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1662214
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-20more like thismore than 2023-09-20
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Buildings more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is the minimum expected lifespan of new schools currently being constructed. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10342 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-16more like thismore than 2023-10-16
answer text <p>All new educational buildings delivered by the department are designed to a robust specification that includes minimum expected lifespan of all components of the building, both externally and internally, based on current construction industry standards.</p><p>The current specification requires the minimum building life expectancy to be 50 years for the key structural components. Most buildings however last much longer with regular maintenance and proper oversight. The school estate has many excellent functioning buildings performing well as education settings from the last 150 years.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-10-16T09:46:08.463Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-16T09:46:08.463Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1662215
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-20more like thismore than 2023-09-20
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: Environment Protection more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment has been made of the natural capital destroyed so far by the construction of HS2, either by the Treasury Green Book guide or any other method. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10343 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>Environmental sustainability is integral to HS2’s design, with huge efforts being made to minimise the impact of construction on biodiversity, coupled with a commitment to deliver no net loss of biodiversity on Phase One. During the consultation stage, the environmental impacts of the railway are assessed and published in detailed Environmental Statements (ES), which are prepared in line with Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.</p><p> </p><p>As construction progresses, HS2 Ltd works to ensure that the significant effects reported in the ES are not exceeded through compliance with the “Environmental Minimum Requirements,&quot; a suite of documents which includes the Environmental Memorandum and the Code of Construction Practice. HS2 Ltd is also committed to publishing annual Environmental Sustainability Progress Reports and Ancient Woodland Reports to update the public on its impacts on the natural environment and on the important work being done to avoid, mitigate and compensate for any adverse effects.</p><p> </p><p>All of the documents referred to above are available on the gov.uk website.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T14:15:50.307Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T14:15:50.307Z
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
1662173
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
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 West Africa: Overseas Students more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what arrangements they are making to ensure students from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are able (1) to begin planned studies, or (2) continue to be able to study, in the UK following the coups in those nations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10308 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-03more like thismore than 2023-10-03
answer text <p>Despite ongoing political instability, we continue to award Chevening scholarships to successful candidates from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to study for post graduate degrees in the UK. For the academic year 2023-2024 we have two scholars from Niger and two from Mali. All scholars receive support with their visa applications and travel arrangements from the Chevening Secretariat.</p><p>The UK also continues to provide support for education in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso through the Education Cannot Wait Fund, a multilateral fund which supports the provision of education interventions targeting children in emergencies, and through Global Partnership for Education which supports the transformation of education systems globally, including in Burkina Faso and Mali.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-10-03T15:38:07.067Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-03T15:38:07.067Z
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
1662174
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Audit and Insolvency more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether maintaining trust in audit remains a priority for them; and, following Carillion and Patisserie Valerie’s collapse, what assessment they have made of the extent to which reducing the risk of corporate failure is a national priority. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10309 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-03more like thismore than 2023-10-03
answer text <p>The Prime Minister set out his five priorities earlier this year. The Department's work to increase trust in the UK's audit, corporate reporting and corporate governance system contributes to the second priority, growing the British economy, in part by helping to manage risks that could lead to disorderly corporate failures.</p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2023-10-03T11:19:22.93Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-03T11:19:22.93Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1662175
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
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 Libya: Floods more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, following reports that 20,000 pregnant women in the Libyan city of Derna are in urgent need of healthcare, what specific assistance they are providing to women and girls there. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10310 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-03more like thismore than 2023-10-03
answer text <p>The FCDO is closely monitoring the impact of Storm Daniel on Eastern Libya and utilising humanitarian needs assessments to inform our response. The UK has already delivered over 5,000 emergency shelter items, over 800 portable solar lanterns, over 2,000 water filters and over 1,000 hygiene kits. These items will be distributed by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN's International Organization for Migration to those in need, including women and girls affected by the devastating flooding. We will continue to coordinate with partners on the ground to understand the humanitarian health needs, including for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-10-03T15:29:22.047Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-03T15:29:22.047Z
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
1662176
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
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 Genetically Modified Organisms: Labelling more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any public demand for labelling all foods containing genetically modified organisms in regulations under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10311 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-22more like thismore than 2023-09-22
answer text <p>The Government considered a range of evidence, including data from a number of consumer insight studies, in the development of its policy on the labelling of food and feed derived from precision bred organisms.</p><p> </p><p>All food containing genetically modified organisms will continue to be labelled as such and information on authorised food and feed derived from precision bred organisms, will be published on a public register.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2023-09-22T13:26:02.74Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-22T13:26:02.74Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1660651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
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 Lead: Ammunition more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what are the unforeseen clearance issues, if any, that have delayed the publication of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) assessment of the responses to the consultation on the phasing out of toxic lead ammunition that was due on 6 August; and whether they expect the HSE to deliver a dossier of options on the phasing out of toxic lead ammunition by 6 November, as legally required. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10129 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>The restriction process in the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH) contains multiple stages for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to undertake in their role as the REACH Agency. Having agreed, in 2021, to prepare a restriction dossier in respect of the risks posed by the use of lead in ammunition to human health and the environment, HSE has progressed a number of these stages, including formulating a risk assessment opinion by the 6 August 2023 as required.</p><p> </p><p>The next stage is for HSE to publish this final opinion on risk assessment and open a 60-day public consultation on a separate opinion on socioeconomic analysis. To ensure that these are as robust and transparent as they need to be, there are established HSE internal clearance processes at various stages. This clearance process is well underway with the publication of the risk assessment opinion and public consultation on the socioeconomic analysis expected in the first half of October.</p><p> </p><p>REACH legislation does allow HSE to amend the deadline for delivery of its final restriction opinion. The current stage of the clearance process means that the scheduled delivery date of 6 November 2023 will be changed and a new date will be identified shortly.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T16:00:01.72Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T16:00:01.72Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1660652
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
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 Armed Conflict: Bank Services more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential humanitarian implications arising from restricted access to banking services in conflict zones; and what steps they are taking to ensure the availability of legitimate financial channels in such areas, with a view to continuing essential humanitarian work. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10130 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>The UK is committed to enabling the delivery of essential humanitarian work in conflict and humanitarian crises. One step we have taken to ensure the availability of legitimate financial channels was securing landmark UN Security Council Resolution 2664, which provides a humanitarian exception for all UN sanctions regimes.</p><p>We work to ensure UK sanctions do not have unintended adverse consequences on humanitarian delivery though regular engagement with partners across Government and the humanitarian and financial systems, including through the Tri-Sector Group.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T15:20:35.567Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T15:20:35.567Z
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
1660653
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
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 Armed Conflict: Bank Services more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reliance upon, and the success of, "hawala" banking systems in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan and Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; and what steps they have taken to ensure these systems are protected as vital tools for local humanitarian actors and ordinary citizens to safely and securely transfer funds. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10131 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>Money Service Businesses (MSBs), including <em>Hawala</em>, play an important role in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. MSBs are often the only way of transmitting money, including remittances, to remote communities where formal banking services are limited. International standards on MSBs are set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which are implemented in full by the UK. Government guidance sets out clearly that hawala banking in the UK is legal and that many are regulated. In some cases, hawala are the only means of transferring funds into high-risk jurisdictions but the risks associated with their use need to be appropriately managed. Overall, we recognise that hawalas are an important tool for tackling poverty and promoting financial inclusion during conflict and humanitarian crises.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T15:18:39.473Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T15:18:39.473Z
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
1660654
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
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 Sanctions: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, while UN Resolution 2664 provides crucial sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work, what steps they are taking to ensure that there are (1) legislative models, and (2) regulatory policies, in place so that case-by-case assessments can be made to protect humanitarian and aid work in jurisdictions that are sanctioned. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10132 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>The UK was pleased to support UN Security Council Resolution 2664, which was implemented in UK domestic law in February, and we will continue to work to mitigate any unintended negative humanitarian impacts of sanctions.</p><p>The UK does not target food or medicines and UN and UK sanctions provide for a range of humanitarian exceptions and licensing grounds. The licensing bodies prioritise humanitarian licence applications to ensure case-by-case assessments of humanitarian activities can be made at pace and the UK also uses General Licences to respond to humanitarian crises, for example following the recent earthquakes in Syria.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T15:17:18.97Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T15:17:18.97Z
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