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1171777
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
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
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 consideration they have given to introducing a mandatory phase-out of horticultural peat as part of their forthcoming England Peat Strategy; and when they intend to publish that strategy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL539 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answer text <p>The Government is committed to phasing out the use of peat in horticulture in England by 2030. In 2011, we set a voluntary target to phase out the use of horticultural peat in the amateur sector by 2020, and the professional sector by 2030. While some progress has been made, we stated in the 25 Year Environment Plan that we would consider implementing further measures if there is insufficient movement to peat alternatives by 2020. We will set out plans to speed up progress on ending the use of horticultural peat in the England Peat Strategy, which we will publish this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-29T15:27:05.113Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T15:27:05.113Z
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
1171779
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
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
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 plans they have, if any, to fund the provision of independent advice for farmers in any new agricultural support schemes. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL541 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answer text <p>Our Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme is the cornerstone of our new agricultural policy. Founded on the principle of “public money for public goods”, ELM is intended to provide a powerful vehicle for achieving the goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan and commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, while supporting our rural economy. <br></p><p>ELM is looking into several options for sourcing advisors, considering both private and public sector options. The options we are considering allow flexibility to source experienced advisors in the short-term for the National Pilot, whilst building sufficient and high-quality advisor capacity to support the full roll out of ELM. The National Pilot provides an opportunity to co-design with stakeholders and land managers the most appropriate way to provide this capacity and whether it is provided from the public or private sector.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-28T14:50:06.517Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T14:50:06.517Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1418905
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-01more like thismore than 2022-02-01
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading 10 Downing Street 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 remarks by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park on 31 January (HL Deb col 685) regarding the Sue Gray report, what steps they have taken in response to its publication; and what plans they have, if any, to remove the 34-bottle capacity wine cooler from the Downing Street offices. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL5824 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-02-07more like thismore than 2022-02-07
answer text <p>I would refer the noble Lady to the Prime Minister’s statement of 31 January 2022. It would not be appropriate to comment further while the Metropolitan Police Service’s investigation is ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has accepted the Second Permanent Secretary’s general findings in full. Further details will be announced in due course.</p><p /><p /> more like this
answering member printed Lord True more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-02-07T16:58:51.937Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-07T16:58:51.937Z
answering member
4200
label Biography information for Lord True more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1436061
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-25more like thismore than 2022-02-25
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 Abortion: Drugs 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 impact of allowing home use of mifepristone on the number of abortion pills purchased online from unregulated providers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL6437 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-03-03more like thismore than 2022-03-03
answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made. Buying pills online outside of the provisions of the Abortion Act 1967 is unlawful and remains subject to criminal sanctions. Under the Abortion Act, women have access to safe, legal and regulated abortion services.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Kamall more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-03-03T17:31:12.853Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-03T17:31:12.853Z
answering member
4909
label Biography information for Lord Kamall more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1436062
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-25more like thismore than 2022-02-25
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 Abortion: Drugs 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 impact of ending the home use of mifepristone on (1) waiting times, (2) workforce pressures, and (3) the long-term sustainability, of abortion services. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL6438 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-03-07more like thismore than 2022-03-07
answer text <p>Given current pressures on the sector, the Government has provided an extended period for services to plan for the return of face-to-face treatments. We will continue to work with NHS England and NHS Improvement, the Care Quality Commission and abortion providers to ensure a safe and reliable return to face-to-face services.</p><p>We are developing a new Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy which will set out plans to improve reproductive health outcomes and wellbeing. Whilst issues relating to abortion legislation will not be in scope of the Strategy, ensuring the sustainability of accessible and high quality abortion services for women will be a priority.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Kamall more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-03-07T15:22:47.327Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-07T15:22:47.327Z
answering member
4909
label Biography information for Lord Kamall more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1727767
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
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 Adoption 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 they have met, or have plans to meet with, the Movement for an Adoption Apology; and whether they have any plans to move for apologising for historic forced adoptions that during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, which affected more than 215,000 women and their children. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL781 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2024-09-25more like thismore than 2024-09-25
answer text <p>The government has not met with the Movement for an Adoption Apology and there is no meeting scheduled.</p><p> </p><p>My hon. Friend, the Minister for Children and Families, shares the deepest sympathy with everyone affected by historic forced adoption. The practice was abhorrent and should never have taken place.</p><p> </p><p>The department will look to learn from the approach of the devolved nations and explore what more can be done to support those impacted.</p><p> </p><p>The department is also currently funding the Adoption England project, Improving Adoption Services for Adults (IASA), which is designed to maintain relationships and provide better access to support for adopted adults.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Smith of Malvern more like this
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less than 2024-09-25T08:47:17.143Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-25T08:47:17.143Z
answering member
269
label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Malvern more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1228030
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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 Adoption Support Fund 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 plans they have to set the Adoption Support Fund on a stable basis rather than making year-by-year announcements; whether they will consider lifting the cap for individual support above £5,000; and whether they plan to extend their support to respite care and psychological support for parents, on the same basis to that currently provided to foster families. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7323 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-08-13more like thismore than 2020-08-13
answer text <p>The Adoption Support Fund provides funds to local authorities and regional adoption agencies to pay for essential therapeutic services for children who have left the care system either through adoption or special guardianship order. Since its launch in 2015, the Adoption Support Fund has approved £168 million to deliver support, such as therapeutic parenting, creative therapies, and specialist assessments to 59,000 families.</p><p>The government acted quickly to establish the Adoption Support Fund COVID-19 Scheme in April 2020, and has provided over £6 million to local authorities and regional adoption agencies to support up to 61,000 families to meet needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding included support for activities, such as couples counselling, which would normally be outside the scope of the standard Adoption Support Fund.</p><p>On 17 July 2020, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review, which will set out the government’s spending plans for the next three years. The Comprehensive Spending Review will be published in the autumn. We will consider future funding, scope and fair access limits for the Adoption Support Fund as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review discussions.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-08-13T15:24:20.577Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-13T15:24:20.577Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1466544
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-05-26more like thismore than 2022-05-26
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 Advanced Research and Invention Agency 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 progress they have made in establishing the Advanced Research and Invention Agency; and when they expect it will start operating. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL564 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-06-01more like thismore than 2022-06-01
answer text <p>We are in the process of recruiting the Advanced Research and Invention Agency's first CEO and Chair. These appointments will be announced in due course and we expect ARIA to be operational later this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-06-01T12:56:17.227Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-01T12:56:17.227Z
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
1543078
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-16more like thismore than 2022-11-16
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 Advertising and Shops: Electricity 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 level of electricity usage by digital advertising boards and shop signs in England; and what plans they have (1) to promote, or (2) to legislate for, switching off these boards during periods when the electricity system is under pressure. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL3447 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answer text <p>The Government does not hold data on electricity usage by digital advertising boards and shop signs in England.</p><p> </p><p>National Grid has launched the electricity Demand Flexibility Service, a voluntary service to reward users who reduce their electricity demand at peak times. This is open to a variety of consumers, primarily through their supplier.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues to work closely with industry to develop our response options for when the system is under pressure, and National Grid has standard, long-standing procedures in place in the extremely unlikely event of an emergency on the energy network.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-30T17:49:48.003Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-30T17:49:48.003Z
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
1639893
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
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 Afghanistan and Iran: Environment Protection and Human Rights 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 representations they have made to (1) the government of Pakistan, and (2) the government of Turkey, with regard to the operations of businesses in those countries that are supporting (a) human rights abuses, and (2) environmental destruction, in Iran and Afghanistan. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL8041 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2023-06-07more like thismore than 2023-06-07
answer text <p>The UK Government does not make representations to the Government of Pakistan on the operations of Pakistani businesses, nor does it make any representations to the Government of Turkey on the operations of Turkish businesses in Iran and Afghanistan. Under the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme, Pakistan benefits from duty free exports on the condition that it ratifies and effectively implements specified international conventions on human rights and environmental degradation. We regularly raise human rights issues in Pakistan and Turkey at the highest levels in their respective governments.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-06-07T16:14:40.69Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-07T16:14:40.69Z
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