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1179835
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Culham 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 increase the railway services at Culham to support the proposed increase in housing in the area; what assessment they have made of the impact of an increase in railway services at Culham on carbon emissions; and whether they expect any such improvements to rail services will precede the construction of new homes in the area. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1712 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>A study of the rail corridors in Oxfordshire has been undertaken by Network Rail in partnership with the Department for Transport and local stakeholders led by the Oxfordshire Growth Board. The scope of the study has included an assessment of the demand for train services to and from Oxfordshire stations, including Culham, taking account of planned housing growth contained within existing Local Plans.</p><p> </p><p>The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study will be published this Spring, and the outcomes will be progressed in accordance with the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline. The work undertaken to date has not included an assessment of the impact on carbon emissions of any proposals, which is because the limit of the study work was to produce a train service specification to meet forecast demand, understand the existing capacity shortfall and the infrastructure interventions that might be required in order to meet that specification.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T16:58:09.76Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T16:58:09.76Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179833
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cowley Branch Line 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 restore the Cowley Branch railway line for passenger services; what stations any such services would serve; what is their timetable for developing any such plans; and what assessment they have made of the impact restoring the line for passenger services would have on carbon emissions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1711 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>A study of the rail corridors in Oxfordshire has been undertaken by Network Rail in partnership with the Department for Transport and local stakeholders led by the Oxfordshire Growth Board. The scope of the study has included the possibility of reopening the line between Oxford and Cowley for passenger services, with two new stations serving the Oxford Business and Science Park. The work undertaken to date has not included an assessment of the impact on carbon emissions.</p><p> </p><p>The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study will be published this Spring, and further development work on reopening the Cowley line will be progressed in accordance with the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:00:03.363Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:00:03.363Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1181407
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
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 European Medicines 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 whether Brexit has resulted in any changes in the UK’s participation in, and access to, the European Medicines Agency; if so, what assessment they have made of the impact this will have on the UK’s ability to respond to coronavirus; and what steps they intend to take as a result. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1980 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>As of 1 January 2020, we are in the transition period during which the United Kingdom will continue to follow European legislation and European Medicines Agency (EMA) processes and decisions until 31 December 2020. We continue to receive public safety information from the EMA and have firm links with the World Health Organization and other key international public health organisations working on this issue. The Government has set out its negotiation approach with the European Union, which includes commitments for cooperation and information sharing to enable regulators to act promptly to safeguard patient safety and public health.</p><p>The UK is a world leader in preparing for and managing public health incidents and on 3 March the Government published its action plan to tackle the spread of coronavirus. A copy of <em>Coronavirus: action plan. A guide to what you can expect across the UK</em> is attached.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T17:35:00.467Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T17:35:00.467Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
attachment
1
file name Coronavirus_action_plan_-_a_guide_to_what_you_can_expect_across_the_UK.pdf more like this
title Coronavirus_action_plan more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1151164
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
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 Hospitals: Food 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 percentage of food served in English hospitals is (a) organic, and (b) locally sourced; and what plans they have, if any, to increase that percentage. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL241 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-30more like thismore than 2019-10-30
answer text <p>Data on the percentage of organic and locally sourced food served in English hospitals is not collected centrally.</p><p>On 17 June 2019, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced a root and branch review of the food provided in National Health Service hospitals for patients, visitors and staff which will include ensuring that food provided in the NHS is sustainable, in line with the aims of the Government’s National Food Strategy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-30T14:38:36.457Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-30T14:38:36.457Z
answering member
4019
label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1179830
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Transport: Oxfordshire 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 will take to work with South Oxfordshire District Council, Oxfordshire County Council and Network Rail to improve (1) cycling, (2) railway services, and (3) bus services, in the South Oxfordshire district; and whether they expect the delivery of any such improvements to precede the construction of new homes in the district. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL1709 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>Government works with all key partners across the country, including local authorities within Oxfordshire and with Network Rail, in ensuring consideration is given to appropriate sustainable transport modes, in particular, where there are planned housing developments. There is a requirement for local authorities to include any proposals in their local plans.</p><p> </p><p>There is a requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework for local authorities to ensure that transport issues are considered from the earliest stages of plan-making and development proposals. In planning for new settlements this involves ensuring that opportunities to promote walking, cycling and public transport use are identified and pursued. Plans are also prepared with the active involvement of local highways authorities, other transport infrastructure providers and operators and neighbouring councils, so that strategies and investments for supporting sustainable transport and development patterns are aligned.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:12:11.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:12:11.667Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1151165
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
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 Prisons: Food 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 percentage of food served in English prisons is (a) organic, and (b) locally sourced; and what plans they have, if any, to increase that percentage. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL242 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-30more like thismore than 2019-10-30
answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) purchase food commodities for prisoner and staff meals from a national food contract currently held by Bidfood UK.</p><p> </p><p>HMPPS does not require its supplier to provide figures relating to the percentage of organic and locally produced products provided to prisons through this contract. However, the contract was one of the first to adopt and implement the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)’s Plan for Public Procurement: Food &amp; Catering. Regular scrutiny and reporting of the contract shows that the level of UK sourced commodities purchased is 52% (Country of Origin) and the level of small and medium sized enterprises (SME) provision is over 60%. Bidfood UK are committed to increasing the percentage of UK sourced products.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-30T17:36:08.093Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-30T17:36:08.093Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1174434
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
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 Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission 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 plan to take to ensure that the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission is unbiased, and perceived to be unbiased. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL894 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-12more like thismore than 2020-02-12
answer text <p>I refer the noble Baroness to the answer I gave to PQ <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Lords/2019-12-19/HL36/" target="_blank">HL36</a> on 7 January 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN
HL895 more like this
HL896 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.46Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.46Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1174435
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
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 Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission 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 plan to take to ensure that the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission enjoys broad public support, engagement and input. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL895 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-12more like thismore than 2020-02-12
answer text <p>I refer the noble Baroness to the answer I gave to PQ <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Lords/2019-12-19/HL36/" target="_blank">HL36</a> on 7 January 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN
HL894 more like this
HL896 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.507Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.507Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1174436
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
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 Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission 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 when they expect to publish (1) proposals, and (2) the terms of reference, for the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL896 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-12more like thismore than 2020-02-12
answer text <p>I refer the noble Baroness to the answer I gave to PQ <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Lords/2019-12-19/HL36/" target="_blank">HL36</a> on 7 January 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN
HL894 more like this
HL895 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.557Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-12T12:11:27.557Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1170137
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
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 Wind Power: Dorset 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 viability of the Navitus Bay wind farm site. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL284 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answer text <p>It is for developers to come forward with proposals for potential locations of generating stations including offshore windfarms.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change assessed an application for development consent for a wind farm on the Navitus Bay wind farm site in 2015. The Secretary of State issued a decision on 11 September 2015 refusing the grant of development consent for the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm.</p><p> </p><p>The decision was in line with the recommendation of the Planning Inspectorate, which examined a wide range of issues related to the potential benefits and impacts of the project in reaching its conclusion. The Secretary of State’s decision letter sets out her consideration of those issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
grouped question UIN HL285 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-22T16:57:59.74Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-22T16:57:59.74Z
answering member
4686
label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this