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445314
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Animal Experiments: Primates 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 the Home Office has received any applications from researchers at the Francis Crick Institute to study the impact on implantation or miscarriage of genetic alterations introduced by genome editing in non-human primates, and if so, when. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5078 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-26more like thismore than 2016-01-26
answer text <p>The use of non-human primates in scientific procedures is highly regulated and non-human primates can only be used where there is no other suitable animal and where a full harm-benefit analysis has been carried out. In 2014, the last year for which we have data, there was no use of genetically altered non-human primates.</p><p>The release of information on specific licence applications is restricted in order to protect the identities of people and places and to avoid the release of valuable intellectual property.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-26T17:14:34.59Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-26T17:14:34.59Z
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
445315
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Artificial Insemination 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 public policy implications arising from the recent reports that one 41-year old man has fathered up to 800 children by providing his gametes to women seeking to become pregnant. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5079 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-01more like thismore than 2016-02-01
answer text <p>According to media reports, this particular case concerns private arrangements made between individual women seeking sperm for home insemination and the man providing the sperm. There is no third party involved. Such private arrangements between a man and a woman are not regulated. We understand that there is also no evidence to support the claim of up to 800 children having been born.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that women seeking sperm donation treatment fully understand the benefits of using clinics licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5080 more like this
HL5081 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.25Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.25Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
445316
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Artificial Insemination 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 action the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is taking, if any, following the reports that one 41-year old man has fathered up to 800 children by providing his gametes to women seeking to become pregnant. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5080 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-01more like thismore than 2016-02-01
answer text <p>According to media reports, this particular case concerns private arrangements made between individual women seeking sperm for home insemination and the man providing the sperm. There is no third party involved. Such private arrangements between a man and a woman are not regulated. We understand that there is also no evidence to support the claim of up to 800 children having been born.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that women seeking sperm donation treatment fully understand the benefits of using clinics licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5079 more like this
HL5081 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.313Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.313Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
445317
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Artificial Insemination 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 commission an assessment of the implications for the mental and physical health of children conceived through the use of sperm from prolific, unregulated donors, and whether they intend to review the regulation of sperm donation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5081 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-01more like thismore than 2016-02-01
answer text <p>According to media reports, this particular case concerns private arrangements made between individual women seeking sperm for home insemination and the man providing the sperm. There is no third party involved. Such private arrangements between a man and a woman are not regulated. We understand that there is also no evidence to support the claim of up to 800 children having been born.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that women seeking sperm donation treatment fully understand the benefits of using clinics licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5079 more like this
HL5080 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.36Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-01T12:39:24.36Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
445318
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Mohamed Nasheed 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 action they are taking to press the government of the Maldives for the unconditional release of former President Mohamed Nasheed for medical treatment in the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5082 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-25more like thismore than 2016-01-25
answer text <p>The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), visited the Maldives on 17 and 18 January. He met key members of the Maldives government, including President Yameen and reiterated our call for the release of all political prisoners. The UK welcomed the Maldivian government’s decision on 18 January to allow former President Nasheed to travel overseas for medical treatment.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-25T15:39:13.527Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-25T15:39:13.527Z
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
445319
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Maldives: 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 what assessment they have made of  the human rights situation in the Maldives, and what consideration they are giving to immediate targeted sanctions by the UK and at a EU level on senior officials and key supporters of the government of the Maldives, including freezing assets and travel bans. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL5083 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-25more like thismore than 2016-01-25
answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the decline in respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the Maldives. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), visited the Maldives on 17 and 18 January and expressed these concerns to President Yameen and other key members of the Maldivian government including Foreign Minister Dunya.</p><p>We will continue to apply pressure through a range of bilateral and multilateral means to bring about the positive changes we all want to see in the Maldives.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-25T15:40:29.517Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-25T15:40:29.517Z
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
445320
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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 Welfare in Detention of Vulnerable Persons Review 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 which, if any, of the recommendations of the report on the welfare of immigration detainees by Stephen Shaw have been rejected, and on what grounds. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Beecham more like this
uin HL5084 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-03more like thismore than 2016-02-03
answer text <p>The Government’s position on the Stephen Shaw review was set out in the Written Ministerial Statement laid on 14 January 2016.</p><p>The Government accepts the broad thrust of Mr Shaw’s recommendations. In particular the Government accepts Mr Shaw’s recommendations to adopt a wider definition of those at risk, including victims of sexual violence, individuals with mental health issues, pregnant women, those with learning difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder and elderly people, and to recognise the dynamic nature of vulnerabilities. We will introduce a new “adult at risk” concept into decision-making on immigration detention with a clear presumption that people who are at risk should not be detained, building on the existing legal framework.</p><p>A more detailed mental health needs assessment in immigration removal centres, using the expertise of the Centre for Mental Health, will be carried out and is expected to report in March 2016. NHS commissioners will use that assessment to consider and revisit current provision to ensure healthcare needs are being met appropriately. The Government will also publish a joint Department of Health, NHS and Home Office mental health action plan in April 2016.</p><p>We will also be considering a number of operational recommendations made by Mr Shaw, on a case by case basis, taking account of available resources.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-03T11:42:24.527Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-03T11:42:24.527Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4181
label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
445321
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
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: Tourism 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 reply by the Earl of Courtown on 12 January (HL Deb, col 137), whether they will place a copy of the details of the £1 million competition to boost ideas to get more tourists on to the railways and out and about in the UK in the Library of the House, and explain the significance of that competition for rail safety. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL5085 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-01more like thismore than 2016-02-01
answer text <p>The Prime Minister has announced a £1 million ‘Rail for Tourism innovation’ competition to call for ideas to transform the travel experience for visitors to the UK and make exploring the UK by rail more attractive to tourists. This is to be run by the Future Railway Programme, which is part of the Rail Safety and Standards Board. Details are being developed. Once published, a copy will be placed in the Library of the House.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-01T12:33:53.247Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-01T12:33:53.247Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
445322
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name 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 progress they have made in tackling problem gambling. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chadlington more like this
uin HL5086 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-29more like thismore than 2016-01-29
answer text <p>This Government wants to ensure that people are protected from being harmed or exploited by gambling. We welcome the ongoing work of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB), the Gambling Commission and the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) to identify the causes of problem gambling and to implement effective deterrents and treatments.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-29T13:43:53.21Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-29T13:43:53.21Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
3318
label Biography information for Lord Chadlington more like this
445323
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-18more like thismore than 2016-01-18
answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Betting 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 why the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice exempts sports betting around televised sporting events from the 9pm television watershed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chadlington more like this
uin HL5087 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-01more like thismore than 2016-02-01
answer text <p>Televised gambling advertising in the UK is governed by the Advertising Codes which are maintained by the Broadcast Committee for Advertising Practice. This is supplemented by a self-regulatory industry code, the Industry Code for Socially Responsible Gambling. An enhanced version of the industry code will come into effect in February 2016. New measures include a commitment that gambling operators will no longer advertise sign-up offers on television before 9pm.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-01T12:28:32.557Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-01T12:28:32.557Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
3318
label Biography information for Lord Chadlington more like this