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1670459

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Alternative Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the numbers of (1) schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts commissioning alternative provision from unregistered settings, and (2) pupils receiving such provision, in the latest year for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2023 answer text <p>Data on the number of pupils receiving school arranged alternative provision is available at: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/e34e06f9-b3f1-4d63-8c02-08dbe514ee42" target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/e34e06f9-b3f1-4d63-8c02-08dbe514ee42</a>. This shows that 12,084 pupils were receiving school arranged alternative provision in an education setting without a unique record number (URN) assigned by the department. This data was recorded across 2,558 schools which had arranged alternative provision and includes schools in multi-academy trusts.</p><p>Data on the number of children and young people receiving local authority arranged alternative provision is available at: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/c1229d41-8321-4c05-8c04-08dbe514ee42" target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/c1229d41-8321-4c05-8c04-08dbe514ee42</a>. This shows that 8,311 placements were made in education settings without a URN. 140 local authorities recorded placements in education settings without a URN.</p><p>The alternative provision statutory guidance is clear that alternative provision, including unregistered alternative provision arranged by a local authority, should be good quality, registered where appropriate, and delivered by high quality staff with suitable training, experience and safeguarding checks. Responsibility for the alternative provision used rests with the commissioner. The statutory guidance is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-provision" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-provision</a>.</p><p>The Keeping children safe in education statutory guidance states that, where a school places a pupil in alternative provision, the school continues to be responsible for the safeguarding of that pupil and should be satisfied that the provider meets the needs of the pupil. The guidance is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2</a>. Schools should obtain written confirmation from the alternative provision that appropriate safeguarding checks have been carried out on individuals working at the establishment.</p><p>The department launched a call for evidence on the use of unregistered alternative provision last year. The responses to the call for evidence have been analysed and the analysis will be published later this year. The department will set out further proposals to strengthen protections for children and young people in unregistered alternative provision as they develop.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran grouped question UIN HL364 HL365 question first answered 29/11/2023 17:47:59 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

1464605

registered interest
date	19/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cabotage
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 18 May that "the EU will not accept greater amounts of cabotage" (HL Deb col 447), what is the basis for those remarks.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Clancarty
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2022 answer text <p>During negotiations on the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement, the UK requested special arrangements, including cabotage easements, for the specialist events haulage sector, which includes UK-based performing arts organisations touring in the EU, but the EU did not agree to this.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/05/2022 14:37:20 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3391 label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty

1315943

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
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	Armenia: Prisoners of War
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 number of Armenian prisoners of war that have yet to be returned by the government of Azerbaijan.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The Minister for the European Neighbourhood and the Americas urged both parties to work with the ICRC to expedite the return of all prisoners of war. Our Embassies in Baku and Yerevan continue to raise this with the Governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/06/2021 14:14:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1170218

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Business Interests
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Earl of Courtown on 4 November 2019 (HL380), whether they intend to instruct local authorities to maintain a public register of the disclosable pecuniary interests of officers to who delegated authority has been granted by elected members, to ensure that local government officials maintain transparency and compliance with the Nolan Principles.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2020 answer text <p>It is a matter for each council to put in place whatever arrangements it considers appropriate for the recording and disclosure of officers' interests. Many councils have a code of conduct which covers the handling of officer interests, or details are included in their contracts. <br> <br> In addition, there is a statutory requirement under section 117 of the Local Government Act 1972 that officers should declare if they have any pecuniary interest in a contract awarded.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 20/01/2020 16:29:20 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1152019

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Medical Examinations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many medical examinations an applicant for the army is required to attend, broken down by (1) officers, and (2) other ranks; how long those examinations remain valid if passed; on how many occasions applicants have been required to attend (a) one, and (b) more than one, extra examination in the last three years; and what estimate they have made of the cost to the army of any extra examinations, including the issue of travel warrants to applicants.
tabling member printed	Lord Robathan
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>There is one physical medical examination for both officers and other ranks, Regular and Reserve (the Pre-Service Medical Assessment (PSMA)), the results of which remain valid for one year.</p><p>Over the last three full financial years, some 1,163 specialist opinions in addition to the PSMA have been sought. Of these, 23 have required another further appointment.</p><p>If an applicant is found to be medically unsuitable for service, they may appeal. As part of providing evidence for their appeal, they may wish to seek further medical advice. This would be at the personal cost of the applicant.</p><p>The Army estimates that around £156,000 has been spent over the last three full financial years on additional medical referrals, including travel.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 31/10/2019 13:47:38 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	334 label Biography information for Lord Robathan

747399

registered interest
date	03/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they are introducing to ensure that the use of armed drones for counter-terrorism is capable of being subject to parliamentary scrutiny and accountability.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is not introducing arrangements specifically for armed Remotely Piloted Air Systems, above and beyond the existing parliamentary scrutiny and accountability for any use of force. Using force is subject to the same rigorous scrutiny, regardless of the weapons platform employed.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 11/07/2017 15:11:17 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

521797

registered interest
date	26/05/2016
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	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government in the light of Omar al-Bashir’s visit to Uganda on 12 May and the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for his arrest, what their position is when other countries host the Sudanese President; and whether it is their policy that he should be denied access and opportunities for international travel.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2016 answer text <p>We are disappointed that President Bashir was able to travel to Uganda to attend President Museveni’s inauguration. Together with our international partners we raised our concerns with the Government of Uganda.</p><p>The UK remains a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court. We continue to make clear that we expect compliance with the arrest warrants for all those indicted, including President Bashir, and remind concerned countries of their legal obligations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 08/06/2016 13:55:59 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

349147

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
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	Shaker Aamer
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the release of Mr Shaker Aamer following his clearance for release from Guantanamo Bay.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2015 answer text <p>Following the meeting on 16 January between the Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), and President Obama, Mr Aamer’s case has been prioritised for review through an interagency process which involves six government departments. The review is currently underway.</p><p> </p><p>It is necessary for the British Government to keep the details of diplomatic discussions with the US Administration confidential. Any breach of the US Administration’s expectation of confidentiality would be likely to hinder UK efforts to secure Mr Aamer’s release and return.</p><p> </p><p>However, Mr Aamer’s case remains a high priority for the Government and we continue to make clear to the US that we want him released and returned to the UK as a matter of urgency. We are confident that the US government understands the seriousness of the UK’s request for Mr Aamer’s release.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/06/2015 14:21:28 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

61945

registered interest
date	16/06/2014
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	Independent Living Fund: Autism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Freud on 11 June (WA 7), how many people in receipt of Independent Living Fund payments have autism as their main condition.
tabling member printed	Baroness Uddin
uin	HL363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2014 answer text <p /> <p /> <p>The number of Independent Living Fund users recorded as having autism, Asperger's syndrome or a learning disability with autism as their main condition is currently 332.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 19/06/2014 14:43:50 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	1827 label Biography information for Baroness Uddin