Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how the rights and needs of older people will be specifically reflected in the work of the High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

The High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings (FCAS) is exploring why social protection remains neglected in the places that need it most. To support this, the Panel launched a public enquiry to gather evidence, structured around seven questions, chosen for their political and operational relevance. One question focuses on equitable access, with expected input on marginalised groups such as older people, women and girls, and displaced populations. The Panel Secretariat has engaged widely with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UN agencies, academia, and civil society about the public enquiry - including a major age-focused NGO - and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive approach throughout its work.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to reduce the average time from death to inquest on the Isle of Wight.

Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

There has been significant pressure on accommodation for inquest hearings and in terms of staffing in the Isle of Wight coroner area. To address this, the refurbishment of a court is now nearing completion; and the Isle of Wight Council is currently recruiting for two additional Assistant Coroners. I anticipate that, once in place, these measures will help address the issue of inquest backlog. The Chief Coroner is also engaging directly with the Senior Coroner and local authority on this issue.

The Government is committed to supporting an inquest process which is as swift as possible, and which puts the bereaved families at the heart of the process. We recognise the impact of delays on bereaved families and wider systems and will continue to work closely with the Chief Coroner, local authorities and other key partners to reform and deliver a framework for the future development of coroner services.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address age-related disparities in mental health provision, particularly in access to talking therapies.

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

The Government’s mission is to improve mental health care across the spectrum of need so that people of all ages can access the right support at the right time.

NHS England is committed to ensuring that the proportion of people aged 65 years old and over receiving a course of treatment through NHS Talking Therapies is maintained or increased. Currently, approximately 7% of NHS Talking Therapies’ courses of treatment are for individuals in this age group.

The Positive Practice Guide, published in 2024 by NHS England and other stakeholder organisations, is designed to support therapists working with older adults. This resource addresses the diverse needs of older people and seeks to challenge misconceptions that may have acted as barriers to older people accessing psychological therapies.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many prisoner death inquests were heard on the Isle of Wight in (1) 2023, and (2) 2024; and how many prisoner death inquests on the Isle of Wight are outstanding for those years.

Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

No inquests were concluded in 2023 and 2024 relating to prison deaths in the Isle of Wight coroner area. There were 13 such deaths in 2023 and 6 in 2024.

The data is unpublished management information derived from administrative systems and has not been subject to the same quality checks as Official Statistics which are published by the Ministry of Justice.

My response to the Noble Lady’s Question HL7660 set out the steps which the Isle of Wight Council is taking, together with the Senior Coroner and the Chief Coroner, to address the issue of inquest backlogs. As I also confirmed in that response, the Government is committed to supporting an inquest process which is as swift as possible, and which puts the bereaved families at the heart of the process. We recognise the impact of delays on bereaved families and wider systems and will continue to work closely with the Chief Coroner, local authorities and other key partners to reform and deliver a framework for the future development of coroner services.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Integrated Security Fund will be cut as a result of the planned reduction in spending on overseas development aid and, if so, whether they will conduct an equalities impact assessment.

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

Decisions on how official development assistance will be used, including in the Integrated Security Fund, will be taken as part of the ongoing Spending Review.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are providing assistance to establish an ad hoc tribunal for Daesh; and what steps they are taking to ensure that evidence collected by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL can be used by prosecutors globally.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK has not provided assistance to establish an ad hoc tribunal for Daesh. We would look at any proposal with interest but it would be vital to have wide international support, including from Iraq.

Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council established the National Centre for International Judicial Co-operation (NCIJC) in October 2024. The centre is Iraq's legally-designated authority for international judicial cooperation and evidence-sharing on counter terrorism, and it holds the majority of evidence collected by the UN Investigative Team. All requests for evidence for foreign prosecutions go to the NCIJC, which will then arrange for evidence to be obtained and provided.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Yazidi community are able to return to Sinjar; how many aid projects they fund for that purpose; and how that aid is distributed, via the government of Iraq or the United Nations.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK's embassy and consulate-general in Iraq regularly speak to the Iraqi government about this issue. Most recently on 24 April, the Deputy Head of Mission met the Iraqi Prime Minister's adviser on Yazidi affairs to discuss the importance of the Sinjar agreement and reconstruction for the safe return of Yazidis to Sinjar.

The UK's 'Building Peace and Stability in Iraq' (BPSI) programme, extended to Sinjar in 2025/2026, supports the return and reintegration of internally displaced people into communities. BPSI funding is allocated to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Development Programme and the International Rescue Committee, not to the Government of Iraq. The UK also funds the UN Durable Solutions Adviser, who coordinates UN efforts on tackling displacement.

Until April 2025, UK funding through the IOM went towards strengthening Iraq's General Directorate of Survivors' Affairs, ensuring they effectively deliver reparations and rehabilitation to Yazidi (and other minorities) survivors of Daesh violence as per the Yazidi Survivors' Law.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to help find the missing Yazidi women and girls taken by Daesh in 2014.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Although the UK has not provided direct funding to help locate the missing Yazidi people, we have supported Iraq to develop capacity for Daesh accountability.

The UK strongly condemns atrocities committed against the Yazidis in Iraq by Daesh. We remain committed to the safety and security of the Yazidi community in north-east Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including those who have been displaced, are currently located in internally displaced peoples camps like al-Hol, and who face challenges returning to Yazidi communities.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to support the government of Libya's transition to democracy, including by assisting with the encouragement of national elections and providing advice on curbing the power of armed groups.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The status quo in Libya is unsustainable and deeply damaging for ordinary Libyans. It leaves Libya extremely vulnerable to third state actors set on pursuing control over Libya's security, politics and economy. The UK continues to support the UN's efforts to broker a Libyan-owned and led political settlement. We engage regularly with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and Libyan interlocutors in support of this effort, including discussing the role and influence of armed groups and security actors.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are ensuring that Daesh members who return to the UK are investigated and prosecuted for involvement in international crimes, including sexual violence and genocide.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

It is a longstanding principle that the Government does not comment on existing or potential criminal investigations, but we will continue to do anything necessary to protect our national security.

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the prevalence of age discrimination in recruitment and employment; and what measures are being taken in response.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern - Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 (The Act) has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and recruitment processes. Where age discrimination cannot be objectively justified and is unlawful, individuals can seek redress in the courts or, where relevant, at an employment tribunal.

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Minister for Equalities plans to take part in activities to mark Age Without Limits Day on 11 June; and what role they will play in highlighting ageism as a cross-cutting issue.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern - Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)

I refer the Noble Lady to my answer on 9 June 2025 (PQ HL7798).

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address ageism in society; and what steps they are taking to raise awareness of age-related discrimination.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern - Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 (The Act) has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and recruitment processes. Where age discrimination cannot be objectively justified and is unlawful, individuals can seek redress in the courts or, where relevant, at an employment tribunal.

Ageism has no place in our society where we want to see and build inclusion, not exclusion. We continue to monitor and support legislation to tackle ageism or age discrimination. We are also committed to the “age friendly” exception in The Act that permits age-based concessions from retailers, hair salons and museums.

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British Council and Soft Power APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: It consisted of David Warburton MP (Chair), Rehman Chishti MP, Baroness Hodgson of Abinger, CBE, Stephen

Women in Parliament APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Tessa Blackstone, Baroness Blackstone, Labour House of Lords Fiona Hodgson, Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: chamber, sitting at 10:00am Legislation – Women, Peace and Security Bill: third reading – Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: reading – Lord Farmer Legislation - Women, Peace and Security Bill – second reading – Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Nutrition for Development APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Monica Harding MP (Liberal Democrat) The Rt Hon the Baroness Hayman (Crossbench) The Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Nutrition for Development APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Monica Harding MP (Liberal Democrat) The Rt Hon the Baroness Hayman (Crossbench) The Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: MP (JA) Apsana Begum MP (AB) Deidre Costigan MP Viscount Craigavon Jim Dickson MP Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Women, Peace and Security APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Wednesday 4th September, 15:00-15:30 House of Lords, CommiDee Room G ADendees: Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Women affected by the Criminal Justice System APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: on women in the justice system 10th May 2023, Portcullis House Room M Meeting chair: Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Sullivan MP and Lord Trees were elected as Co-Chairs and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP and Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Women, Peace and Security Bill: Third Reading – 14th July 2023 APPG on PDRH member Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Women, Peace and Security Bill – First Reading – 8th June 2022 APPG on PDRH member Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: reduce the ODA spend to 0.5%, including APPG on PDRH members Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Apologies for absence Holly Lynch MP Baroness Sheehan Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: APPG on PDRH member Baroness Hodgson of Abinger supported the amendment, arguing ‘it is important that

Homelessness APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Kerry McCarthy MP Stephen Barclay MP Fleur Anderson MP Lord Rooker Lord Foulkes Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Homelessness APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Kerry McCarthy MP Stephen Barclay MP Fleur Anderson MP Lord Rooker Lord Foulkes Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Baroness Hodgson (C) Baroness Hodgson of Abinger became a Conservative peer in 2013.