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1453807
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
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 Shipping: Pollution Control 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 (1) the prevalence of bilge dumping in UK waters, and (2) the adequacy of measures to prevent, identify and punish the practice. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7251 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-03-31more like thismore than 2022-03-31
answer text <p>The discharge of bilge water from ships is governed by internationally agreed regulations which are implemented and enforced in the UK by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The UK regulations prohibit the discharge of bilge water unless specific control measures are met. These regulations were updated in 2019 and have provisions built into the regulations to enable the efficient implementation of new international standards to ensure that UK regulations remain current and effective. Compliance is monitored by various means, which include, satellite surveillance, manned aircraft surveillance and reconnaissance of UK waters and the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), port state control inspections and the mandatory regulatory requirements for ships to report pollution incidents. If there is evidence of a breach of the regulations, the MCA can use a variety of enforcement action up to and including detention of the ship and prosecution of the owner/operator.</p><p> </p><p>All incidences of pollution must be reported and, where appropriate, feasible reports are investigated via a variety of means by the MCA. Records reflect that there has been no evidence of illegal bilge dumping in UK Waters or the UK EEZ. Potential illegal discharges recorded have all occurred within Harbour Authority jurisdiction; all have been minor and caused by accident rather than by any deliberate act to pollute. The impact of these incidents has been negligible and quickly resolved, with sanction and/or enforcement action to the responsibility of the Statutory Harbour Authority. The MCA’s Regulatory Compliance and Investigations Team has never had the need to undertake prosecution action for such situations.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-03-31T13:02:25.823Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-31T13:02:25.823Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453808
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
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 Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances 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 level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination of agricultural land. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7252 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-06more like thismore than 2022-04-06
answer text <p>There is no formal Government assessment of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural land in England. The Environment Agency has undertaken some analysis of PFAS in soils as part of a work programme to examine the impacts of land spreading in England. Perfluorooctanoic acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, two PFAS substances which are designated Persistent Organic Pollutants, were tested in 96 soil samples collected from fields across England. None were present.</p><p> </p><p>Defra and the Environment Agency, working closely with other regulators, have set up a coordinated programme of work on PFAS to develop our management approach. This initiative will help to assess levels occurring in the environment, their sources, and the potential risks, to inform future policy and regulatory approaches. As part of the new UK REACH Work Programme, Defra has asked the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive to examine the risks posed by PFAS and develop a Regulatory Management Options Analysis.</p>
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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less than 2022-04-06T14:59:02.343Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-06T14:59:02.343Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453809
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
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 Visas: Yemen 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 many visa applications were made by Yemeni citizens to visit the UK in the past two years; how many were approved; how many were rejected; and how many were rejected but subsequently approved after appeal. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7253 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-27more like thismore than 2022-04-27
answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on entry clearance visa applications and outcomes by nationality in the Immigration Statistics Quartley release, which can be found on gov.uk.</p><p>Data on the number of Visitor visa applications from Yemeni nationals, and data on Visitor visa grants and refusals to Yemeni nationals are published on the attached document.</p><p>Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data relates to calendar year 2021.</p><p>Additionally, the Home Office publishes a high-level overview of the data in the summary tables of the attached. The ‘contents’ sheet contains an overview of all available data on entry clearance visas.</p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the 'Research and statistice calender, which can also be found on gov.uk.</p><p>The Home Office do not publish statistics on the number of grants after appeal. However, these statistics are kept under constant review in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics, taking account of user needs.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2022-04-27T16:17:07.837Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-27T16:17:07.837Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
attachment
1
file name visas-summary-dec-2021-tables.xlsx more like this
title Visa Summary more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453810
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
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 FSO Safer 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 to offload oil from the decaying FSO Safer tanker since a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the UN and the Houthis in Yemen; whether there is a timeline for the work to be completed; and what plans exist for dealing with the tanker afterwards. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7254 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-06more like thismore than 2022-04-06
answer text <p>The UK continues to support UN-led efforts to resolve the SAFER issue through provision of a replacement vessel that would reduce the risk of a leak. We have already contributed £2.5 million towards the UN initiative and are coordinating with partners to expedite the mission. We are also working with the UN to put in place detailed contingency plans in the event a spill occurs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2022-04-06T16:08:38.433Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-06T16:08:38.433Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453811
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading State Retirement Pensions: Yemen 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 many people in Yemen entitled to a UK state pension are not receiving payments. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7255 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-06more like thismore than 2022-04-06
answer text <p>We estimate that around 1,170 people in Yemen who are entitled to a UK State Pension are not receiving payments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Source:</strong> DWP internal management information, based on clerical estimates as at 23 March 2022.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> This management information has not been subjected to the usual standard of quality assurance associated with official statistics but has been provided here in the interests of transparency.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
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less than 2022-04-06T11:34:55.587Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-06T11:34:55.587Z
answering member
4174
label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453812
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-23more like thismore than 2022-03-23
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 Yemen: 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 progress they have made, as penholders for Yemen in the UN Security Council, in improving accountability in Yemen and the prospects for peace. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7256 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-06more like thismore than 2022-04-06
answer text <p>The UK continues to use its role as penholder to support UN-led efforts towards peace in Yemen. Most recently, on 28 February the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2624, which reiterated calls for a nationwide ceasefire and for all parties to participate constructively in UN-led consultations. Resolution 2624 listed the Houthi movement under the UN arms embargo for the first time and renewed the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts. In January the former Minister for the Middle East hosted the UN Special Envoy for Yemen in London and also convened discussions amongst the UN, US, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE to coordinate efforts to drive forward political dialogue in Yemen.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2022-04-06T16:02:27.65Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-06T16:02:27.65Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453422
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Poverty: 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, what assessment they have made of the report Covid Realities: documenting life on a low income during the pandemic, published on 24 January; what assessment they have made of the finding in that report that support for people in poverty should, whenever possible, be provided in cash; and what plans they have to change the guidance to local authorities on assistance provided through the Household Support Fund. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7190 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-05more like thismore than 2022-04-05
answer text <p>No assessment has been made.</p><p> </p><p>We have no current plans to change our guidance for the Household Support Fund on this matter. Local Authorities have the flexibility to design local schemes under the Household Support Fund that best meet local needs within the parameters set out in the guidance. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/household-support-fund-guidance-for-local-councils/household-support-fund-final-guidance-for-county-councils-and-unitary-authorities-in-england" target="_blank">Household Support Fund: final guidance for County Councils and Unitary Authorities in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>(paragraph 90).</p><p>The guidance does not prevent Councils from issuing cash to households in need of emergency support.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
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less than 2022-04-05T16:34:06.717Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-05T16:34:06.717Z
answering member
4174
label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453423
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Business: Billing 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, before promoting the work of large businesses, they assess compliance with the Prompt Payment Code. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7191 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-05more like thismore than 2022-04-05
answer text <p>The Prompt Payment Code is a voluntary code administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner on behalf of BEIS. It is not compulsory for businesses to become Code signatories.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
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less than 2022-04-05T15:01:11.867Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-05T15:01:11.867Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1453424
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Government Departments: Procurement 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 many contractors have been refused government contracts in excess of £5 million on the basis of guidelines for prompt payment in government contracting; and what assessment they have made of the level of compliance in public sector contracts with the provision that 95 per cent of invoices should be paid within 60 days. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7192 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-06more like thismore than 2022-04-06
answer text <p>Individual departments are responsible for the implementation of the prompt payment exclusion measure and decisions on their own procurements. The Cabinet Office has been made aware of at least seven suppliers that have been excluded from procurements wholly, or in part, on grounds of non-compliance with the requirements to pay their suppliers promptly.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s large businesses are required to report on a half yearly basis on their payment practices, policies and performance. All information is publically available. Since the implementation of the prompt payment measure in Central Government contracts in September 2019, through businesses' published payment data, there have been some significant improvements in the prompt payment performance of key Government suppliers.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord True more like this
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less than 2022-04-06T10:36:53.957Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-06T10:36:53.957Z
answering member
4200
label Biography information for Lord True more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1452635
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-21more like thismore than 2022-03-21
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Conservation 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 consideration they have given to reducing energy use by demand-side measures, such as the steps promoted in the briefing paper by E3G The Home Energy Security Plan: Demand-Side Measures to Lower Bills and Get Off Gas, published in March. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7108 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-03-31more like thismore than 2022-03-31
answer text <p>The Government always welcomes new proposals, such as those from E3G, for how we can reduce demand for energy that improves energy security, reduces bills and helps deliver Net Zero.</p><p> </p><p>As announced by my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Spring Statement, the Government will legislate to expand the VAT relief for energy saving materials (ESMs).</p><p> </p><p>Last October, the Government committed a further £3.9 billion to support the installation of energy efficiency and low carbon heating. This takes our investment to £6.6 billion this parliament. We also plan to consult shortly on proposals to improve in-home boiler performance and plan to implement the Future Homes Standard in 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Any further decisions relating to spend and taxation are the responsibility of HM Treasury.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
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less than 2022-03-31T16:14:36.497Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-31T16:14:36.497Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this