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641823

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date	22/11/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Public Health: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are planning to undertake a public consultation on the future of public health funding in England.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL3395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>The ring-fenced public health grant for local authorities will remain in place for 2017-18. In 2015, the Government announced that by the end of this Parliament local government would retain all of the money it raises through business rates. The Government consulted over the summer on an option for fully funding local authorities’ public health spending from their retained business rates receipts. We are currently considering the responses to this consultation and will publish a summary of the responses and a proposed way forward in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton question first answered 01/12/2016 15:57:02 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

641825

registered interest
date	22/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, when assessing road investment schemes using WebTAG, what proportion of the economic benefits were attributed to savings of two minutes or less.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>Road investment decisions are supported with a five-part business case. The economic case aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a proposal’s impacts. These include a wide range of social and environmental factors, as well as time savings and economic impacts. The proportion of time saving benefits which are attributed to average time savings ‎per trip of two minutes or less varies between projects, depending on the nature of the scheme, and is not centrally held.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2016 12:25:58 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

641826

registered interest
date	22/11/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	University of Oxford: Antisemitism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 17 November (HL2972), whether they will ask the Higher Education Funding Council for England, in its role as regulator, to engage with the University of Oxford to ensure that their policies and procedures were implemented appropriately following reports of anti-Semitic incidents involving students which led to the resignation of a student club chairman in February.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL3397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government condemns antisemitism wherever it occurs, including on university campuses. Universities and student societies need to be robust in tackling these kinds of issues. Universities are autonomous and have processes for dealing with concerns and complaints where they are raised, unless there are regulatory issues to be addressed.</p><p>The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) holds ongoing discussions (both formal and informal) with institutions, including the University of Oxford, on a regular basis. As the regulator, HEFCE has established procedures for following on up concerns raised about universities. No concerns have been raised with HEFCE about the implementation by the University of Oxford of its policies and procedures on this issue.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 02/12/2016 11:46:50 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

641827

registered interest
date	22/11/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Police
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on (1) freedom of the press, and (2) the impact on freedom of expression, of proposals to empower police to intercept communications and seize electronic equipment in Zimbabwe.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL3398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>We are concerned about the proposed Social Media Bill in Zimbabwe. The British Ambassador raised this with the Minister for Information, Media and Broadcasting on 19 September highlighting the importance of protecting freedom of media and expression, as guaranteed by Zimbabwe’s 2013 constitution. The Ambassador also emphasised the importance of urgent implementation in law of the provisions of the constitution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 01/12/2016 14:08:44 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

640764

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Abortion
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many HSA4 abortion notification forms were not submitted to the Chief Medical Officer within 14 days of termination in each of the last five years for which records are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>Section 2 of the Abortion Act 1967 and the Abortion Regulations in respect of England, require all Registered Medical Practitioners terminating a pregnancy to give notice in form HSA4 to the Chief Medical Officer within 14 days of the procedure. Information on how many forms were submitted late in each of the last five years is not routinely recorded<strong>. </strong>However, when a form is received 14 days after the date of termination, officials send a letter to the terminating doctor reminding them of their legal obligations. Wilful non-compliance with the notification requirements is a criminal offence and would be reported to the police to investigate.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton grouped question UIN HL3359 question first answered 01/12/2016 16:00:28 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

640765

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Abortion
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures are in place to ensure that the Abortion Regulations 1991 are properly enforced; and what disciplinary processes may be implemented for violations of those Regulations.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>Section 2 of the Abortion Act 1967 and the Abortion Regulations in respect of England, require all Registered Medical Practitioners terminating a pregnancy to give notice in form HSA4 to the Chief Medical Officer within 14 days of the procedure. Information on how many forms were submitted late in each of the last five years is not routinely recorded<strong>. </strong>However, when a form is received 14 days after the date of termination, officials send a letter to the terminating doctor reminding them of their legal obligations. Wilful non-compliance with the notification requirements is a criminal offence and would be reported to the police to investigate.</p> answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton grouped question UIN HL3358 question first answered 01/12/2016 16:00:28 answering member 127 label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

640766

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Pakistan: Religious Freedom
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Bates on 17 November (HL2963, 2965, 2966, 3010 and 3077) concerning religious freedom and education in Pakistan, what assessment they have made of the policies implemented in the Khyber Province in this regard.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>The DFID-funded Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Support Programme is assisting the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to develop policies to address inequality and improve educational outcomes for all children in the province. The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa implements the 2006 national curriculum which has been independently assessed to be based on the values of democracy, pluralism and peace. DFID is also supporting the government to revise its textbooks which will include replacing any content that promotes prejudice and discrimination against religious or other minorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 05/12/2016 17:55:40 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

640767

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many major trunk and motorway road investment schemes were announced between 2005 and 2015.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>A total of 126 new schemes were announced between 2005 and 2015, comprising:</p><ul><li>9 schemes announced by Labour between 2005 and 2010;</li><li>117 schemes announced by the Coalition between 2010 and 2015, comprising:</li></ul><p>o 10 schemes announced at SR2010 (note – the two other SR2010 schemes, A23 Handcross and A11 Fiveways, were entered into the Roads Programme in 2004 and 2000 respectively)</p><p>o 6 schemes at AS2011</p><p>o 5 schemes at AS2012</p><p>o 27 schemes at SR2013 and the December 2013 National Infrastructure Plan update</p><p>o 69 schemes at AS2014 and the announcement of the Roads Investment Strategy (RiS1)</p><p> </p><p>In addition, a further 15 schemes were announced in the Roads Investment Strategy in 2014 for development so they are ready to start construction in the second road period (after 2019/20).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Of the 126 schemes, HM Government contracts have been awarded for:</p><ul><li>Labour schemes - 8 of the 9, with the remaining scheme (A21 Baldslow junction) being cancelled at SR2010;</li><li>SR2010 schemes – All 10;</li><li>AS2011 schemes – All 6;</li><li>AS2012 schemes – 4 of the 5, with the remaining AS2012 scheme (A30 Temple to Carblake) being delivered by Cornwall County Council and so it isn’t Highways England that has let a contract;</li><li>SR2013 schemes – 16 contracts (including one scheme split into two contracts), with 11 still to be awarded. The remaining SR2013 scheme – A50 Uttoxeter – is being delivered by Staffordshire County Council and so it isn’t Highways England that has let a contract;</li><li>AS14 / RiS1 schemes - Taking account of some of these schemes subsequently being merged for delivery, the 69 schemes comprise 64 schemes for contract award and delivery. Two of these schemes – A43 Abthorpe and M5 jns 5 to 7 – have had works start but no separate contract has been awarded since both schemes are being delivered through an existing contract with the respective Delivery Partner. None of the remaining 62 schemes have yet had contracts awarded.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The attached Appendix 1 details the start and completion dates.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL3362 question first answered 05/12/2016 15:05:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon attachment 1 file name HL3361, HL3362 - Appendix 1.docx title HL3361, HL3362 - Appendix 1
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

640768

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many contracts for construction and building of the trunk and motorway investment schemes announced between 2005 and 2015 have been agreed, not including planning and appraisal work; when those schemes were started; and when those schemes were, or are anticipated to be, completed.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3362
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>A total of 126 new schemes were announced between 2005 and 2015, comprising:</p><ul><li>9 schemes announced by Labour between 2005 and 2010;</li><li>117 schemes announced by the Coalition between 2010 and 2015, comprising:</li></ul><p>o 10 schemes announced at SR2010 (note – the two other SR2010 schemes, A23 Handcross and A11 Fiveways, were entered into the Roads Programme in 2004 and 2000 respectively)</p><p>o 6 schemes at AS2011</p><p>o 5 schemes at AS2012</p><p>o 27 schemes at SR2013 and the December 2013 National Infrastructure Plan update</p><p>o 69 schemes at AS2014 and the announcement of the Roads Investment Strategy (RiS1)</p><p> </p><p>In addition, a further 15 schemes were announced in the Roads Investment Strategy in 2014 for development so they are ready to start construction in the second road period (after 2019/20).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Of the 126 schemes, HM Government contracts have been awarded for:</p><ul><li>Labour schemes - 8 of the 9, with the remaining scheme (A21 Baldslow junction) being cancelled at SR2010;</li><li>SR2010 schemes – All 10;</li><li>AS2011 schemes – All 6;</li><li>AS2012 schemes – 4 of the 5, with the remaining AS2012 scheme (A30 Temple to Carblake) being delivered by Cornwall County Council and so it isn’t Highways England that has let a contract;</li><li>SR2013 schemes – 16 contracts (including one scheme split into two contracts), with 11 still to be awarded. The remaining SR2013 scheme – A50 Uttoxeter – is being delivered by Staffordshire County Council and so it isn’t Highways England that has let a contract;</li><li>AS14 / RiS1 schemes - Taking account of some of these schemes subsequently being merged for delivery, the 69 schemes comprise 64 schemes for contract award and delivery. Two of these schemes – A43 Abthorpe and M5 jns 5 to 7 – have had works start but no separate contract has been awarded since both schemes are being delivered through an existing contract with the respective Delivery Partner. None of the remaining 62 schemes have yet had contracts awarded.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The attached Appendix 1 details the start and completion dates.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL3361 question first answered 05/12/2016 15:05:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon attachment 1 file name HL3361, HL3362 - Appendix 1.docx title HL3361, HL3362 - Appendix 1
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

640769

registered interest
date	21/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the sensitivity of the WebTAG system in making financial appraisals of the reliability of journey time.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>Journey time reliability impacts are a key component of the WebTAG appraisal system, and their assessment is recommended for all scheme appraisals where relevant and proportionate to the decision at hand.</p><p> </p><p>WebTAG includes a robust methodology for monetising reliability impacts, drawing on the best available evidence base on the benefits to travellers of more reliable journeys. The Department’s value for money assessments take into account reliability benefits when considering the economic worth of a project.</p><p> </p><p>The relative size of reliability benefits compared to other impacts, such as travel time savings, varies significantly from scheme to scheme. For example, smart motorway schemes typically have a high proportion of reliability benefits, reflecting the fact they specifically target journey time reliability.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2016 12:26:56 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw