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1654938
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-20more like thismore than 2023-07-20
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Travel: Insurance 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 steps they are taking to ensure that travel insurance companies provide cover for travel cancellations due to heatwaves, given their rising incidence and intensity, and the risks to the health of travellers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL9535 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-26more like thismore than 2023-07-26
answer text The Government does not prescribe the terms, conditions or price that insurance companies may set when offering insurance, including travel insurance. As travel insurance policies differ, customers should speak to their insurer or check the terms and conditions of their policy.<p> </p><p> </p><p>Travel insurers must treat customers fairly and are required to do so by the Financial Conduct Authority.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Penn more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-26T14:08:23.093Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-26T14:08:23.093Z
answering member
4726
label Biography information for Baroness Penn more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1688834
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
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 Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement 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 steps they are taking to ratify the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions; when they expect to be able to ratify the Agreement; and what discussions they have had with international partners to encourage other countries to ratify it. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2420 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-26more like thismore than 2024-02-26
answer text <p>Work is in hand on the legislation and other measures needed to translate the detailed and complex provisions of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement) into UK law before we can ratify the Agreement. Legislation will be taken forward when parliamentary time allows.</p><p>The UK continues to be proactive in supporting other, particularly developing, countries to implement and ratify the BBNJ Agreement. This includes contributing to the BBNJ Voluntary Trust Fund to enable participation by developing countries in UN discussions on preparatory work, and supporting the BBNJ Informal Dialogues, discussions that bring together participants from a wide range of countries online to discuss implementation. The UK also co-funded and organised a workshop for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to share best practice and support the implementation and ratification of the BBNJ Agreement in the Philippines in November 2023. The UK is supporting a Commonwealth Secretariat project to provide technical assistance on implementation and ratification to smaller Commonwealth countries.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-26T17:40:53.797Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-26T17:40:53.797Z
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
1536995
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-27more like thismore than 2022-10-27
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 Audit: Reform 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 progress they have made with the draft Audit Reform Bill; what resources they have allocated to drafting the bill; and when they expect to consult stakeholders on a draft of the bill. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2949 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-10more like thismore than 2022-11-10
answer text <p>Work is continuing towards a draft Bill on reform of audit and corporate governance, for publication in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-10T16:20:35.3Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-10T16:20:35.3Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1485940
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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 Antimicrobials: Pollution Control 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 (1) monitoring, and (2) mitigation, strategies they have put in place for environmental pollution by (a) metal nanoparticles, and (b) the bacteria resistant to these antimicrobial metal nanoparticles. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1417 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-25more like thismore than 2022-07-25
answer text <p>Whilst the Environment Agency (EA) does not have environmental monitoring in place specifically targeting metal nanoparticles, it is keeping a watching brief on innovative monitoring approaches and environmental effects. Although the science associated with environmental analysis for nanoparticles (and their associated effects) is in development, the EA has considered a number of nanoparticles through its Prioritisation and Early Warning System (PEWS). To date, the EA has considered titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, cerium dioxide, copper oxide and copper carbonate nanoparticles through PEWS.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-25T09:40:55.91Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-25T09:40:55.91Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1666274
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-10-19more like thismore than 2023-10-19
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Genetics: Screening 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 Nolan and Ormondroyd’s systematic review published on 30 March in Clinical Genetics, setting out the consequences for consumers and health services of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and how it relates to equitable healthcare; and what assessment they have made of the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10676 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-25more like thismore than 2023-10-25
answer text <p>Whilst no specific assessment has been made of Nolan and Ormondroyd’s systematic review published in March 2023 or Emma Wilkinson’s article published in October 2022, the Government recognises both the opportunities and risks raised by direct-to-consumer genomic tests and is committed to ensuring effective and proportionate regulation.</p><p>In consideration of the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic and health testing, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is working to develop a robust, world-leading regulatory regime for such medical devices that prioritises patient safety.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Markham more like this
grouped question UIN HL10677 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-25T11:20:51.557Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-25T11:20:51.557Z
answering member
4948
label Biography information for Lord Markham more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1666275
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-10-19more like thismore than 2023-10-19
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Genetics: Screening 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 Emma Wilkinson’s article published in October 2022 in The BMJ on the impact of direct-to-consumer testing on the public and the NHS, and of how this relates to the regulation of direct-to-consumer health testing. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL10677 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-25more like thismore than 2023-10-25
answer text <p>Whilst no specific assessment has been made of Nolan and Ormondroyd’s systematic review published in March 2023 or Emma Wilkinson’s article published in October 2022, the Government recognises both the opportunities and risks raised by direct-to-consumer genomic tests and is committed to ensuring effective and proportionate regulation.</p><p>In consideration of the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic and health testing, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is working to develop a robust, world-leading regulatory regime for such medical devices that prioritises patient safety.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Markham more like this
grouped question UIN HL10676 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-25T11:20:51.617Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-25T11:20:51.617Z
answering member
4948
label Biography information for Lord Markham more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1729633
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-12more like thismore than 2024-09-12
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 Inland Border Facilities: Ashford 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 it plans to publish any data on the Common User Charge including values invoiced and collected; and any data on operating costs for the Sevington Border Control Post. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1019 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-23more like thismore than 2024-09-23
answer text <p>While we recognise the importance of sanitary and phytosanitary checks on certain imports, this Government is also committed to reducing unnecessary barriers to trade and cutting red tape by striking a fair balance between business and biosecurity.</p><p> </p><p>As such we are reviewing the current border controls brought into place on 30 April under the previous Government.</p><p> </p><p>Information about the common user charge can be found on <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fcommon-user-charge-rates-and-eligibility&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlex.Holding%40defra.gov.uk%7Cdef53b63b5ea436a362908dcd6613146%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638620960122219759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nPiJFRwsFRUg4zvTPXBwg1cBq2qtB%2FRJpRWoskg7Jew%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>. We will publish further information in due course on the charge.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-23T15:26:08.907Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-23T15:26:08.907Z
answering member
4395
label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
attachment
1
file name HL1019 attachment.pdf more like this
title Common User Charge Info more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1651482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-10more like thismore than 2023-07-10
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 Veterinary Services: Developing Countries 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, and if so to what extent, they provide direct financial support for the development of veterinary clinical skill laboratories in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen animal health systems. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL9195 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-13more like thismore than 2023-07-13
answer text <p>While we do not provide direct financial support for the development of veterinary clinical skill laboratories in low- and middle-income countries, we proactively support country and regional partners with Official Development Assistance funding to strengthen health systems, including through our £5m Animal Health Systems Strengthening Project, which is providing technical assistance and other capability-building to veterinary services in Africa.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, and to ensure the UK effectively drives better and sustainable health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, our world-class laboratories are actively involved in delivering global health outreach programmes, including laboratory twinning projects to build diagnostic capability for the surveillance and detection of animal diseases.</p><p> </p><p>We have also developed and delivered e-learning modules for over 200 veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals working in low- and middle-income countries to build skills in laboratory diagnostics, surveillance strategies, pandemic preparedness training, epidemiology, and veterinary medicine residue surveillance.</p><p> </p><p>All UK Aid spend is published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as Statistics on International Development, and is available at GOV.UK.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-13T16:31:58.09Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-13T16:31:58.09Z
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
1682274
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-15more like thismore than 2024-01-15
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Prescriptions 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 consideration they have given to including Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) to the list of specified medical conditions qualifying for free prescriptions, given the high out-of-pocket costs for HS patients. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1557 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-01-22more like thismore than 2024-01-22
answer text <p>While we are not considering adding this or other conditions to the list of exemptions for free prescriptions, there are extensive arrangements currently in place to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for patients with hidradentis suppurativa.</p><p>Around 89% of prescriptions are dispensed free of charge and extensive arrangements are already in place to help those with the greatest need. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Markham more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-01-22T16:01:21.867Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-22T16:01:21.867Z
answering member
4948
label Biography information for Lord Markham more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1563751
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-20more like thismore than 2022-12-20
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 Nappies 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 progress they have made on (1) a plan for the reduction of the use of single-use nappies, (2) a financial support scheme to assist parents with the initial costs of purchasing reusable nappies, and (3) the improvement of the labelling of single-use nappies. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL4431 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-04more like thismore than 2023-01-04
answer text <p>While there are currently no plans to ban the sale of disposable nappies, we recognise the issues associated with absorbent hygiene products such as nappies. A number of local authorities already provide support towards upfront purchases of reusable nappies, and we have no plans to duplicate that work.</p><p> </p><p>Work on the environmental assessment of disposable and reusable nappies is nearly complete and peer review of the work is being finalised. No date has been set for publication, but we are working to get things finished as soon as possible. This work will help inform any future action by government and industry.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-04T13:15:33.397Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-04T13:15:33.397Z
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