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1315915

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports: Dual Nationality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government why dual country nationals are required to send their original foreign passport to the Home Office when applying to renew their UK passport; and what consideration they have given to allowing those individuals to instead supply a certified copy.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL327
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>Where a dual national holds a passport issued by another country, HM Passport Office requires this to be provided in support of a British passport application as part of its range of checks to confirm the applicant’s identity and eligibility. This includes ensuring the British passport is issued in the same identity the holder uses for all official purposes.</p><p>We ask customers to send their original document to allow physical checks ensure it is genuine, and we can return it during the application process if requested. In countries where legal restrictions prevent a customer submitting their passport as part of their application, a ‘local service’ is in place to submit the application so officials can check the original document and send a copy to HM Passport Office in the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh question first answered 02/06/2021 15:11:18 answering member 4877 label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1315916

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Genetics: Research
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to ensure that palaeographic genetic data is kept in the public domain.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government supports the management of and access to research data, so that it can be widely used for research and innovation. The <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/896799/UK_Research_and_Development_Roadmap.pdf" target="_blank">UK Research and Development Roadmap</a> (copy attached) published last year emphasised the importance of data and open research.</p><p> </p><p>The UK enjoys a well-established infrastructure and policy framework for good research data management and access, covering multiple disciplines, including national data centres such as the <a href="https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/national-geoscience-data-centre/" target="_blank">National Geosciences Data Centre.</a> UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK’s largest public research funder, <a href="https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/before-you-apply/your-responsibilities-if-you-get-funding/meeting-ukri-terms-and-conditions-for-funding/#contents-list" target="_blank">requires</a> those in receipt of funding from Research Councils to ensure “that all parties engaged in the research make every reasonable effort to ensure that intellectual assets obtained in the course of the research, whether protected by intellectual property rights or not, are used for the benefit of society and the economy”.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI and its Research Councils have policies that set out expectations and guidance on sharing and managing research data. It has a <a href="https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/before-you-apply/your-responsibilities-if-you-get-funding/making-research-data-open/" target="_blank">common set of principles</a> on research data, including that publicly funded research data are a public good, produced in the public interest, which should be made openly available with as few restrictions as possible in a responsible manner. UKRI in partnership with research organisations developed the <a href="https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/UKRI-020920-ConcordatonOpenResearchData.pdf" target="_blank">Concordat on Open Research Data </a>to ensure that the research data gathered and generated by members of the UK research community is made available for use by others wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>UKRI work closely with international bodies to enable global sharing and access to data in the interest of the economy and society. Recently the <a href="https://www.oecd.org/sti/recommendation-access-to-research-data-from-public-funding.htm" target="_blank">OECD’s Recommendation on Access to Research Data from Public Funding</a> was updated and this will guide further policy and support in the UK as well as across all OECD members.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 02/06/2021 12:55:10 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan attachment 1 file name UK_Research_and_Development_Roadmap.pdf title UK Research and Development Roadmap
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1314959

registered interest
date	17/05/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Spaceflight: China
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 landing of a Chinese rover on Mars; and what plans they have, if any, to support the 1979 Moon Agreement, and in particular its principle that the resources of space should not be appropriated by any commercial or state interest.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL253
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2021 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government has noted with interest the successful landing of the Zhurong rover on Mars and we welcome the increased scientific research and understanding of Mars that it will enable.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government is not a signatory to the Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies; therefore, its principles do not apply to the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government continues to support the principle that all nations operating rovers on Mars and other celestial bodies abide by the provisions of the UN Outer Space Treaty. The UK actively participates in the UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and its Subcommittees to define best practice and associated guidelines.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 01/06/2021 11:14:17 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1314960

registered interest
date	17/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: EEA Nationals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that British citizens who are also EU/EEA citizens do not receive communications asking them to apply for settled status; and what estimate they have made of the number of such citizens who have been contacted to apply for settled status.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who may be eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply. The Home Office has worked extensively to promote awareness of the EUSS. Since 2019, we have delivered a major EUSS paid advertising campaign, and worked closely with employers, local authorities, stakeholders and charities to raise awareness and support applications.</p><p>The Home Office is currently working with HMRC and DWP to send letters to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who receive benefits, but it appears are yet to apply to the EUSS. These letters seek to encourage recipients to apply to the EUSS to protect their existing rights in the UK before the deadline of 30 June 2021.</p><p>In trying to reach as many people as possible, there may be a small number of instances where these letters are sent to recipients who are naturalised as a British citizen. The letter may also be received by a small number of individuals who have already applied to the EUSS, for example because they applied after the initial exercise with DWP or HMRC was completed, but before the letter was sent out. The letter makes clear anyone who is a British citizen or already has EUSS status does not need to take any action.</p><p>As of 30 April 2021, 4.9m grants of status had been made. The Home Office urges anyone eligible for the EUSS to apply before the 30 June deadline to ensure their rights are protected following the end of the grace period.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 02/06/2021 12:42:24 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151990

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Perfume: Chemicals
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 chemicals contained in perfume and fragrance products, and any potential risks to human health.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL334
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>Perfume and fragrance manufacturers are required under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (“the Cosmetic Products Regulation”) to ensure that their products, including any chemical ingredients, are safe for human health. All cosmetic products must undergo a safety assessment. Annex III of the Cosmetic Products Regulation requires that the use of certain substances is subject to restriction. The presence of a substance listed in Annex III must be indicated in a product’s list of ingredients, in addition to the words parfum or aroma. At the moment, 26 fragrance allergens are listed in in this Annex, and the list of allergenic fragrances is kept under review. A Cosmetic Product Safety Report must be compiled before the product is placed on the market. This report may be inspected at any time by the enforcement authority.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 30/10/2019 17:23:35 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151991

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Perfume: Labelling
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what requirements are placed on producers of perfume and fragrance products to list their ingredients on product packaging.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL335
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (“the Cosmetics Regulation”) containers or packaging of cosmetic products (or on an enclosed or attached documentation) must set out a list of ingredients, including perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials. These perfume and aromatic compositions must be referred to as ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. Annex III of the Cosmetic Products Regulation requires that the use of certain substances is subject to restriction. The presence of a substance listed in Annex III must be indicated in a product’s list of ingredients, in addition to the words parfum or aroma. At the moment, 26 fragrance allergens are listed in in this Annex. The labelling must be on the carton, or if there is no outer packaging, then on the container. If the perfume or fragrance is small and difficult to label, the ingredient list may be on a leaflet provided with the product, or displayed close to where the product is offered for sale.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 30/10/2019 17:23:17 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151992

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Detergents: Labelling
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what requirements are placed on producers of domestic cleaning products to list their ingredients on product packaging.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>Producers of domestic cleaning products are required to make consumers aware of the ingredients of their products through the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008). Under this Regulation, suppliers of products containing hazardous chemical substances and mixtures are required to provide information on the label to identify any hazardous chemicals, explain what the hazards are and how to avoid them.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, under the EU Detergents Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004), producers of detergents and cleaning products sold to the general public must also list the product ingredients on labels on product packaging and in ingredient data sheets. Enzymes, disinfectants, optical brighteners, perfumes and preservation agents must be listed on the label irrespective of their concentration. This information must appear in legible, visible and indelible characters on the packaging of detergents and cleaning products which are intended for the consumer.</p><p> </p><p>Producers must also prepare a full ingredient data sheet to be made available to medical personnel on request. A less detailed version of the ingredient data sheet must also be placed in the public domain via a website address on the product packaging.</p><p> </p><p>This information on ingredients enables consumers to make better informed choices about products.</p><p> </p><p>The levels of protection for people and the environment, including labelling requirements for ingredients and ingredient data sheets, will remain at least as high as at present when the UK leaves the EU.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 05/11/2019 17:19:28 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151993

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Perfume: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what requirements are placed on perfume and fragrance manufacturers (1) to test, and (2) to demonstrate, the safety of their products for human health.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL337
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>Perfume and fragrance manufacturers are required under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products to ensure that their products are safe for human health. All cosmetics products must undergo a safety assessment. A Cosmetic Product Safety Report must be compiled before the product is placed on the market which may be inspected at any time by the enforcement authority.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 30/10/2019 17:23:50 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151994

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Perfume: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to change product safety and labelling requirements relating to perfume and fragrance products if the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to maintaining the same high standards of product safety and labelling for perfume and fragrance products when the UK leaves the EU.</p> answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank question first answered 30/10/2019 17:24:03 answering member 4686 label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle