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1485890
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Iraq and Syria: Yazidis 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 whether there has been genocide of the Yazidi people at the hands of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1412 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
answer text <p>The UK is committed to the prevention and punishment of genocide as appropriate under the Genocide Convention, to which the UK is party. It is the long-standing policy of the British Government that any judgment as to whether genocide has occurred is a matter for a competent national or international court, rather than for governments or non-judicial bodies. However, this policy does not inhibit the UK from taking robust action to address the egregious human rights abuses committed by Daesh.</p><p>We condemn in the strongest terms the atrocities committed by Daesh against all civilians, including Yazidis, Christians, and other minorities, as well as Muslim populations in Syria and Iraq. We note the conviction in a German court on 30 November 2021 of a former Daesh fighter for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. We are following this case and its review closely. We will continue to use our position at the UN, including as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to raise situations of concern and to support the deployment of all appropriate tools available to the UN in dealing with potential mass atrocities. Our focus is always on securing an end to violence and protecting civilians.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
grouped question UIN HL1413 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-18T15:20:15.283Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T15:20:15.283Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1485891
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Turkey: Genocide 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 discussions they have had with the government of Turkey about its obligations to prevent genocide against the Yazidi people; and what discussions they have had with the UN Security Council about referring Turkey to the International Criminal Court in respect of allegations of genocide within its territory. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1413 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
answer text <p>The UK is committed to the prevention and punishment of genocide as appropriate under the Genocide Convention, to which the UK is party. It is the long-standing policy of the British Government that any judgment as to whether genocide has occurred is a matter for a competent national or international court, rather than for governments or non-judicial bodies. However, this policy does not inhibit the UK from taking robust action to address the egregious human rights abuses committed by Daesh.</p><p>We condemn in the strongest terms the atrocities committed by Daesh against all civilians, including Yazidis, Christians, and other minorities, as well as Muslim populations in Syria and Iraq. We note the conviction in a German court on 30 November 2021 of a former Daesh fighter for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. We are following this case and its review closely. We will continue to use our position at the UN, including as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to raise situations of concern and to support the deployment of all appropriate tools available to the UN in dealing with potential mass atrocities. Our focus is always on securing an end to violence and protecting civilians.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
grouped question UIN HL1412 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-18T15:20:15.333Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T15:20:15.333Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1485892
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Turkey: Yazidis 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 discussions they have had, or are planning to have, with the government of Turkey to locate and return kidnapped Yazidi women and children. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1414 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
answer text <p>UK Ministers and officials encourage the Turkish authorities to safeguard the welfare of all minority groups in Turkey and respect their human rights, in line with the Turkish constitution. We also regularly emphasise to the Turkish government the need to respect human rights and avoid civilian casualties in its operations in Iraq. We will continue to monitor these issues closely.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
grouped question UIN HL1416 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-18T15:29:07.137Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T15:29:07.137Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1485893
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Turkey: Yazidis 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 whether Turkey is carrying out airstrikes against Yazidi civilians and civilian targets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1415 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
answer text <p>The UK is saddened by the death of a Yazidi child on 15 June during Turkish airstrikes in the Sinjar district of northern Iraq. The UK is closely following the situation in northern Iraq, including monitoring effects of recent Turkish operations on civilians and minority groups. We reiterate to all parties the need for dialogue and cooperation between Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and Turkey to combat terrorism, ensure regional security, and protect civilians.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-18T15:26:30.12Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T15:26:30.12Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1485894
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Turkey: Politics and Government 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 (1) to prevent the sale of Yazidi women and girls in Turkey and territory controlled by Turkey, and (2) to ensure that the perpetrators of any such sales are brought to justice. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1416 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
answer text <p>UK Ministers and officials encourage the Turkish authorities to safeguard the welfare of all minority groups in Turkey and respect their human rights, in line with the Turkish constitution. We also regularly emphasise to the Turkish government the need to respect human rights and avoid civilian casualties in its operations in Iraq. We will continue to monitor these issues closely.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
grouped question UIN HL1414 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-18T15:29:07.09Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T15:29:07.09Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1485895
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 High Speed 2 Line: Euston Station 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 (1) place in the Library of the House plans and other documentation demonstrating that the latest design for the HS2 tunnel approaches to Euston Station is within the limits of deviation specified in the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017, or (2) set out how the changes to the design and the Environmental Statement are within the scope of the Act; and what plans they have to consult on these changes. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-15more like thismore than 2022-07-15
answer text <p>The latest design for works within Euston Approaches are within the limits of deviation specified in the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017. It should be noted that these designs are well developed, but not yet finalised in all areas. As the design of the Euston Tunnels is developed and finalised, HS2 Ltd will continue to check that it is compliant with the scope and requirements prescribed in the Act and the Environmental Statement. HS2 Ltd has engaged with affected parties in the development of the current design and will continue to do so through to delivery of the work.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-15T12:39:52.053Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-15T12:39:52.053Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1485896
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Driving: Disqualification 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 drivers in each of the last 10 years have applied to reduce their driving disqualification period; and how many of those applications were successful. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1420 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-08more like thismore than 2022-07-08
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) role is to update and maintain the drivers’ database with driving endorsements, including disqualifications, that are imposed by the courts. The DVLA will amend information on an individual’s driver record when it receives authorisation to do so from the court.</p><p> </p><p>There are 173,432 drivers on the DVLA’s database whose disqualification period has been reduced by the court following the completion of a rehabilitation course for an alcohol related driving offence in the last ten years.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, there are 317 drivers where the courts have asked the DVLA to remove a disqualification in the last ten years. This occurs where an individual has successfully applied to the court that originally dealt with the offence to have the disqualification removed.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-08T10:28:52.563Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-08T10:28:52.563Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1485897
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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: Buildings 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 Written Answer by Lord True on 22 June (HL862), (1) by what date, and (2) by what means, the Whitehall Boiler System will be fully decarbonised. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Birt more like this
uin HL1421 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
answer text <p>The date and means to fully decarbonise the Whitehall Boiler System are not currently known, as the next phase (Phase 2) of the project to reduce carbon emissions / decarbonise is currently undergoing a feasibility / options appraisal and is anticipated to be the subject of an investment decision as part of the next spending review (SR).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Phase 1 includes installation of pipework lagging (completed 2021/22) and replacing heat exchangers to lower the operating temperature (to be completed from 2022/23). Phase 1 will result in a carbon saving of approximately 17%.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Phase 2 is anticipated to run from 2024 to 2028 and include delivery of Ground Source Heat Pumps to achieve carbon savings of approximately 71% (including Phase 1 carbon savings).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Phase 3 is a further potential scheme that could connect into a wider district heating system anticipated from 2026 to 2035. Phase 3 could achieve carbon savings of approximately 92% (against current emissions).</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord True more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-13T16:43:12.083Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-13T16:43:12.083Z
answering member
4200
label Biography information for Lord True more like this
tabling member
2533
label Biography information for Lord Birt more like this
1485898
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Trains: Consumer Information 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 when they will implement their plan to "remove repetitive and unnecessary onboard announcements on trains", announced on 21 January; and whether this will include the message “See it, say it, sorted.” more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL1422 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-08more like thismore than 2022-07-08
answer text <p>Operators are working to remove unnecessary announcements from their automated systems in line with existing maintenance schedules, with work due to complete by the end of 2022. Passengers will already be hearing fewer automated announcements on some routes, alongside a reduction in ‘live’ announcements as onboard staff have been issued with updated guidance.</p><p> </p><p>Messages that play a safety critical role, or that ensure the railways are accessible for all, will remain. This includes ‘See it, Say it, Sorted’.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-08T10:29:24.26Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-08T10:29:24.26Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
1485899
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Aviation: Standards 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 when they will publish their new Aviation Passenger Charter, as specified at point 9 of the guidance on UK government action to minimise disruption in the aviation sector and protect passengers, announced by the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority on 30 June; and what consultation they will conduct prior to its publication. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blunkett more like this
uin HL1423 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-12more like thismore than 2022-07-12
answer text <p>We are working with industry, consumer and disability groups to develop and publish an Aviation Passenger Charter. The charter will provide a single point of information on their rights and responsibilities whilst travelling by air, from booking to if things go wrong. We aim to publish this soon.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-12T13:19:21.73Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-12T13:19:21.73Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
395
label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this