Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact that reported lobbying by groups funded from overseas, such as the Alliance Defending Freedom, has had on human rights and democracy in the United Kingdom.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The government is fully committed to transparency to help ensure the public are made aware of which external organisations the government engages with.

As such, the government publishes details of all official meetings held by ministers and certain senior officials with external organisations, including groups funded from overseas.

In addition, the Parliamentary Codes of Conduct set rules on the registration of interests as well as gifts and benefits, including from sources outside the UK. There are also rules regulating All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) which specify that APPGs must be transparent about their nature, membership and funding including funding provided by overseas groups.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of NHS Trusts in England allowing physician associates to prepare recommended summary plan for emergency care and treatment (ReSPECT) forms and apply do not resuscitate orders; and whether they consider this practice to be legal and appropriate.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department and NHS England do not hold data on individual Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions at National Health Service trusts in England.

ReSPECT is a process which records personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment for a future emergency in which they are not able to make decisions or to express wishes. These recommendations, including a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) decision, are developed through conversations between a person and the health care professionals involved with their care. Recommendations are recorded on a non-legally binding form.

The Resuscitation Council UK has produced guidance for organisations and healthcare professionals using the ReSPECT process. CPR decision policies are determined locally by organisations providing NHS care.

The Resuscitation Council UK, the British Medical Association, and the Royal College of Nursing have jointly produced guidance on decisions about CPR. It states that the overall clinical responsibility for decisions about CPR, including DNACPR decisions, rests with the most senior clinician responsible for the person’s care as defined explicitly by local policy.

The Government has commissioned Professor Gillian Leng CBE to lead an independent review of the physician and anaesthesia associate professions. It will consider the safety of the roles and their contribution to multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The conclusions of the review will inform the workforce plan to deliver the 10-Year Health Plan.

The review will consider the approach that was adopted in England to support the safe introduction, employment, and deployment of these new roles.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what regulations and other controls apply to skydiving flights in England particularly with regard to impacts on local residents from noise and other pollution, and environmental impacts.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

All pilots of civil-registered aircraft, including skydiving flights, must comply with the requirements of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA). These are wide-ranging requirements covering aspects such as the minimum altitude which must be observed by pilots and the rules governing flying during the day and night periods.

Local aerodromes may have planning agreements in place with their local authority, setting out restrictions as part of the planning process when developing the aerodrome. These may include such things as restrictions on numbers and times of operations, and restrictions on overflying certain areas.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government when, if at all, they plan to introduce extended producer responsibility for textiles.

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We recognise the importance of continued innovation in the textiles sector and, as we develop the Circular Economy Strategy for England, we will consider the evidence for action right across the economy and evaluate what interventions may be needed. Over the coming months, the Circular Economy Taskforce is identifying specific subject areas, such as extended producer responsibility, requiring deeper exploration to test with industry leaders, trade associations, and other key stakeholders in the sector. This will ensure that the Strategy reflects the needs and insights of all involved before publication in autumn this year.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessments they have made of the potential risks for British researchers and citizens from the lèse-majesté law in Thailand in the light of the arrest of American academic Paul Chambers; and what plans they have to make adjustments to travel advice accordingly.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's travel advice for Thailand highlights the lèse-majesté law in Thailand and the potential penalty for breaking this law. We regularly review our travel advice for each country or territory to ensure it includes up-to-date information and advice on the most relevant issues for British people visiting or living there.

The UK Government regularly monitors the use of lèse-majesté and other defamation-related laws in Thailand and has raised concerns with the Thai authorities. We also regularly observe public court hearings to reinforce the importance of due process and visibly supporting and promoting the work of local human rights defenders.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the article in Nature titled "Why an overreliance on AI-driven modelling is bad for science"; and what steps they are taking, if any, to ensure that research funding and government assessment of research takes account of the risks identified by this article.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government recognises that AI is having a transformative impact on science, and the UK is positioned to be a world leader in this emerging field.

This will also present novel risks. The UK Metascience Unit is investing £4m to explore AI’s impact on research and improve our understanding of these risks. Insights from this will be used to inform the government’s R&D policy.

We are dedicated to maintaining research integrity amid AI adoption. The UK Committee on Research Integrity (UKCORI) is examining the intersection of AI and research integrity, with recommendations expected this year. Investments in Responsible AI UK and skills training are driving more responsible AI use in science.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to ensuring that passengers using rail replacement bus services in place of trains receive appropriate discounts to fares to recompense them for the inconvenience and lost time.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

Passengers using rail replacement bus services are eligible for delay repay compensation if their journey is delayed. There is no compensation for travelling on a rail replacement bus if the journey is not delayed.

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