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1759535

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Climate Change: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2025 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> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 11/02/2025 15:00:40 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1759536

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2025
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Climate Change and Nature Conservation: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of unconditional cash transfer programmes to support international conservation and climate resilience projects.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2025 answer text <p>Unconditional cash transfers and other social protection measures can play an important role in helping vulnerable households be more resilient to climate change. These measures have been shown to be deliver positive impacts and good value for money.</p><p>Using unconditional cash transfers to support international conservation is not an approach widely undertaken by the FCDO. While we have not formally assessed its effectiveness, we remain open to reviewing the evidence where available and using this to inform our policies and programmes.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 20/02/2025 16:38:34 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1759537

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Pets: Insecticides
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4483
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2025 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> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 11/02/2025 17:14:40 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1759538

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2025
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Antimicrobials: Drug Resistance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4484
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2025 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> answering member printed Baroness Merron question first answered 04/02/2025 12:08:27 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1758527

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2025
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Obesity: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the 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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4361
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2025 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> answering member printed Baroness Merron question first answered 04/02/2025 12:14:53 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1758528

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2025
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Obesity: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4362
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2025 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> answering member printed Baroness Merron question first answered 04/02/2025 12:12:57 answering member 347 label Biography information for Baroness Merron
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1757583

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2025
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Myanmar
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4233
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2025 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> answering member printed Lord Hanson of Flint question first answered 05/02/2025 15:22:04 answering member 533 label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1756306

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2025
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Employment: Legal Opinion
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that community-based legal advice on employment issues, including sexual harassment, is available to workers.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4133
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2025 answer text <p>Legal aid is available for advice in relation to breaches of the Equality Act 2010 or previous discrimination legislation (including in employment cases), subject to means and merits tests. Legal aid is also available in employment cases where the applicant is a victim of trafficking or modern slavery. Where an issue falls outside the scope of legal aid, individuals can apply for Exceptional Case Funding.</p><p> </p><p>In 2025/26, the Ministry of Justice will continue to provide nearly £6 million of funding to 60 frontline organisations to help improve access to legal support and advice, including for vulnerable individuals with employment issues.</p> answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede question first answered 30/01/2025 18:01:16 answering member 3154 label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1756307

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Employment: Sexual Harassment
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps the Health and Safety Executive is taking to ensure that workers are (1) protected from sexual harassment, and (2) able to travel between work and home safely, particularly those working non-standard hours.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4134
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2025 answer text <p>Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ensures workers are protected from work-related violence and harm within the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. For sexual harassment, existing protections under the Equality Act 2010, enforced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), provide a robust framework. HSE complements these protections by promoting safe working environments and referring cases to the appropriate regulatory bodies. With the updated legal duties to the Equality Act 2010 in October 2024, employers have enhanced responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment, reinforcing the comprehensive framework already in place.</p><p> </p><p>Travel between work and home is not a work activity so outside of HSE’s remit. Protection from sexual harassment during such journeys is the responsibility of others including the police.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sherlock question first answered 29/01/2025 15:09:40 answering member 4147 label Biography information for Baroness Sherlock
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1755972

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Bioengineering: Research
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how much public bodies have spent on research intended to develop mirror life.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4083
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2025 answer text <p>UKRI is the main public funder of research and innovation. It has not funded research directly intending to develop mirror life. However, HMG recognises the importance of funding blue skies research including on stereoisomers</p> answering member printed Lord Vallance of Balham question first answered 29/01/2025 15:04:43 answering member 5363 label Biography information for Lord Vallance of Balham
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle