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1605349

registered interest
date	20/03/2023
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	Dredging: Environment Protection
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to carry out independent environmental impact studies in advance of significant dredging work in England.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6605
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2023 answer text <p>Dredging and disposal of dredge material in the UK marine licensing area (as per Section 66 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) require a marine licence, unless exempt under Section 75 of the MCAA. Before a licence is granted for dredging or disposal, an assessment of the potential impact on the environment must be undertaken. The MMO, as the licensing authority for English (and Northern Irish offshore) marine waters, are responsible for issuing marine licences.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 24/03/2023 13:47:49 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1605354

registered interest
date	20/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Shipping: Freight
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their Embracing the ocean: a Board of Trade paper, published on 10 March 2022, how they arrived at their assessment that maritime cargo volumes will treble by 2050; and what assessment they have made of how this will affect their international obligations to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and meet the biodiversity targets agreed at COP 15 in Montreal in December 2022.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>The assessment made in the Board of Trade’s ‘Embracing the Ocean’ paper that maritime cargo volumes will treble by 2050 is drawn from the International Transport Forum (ITF) Discussion Paper, No. 2020/05 ‘Changing Demand for Maritime Trade’ (P. Cariou). That paper cites data from the ITF’s Transport Outlook (2019), which investigates how socio-economic changes (population, GDP trade and transport policies) affect global transport demand, including for maritime. <br></p><p>The Government uses UK-level evidence rather than global-level evidence when analysing how UK shipping could contribute to meeting the UK’s economy-wide net-zero target. DfT has produced forecasts of the freight traffic at UK ports, which cover the period to 2050, which have been published online. The UK port freight traffic forecasts were taken into account in the research commissioned by DfT which informed the Net Zero Strategy pathways for UK domestic and international shipping. Further details on the Net Zero Strategy pathways for UK domestic and international shipping can be found on pages 342 and 343 of the Net Zero strategy itself.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/03/2023 11:45:20 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1604220

registered interest
date	14/03/2023
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Voter Authority Certificates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many people in England had applied for the Voter Authority Certificate by 1 March; how many applications had been rejected; how many Voter Authority Certificates had been issued; what estimate they have made of the number of voters that will need a Voter Authority Certificate; and what estimate they have made of the number of people who will apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6445
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2023 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lady to the answer given to Question UIN <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fquestions-statements.parliament.uk%2Fwritten-questions%2Fdetail%2F2023-03-14%2F165271&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cfd5f3ea266bb4b7e680208db2bc0dae3%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638151879516369259%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nywTcnlPk%2BX3qPc4erKcQl5fMdlsKGQZUyuFdCxdJrU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">165271</a> (attached) on 20 March 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 24/03/2023 14:06:04 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name 165271.pdf title UIN 165271
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1604221

registered interest
date	14/03/2023
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Local Government: Elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of how successfully local authorities will be able to implement the new Voter ID legislation at the local elections in May.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lady to the Commons UQ response <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhansard.parliament.uk%2Fcommons%2F2023-02-21%2Fdebates%2FE941CE91-95D6-4EB8-B3E2-46059027B909%2FVoterIdentification&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7qmuhURQ8nLa4s2k82Lc3b%2FpebfXKd8q1h15X3GVDY8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>, to the Cabinet Office <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fvoter-identification-photographic-id-ownership-in-great-britain&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r2XpjDRQ6Os9oWO108b%2BlfnLhu5tXJMSP1FZpeyc7IA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">published</a> survey on levels of ownership of photographic identification, and to the New Burdens funding methodology for the Elections Act 2022 available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Felections-act-new-burdens-funding-methodology-voter-identification-and-accessibility%2Felections-act-new-burdens-funding-methodology-voter-identification-and-accessibility&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pPQ%2FU%2B6SCazKg%2BWum21Q7dGUZVic%2BSP%2FOg1apotSNF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Information regarding applications for Voter Authority Certificates is <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvoter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk%2Fperformance&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PN9D3y6StKofEa9dpCjvZTdR2uSznP%2FJGMUmTnyn1wE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"> published</a> online. The rejection of an application is a matter for the relevant Electoral Registration Officer.</p><p>The Association of Electoral Administrators is providing relevant training for Returning Officers.</p><p>The Office for Students encourages higher education providers to promote electoral registration. Students can register at their home address or their term-time address or both.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name UQ - Voter Identification - Hansard - UK Parliament.pdf title UQ response 2 file name Published - Voter identification_ photographic ID ownership in Great Britain - GOV.UK.pdf title Voter Identification 3 file name Elections Act New Burdens funding methodology_ voter identification and accessibility - GOV.UK.pdf title New Burdens Funding grouped question UIN HL6447 question first answered 27/03/2023 15:22:40 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1604222

registered interest
date	14/03/2023
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Elections: Proof of Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of eligible voters who may be unable to vote at polling stations due to the new Voter ID legislation, either because of (1) a lack of acceptable ID, or (2) a lack of awareness of the new requirements; and what training is being provided for (a) polling station officers, and (b) returning officers, to ensure that they prepared to judge the (i) veracity of official documents, and (ii) the authenticity of photo IDs.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lady to the Commons UQ response <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhansard.parliament.uk%2Fcommons%2F2023-02-21%2Fdebates%2FE941CE91-95D6-4EB8-B3E2-46059027B909%2FVoterIdentification&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7qmuhURQ8nLa4s2k82Lc3b%2FpebfXKd8q1h15X3GVDY8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>, to the Cabinet Office <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fvoter-identification-photographic-id-ownership-in-great-britain&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r2XpjDRQ6Os9oWO108b%2BlfnLhu5tXJMSP1FZpeyc7IA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">published</a> survey on levels of ownership of photographic identification, and to the New Burdens funding methodology for the Elections Act 2022 available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Felections-act-new-burdens-funding-methodology-voter-identification-and-accessibility%2Felections-act-new-burdens-funding-methodology-voter-identification-and-accessibility&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pPQ%2FU%2B6SCazKg%2BWum21Q7dGUZVic%2BSP%2FOg1apotSNF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Information regarding applications for Voter Authority Certificates is <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvoter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk%2Fperformance&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C7508e7afb75a4213f9ec08db2eb99094%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638155146738060080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PN9D3y6StKofEa9dpCjvZTdR2uSznP%2FJGMUmTnyn1wE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"> published</a> online. The rejection of an application is a matter for the relevant Electoral Registration Officer.</p><p>The Association of Electoral Administrators is providing relevant training for Returning Officers.</p><p>The Office for Students encourages higher education providers to promote electoral registration. Students can register at their home address or their term-time address or both.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name UQ - Voter Identification - Hansard - UK Parliament.pdf title UQ response 2 file name Published - Voter identification_ photographic ID ownership in Great Britain - GOV.UK.pdf title Voter Identification 3 file name Elections Act New Burdens funding methodology_ voter identification and accessibility - GOV.UK.pdf title New Burdens Funding grouped question UIN HL6446 question first answered 27/03/2023 15:22:40 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1604223

registered interest
date	14/03/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to end the use of animals to test products including (1) vaccines, and (2) pharmaceutical products for bacterial contamination, and to use biochemical methods instead for these processes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2023 answer text <p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is committed to the principles of the three Rs: replacement, refinement and reduction, developed by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals (NC3Rs). This commitment extends to both the research undertaken at their laboratories at South Mimms, and through their interactions with stakeholders. Where Marketing Authorisation Holders propose to use animals in tests required for ensuring the safety of medicines, the MHRA requests that non-animal alternatives are investigated and adopted where appropriate for patient safety.</p><p>The MHRA is also contributor to a revision of the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Biologicals and Vaccines under the leadership of the NC3Rs. These revisions propose that the WHO guidelines adopt the principles of the three Rs and include a general chapter on how regulators and Marketing Authorisation Holders can end the use of animal testing for biological medicines including pharmaceutical products for bacterial contamination and vaccines. These revised guidelines will be presented to the Autumn 2023 summit of the WHO for the consideration by committee and WHO members.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 28/03/2023 11:39:16 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1602990

registered interest
date	09/03/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Food: Arsenic
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, following changes in EU standards regarding the maximum level of arsenic in food, what plans they have to amend the standards for maximum level of arsenic in food.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6291
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>There are no immediate plans to revise the standards for arsenic in food. To protect consumers there are currently maximum levels in place for inorganic arsenic in foods such as rice which contribute to overall consumer exposure. We will always maintain strong rules on arsenic levels in food and keep our position under very close review guided by the risk analysis undertaken by the Food Standards Agency. We work closely with regulators across Europe and the rest of the world to ensure that we take account of global best practice and prioritise safety for our citizens.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 20/03/2023 12:18:46 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1602548

registered interest
date	08/03/2023
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	Greenhouse Gas Emissions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the progress in the implementation of the F-gas regulations, particularly with regard to the greenhouse gas sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and reducing its carbon footprint in electricity transmission, distribution, and hydronic heat pump equipment; what plans they have to amend the F-gas Regulations 2014 ((EU) No 517/2014); and how they intend to ensure that expansion of the electricity grid does not increase carbon emissions through increased use of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2023 answer text <p>A review of the F-gas Regulation is underway. Defra published an <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessment-of-the-f-gas-regulation-in-great-britain" target="_blank">Assessment Report</a> in December 2022 that assesses the Regulation against its objectives to reduce F-gas use and emissions. Defra are now identifying options for change, with a focus on additional measures to help the UK meet Net Zero. Development of any proposals will account for factors such as the expansion of the power grid as regards SF6 use and the rollout of heat pumps as regards use of hydrofluorocarbons (the main types of F-gas).</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the F-gas Regulation, Ofgem has a framework in place that encourages the reduction of SF6 emissions from existing switchgear equipment on the grid.</p><p> </p><p>The F-gas Regulation reduces emissions primarily through the phasedown of the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the main type of F-gases. The Regulation also sets rules on F-gas use, containment, recovery and destruction and training and certification.</p><p> </p><p>Alternative technologies to the use of SF6 in the power sector are being developed, with some already available and being deployed. Consideration needs to be given as to the ability to use alternatives at some existing sites, particularly where the footprint of a site is restricted such as in built-up areas.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 16/03/2023 16:59:21 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon attachment 1 file name F_gas_regulation_in_Great_Britain.pdf title Assessment Report F-gas
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1602549

registered interest
date	08/03/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electricity: Meters
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to protect Economy 7 energy customers from the high cost of energy they are now experiencing.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2023 answer text <p>As with energy consumers on other tariff types, Economy 7 customers have been supported by, and continue to be helped by the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), which limits the unit rate of energy. The average GB domestic consumer has saved £900 through the EPG.</p><p> </p><p>The EPG provides the same unit discount across all domestic consumers regardless of region and payment method. This means that the underlying differences in the cost to serve different payment types and regions that underpins the Ofgem price cap is maintained.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 22/03/2023 15:20:05 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1600567

registered interest
date	01/03/2023
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	Housing Benefit: Social Rented Housing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many households in England are affected by the under-occupancy charge for (1) one extra bedroom, or (2) more than one extra bedroom; and what assessment they have made of the financial impact of these deductions on those households.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL6023
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2023 answer text <p>For the latest data available, related to September 2022, 286,149 households were subject to the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy (RSRS) for 1 extra bedroom, and 63,759 for 2 or more extra bedrooms. This data is available on Stat-Xplore.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For 2021/22, a total of £434m worth of deductions were made for RSRS in Great Britain. This includes households on Universal Credit and Housing Benefit. No wider assessment has been made.</p><p> </p><p>The RSRS policy applies to claims for housing support - either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit - where the claimant is living in the social rented sector in a property that is deemed too large for their needs.</p><p> </p><p>The policy helps encourage mobility within the social rented sector to make better use of the existing social housing stock and strengthens work-incentives. An additional bedroom is allowed in certain circumstances such as for disabled people and carers, foster carers, and parents of service personnel. Additionally, those in receipt of pension age housing benefit are exempt.</p><p> </p><p>Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP’s) are available for those who need additional support with housing costs. Since 2011 we have provided nearly £1.6 billion in DHP’s to local authorities.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 09/03/2023 12:33:58 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle