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1713710

registered interest
date	24/04/2024
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	AUKUS
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions the Foreign Secretary has had with the Ministry of Defence regarding future expansion of Pillar II of the AUKUS agreement.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>The Foreign and Defence Secretaries regularly discuss AUKUS. For example, they did so during their joint visit to Australia in March ahead of the announcement on 8 April that AUKUS partners will undertake consultations in 2024 with others regarding engagement in individual Pillar II (advanced military capabilities) projects, including actively considering collaboration with Japan.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/05/2024 16:17:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1549173

registered interest
date	06/12/2022
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	Recycling: Labelling
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 the new regulations regarding mandatory recyclability labelling are enforced effectively.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2022 answer text <p>The regulations will set out the role of the enforcement authority and the offences and penalties that will apply to businesses that do not comply with the labelling requirements. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has agreed in principle to become the enforcement body and is advising us on the development of the monitoring and enforcement regime.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 16/12/2022 14:33:16 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3792 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch

1379185

registered interest
date	16/11/2021
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	Cameroon: Hospitals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of the Cameroon military occupying a hospital in Shisong; and what discussions they have had with the government of that country in relation to this incident.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is deeply concerned about recent reports of the Cameroon military storming a hospital in Shisong, in the North-West region of Cameroon. Reports of human rights abuses and violations by both armed separatists and the security forces in the North-West and South-West (Anglophone) regions of Cameroon are disturbing. We regularly raise these incidents and the crisis with the Government of Cameroon, including through our High Commission in Yaounde. On 15 November, alongside the Heads of Missions of Canada, Switzerland, and the United States, we publicly condemned attacks against civilians and urged for dialogue. We reiterate the need for continued and broadened dialogue to bring stakeholders together and address the root causes of the crisis. We have since reiterated these calls in our engagements with the Government of Cameroon.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 29/11/2021 11:49:20 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1193868

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Entertainments and Sports
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to return any entertainment and sports centres that are currently being used for medical purposes to their normal use.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>Both sport and healthcare are devolved, and each of the Devolved Authorities will have its own approach to these facilities. Changes in use of such facilities will be made on a location by location basis as a result of discussions between the local parties, depending on local need at the time.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In England, six NHS Nightingale hospitals have been opened of the seven being built across the country, as part of actions taken to ensure the NHS has sufficient hospital capacity to care for COVID-19 patients. This includes the Nightingale hospitals in London (London ExCel) and Birmingham (Birmingham National Exhibition Centre).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Surge capacity is holding up well in NHS hospitals across the country. As such, both the London ExCel and Birmingham National Exhibition Centre have now been placed on standby and will not be accepting patients. It is possible the NHS Nightingale hospitals will be needed in the months ahead, and the Government will maintain that extra capacity until there is more certainty.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 02/06/2020 12:16:17 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

804239

registered interest
date	11/12/2017
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	Agriculture: Vacancies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with representatives of the horticulture and agriculture industries concerning possible staff shortages leading up to, and following, Brexit; and what support they are giving to those industries to help them train and recruit new staff.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>We are closely engaged with industry to ensure that we are informed of the latest intelligence on labour supply and demand, now and in the future. Ministers meet with representatives from the food and farming industry to discuss a range of issues, including securing the workforce that they need.</p><p> </p><p>In September, the Farming Minister met representatives of the horticulture and agriculture industries at Defra’s Seasonal Workforce Working Group. This meeting explored future access to seasonal labour for the agricultural industry and best practice of attracting and retaining workers. On 5<sup>th</sup> December he attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fruit and Vegetable Growers where he heard sector’s experience of the 2017 season. Government keeps its position on seasonal workers under ongoing review.</p><p> </p><p>Agriculture needs to attract entrepreneurial, talented new entrants who can rise to the challenges and opportunities that will occur in the sector in coming years. The Government provides grant support to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) to provide training opportunities and promote and support entry into the farming sector. The Government’s reforms to technical education will provide clear routes to skilled employment in agriculture and other sectors. The Chancellor announced over £500 million of additional funding a year will be invested once routes across all sectors are fully implemented.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to the EU nationals living in the UK already, the Government has been clear from the beginning of our negotiations that protecting their rights is our priority, and on 8<sup>th</sup> December agreement on this was reached with the EU. After we leave the EU, we must have an immigration system which works in the best interests of the UK – controlling immigration whilst continuing to welcome those who make an invaluable contribution. The Government is considering the options carefully, and will ensure that businesses and communities, including representatives from across the food chain, have the opportunity to contribute their views. We encouraged industry to contribute to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) call for evidence, as this will inform the future immigration framework.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 21/12/2017 14:16:16 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

657741

registered interest
date	13/12/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Fuels: Taxation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much was raised on fuel duty and VAT on fuel for each of the last 10 financial years.
tabling member printed	Lord Darling of Roulanish
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2016 answer text <p>Receipts from fuel duty are published in the Hydrocarbon Oils statistical bulletin and the figures from the last ten financial years are shown below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Receipts (£ bn)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006/07</p></td><td><p>23.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007/08</p></td><td><p>24.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008/09</p></td><td><p>24.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009/10</p></td><td><p>26.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>27.3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>26.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>26.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>26.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>27.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>27.6</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>For VAT, the information requested is not available. HM Revenue and Customs does not collect data on VAT revenues from particular goods and services.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 19/12/2016 14:52:43 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	596 label Biography information for Lord Darling of Roulanish

433100

registered interest
date	30/11/2015
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	UK Membership of EU: Referendums
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many (1) Commonwealth, and (2) Irish, citizens they estimate are resident in Gibraltar and therefore eligible to vote in the forthcoming EU referendum.
tabling member printed	Lord Wallace of Saltaire
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2015 answer text <p>The vast majority of Commonwealth citizens resident in Gibraltar have British nationality. According to figures provided by the Clerk to the Gibraltar Parliament, 23,278 people were registered to vote in the Gibraltar general election which took place on 26 November 2015. Those who do not have British nationality are ineligible to vote in Gibraltar general elections.</p><p>The most recent election in which Irish and non-British Commonwealth citizens were eligible to vote in Gibraltar was the European Parliamentary election held on 22 May 2014. In that election, according to figures provided by the Clerk to the Gibraltar Parliament, 19 Irish and 22 non-British Commonwealth citizens were registered to vote.</p><p>The British Government estimates that these figures would be similar for the forthcoming EU referendum, in which Commonwealth (including British) and Irish citizens who are registered in the Gibraltar register would be eligible to vote.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 09/12/2015 16:39:48 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1816 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire

172988

registered interest
date	12/01/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Asylum: EU Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the European Union regional development and protection programmes have so far provided worthwhile protection or employment for refugees outside their own countries, for example in Tunisia or Egypt.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2015 answer text <p>The EU Middle East Regional Development and Protection Programme was launched in 2014 to support refugees from Syria and host communities and build government capacity in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq. It is too early to judge its impact but a monitoring system is in place to assess progress.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 26/01/2015 17:58:28 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton