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1696571

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date	18/03/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Children
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 Sharpe of Epsom on 15 March (HL2855), how long each of the 118 unaccompanied children seeking asylum have been missing; and what are the individual ages of the 18 children now under the age of 18 who are still missing.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2024 answer text <p>This data has not previously been published and quality assured to that standard. We are unable to provide it in response to this question.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 03/04/2024 12:48:14 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1541071

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Conservation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to introduce new energy efficiency standards; and when they expect those standards to be introduced.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government is considering a number of options for increasing energy efficiency standards. For the domestic Private Rented Sector, the Government has consulted on raising the standard to EPC Band C for new tenancies from 1 April 2025, and for all tenancies by 1 April 2028. The Government has also consulted on raising the minimum energy efficiency standard of privately rented non-domestic buildings to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030.</p><p> </p><p>The Department have analysed the responses, and we will publish the Government Responses in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 23/11/2022 17:13:27 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1362427

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Financial Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to restrict (1) non-cryptocurrency blockchain, and (2) non-cryptocurrency distributed ledger technology financial innovation, through its implementation of the cryptoasset register; and in particular, the compatibility of this decision with (a) Her Majesty’s Government’s policy of encouraging innovation in financial services, and (b) the recommendations of the Kalifa review.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2021 answer text <p>The government believes that having an effective anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime goes hand-in-hand with supporting British fintech firms and consumers by providing confidence that new technologies can be used both reliably and safely. The scope of the UK’s anti-money laundering registration regime for cryptoassets is based on international standards agreed at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This applies to cryptoassets regardless of whether they are intended to function as a medium of exchange or as an investment. As the Kalifa review noted, the UK has a hard-won reputation of trust regarding regulation and the rule of law which we must build on. The government supports the FCA’s approach to establishing the regime, which will provide the confidence needed to support genuine innovation in the cryptoassets sector.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst it is open to UK cryptoasset firms to relocate to another jurisdiction, most major financial centres worldwide are in FATF member jurisdictions, which are expected to implement AML standards for cryptoasset firms that are broadly in line with those in the UK. Firms based overseas that do not carry on their cryptoasset business in the UK may still interact with UK consumers. The government launched a consultation on its regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins on 7 January and will outline next steps in due course. The FCA’s consumer protection objective applies where the FCA is discharging one of its general objectives under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and does not apply with regard to functions conferred under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the MLRs).</p><p> </p><p>Under the MLRs, firms are expected to assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks when considering the services they provide to current or potential customers. The ultimate decision about whether to provide services to a customer belongs to the bank, which may take into account commercial considerations in addition to financial crime risks.</p><p> </p><p>To comply with the MLRs, cryptoasset firms must demonstrate systems, controls, policies and procedures adequate to deal with the particular risks of the cryptoasset market. That a firm is already permitted to carry out activities in one area therefore does not mean it meets the required standards for another area. It is therefore necessary for a firm to apply to be registered for its cryptoasset activities, even though it has already registered with the FCA for AML supervision related to other activities.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton grouped question UIN HL3329 HL3331 HL3333 question first answered 03/11/2021 16:16:43 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1189811

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
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	Death: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress have they made in including in the figure of deaths due to COVID-19 announced each day those who have passed away in (1) all types care homes, (2) sheltered housing, and (3) private family homes.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to providing a full and transparent picture of COVID-19-related deaths, while avoiding double counting or publishing statistically misleading information. We publish daily figures on confirmed COVID-19 deaths in hospital, which provide the most up-to-date data on a consistent basis as the vast majority of serious cases and fatalities of the virus will occur in hospital settings.</p><p>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is also publishing data on deaths registered each week, which includes deaths outside hospital settings. From 28 April 2020, the ONS will publish counts of deaths involving COVID-19 in care homes, based on reporting from care home operators to the Care Quality Commission.</p> answering member printed Lord Bethell question first answered 05/05/2020 14:29:36 answering member 4708 label Biography information for Lord Bethell
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

792372

registered interest
date	20/11/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Jagtar Singh Johal
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what reports they have received of a British Sikh, Jagtar Singh Johal, being tortured by the Punjab police; and what steps they are taking to provide consular support to him.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>​Consular staff in India were made aware of allegations of mistreatment through Mr Johal's legal representation. ​Consular staff have visited Mr Johal on several occassions and are in contact with his lawyer. We have met his family in the UK and will continue to update them. Our priority is to inquire about these specific allegations with Mr Johal in private. With his consent we will then raise any allegations made with the relevant authorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/12/2017 17:17:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

638258

registered interest
date	17/11/2016
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	Social Security Benefits: EU Law
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many benefit payments based on provisional calculations have been made by (1) HMRC and (2) DWP pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 since 1 May 2010.
tabling member printed	Baroness Lister of Burtersett
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>Regulation (EC) 883/2004 co-ordinates social security systems across the EU, EEA and Switzerland. Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 is the implementation regulation which provides for administrative co-operation between Member States to implement the co-ordination regulation.</p><p> </p><p>Article 6 provides for a Member State to make benefit payments on a provisional basis as the Member State of residence if there is a dispute with another Member State as to who is responsible for the payment of benefits. Article 7 provides for a Member State to make a provisional award of benefit if another Member State has not provided all the evidence requested from them.</p><p> </p><p>The Government does not collect information on the number of provisional benefit payments made on the basis of either Article 6 or 7 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009.</p><p> </p><p>There is published guidance on how to determine an award of benefit through the application of Article 6 (Annex A DWP Annex B HMRC). This is part of the Decision Makers Guidance which is made available to the public.</p><p> </p><p>In domestic guidance there is the facility for a decision maker to make an award of benefit where the evidence required is incomplete, with a revision of that award undertaken, if appropriate, once the required evidence is received. This would cover claims made under Article 7. Each claim to benefit is assessed on a case by case basis.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud grouped question UIN HL3327 HL3329 question first answered 01/12/2016 16:30:04 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	4234 label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett

426055

registered interest
date	04/11/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	EU Law
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many EU directives have been transposed into UK law without any additional material being included since the coming into force of the Lisbon Treaty, and what percentage of the total number of directives transposed that number represents.
tabling member printed	Lord Inglewood
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2015 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost. However, in July 2011 the Government put in place its Guiding Principles for EU Legislation, which state that the Government will not go beyond the minimum requirements of the measure which is being transposed, save in exceptional circumstances. Since the Guiding Principles have applied there have been only five instances of new “gold-plating” of EU Directives that have placed additional costs on business which is attached.</p><br /> <br /> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 18/11/2015 17:25:48 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe attachment 1 file name guiding-principles-for-eu-legislation.pdf title Guiding principles for EU Legislation
tabling member	1980 label Biography information for Lord Inglewood

167227

registered interest
date	02/12/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Mental Health Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of progress by the National Health Service and other local agencies in implementing the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL3328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2014 answer text <p>The national Crisis Care Concordat was published in February to improve service responses to people in mental health crisis. There is a specific emphasis on delivering improved outcomes for people in crisis at a local level. Partner organisations are expected to demonstrate their commitments by signing up to a local declaration and agreeing a joint action plan to bring about the improvements needed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are asking every area to develop a shared action plan and commit to review, monitor and track improvements. In particular, we have asked for a commitment from all areas to reduce the use of police stations as places of safety.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The particular focus on Local Crisis Declarations is designed to enable each partnership to understand the issues in their area and develop solutions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All localities are working to have their declarations agreed by all the relevant local agencies by the end of the year. We are working closely with the mental health charity Mind to support the work in localities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Declarations have already been made by London, Portsmouth, Wiltshire, Kent, Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Durham and Darlington, Bedfordshire &amp; Luton, North Yorkshire &amp; York, Cheshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Doncaster, Norfolk, Suffolk, Devon &amp; Cornwall and Nottinghamshire. Plans are in place for all other local areas to agree their local declarations by the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Signed local declarations and the agreed action plans have been made available on a national website to demonstrate coverage across England. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>www.crisiscareconcordat.org.uk</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Concordat does not specify which organisation should lead this work locally. As part of Operational Resilience and Capacity Planning for 2014-15 NHS England is asking for evidence of sign up to local mental health crisis care concordat arrangements as part of local plans.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Health and wellbeing boards have a pivotal role in delivery by bringing together health and social care commissioners, the local community and wider partners. Through the board, these partners work together to identify the health and wellbeing needs of their local population. Some areas have managed, and are managing, the agreement of their local crisis declaration through their Health and Wellbeing Board.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department has commissioned an evaluation of the impact of the national Concordat.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 16/12/2014 17:57:23 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath