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Wednesday 17th April 2024 3 p.m. Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer) Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Delays at borders with the EU caused by the proposed introduction of hand and face scanning View calendar

Division Votes
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 121 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 184
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 189
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 181
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 119 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 246 Noes - 171
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 119 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 160
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 106 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 193
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 105 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 204 Noes - 192
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 106 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 199
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 105 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 192
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 105 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 202 Noes - 187
13 Mar 2024 - West Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024 - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 84 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 137 Noes - 54
13 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 96 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 154
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 263 Noes - 233
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 226
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 2 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 209
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 285 Noes - 230
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 128 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 228
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 124 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 251 Noes - 214
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Berkeley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 249 Noes - 219

Speeches
Lord Berkeley speeches from: Regulator of Community Interest Companies Lord Berkeley contributed 1 speech (133 words) Monday 11th March 2024 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade
Lord Berkeley speeches from: Old Palace Yard Lord Berkeley contributed 2 speeches (112 words) Thursday 7th March 2024 - Lords Chamber

Written Answers
Road Safety Investigation Branch Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer) Thursday 7th March 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in setting up the Road Safety Investigation Branch. Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government introduced the Automated Vehicles Bill to Parliament, which moved to the other place on 20 February. This includes proposed legislation to enable the creation of a capability within my department to investigate safety incidents involving at least one self-driving vehicle.
High Speed 2 Line: Euston Station Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer) Monday 11th March 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask His Majesty's Government what is the latest design for the approach tunnels and grade separation works for the HS2 approaches to Euston; how many station platforms are they designed to accommodate; whether this design has received full safety approval and from whom; and whether they plan to place a copy of the plans in the Library of the House. Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) HS2 Ltd is responsible for designing and building the Euston Approaches. The Company is continuing to progress with the existing design for the approach tunnels and grade separation in line with the requisite technical, safety and environmental standards at all times. The design of the HS2 tunnels has been refined to minimise ground movement and settlement mitigation measures have been developed to be compatible with the operation of the existing railway. As set out on the Network North Command Paper the HS2 station at Euston will comprise 6 platforms which can accommodate the trains we will run to Birmingham and onwards.
Road Safety Investigation Branch Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer) Thursday 14th March 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to (1) their announcement on 29 June 2022 about the creation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch, and (2) the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 7 March (HL2831), whether they will now answer the question put; namely, what progress they have made in setting up the Road Safety Investigation Branch. Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government is using the Automated Vehicles Bill to enable the creation of a capability within my department to investigate safety incidents involving at least one self-driving vehicle. Further development of this will be dependent on the availability of legislative time in future parliaments.
High Speed 2 Line: Euston Station Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer) Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask His Majesty's Government when the Euston ministerial task force was created; what are its terms of reference; who are its members; on what dates has it met; and whether it intends to publish minutes of its meetings or other relevant papers. Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The establishment of the Euston Quarter Ministerial Task Force was announced at Spring Budget on 6 March 2024. It will oversee the next stages of delivery at Euston, set strategic direction and facilitate decision making. Membership of the Task Force will include Ministers from the Department for Transport, HM Treasury and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Officials from these Government Departments and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority will also attend. Further details will be confirmed in due course.

Written Answers

Road Safety Investigation Branch
Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Thursday 7th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in setting up the Road Safety Investigation Branch.

Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government introduced the Automated Vehicles Bill to Parliament, which moved to the other place on 20 February. This includes proposed legislation to enable the creation of a capability within my department to investigate safety incidents involving at least one self-driving vehicle.

High Speed 2 Line: Euston Station
Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Monday 11th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the latest design for the approach tunnels and grade separation works for the HS2 approaches to Euston; how many station platforms are they designed to accommodate; whether this design has received full safety approval and from whom; and whether they plan to place a copy of the plans in the Library of the House.

Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

HS2 Ltd is responsible for designing and building the Euston Approaches. The Company is continuing to progress with the existing design for the approach tunnels and grade separation in line with the requisite technical, safety and environmental standards at all times. The design of the HS2 tunnels has been refined to minimise ground movement and settlement mitigation measures have been developed to be compatible with the operation of the existing railway. As set out on the Network North Command Paper the HS2 station at Euston will comprise 6 platforms which can accommodate the trains we will run to Birmingham and onwards.

Road Safety Investigation Branch
Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Thursday 14th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to (1) their announcement on 29 June 2022 about the creation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch, and (2) the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 7 March (HL2831), whether they will now answer the question put; namely, what progress they have made in setting up the Road Safety Investigation Branch.

Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government is using the Automated Vehicles Bill to enable the creation of a capability within my department to investigate safety incidents involving at least one self-driving vehicle. Further development of this will be dependent on the availability of legislative time in future parliaments.

High Speed 2 Line: Euston Station
Asked by: Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government when the Euston ministerial task force was created; what are its terms of reference; who are its members; on what dates has it met; and whether it intends to publish minutes of its meetings or other relevant papers.

Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The establishment of the Euston Quarter Ministerial Task Force was announced at Spring Budget on 6 March 2024. It will oversee the next stages of delivery at Euston, set strategic direction and facilitate decision making. Membership of the Task Force will include Ministers from the Department for Transport, HM Treasury and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Officials from these Government Departments and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority will also attend. Further details will be confirmed in due course.

Lord Berkeley mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Victims and Prisoners Bill 62 speeches (17,473 words) Committee stage Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: None The overall purpose, to follow up on the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley of Knighton, and - Link to Speech
Victims and Prisoners Bill 68 speeches (16,891 words) Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts (Con - Life peer) Minister said was so pernicious when he was summing up the first group of amendments; the noble Lord, Lord - Link to Speech
Justice and Home Affairs Committee 2 speeches (1 words) Thursday 7th March 2024 - Lords Chamber

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 19th March 2024 Oral Evidence - University of Oxford, and British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Science and Technology Committee (Lords) Found: 19 March 2024 10.15 am Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Brown of Cambridge (The Chair); Lord

Bill Documents
Apr. 05 2024 HL Bill 50(a) Amendments for Committee Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: out “and— (a) is at least 11 metres high, or (b) has at least 5 storeys”” After Clause 117 LORD

Deposited Papers
Friday 22nd March 2024 Source Page: Letter dated 18/03/2024 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Berkeley regarding UK support for transport infrastructure in Ukraine, as discussed during the Oral Statement on Ukraine. 2p. Document: LordBerkeley.pdf (PDF) Found: Letter dated 18/03/2024 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Berkeley regarding UK support for transport

Lord Berkeley - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 19th March 2024 10 a.m. Science and Technology Committee (Lords) - Private Meeting Subject: University Spin-out Companies View calendar
Tuesday 19th March 2024 10 a.m. Science and Technology Committee (Lords) - Oral evidence Subject: University Spin-out Companies At 10:15am: Oral evidence Andrew Williamson - Managing Partner of Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) and Chair of the Venture Capital Committee at British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) View calendar
Tuesday 26th March 2024 10 a.m. Science and Technology Committee (Lords) - Private Meeting View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 10 a.m. Science and Technology Committee (Lords) - Oral evidence Subject: Engineering biology View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 10 a.m. Science and Technology Committee (Lords) - Oral evidence Subject: Engineering biology At 10:15am: Oral evidence Will Milligan - Chief Executive Officer at Extracellular Dr Jim Ajioka - Chief Scientific Officer at Colorifix Rosemary Dokos - SVP of Product and Programme Management at Oxford Nanopore Technologies At 11:15am: Oral evidence Mark Bustard - Chief Executive Officer at Innovation Biotechnology Innovation Centre Dr Martin Turner - Associate Director at UK BioIndustry Association View calendar

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
Tuesday 19th March 2024 Oral Evidence - University of Oxford, and British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
Thursday 18th April 2024 Correspondence - Letter from the Chair of the Science and Technology Committee to SoS of Health 18 April 2024 re Science funding Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
Tuesday 16th April 2024 Oral Evidence - Innovation and Knowledge Centre for Synthetic Biology (SynbiCITE), Earlham Institute, and Edinburgh Genome Foundry Engineering biology - Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
Tuesday 16th April 2024 Oral Evidence - Imperial College London, and University of Bristol Engineering biology - Science and Technology Committee (Lords)

Select Committee Inquiry
28 Mar 2024 Engineering biology Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (Select) Not accepting submissions The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into engineering biology. The committee will explore engineering biology’s potential, particularly in delivering UK economic growth through commercialisation and for improvements to public services; which areas of engineering biology the UK is well placed to exploit and where additional support may be needed; and the ethical, regulatory and safety implications of rapid developments in the field. The committee has issued a call for written evidence and will be taking oral evidence from April 2024.

Select Committee Inquiry

28 Mar 2024
Engineering biology
Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into engineering biology. The committee will explore engineering biology’s potential, particularly in delivering UK economic growth through commercialisation and for improvements to public services; which areas of engineering biology the UK is well placed to exploit and where additional support may be needed; and the ethical, regulatory and safety implications of rapid developments in the field. The committee has issued a call for written evidence and will be taking oral evidence from April 2024.