388344
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
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 Middle East: Peace Negotiations 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 steps they are taking, if any, (1) to strengthen the Abraham Accords, and (2) to expand those accords to additional nations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Altmann more like this
uin HL4982 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-23more like thismore than 2021-12-23
answer text <p>The United Kingdom (UK) warmly welcomed the normalisation agreements between Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan. These were historic steps which see the normalisation of relations between friends of the UK.</p><p>Restoring cooperation is an important and constructive step towards peace, and shows both sides are willing to put the needs and security of both Israelis and Palestinians first. We need to build on this momentum through further dialogue and compromise to move towards a two state solution and a lasting solution to the conflict. The United Kingdom will continue to work towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-23T16:20:56.707Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-23T16:20:56.707Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4533
label Biography information for Baroness Altmann more like this
1388345
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
answering body
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept id 211 more like this
answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
hansard heading Local Government: Coronavirus 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 spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, whether local government bodies can hold meetings remotely if they choose. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL4983 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-31
answer text <p>A High Court judgement handed down on 27 April 2021 confirmed that the Local Government Act 1972 specifies that council meetings must take place in person at a single, specified, geographical location and being “present” at such a meeting involves physical presence at that location.</p><p>This judgement confirmed that the regulations which allowed local authorities to meet remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic did not apply to meetings after 6 May 2021.</p><p>Any permanent change would require primary legislation, and would depend upon Parliamentary time being available.</p><p>Non-statutory or other informal meetings where local authorities deem that in-person attendance is not required can be held virtually.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-31T11:07:35.737Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-31T11:07:35.737Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1388346
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
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 Railways: Penzance 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 importance of retaining the sleeper train between Penzance and London to the economy of the South West. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL4984 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-21more like thismore than 2021-12-21
answer text <p>The Department for Transport last sought the public’s views on the Great Western franchise in the consultation starting in November 2017. The response, published in August 2018, did not identify specific issues or concerns about the London-Penzance sleeper service.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-21T14:02:40.3Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-21T14:02:40.3Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1388347
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
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 People Smuggling: Organised Crime 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 European Commission’s proposed regulation 2021/0387 on measures against transport operators that facilitate or engage in trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants, what assessment they have made of the effect the regulations could have on (1) air, (2) sea, (3) road, and (4) rail operators between the UK and the EU, particularly on the island of Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL4985 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-22more like thismore than 2021-12-22
answer text <p>There is a high level of cooperation on border security between both the UK and Irish Governments to ensure we are taking all the necessary measures to protect and secure the Common Travel Area, this includes people travelling from Ireland to the UK.</p><p>The Home Office, Ireland’s Garda National Immigration Bureau and Border Management Unit, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and other police forces work together to tackle abuse of the CTA by conducting intelligence-led checks and enforcement operations.</p><p>We continue to take a whole route approach in pursuing the crime groups who facilitate people smuggling to the UK and who exploit vulnerable migrants, knowingly putting people in life-threatening situations.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-22T16:42:20.283Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-22T16:42:20.283Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1388348
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-12-15
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 Heathrow Airport: Railways 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 is the estimated cost of the Western Rail Link to Heathrow; and how much of that cost will be contributed by Heathrow Airport. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL4986 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-21more like thismore than 2021-12-21
answer text <p>The total nominal capital cost for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow, in 2018 prices, is estimated at around £1.5bn to construct the rail link between Heathrow Airport Station and the Great Western Main Line. For the scheme to proceed, the Government has been clear that Heathrow Airport Limited would need to secure and provide an acceptable financial contribution.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-21T14:00:30.61Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-21T14:00:30.61Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this