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	registered interest
	date	26/04/2023
	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	Industrial Injuries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what were the top 10 causes of work-related fatal injuries of the 123 workers killed in Great Britain in 2021/22 as recorded by the Health and Safety Executive.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL7464
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2023 answer text <p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes official statistics on work-related fatal injuries at <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals.htm" target="_blank">https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals.htm</a>. Data specifically for work-related fatal injuries by accident kind is reproduced in the table below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Table 1:</strong> Number of work-related fatal injuries to workers (employees and self-employed) in Great Britain by kind of accident, 2021/22</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Source: </em></strong><em>Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)</em></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Accident kind</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of fatal injuries</strong> <strong> to workers</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>All accident kinds</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>123</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Falls from a height</p></td><td><p>29</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Struck by moving vehicle</p></td><td><p>23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Struck by moving, including flying/falling, object</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Contact with moving machinery</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Trapped by something collapsing/overturning</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Contact with electricity or electrical discharge</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Drowning or asphyxiation</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Strike against something fixed or stationary</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Exposure to fire</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Slips, trips or falls on same level</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Exposure to, or contact with, a harmful substance</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Exposure to an explosion</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Injured by an animal</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Acts of violence</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other kind of accident</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Figures for 2021/22 are at this stage provisional. They will be finalised in July 2023 following any necessary adjustments.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 10/05/2023 16:35:42 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1701605

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is the (1) establishment, and (2) personnel strength, of each of the battalions of the Foot Guards, broken down by (a) commissioned officers, (b) senior non-commissioned officers, and (c) other ranks.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL3836
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>The table below shows the Trade Trained Regular Army Personnel within Foot Guard Battalions serving at Regimental Duty by Paid Rank, as at 1 January 2024.</p><p> </p><p>I am withholding part (1) regarding the workforce requirement (establishment) as disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the British Army.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Paid Rank</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1st Battalion Grenadier Guards</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1st Battalion Coldstream Guards</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1st Battalion Scots Guards</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1st Battalion Irish Guards</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1st Battalion Welsh Guards</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 530 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 490 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 540 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 390 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 410 </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Commissioned Officers</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Warrant Officers</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Senior Non-Commissioned Officers</p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Junior Non-Commissioned Officers</p></td><td><p>140</p></td><td><p>110</p></td><td><p>170</p></td><td><p>100</p></td><td><p>100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Privates</p></td><td><p>290</p></td><td><p>280</p></td><td><p>260</p></td><td><p>210</p></td><td><p>230</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Source: Analysis Army</p><p> </p><p>Table notes/caveats:</p><p> </p><ol><li>The figures are for the Trade Trained Regular Army only and therefore exclude Gurkhas, Full Time Reserve Service, Mobilised Reserves, Army Reserve and all other Reserves, but includes those personnel that have transferred from GURTAM to UKTAP.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="2"><li>The figures only include personnel with a parent Arm / Service of Infantry serving at Regimental Duty within the specified Battalions. All other Infantry personnel who are not serving within a Foot Guard Battalion have been excluded from these figures. Figures also exclude any attached Arms serving with the Battalion.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="3"><li>Figures exclude service personnel on the resilience margin.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="4"><li>Senior Non-Commissioned Officers include all personnel with a Paid Rank of Staff Sergeant and Sergeant. Junior Non-Commissioned Officers include all personnel with a Paid Rank of Corporal and Lance Corporal.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="5"><li>Figures have been rounded to 10 for presentational purposes; numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="6"><li>Totals and sub-totals have been rounded separately and so may not appear to be the sum of their parts.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="7"><li>Public Duties Companies have been included (1<sup>st</sup> Battalion Grenadier Guards includes Nijm Coy (PDIC), 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion Coldstream Guards includes 7 Coy (PDIC), 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion Scots Guards includes F Coy (PDIC) and 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion Irish Guards includes 9 and 12 Coys (PDIC).</li></ol> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 30/04/2024 11:17:58 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

916533

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2018
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Vetting
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government in what circumstances information gathered during the developed vetting security clearance process can be released to the police or the Crown Prosecution Service.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL8239
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2018 answer text <p>Information provided as part of the Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance process is subject to a high degree of data privacy protections. The DV process is structured to facilitate the safeguarding of national security while maintaining tight control and limited distribution of applicants’ personal data. The DV process conforms to the UK’s data protection legislation.</p><p> </p><p>On the basis of this legislation, personal data can be shared with external agencies such as the police only in specific circumstances. These are:</p><ul><li>where the data subject may have committed a previously undetected criminal offence, or where an offence may be about to be committed;</li><li>where people may be at risk of harm; and</li><li>where action is required to safeguard national security.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In the event that, for example, the Crown Prosecution Service is pursuing a criminal trial against an individual, one or more of these conditions may be met. In such circumstances judicial authorities will submit a formal application to the data controller for disclosure. Such applications are scrutinised on a case by case basis and strict conditions are placed on the degree to which personal data is shared and with whom.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 18/06/2018 15:59:03 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

820656

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2018
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Consultation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance is made available to Ministers regarding the need to maintain, and appear to maintain, an open mind during Government policy consultations.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL4626
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2018 answer text <p>There is no firm guidance on this matter as each consultation is different; some will make a call for evidence on a topic and others will seek views on the details of a new Government policy. The Consultation Principles (copy attached), which are published on Gov.uk, stress the importance of targeting consultations at a full range of people, businesses and voluntary bodies affected by the policy. The guidance notes that departments should consider targeting specific groups and ensure they are aware of the consultation and can access it.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 22/01/2018 14:02:37 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham attachment 1 file name Consultation Principles 2016 .pdf title Consultation Principles 2016
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1362680

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prison Officers: Crimes against the Person
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prison officers completed at least one shift at (1) Wormwood Scrubs Prison, (2) Wandsworth Prison, (3) Belmarsh Prison, (4) Feltham Young Offender Institution, and (5) Liverpool Prison, between 18 and 25 October; and of these officers, how many were issued with spit kits for collection evidence of assault by using bodily fluid.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL3334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text <p>The information regarding the number of prison officers who had completed at least one shift at the named establishments, between 18-25 October 2021, is detailed in the table below. No officers were issued with spit kits.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Prison</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of officers</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belmarsh</p></td><td><p>317</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Feltham</p></td><td><p>285</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Liverpool</p></td><td><p>132</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wandsworth</p></td><td><p>202</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wormwood Scrubs</p></td><td><p>163</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 05/11/2021 14:50:50 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1437259

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisons: Fire Prevention and First Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many government-operated prisons are currently without (1) up-to-date fire risk assessments, or (2) sufficient first aid cover, in place.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL6520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2022 answer text <p>In accordance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, all government-operated prison buildings have fire risk assessments which are reviewed periodically. Sufficient first aid cover in the prison estate is provided by trained first aiders, and the number of those required in each establishment is achieved via a First Aid Risk Assessment of need. Prisoners also receive first aid/medical cover through on-site healthcare teams or local hospitals when required.</p><p>In accordance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, all privately operated prisons have fire safety risk assessments which are reviewed as part of the annual statutory compliance audits by the authority. There are contractual requirements in place for first aid and fire safety, the levels required are determined by prison operators. These are then checked periodically by the prison operator and an authority representative.</p><p>In privately managed prisons, annual assurance checks are carried out by representatives of HM Prison and Probation Service. Where any issues are highlighted, these are addressed with the contractor and, if necessary, action is taken to ensure that prisons meet their legal and contractual obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar grouped question UIN HL6521 question first answered 15/03/2022 14:31:24 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1437260

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisons: Fire Prevention and First Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many privately operated prisons are currently without (1) up-to-date fire risk assessments, or (2) sufficient first aid cover, in place.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL6521
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2022 answer text <p>In accordance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, all government-operated prison buildings have fire risk assessments which are reviewed periodically. Sufficient first aid cover in the prison estate is provided by trained first aiders, and the number of those required in each establishment is achieved via a First Aid Risk Assessment of need. Prisoners also receive first aid/medical cover through on-site healthcare teams or local hospitals when required.</p><p>In accordance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, all privately operated prisons have fire safety risk assessments which are reviewed as part of the annual statutory compliance audits by the authority. There are contractual requirements in place for first aid and fire safety, the levels required are determined by prison operators. These are then checked periodically by the prison operator and an authority representative.</p><p>In privately managed prisons, annual assurance checks are carried out by representatives of HM Prison and Probation Service. Where any issues are highlighted, these are addressed with the contractor and, if necessary, action is taken to ensure that prisons meet their legal and contractual obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar grouped question UIN HL6520 question first answered 15/03/2022 14:31:25 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1225871

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2020
	answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
	answering dept id	204
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
	hansard heading	Lord Speaker: Freedom of Information
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether (1) letters, and (2) e-mails, from members of the House of Lords to the Lord Speaker, in his capacity as Lord Speaker, can be released as result of a request made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000; and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that the Lord Speaker is able to be informed confidentially of the views of members of the House while the restrictions are in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL6922
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2020 answer text <p>The rights of access under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (&quot;the Act&quot;) apply to information recorded in any form which is held by a public authority. Correspondence such as letters and e-mails falls within the definition of information. Correspondence sent by members of the House of Lords to the Lord Speaker in his capacity as Lord Speaker would be held by the House of Lords for the purposes of the Act.</p><p>Requests for information are considered by the House Administration on a case-by-case basis. Whether correspondence will be disclosed in whole, in part or exempted from disclosure under one or more of the exemptions set out in the Act will depend upon the specific circumstances including the subject matter.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 29/07/2020 13:41:13 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1179824

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisoners: Young People
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many current prisoners between 18 and 30 years of age have at least (1) seven, and (2) 15, previous convictions or cautions.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL1705
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2020 answer text <p>Information relating to the criminal history of the current prison population is not held centrally and would require linking data sets. The requested information, therefore, could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does, however, publish similar statistics annually on Gov.uk as part of the Offender Management Statistics Quarterly collection. This includes a breakdown of the prison population by number of previous convictions and cautions, as well as age group and sex. The most recent release can be found on Table A1.19 of the ‘Annual Prison Population: 2019’ file within ‘Offender Management Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2019’.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 09/03/2020 17:20:03 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

838870

	registered interest
	date	08/02/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisoners
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Lord Keen of Elie on 8 February, what the “certified capacity of the prison population” refers to; and whether the prison population has exceeded the Certified Normal Accommodation of the prison system at any time over the last 20 years.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL5510
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Prison capacity is defined using the terms Certified Normal Accommodation (CNA) and Operational Capacity. These terms are defined separately as:</p><p> </p><ul><li>CNA, or uncrowded capacity, is the Prison Service’s own measure of accommodation. CNA represents the good, decent standard of accommodation that Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service aspires to provide all prisoners; and</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>the Operational Capacity of a prison is the total number of prisoners that an establishment can hold taking into account control, security and the proper operation of the planned regime. It is determined by Prison Group Directors on the basis of operational judgement and experience.</li></ul><p> </p><p>The total prison population is in excess of CNA however this total is always below the total operational capacity of the estate.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 20/02/2018 17:33:58 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee