Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what NHS services are available for the treatment of people who suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what working groups, if any, exist within the Department of Health and Social Care for the consideration of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government to what extent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder will be considered as part of the creation of the new mental health strategy.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government to what extent they recognise alcohol abuse as a contributory factor in the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether DNA samples are being obtained from those who commit an offence under the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
Individuals entering the United Kingdom without a visa or valid entry clearance may be charged with an offence of entering the UK without a visa or valid entry clearance under Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. Section 3(10)(a) refers only to a relevant person in respect of the other points covered in Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 and is not, in itself, an offence.
Charges under Section 24 are generally reserved for cases involving aggravating or egregious factors, rather than blanket prosecution for those entering the UK without valid entry clearance; this is in line with undertakings that were given to Parliament during the passage of the Nationality and Borders, and Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Acts.
The power to take DNA samples is derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the arrest and resulting investigation into a criminal offence, so only those who are subject to prosecution will be in scope to have DNA samples taken.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis a person might be exempt from any requirements under section 3(10)(a) of the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
Individuals entering the United Kingdom without a visa or valid entry clearance may be charged with an offence of entering the UK without a visa or valid entry clearance under Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. Section 3(10)(a) refers only to a relevant person in respect of the other points covered in Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 and is not, in itself, an offence.
Charges under Section 24 are generally reserved for cases involving aggravating or egregious factors, rather than blanket prosecution for those entering the UK without valid entry clearance; this is in line with undertakings that were given to Parliament during the passage of the Nationality and Borders, and Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Acts.
The power to take DNA samples is derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the arrest and resulting investigation into a criminal offence, so only those who are subject to prosecution will be in scope to have DNA samples taken.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis people are not charged under section 3(10)(a) of the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
Individuals entering the United Kingdom without a visa or valid entry clearance may be charged with an offence of entering the UK without a visa or valid entry clearance under Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. Section 3(10)(a) refers only to a relevant person in respect of the other points covered in Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 and is not, in itself, an offence.
Charges under Section 24 are generally reserved for cases involving aggravating or egregious factors, rather than blanket prosecution for those entering the UK without valid entry clearance; this is in line with undertakings that were given to Parliament during the passage of the Nationality and Borders, and Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Acts.
The power to take DNA samples is derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the arrest and resulting investigation into a criminal offence, so only those who are subject to prosecution will be in scope to have DNA samples taken.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Hanson of Flint on 15 September (HL9952, HL9953, HL9954, HL9955, HL9956), whether they will answer the questions put.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
The Home Office has a statutory obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Asylum Support provisions are reviewed regularly to ensure that we remain compliant in meeting our legal obligations. This can include consideration of how other countries provide support for people seeking asylum.