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star this property date less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Physician Associates: Recruitment more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what advice they are giving to GP surgeries on the recruitment of new physician associates in the light of the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians' guidance Physician Associates in general practice: Scope of practice (9 October 2024); and what estimate have they made of the number of physician associates recruited by GP surgeries since that advice was issued. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL4685 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-12more like thismore than 2025-02-12
star this property answer text <p>NHS England does not hold data on the number of Physician Associates (PAs) recruited by general practices (GPs) since 9 October 2024.</p><p> </p><p>On 20 November 2024, the Government announced it had commissioned an independent review of PAs and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE. The review will consider the safety of the roles and their contribution to multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The review will report in spring 2025.</p><p> </p><p>While the review is ongoing, it is up to trusts, Primary Care Networks, and GPs to make recruitment decisions about PAs.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has issued guidance on the deployment of PAs and AAs in the National Health Service which describes the expectations of how organisations providing NHS care should deploy them so that they can contribute to the delivery of safe and effective healthcare in a supportive environment. This guidance remains in place whilst the review is ongoing, and is available at the NHS.UK website, in an online only format.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-12T13:35:50.273Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-12T13:35:50.273Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1761500
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star this property date less than 2025-02-03more like thismore than 2025-02-03
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Anaesthesia Associates more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, following the meeting of the NHS England's physician associate and anaesthesia associate prescribing working group on 3 July 2024, what action has been taken regarding the concern about the use of patient specific directives, particularly where a range of dosages and frequencies is given, when the drugs are to be administered under the oversight of anaesthetist associates. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL4619 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-12more like thismore than 2025-02-12
star this property answer text <p>The exploratory work undertaken by NHS England’s Physician Associate (PA) and Anaesthesia Associate (AA) prescribing group has been paused in light of the Leng Review.</p><p>Following the July 2024 working group meeting, NHS England engaged with NHS Employers, who published updated guidance on the role of PAs and AAs in the National Health Service. The guidance sets out that under locally determined governance arrangements, an AA may administer medicines under a patient specific direction (PSD).</p><p>Whilst any suitably trained and competent person may follow a PSD for administration, some organisations may extend or limit those who are authorised to administer medicines under a PSD within their local medicines policies and governance arrangements.</p><p>The employer is responsible for ensuring that the healthcare professionals it employs are properly trained, and undertake only those responsibilities specified in the agreed job descriptions.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-12T14:28:24.84Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-12T14:28:24.84Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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4719
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1760074
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star this property date less than 2025-01-29more like thismore than 2025-01-29
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Contraceptives: Pharmacy more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to follow the recommendations of the position statement from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare on national commissioning of oral emergency contraception from community pharmacies; and, if not, what plans they have to improve access to emergency contraception. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL4527 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
star this property answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring that the public receives equitable access to the best possible contraceptive services. Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system and many already provide emergency hormonal contraception as part of locally commissioned services.</p><p>Pharmacy First has built on existing services to increase the clinical scope of the National Health Service treatment and advice patients can receive, including the supply of oral contraception via the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. The scope of treatment offered through Pharmacy First will continue to be kept under review to align with best practice.</p><p>The Government recently resumed its consultation with Community Pharmacy England regarding funding arrangements for 2024/25 and 2025/26.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-05T15:23:35.803Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-05T15:23:35.803Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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4719
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1759534
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star this property date less than 2025-01-28more like thismore than 2025-01-28
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property hansard heading Renewable Energy more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of a Cap and Share system for supporting energy transition for the UK, particularly with regard to its fairness and social and climate impacts. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property uin HL4480 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is a cap-and-trade scheme, setting a limit on emissions from power, industry and aviation. Participants must buy and surrender allowances annually to cover their emissions.</p><p>The scheme, launched in 2021, is a key part of the Government’s approach to meeting our climate targets. Revenues from the UK ETS are used to support Government priorities including decarbonisation. The UK ETS Authority, made up of the UK Government and Devolved Governments, continues to develop the scheme to ensure it is achieving its aims, supported by thorough public consultation and assessment of its climate, economic and social impacts.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T15:43:12.95Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T15:43:12.95Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1759535
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star this property date less than 2025-01-28more like thismore than 2025-01-28
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Climate Change: Finance more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of an international charge on fossil fuel extraction as a means of raising revenue under the New Collective Quantified Goal agreed at COP29. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL4481 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>We are committed to helping deliver global climate finance, including the New Collective Quantified Goal agreed at COP29 of at least $300bn per year to developing countries by 2035, and responding to the wider call on all actors to increase climate finance to developing countries to £1.3trn per year.</p><p> </p><p>As part of that effort, we are pressing for faster and more ambitious reforms to the global financial system to deliver much more and higher quality climate and development finance. Alongside this, we are supportive of exploring revenue raising mechanisms for climate action, but we will need to consider specific proposals on a case-by-case basis.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Livermore more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T15:00:40.877Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T15:00:40.877Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Livermore more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1759537
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star this property date less than 2025-01-28more like thismore than 2025-01-28
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Pets: Insecticides more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) regulation of topical flea and tick treatments for pets; and (2) of a recent University of Sussex study on the impact of these chemicals on songbird reproduction. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property uin HL4483 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>1) Parasiticides play an important role in the protecting of animal health from fleas, ticks, and vector-borne diseases, and in protecting human health from zoonotic transfer of disease. Therefore, their regulation requires a careful balance between effective parasite control for animal health and welfare and human health whilst minimising potential risks to the environment.</p><p> </p><p>To address environmental safety, every veterinary pharmaceutical undergoes an environmental exposure assessment, with products for companion animals usually ending in a Phase 1 assessment. If exposure is deemed high, a more detailed Phase II risk assessment is conducted, evaluating potential environmental impact based on expected exposure and toxicity. The findings from these assessments are considered as part of the final benefit/risk assessment during the approval process. There are also warnings that accompany products advising on use and to mitigate against dogs entering water courses directly after treatment. Environmental assessments are conducted in accordance with international guidelines and data standards.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is conducting a number of research activities to provide further evidence on environmental impacts and causes. Furthermore, the VMD supports a review of the international environmental risk assessment guidelines for companion animal parasiticides, which has been proposed and is currently under consideration by the body for International Cooperation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH).</p><p> </p><p>2) The VMD is also aware of a University of Sussex study indicating the presence of insecticides, commonly used on companion animals and livestock, in the nests of songbirds. The study suggests a potential correlation between pesticide levels and reduced reproductive success. However, causality has not been confirmed, and further research is required to determine whether the observed effects are due to pesticide exposure or other factors.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T17:14:40.12Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T17:14:40.12Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1759538
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star this property date less than 2025-01-28more like thismore than 2025-01-28
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Antimicrobials: Drug Resistance more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 13 January (HC3975) what assessment they have made of the level of compliance with the recommendation in the Joint Royal College of Surgeons of England and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 'Statement on use of topical chlorhexidine for skin preparation prior to surgery'; including any preference for licensed medicinal products over unregulated biocidal forms to prevent antimicrobial resistance and ensure patient safety. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property uin HL4484 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
star this property answer text <p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), as the regulator for medicines and medical devices in the United Kingdom, continues to recommend the use of licensed medicines. Use of an appropriately authorised product, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use, ensures the benefit-risk balance remains favourable within its specified indication for use. Assessments and compliance on the use of chlorhexidine is not reported to the MHRA. Adverse reactions to chlorhexidine can be reported to the MHRA through the Yellow Card reporting system by patients and healthcare professionals.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-04T12:08:27.357Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-04T12:08:27.357Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1758527
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star this property date less than 2025-01-23more like thismore than 2025-01-23
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Obesity: Health Services more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the relative effectiveness of reducing body weight through (1) weight loss medication alone, (2) non-medicated lifestyle change support, such as nutritional and fitness guidance as is currently offered through NHS tier 2 weight management services, and (3) weight loss medication combined with lifestyle change support. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
star this property answer text <p>The National Health Service and local government provide a range of services to help people living with obesity to lose weight, ranging from behavioural weight management programmes to specialist services which could offer more intensive support, pharmaceutical treatments, or bariatric surgery. Exactly what treatment is most appropriate for an individual is down to clinicians to advise, in discussion with patients, considering relevant clinical guidance.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance for health and care practitioners and provides rigorous, independent assessments of complex evidence for new health technologies. The NICE has recently published an updated clinical guideline on overweight and obesity management. It brings together and updates all of the NICE’s recommendations on overweight and obesity. The guideline includes recommendations on behavioural interventions, physical activity and diet, and digital technologies, as well as medicines and surgery.</p><p>The guidance states that all medicines for weight loss should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, and that patients who are prescribed such medicines should receive information, support, and counselling on additional diet, physical activity, and behavioural strategies. Patients receiving weight loss medication on the NHS should not receive it alone, without additional support from appropriate healthcare professionals.</p><p>The guidance is clear that dietary, exercise, and behavioural approaches for weight management should be tried before medicines are considered. Whilst research has found that people receiving medicines for weight loss alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity on average lose a greater amount of weight than people receiving behaviour change support alone, medicines are not a first-line treatment, and dietary advice and behavioural support should be provided first.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-04T12:14:53.57Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-04T12:14:53.57Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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1758528
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star this property date less than 2025-01-23more like thismore than 2025-01-23
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Obesity: Health Services more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to reports that over a quarter of UK adults are obese with this forecasted to rise to 40 per cent by 2030, whether they have any plans for a national obesity policy plan; and whether medical treatment, including digital weight management services, will be part of this. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property uin HL4362 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
star this property answer text <p>Supporting people to stay healthier for longer is at the heart of the Government’s Health Mission.</p><p>The Government recognises that prevention will always be better than a cure. We are committed to tackling the obstacles driving obesity. We have already laid secondary legislation to restrict advertisements of less healthy food and drinks to children on television and online, we have announced changes to the planning framework for fast food near schools, and we are taking steps to ensure the Soft Drinks Industry Levy remains effective and fit-for-purpose.</p><p>However, over 28% of adults in England are living with obesity, putting them at risk of a range of health conditions. Local government and the National Health Service already provide a range of services to help people living with obesity to lose weight. These range from 12-week behavioural programmes, including the NHS digital weight management programme, to specialist services for those living with severe obesity and the associated co-morbidities, which can include obesity medicines and surgery. Obesity medicines can be effective for some patients living with obesity when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity, and behavioural support, and the NHS is continuing to look at the best way to manage access to treatments recommended for managing obesity by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Exactly what treatment is most appropriate for an individual is down to health care professionals to advise, in discussion with patients, and considering relevant clinical guidance.</p><p>Further action on obesity under the Government’s Health Mission will be set out in due course.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2025-02-04T12:12:57.617Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-04T12:12:57.617Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
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4719
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1757583
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star this property date less than 2025-01-21more like thismore than 2025-01-21
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Myanmar more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 20 January (HL3720), how many Burmese people have been granted asylum in each of the past ten years. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
star this property answer text <p>The Home Office publishes details of the numbers of people granted asylum in the Immigration Statistics quarterly release on gov.uk. This includes grants of protection and of other leave last 10 years for Myanmar (Burma) nationals.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>44</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>55</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>26</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023</p></td><td><p>114</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2024(Q1 to Q3 only)</p></td><td><p>129</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Hanson of Flint more like this
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less than 2025-02-05T15:22:04.813Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-05T15:22:04.813Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this