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1584770

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Football Governance Fan-led Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what are the reasons why they have not yet published their white paper on football governance; and when it will be published.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL5467
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2023 answer text <p>His Majesty’s Government remains committed to reforming football to address the issues identified in the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance, and will set out details to do this shortly after recess.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 14/02/2023 12:45:44 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1524454

registered interest
date	19/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 17 October regarding the changes to alcohol duty (HC Deb col 396), what steps they are taking to protect the alcohol industry given the increased cost of living.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL2740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023, initially announced in the Growth Plan on 23 September.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands that many businesses are worried about the rising cost of living, including businesses within the alcohol industry. The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider reforms to alcohol duties will be considered in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 02/11/2022 17:31:28 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1521509

registered interest
date	12/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Universal Credit: Uprating
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase Universal Credit in line with inflation.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL2550
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2022 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has a statutory annual obligation to review state pensions and benefits including Universal Credit. His review will commence following the publication of the relevant indices by the Office for National Statistics and his decisions will be announced to Parliament shortly.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott question first answered 26/10/2022 16:48:22 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1472328

registered interest
date	21/06/2022
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	Electronic Commerce
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 consumers are afforded the same protections when they are shopping on an online marketplace as they are when shopping on the high street.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL1162
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2022 answer text <p>There is already robust legislation in place that protects consumers purchasing goods and services online. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 set out these rights.</p><p> </p><p>As announced in the Queen’s Speech on 10 May, the Government will publish draft legislation to promote competition, strengthen consumer rights and protect households and businesses as part of a Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 05/07/2022 14:43:56 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1471269

registered interest
date	16/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Football
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, in light of the treatment of Liverpool supporters attending the Champions League Final, what steps they have taken, in partnership with the relevant footballing bodies, to ensure that British football supporters can safely attend the Qatar World Cup; and what steps they have taken to ensure justice for those fans who were mistreated at the Champions League Final.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL1042
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2022 answer text <p>We welcome the fact that UEFA have commissioned an independent investigation into the Champions League final, and issued an apology to fans who attended; and that the French Government has commissioned a review of the delivery of the event and will also be supporting the UEFA investigation. The UK and French Sports Ministers met earlier this month and we will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and Liverpool FC.</p><p>Regarding the upcoming World Cup, we are working with Qatar to support their delivery of a safe and secure tournament for all British Nationals who will be attending. We continue to engage closely with Qatari authorities on their security preparations, and UK police will be offering support and advice on engaging with fans attending from the UK. We are also encouraging fans to read the FCDO's Qatar World Cup Travel Advice, and sign up for email alerts to stay up to date on the latest information.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 30/06/2022 15:17:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1405030

registered interest
date	20/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sports Competitors: Freedom of Expression
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 risk to British athletes exercising their freedom of speech while attending the Winter Olympics in China, following reported comments from a Chinese official about "punishment" for those who act or speak "against the Olympic spirit"; and what steps they are taking, if any, to protect British athletes.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL5591
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>We have provided specific advice to the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations, including in respect of security, Chinese law and society, to ensure Team GB and Paralympics GB are as well prepared as possible for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing. We wish our athletes every success and they will continue to have our full support throughout the games. Officials in Beijing stand ready to provide consular assistance if needed.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/02/2022 17:51:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1344924

registered interest
date	07/07/2021
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Vaccination: Health and Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) scientists, (2) care workers, and (3) volunteers, working with vaccines are kept safe while undertaking their duties.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL1826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>Employers, including those involved in scientific activities such as the development, manufacture and testing of vaccines, are required to risk assess the activities they plan to undertake and implement controls to mitigate identified risks. Activities with certain types of vaccines (e.g. genetically modified organisms or biological agents), may require notification to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in advance of the work, providing details of the activity, and a summary of the risk assessment and key controls. Notifications are assessed by HSE before permission is granted.</p><p> </p><p>HSE may carry out inspections of facilities involved in the development, manufacture or testing of vaccines to ensure that necessary controls are in place and workers, including scientists, are not put at risk while undertaking their duties. Inspections cover a range of topics including engineering controls, procedural controls, training and competence of workers and management of health and safety. If breaches of health and safety legislation are identified there are a range of enforcement tools (from verbal instruction to enforcement notices) available to help achieve compliance.</p><p> </p><p>Care workers and volunteers are not involved in the administration of vaccines.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott question first answered 20/07/2021 16:50:55 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1328019

registered interest
date	25/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Football: Touting
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 efficacy of existing legislation in preventing the re-sale of football match tickets.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2021 answer text <p>The unauthorised resale of tickets (also known as “ticket touting”) for regulated football matches is prohibited under the Criminal Justice &amp; Public Order Act 1994. This public order provision explicitly applies to football in view of the importance of segregation in reducing the potential for disorder between rival fans.</p><p>The police and courts can and do enforce the legislation in a proportionate and targeted way when breaches to the segregation of supporters might increase the risk to public order.</p><p>It is an operational decision for police match commanders whether it is appropriate to direct resources to deal with ticket touts.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 09/06/2021 16:16:24 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1277364

registered interest
date	18/01/2021
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	Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide employers with guidance on how they can support victims of domestic abuse; and whether any such guidance will include recommending access to paid leave.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL12234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>On 14 January 2021, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published the report from its review into how victims of domestic abuse can be supported in the workplace. This report finds that, with the right support, employers can play a key role in helping to lift the lid on domestic abuse.</p><p>Throughout this review, we have heard about the value of employers having a policy on how to support victims in their workforce. We encourage all employers to do this, and wherever possible, offer victims flexibility and leave should they need it to access support.</p><p>The report sets out the next steps for government, including establishing a working group to develop practical solutions to build awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and encourage good practice across all employers.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL12235 question first answered 01/02/2021 15:03:37 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1277365

registered interest
date	18/01/2021
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	Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes
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 impact of providing support and advice for employers and employees about domestic abuse on the protection of victims of such abuse at work.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL12235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>On 14 January 2021, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published the report from its review into how victims of domestic abuse can be supported in the workplace. This report finds that, with the right support, employers can play a key role in helping to lift the lid on domestic abuse.</p><p>Throughout this review, we have heard about the value of employers having a policy on how to support victims in their workforce. We encourage all employers to do this, and wherever possible, offer victims flexibility and leave should they need it to access support.</p><p>The report sets out the next steps for government, including establishing a working group to develop practical solutions to build awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and encourage good practice across all employers.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan grouped question UIN HL12234 question first answered 01/02/2021 15:03:37 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry