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793506
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-22more like thismore than 2017-11-22
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: Regulation 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 which body will be appointed as the Independent Verification Body, in accordance with section 25 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL3473 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-28more like thismore than 2017-11-28
answer text <p>The Government is considering which body to appoint and will make a decision in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Henley more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-28T12:13:16.727Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-28T12:13:16.727Z
answering member
2616
label Biography information for Lord Henley more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
793507
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-22more like thismore than 2017-11-22
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: Regulation 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 approach they will take to deliver better regulation during the current Parliament. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL3474 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-28more like thismore than 2017-11-28
answer text <p>The Government is considering how the better regulation system will operate in this Parliament. It will be important to have a system that continues to support well-targeted and effective regulations which protect the public.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Henley more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-28T12:12:19.203Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-28T12:12:19.203Z
answering member
2616
label Biography information for Lord Henley more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
792900
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Regulatory Policy Committee 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, in the light of the Grenfell Tower fire, what consideration they have given to increasing the scope of the Regulatory Policy Committee so that it can rate impact assessments on the basis of the evidence presented relating to wider societal impacts. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL3424 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-28more like thismore than 2017-11-28
answer text <p>All impact assessments are required to include analysis of the wider societal impacts in line with Green Book rules and these are agreed by senior civil service analysts and where considered significant, signed off by Chief Economists. The role of the Regulatory Policy Committee is to provide independent scrutiny of the quality of evidence and the robustness of estimates in the impact assessment, and they can already provide comment and scrutiny on the analysis of wider impacts.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Henley more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-28T12:12:57.763Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-28T12:12:57.763Z
answering member
2616
label Biography information for Lord Henley more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
792924
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Migrants: Detainees 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 are taking to ensure that Freedom of Information requests on the use of immigration detention for pregnant women are responded to within the deadlines specified by the Freedom of Information Act 2000. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
uin HL3448 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>The Home Office takes every step to ensure Freedom of Information requests are answered within the 20 day statutory deadline. The recent increase in the 90% performance target implemented by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has led to the Home Office reviewing its processes and implementing a series of measures to streamline drafting and clearance. With cases where the requestor has asked for information which is sensitive or difficult to obtain can lead to some responses missing their deadline. We closely monitor performance and stress at the most senior levels in the department the need to improve and maintain performance within acceptable levels.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:38:49.557Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:38:49.557Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4234
label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
792925
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Migrants: Detainees 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 plan to publish regular statistical information on the use of immigration detention for pregnant women, to ensure effective scrutiny of the 72-hour time limit on their detention. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
uin HL3449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>The Home Office keeps under review the statistics that are published in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, balancing user needs against burdens on data suppliers. We do not propose to publish statistical information routinely on the detention of pregnant women.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Through section 60 of the Immigration Act 2016, which came into force on 12 July 2016, we have placed a 72 hour limit on the detention of pregnant women for the purposes of removal, extendable to up to a week in total with Ministerial authorisation.</p><p> </p><p>It may not always be appropriate for healthcare professionals to disclose confidential medical information that the patient has asked not to be disclosed. Subject to these limitations, Home Office management information indicates that 47 pregnant women were detained in the immigration detention estate between 12 July 2016 and 30 June 2017. For the same period this resulted in 8 pregnant women being removed from the UK. This is provisional management information that has not been assured to the standard of official statistics.</p><p> </p><p>The section 60 limitations, along with a new policy on adults at risk in detention, and other improvements to case working processes, represent a comprehensive package of safeguards for pregnant women in the immigration system.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN HL3450 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:46:15.783Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:46:15.783Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4234
label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
792926
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Migrants: Detainees 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 women recorded as pregnant have been held in immigration detention since the Immigration Act 2016 came into force; and of those, how many left detention to be removed from the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
uin HL3450 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>The Home Office keeps under review the statistics that are published in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, balancing user needs against burdens on data suppliers. We do not propose to publish statistical information routinely on the detention of pregnant women.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Through section 60 of the Immigration Act 2016, which came into force on 12 July 2016, we have placed a 72 hour limit on the detention of pregnant women for the purposes of removal, extendable to up to a week in total with Ministerial authorisation.</p><p> </p><p>It may not always be appropriate for healthcare professionals to disclose confidential medical information that the patient has asked not to be disclosed. Subject to these limitations, Home Office management information indicates that 47 pregnant women were detained in the immigration detention estate between 12 July 2016 and 30 June 2017. For the same period this resulted in 8 pregnant women being removed from the UK. This is provisional management information that has not been assured to the standard of official statistics.</p><p> </p><p>The section 60 limitations, along with a new policy on adults at risk in detention, and other improvements to case working processes, represent a comprehensive package of safeguards for pregnant women in the immigration system.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN HL3449 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:46:15.83Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:46:15.83Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4234
label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
792927
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Asylum: Finance 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 Baroness Williams of Trafford on 24 October (HL1909), when they expect to publish the outcome of the review of asylum support; and whether they are consulting external stakeholders as part of that review. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
uin HL3451 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>We review the level of the cash allowances provided to destitute asylum seekers each year. Organisations with an interest in the issue are aware that we are currently undertaking another review and were invited to make representations in the normal way.</p><p> </p><p>We published the outcome of the last review earlier in the year and subject to the views of Ministers expect to do the same. The report can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-on-review-of-cash-allowance-paid-to-asylum-seekers" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-on-review-of-cash-allowance-paid-to-asylum-seekers</a></p><p> </p><p>We expect to complete the current review in the coming weeks.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:43:32.22Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:43:32.22Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
attachment
1
file name Report-on-review-of-cash-allowance-paid-to-asylum-seekers-2016.pdf more like this
title Report on review of cash allowance paid to asylum more like this
tabling member
4234
label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
792932
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Welfare State: Reform 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 equality impact assessments were made before the introduction of each welfare benefits change during the past seven years; and what potential adverse impacts on different groups of people were identified. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Ouseley more like this
uin HL3456 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-28more like thismore than 2017-11-28
answer text <p>The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Buscombe more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-28T15:37:05.63Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-28T15:37:05.63Z
answering member
3349
label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe more like this
tabling member
2170
label Biography information for Lord Ouseley more like this
792397
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-20more like thismore than 2017-11-20
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisoners 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 have taken to ensure that appropriate pastoral support is available to non-religious prisoners in English and Welsh prisons on an equal basis to religious chaplaincy, and whether that support is proportionate to the percentage of patients who describe themselves as non-religious. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this
uin HL3349 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>Chaplaincy teams provide pastoral support to prisoners of all religions and none, and increasingly include non-religious pastoral carers accredited by Humanists UK. Pastoral support is available to all prisoners regardless of whether or not they have declared an affiliation to a particular religion.</p><p> </p><p>More generally, support is provided to prisoners through a range of other sources, including prison staff, volunteers and peer supporters (such as Samaritans-trained Listeners). Our prison reforms are building on this, and the 2,500 additional frontline staff that we are recruiting will allow us to deploy all residential staff as dedicated key workers, each providing support to a caseload of about six prisoners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:44:14.21Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:44:14.21Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
1567
label Biography information for Baroness Burt of Solihull more like this
792448
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-20more like thismore than 2017-11-20
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 Firearms: Licensing 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 benefits of continued participation in, and recognition of, the European Firearms Pass arrangements after the UK has left the EU. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mancroft more like this
uin HL3390 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>The European Firearms Pass assists EU nationals when travelling with firearms across EU borders, for example to participate in shooting events. As part of the negotiations for Brexit, the UK will discuss with the EU how best to continue cooperation in the field of firearms regulation, which includes the European Firearms Pass, in the best interests of both the UK and the EU.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T17:47:09.297Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T17:47:09.297Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1833
label Biography information for Lord Mancroft more like this