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Information between 29th November 2024 - 27th February 2025

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Division Votes
28 Jan 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Banner voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 116 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 120 Noes - 105
13 Jan 2025 - Great British Energy Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Banner voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 121 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 120
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Banner voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 75 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 167
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Banner voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 228
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Banner voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 169 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 232


Speeches
Lord Banner speeches from: Ukraine: Frozen Russian Assets
Lord Banner contributed 1 speech (48 words)
Wednesday 26th February 2025 - Lords Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Lord Banner speeches from: Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill
Lord Banner contributed 1 speech (980 words)
2nd reading
Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Lords Chamber
HM Treasury
Lord Banner speeches from: Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL]
Lord Banner contributed 2 speeches (596 words)
2nd reading
Friday 13th December 2024 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Justice


Written Answers
Russia: Freezing of Assets
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Friday 6th December 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the remarks made by the then Foreign Secretary in December 2023 that there is a “legal route” to use frozen Russian state assets to finance the rebuilding of Ukraine; whether they intend to authorise such use; and if so, when.

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

This Government is clear that Russia must be held responsible for its illegal war. That includes its obligations under international law to pay for the damage it has caused in Ukraine. Working with allies, we continue to pursue all possible lawful avenues by which Russia is made to meet those obligations. Our agreement with G7 partners to provide approximately $50 billion in additional funding to Ukraine, repaid by the profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets, is an important step towards ensuring Russia pays. Our focus is on delivering this commitment, including the UK's £2.26 billion contribution, as soon as possible.

Aviation: Russia
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 20th January 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to ban all airlines that fly to and from Russia from UK airspace to ensure that the UK does not indirectly support the Russian aviation sector; whether they will encourage the EU to adopt a similar ban; and if not, why not.

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

There is currently a prohibition on any aircraft flying to and from Russian aerodromes from using UK airspace. This prohibition was implemented on 5 April 2022 under the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Russian Aircraft) Regulations 2022 (the ‘RoF’). Specifically, the RoF prohibits (at regulation 2(1)(c)) flights by any aircraft flying in accordance with a flight plan filed after 8.49 p.m. on 5th April 2022 which includes an aerodrome in Russia.

In addition, the RoF and the UK’s aviation sanctions established under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the ‘Russia sanctions regulations’) imposes further restrictions on flights in UK airspace by certain Russian aircraft. These include aircraft; owned, chartered or operated by a ‘person connected with Russia’ (as defined in regulation 57O(3) of the Russia sanctions regulations), or which are registered in Russia.

The UK remains committed to applying pressure on Russia through sectors such as aviation and we continue to encourage all our international partners to match our actions and ensure their sanctions’ effectiveness and impact.

Air Routes: Russia
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Tuesday 4th February 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to ban all airline companies that fly to and from Russia from UK airspace (and not merely specific aircraft); whether they plan to encourage the European Union to impose a similar ban; and if not, why not.

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

The Department for Transport (DfT) is aware of several third-country airlines which continue to operate to and from Russia, while also separately operating services to and from the UK. The UK’s international connectivity benefits considerably from the operations of third-country airlines, particularly those operating to/from points beyond their home hubs. Any action, in respect of third-countries, must, therefore, be balanced against the consequences for the wider economy, which includes the needs of UK exporters and the travelling public, as well as considering potential reciprocal prohibitions against UK airlines. Where sanctions are specifically being considered, we must consider whether a proposed action meets the stated purposes of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“2019 Regulations”).

The Government’s position also has to be considered in the context of the UK’s international obligations under its portfolio of bilateral Air Services Agreements (ASA), which guarantee market access for UK airlines abroad, and for foreign airlines to/from the UK.

The Government remains committed to supporting Ukraine and exerting pressure, through the UK’s sanctions regime, on Russia to cease its war of aggression. The Department for Transport (DfT) is responsible for the enforcement of transport sanctions in place against Russia. Transport sanctions include prohibitions on the movement of aircraft and ships. In respect of the aviation prohibitions against Russia, this includes prohibiting Russian aircraft as defined in The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“2019 Regulations”), from landing in the UK or using UK airspace. In addition, and as noted in our previous response to your WPQ (HL3716), under the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Russian Aircraft) Regulations 2022 the Department has imposed a prohibition on any aircraft flying to and from Russian aerodromes from using UK airspace.

The UK has imposed one of the most substantive transport prohibitions under both UK sanctions and aviation law against Russia. This enabled the government to take significant enforcement action under the 2019 Regulations including the detention of aircraft and ships with links to Russia. The Government also prevented key Russian airlines from selling their unused landing slots at UK airports worth millions. Furthermore, ensuring ongoing compliance with UK transport sanctions remains a priority for the UK government and we continue to explore new ways to encourage compliance. These actions have had a material impact on Russia and its aviation sector and has prevented them from profiting from the UK’s aviation and maritime sectors.

We continue to balance these priorities and are working closely with our G7 partners, particularly the US and EU, in our engagement with a range of third-countries. However, this remains a deeply complex area. We continue to review the transport sanctions we have in place and explore additional ways we can support Ukraine.

Nuclear Weapons
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 9th December 2024

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the analysis of the implications of a nuclear attack, including a limited attack, on the United Kingdom set out in the Strath Report in 1955 has since been updated by a committee or body of equivalent standing; and if not, what consideration they have given to commissioning an update of that analysis in the light of current geopolitical circumstances.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The United Kingdom has well-developed contingency plans to respond to a wide range of eventualities, including nuclear attacks. The plans and supporting arrangements have been developed, refined and tested over many years.

The scale of these capabilities is driven by classified planning assumptions derived from the United Kingdom’s National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA), which is a classified assessment of the most serious risks that could cause a national emergency in the UK. An external publication, the National Risk Register, which excludes some security-related risks, was last published in 2023, but is based on the NSRA.

GOV.UK/prepare, the Government’s website for resilience and emergency planning, is designed to help people plan for potential hazards and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and resources to respond effectively.

Georgia: Violence
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 13th January 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they will make to the government of Georgia to ensure that police violence towards protestors and journalists in that country ceases.

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

On 16 December in a call with the Georgian Foreign Minister, the Minister for Europe, the Americas and Overseas Territories stressed that police violence targeting peaceful demonstrators, opposition figures and journalists is unacceptable. The Foreign Secretary's statement of 9 December condemned the excessive use of force and outlined the suspension of programme support as a result of the violence. Protesters in Georgia are making clear their opposition to Georgian Dream's decision to stall the country's progress towards a European future, undermining the commitments in the Georgian Constitution. We continue to call on the Georgian authorities to realign with European values.

Planning Permission: Appeals
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Friday 20th December 2024

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the Planning Inspectorate is sufficiently resourced to handle planning appeals swiftly and without any dilution in scrutiny before the new National Planning Policy Framework causes any increase in its caseload; and what consideration they have given to introducing planning appeal fees to help with that resourcing.

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The government is committed to handling planning appeals more quickly, including ensuring there is sufficient resourcing in the Planning Inspectorate to support such activity. We currently have no plans to introduce appeal fees but we will continue to keep the issue under review.

Georgia: Russia
Asked by: Lord Banner (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 23rd December 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk of increased (1) interference in, and (2) incursion into Georgia, by Russia; and what is their strategy to respond to such activity.

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

On 16 December Minister Doughty discussed Russian interference in Georgia with Georgian Foreign Minister Botcharishvili. Georgia remains at the forefront of Russian hybrid aggression with Russian military units stationed only 30 minutes from the capital Tbilisi. The UK has been consistently vocal at the UN and OSCE in our support of Georgian territorial integrity and sovereignty over the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, where Russia regularly exerts pressure. We continue to call on the Russian Federation to cease 'borderisation' activities and withdraw their troops from Georgian sovereign territory. We have consistently supported Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, which would support a more secure and stable future for the country.




Lord Banner mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Infrastructure Planning and Judicial Review Reform
1 speech (713 words)
Thursday 23rd January 2025 - Written Statements
Ministry of Justice
Mentions:
1: Sarah Sackman (Lab - Finchley and Golders Green) We thank Lord Banner for his work in delivering the review and all those who engaged with the call for - Link to Speech

Great British Energy Bill
48 speeches (13,647 words)
Committee stage
Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Grand Committee
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Mentions:
1: Lord Fuller (Con - Life peer) zones established by the last Government, by an organisation lately chaired by my noble friend Lord Banner - Link to Speech

Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill
38 speeches (18,239 words)
2nd reading
Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Lords Chamber
HM Treasury
Mentions:
1: Lord Blencathra (Con - Life peer) am pleased to say.On 6 December last year, in answer to a Written Question from my noble friend Lord Banner - Link to Speech
2: Lord Kempsell (Con - Life peer) associate myself with the powerful and cogent arguments of my noble friends Lord Blencathra and Lord Banner - Link to Speech
3: Lord Livermore (Lab - Life peer) If we do not engage with China, we cannot express our very real concerns.The noble Lord, Lord Banner, - Link to Speech
4: Lord Blencathra (Con - Life peer) I thank her and my noble friends Lord Banner and Lord Kempsell for their very strong support. - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Monday 27th January 2025
Correspondence - Letter from the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to a response on contingent liabilities on Carbon Capture projects, 21 January 2025

Public Accounts Committee

Found: Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) prompted an independent review of the issue, led by Lord Banner

Monday 20th January 2025
Correspondence - Letter from the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to contingent liabilities on Carbon Capture projects, 14 January 2025

Public Accounts Committee

Found: Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) prompted an independent review of the issue, led by Lord Banner

Wednesday 15th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: I think it was Lord Banner who did a report under the consultation of the previous Government.



Bill Documents
Feb. 27 2025
HL Bill 49-I Marshalled list for Committee
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: LORD BANNER LORD MURRAY OF BLIDWORTH 68_ After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Supreme

Feb. 26 2025
HL Bill 49 Running list of amendments – 26 February 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: LORD BANNER _ After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Supreme Court Justices (1) Omit section

Feb. 25 2025
HL Bill 49 Running list of amendments – 25 February 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: LORD BANNER ★_ After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Supreme Court Justices (1) Omit section



Department Publications - Policy paper
Sunday 26th January 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Planning Reform Working Paper: Streamlining Infrastructure Planning
Document: (PDF)

Found: October 2024, the Government published the report of the independent review into this matter by Lord Banner



Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications
Jan. 23 2025
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Source Page: Prime Minister clears path to get Britain building
Document: Prime Minister clears path to get Britain building (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: Lord Banner KC, author of the Independent review into legal challenges against Nationally Significant