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170224
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Neurology 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 they propose to respond to the survey of Acute Neurology Services issued by the Association of British Neurologists in December; and what action they plan to take to ensure that clearly defined quality standards in acute neurology are achieved evenly throughout the United Kingdom in the near future. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Walton of Detchant more like this
uin HL3720 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>NHS England recognises that, as this report from the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) shows, there is room for improvement in the way neurology services are delivered in acute settings. It has been working with the ABN, the Neurological Alliance, the National Clinical Director for Neurological Conditions and representatives from the Strategic Clinical Networks to develop a framework for improving neurology standards within acute settings.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The aim of this framework, which is in the process of being developed, is to help patients and their carers understand what standard of care they should expect, and to support clinicians, National Health Service staff, commissioners and others in the NHS and elsewhere that are responsible for the care of people with neurological conditions to understand how Acute services can be better delivered.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Neurological care in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is matter for the devolved administrations of those countries.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:19:21.537Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:19:21.537Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
1716
label Biography information for Lord Walton of Detchant more like this
170225
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Middle East 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 their estimate of the number of civilian casualties caused by air strikes against ISIS by Western forces. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Deech more like this
uin HL3721 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-23more like thismore than 2014-12-23
answer text The coalition, which includes a number of regional partners, as well as ‘western’ nations, takes every possible precaution to avoid civilian casualties, unlike the ISIL terrorists who show no respect for human rights or human life within the territory they control. Coalition targets are selected with the utmost care, the times of attack are carefully chosen and precision guided weapons are used. We are not aware of UK strikes causing civilian casualties. more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-23T12:52:03.64Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-23T12:52:03.64Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
3756
label Biography information for Baroness Deech more like this
170226
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Palestinians 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 treatment of Christians in Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Deech more like this
uin HL3722 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-23more like thismore than 2014-12-23
answer text <p>We understand that there are around 1300 Christians in Gaza who are allowed to practice freely, including observing religious holidays.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-23T12:50:56.65Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-23T12:50:56.65Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
3756
label Biography information for Baroness Deech more like this
170227
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Middle East 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 their assessment of the treatment of homosexuals in Middle East countries, in particular in (1) Israel, (2) the Palestinian Territories, and (3) Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Deech more like this
uin HL3723 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>The Government's clear message is that human rights are universal and should apply equally to all people. <br><br>We believe that the international community must address all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and we must also promote respect for diversity. Work in combating violence and discrimination against LGBT people forms an important part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's wider international human rights work. <br><br>The British Embassy in Tel Aviv has marched in the Gay Pride parades in Tel Aviv over recent years. At this year's march, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Israel spoke at the large public gathering and referred to Israel becoming a more tolerant society over the past decade. <br><br>We are deeply concerned about the treatment of the LGBT community in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza where they are subject to widespread social discrimination for cultural and religious reasons. Homosexuality remains a taboo subject in the OPTs. In some places, such as Ramallah, these taboos are relaxed, but in more conservative areas the situation is very challenging. There are no laws protecting LGBT people, however, we are not aware of any recent legal cases being prosecuted against LGBT people.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:23:22.917Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:23:22.917Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3756
label Biography information for Baroness Deech more like this
170228
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Money Laundering: 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 progress of current negotiations on the proposed 4th European Union Directive on money laundering as regards risk assessment and consequent enhanced due diligence for United Kingdom Politically Exposed Persons. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Clement-Jones more like this
uin HL3724 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-22more like thismore than 2014-12-22
answer text <p><strong>The Government has advocated a risk-based approach to “politically exposed persons” domestically, through negotiations on the Directive.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>In the UK, this would require treating UK PEPs, such as UK Parliamentarians, on the basis of risk when undertaking customer due diligence. Enhanced due diligence would only apply if the business relationship is assessed as high risk.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Political agreement between the Presidency, the European Parliament and the Commission on the Directive was reached on 16 December. We expect the Italian Presidency to provide further details shortly. </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-22T14:45:24.487Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-22T14:45:24.487Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
3396
label Biography information for Lord Clement-Jones more like this
170229
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 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 illicit jade and drug trading in Burma and the actions of the government of that country in respect of tackling the trade of such goods into China. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL3725 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>Burma remains the main source of drugs in the region and is the world’s second largest producer of opium poppy, which along with illicit trade of jade, provides significant sources of income that have helped fuel Burma’s internal conflicts. The production of methamphetamine is also a growing concern, with the majority of the production in Burma exported to neighbouring countries. <br><br>We are aware of plans for improved cooperation between the nations of the Mekong region, including Burma, to tackle the illicit drugs trade. This includes the recent establishment of a regional centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand, staffed by drugs enforcement officers from Burma, Thailand, China and Laos. The UK welcomes these efforts and encourages coordination with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:23:47.13Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:23:47.13Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
170230
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 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 is their assessment of the main source of Boko Haram's weapons; and what is their assessment of the strategy adopted by the government of Nigeria in respect of that organisation. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL3726 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>Reliable assessments of the source of Boko Haram’s weapons are not available. However, reports indicate that Boko Haram obtain weapons from a variety of sources, including illegal arms smuggling and theft from the Nigerian military. <br><br>On the military side, the Government of Nigeria has increased the number of forces in the North East. However, tackling the threat of Boko Haram requires a comprehensive response, including economic development, led by the Nigerian government, with the support of its neighbours and other international partners. <br><br>The UK’s package of support includes training and advice to Nigerian military units, deployed against Boko Haram; support to the Nigerian government in bringing increased development and prosperity to the North East; and a commitment to draw one million more children into education in Northern Nigeria by 2020.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:24:11.82Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:24:11.82Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
170231
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Kenya 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 their assessment of the evidence provided by Human Rights Watch in respect of the availability of justice for those who experienced mass killings and rape associated with the 2007 presidential election in Kenya. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL3727 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>Pursuing transitional justice is important for long-term peace and stability in Kenya. We acknowledge the steps taken by the Government of Kenya to address the needs of some victims of post-election violence. The UK encourages greater efforts by the Government of Kenya to promote reconciliation and make further substantial progress on this agenda. It is therefore essential that the needs of the victims continue to be placed at the centre of efforts to deliver justice.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:25:55.893Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:25:55.893Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
170232
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Central African Republic 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 progress has been made by the new International Criminal Court investigation into the situation in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL3728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-23more like thismore than 2014-12-23
answer text <p>The UK notes the International Criminal Court Prosecutor’s decision to open a second investigation into the situation in the Central African Republic with respect to alleged crimes committed since 2012. Her Office’s investigation is ongoing and the Prosecutor will decide whether to bring any charges based on its findings. The Prosecutor released a statement on 24 September which sets out the Prosecutor's belief that there is a reasonable basis to believe that both the Séléka and the anti-balaka groups have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-23T12:50:26.417Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-23T12:50:26.417Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
170233
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-12-15
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 Developing Countries: Trade 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 will take to ensure that trade is understood to have a role in facilitating the post–2015 development objectives. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL3729 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-18more like thismore than 2014-12-18
answer text <p>Poverty eradication is at the forefront of the post-2015 development agenda and we propose to tackle this by promoting inclusive economic growth, social development and tackling climate change, in a way that leaves no one behind. Trade plays a central role in achieving the ambitious agenda and the UK will work to ensure that there are strong trade-related targets in the final post-2015 framework<strong>.</strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-18T12:51:28.153Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-18T12:51:28.153Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this