Lord Hoyle Portrait

Lord Hoyle

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 14th May 1997

Left House: 25th July 2023 (Retired)


Procedure and Privileges Committee
2nd Dec 2003 - 7th May 2005
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
15th May 1997 - 9th Apr 1999
Chair, Parliamentary Labour Party
20th Apr 1992 - 1st May 1997
Standards and Privileges
23rd Oct 1996 - 24th Oct 1996
Privileges
18th Nov 1993 - 17th Oct 1996
Party Chair, Labour Party
1st Jul 1994 - 1st Jul 1995
Trade & Industry
6th Feb 1984 - 26th Oct 1992
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jul 1983 - 1st Jul 1985
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jul 1978 - 1st Jul 1982


Division Voting information

Lord Hoyle has voted in 852 divisions, and 10 times against the majority of their Party.

30 Dec 2020 - European Union (Future Relationship) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour Aye votes vs 117 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 101 Noes - 466
14 Oct 2020 - Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) Regulations 2020 - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 131 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 250
21 Jul 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159
29 Jun 2010 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 8 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 29
11 May 2009 - Postal Services Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Labour Aye votes vs 86 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 25 Noes - 228
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 45 Labour No votes vs 95 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 121
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 105 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 46 Noes - 409
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 104 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 45 Noes - 392
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 36 Labour Aye votes vs 100 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 114 Noes - 336
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Hoyle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Labour Aye votes vs 79 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 326
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Latest 50 Written Questions

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4 Other Department Questions
18th Jul 2018
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to his Written Answer on 6 March (HL5909), in what circumstances would it be necessary for a member to declare their membership of the Freemasons.

The Code of Conduct states that members must declare “any interest which is a relevant interest in the context of the debate or the matter under discussion”. The test of relevant interest is “whether a reasonable member of the public” might think that the “member’s actions in Parliament will be influenced by the interest”. Members must decide whether to declare an interest on a case-by-case basis. The Registrar of Lords’ Interests is available to advise in case of doubt, and a member who acts on the Registrar’s advice in determining what is a relevant interest fully satisfies the requirements of the Code of Conduct in that regard.

27th Feb 2018
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether he intends to review whether Peers should declare their membership of the Freemasons and other similar organisations with secret ceremonies.

While the House of Lords Code of Conduct does not require members to register membership of the Freemasons or similar societies, it may in some circumstances be necessary for them to declare it in the course of proceedings. This is the same position as in the House of Commons. There are currently no plans to review the matter.

28th Oct 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the United Kingdom's three largest (1) exports to, and (2) imports from, the European Union.

The three largest UK exports to, and imports from, the European Union in 2014 are set out in the table below. These data are on a balance of payments basis.

Three largest UK exports to the European Union in 2014 Value (£ billion)
Finished manufactures (SITC 7+8) 63
Semi-manufactures (SITC 5+6) 43
Fuels (SITC 3) 27

Three largest UK imports from the European Union in 2014 Value (£ billion)
Finished manufactures (SITC 7+8) 114
Semi-manufactures (SITC 5+6) 66
Food, beverages and tobacco (SITC 0+1) 27
Source: ONS UK Trade August 2015 release
Note: the assessment of the top three was made across goods and services,
but services categories do not rank in the top three



16th Dec 2014
To ask the Chairman of Committees (1) how many Members of the House of Lords are over 70 years of age in each of the following categories: Conservative; Labour; Liberal Democrat; other, and (2) on average, how many Members attend the House each week.

There are 128 Conservative Peers, 122 Labour Peers, 45 Liberal Democrat Peers, 101 Crossbench Peers and 19 other Peers over 70 years of age.

The Administration does not collect average weekly attendance figures but the average daily attendance in this Session is 479.

12th Mar 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the trade balance of the UK with the EU, broken down by each of the 27 other EU Member States.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.

Dear Lord Hoyle,

As National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, I am replying to your Parliamentary Question asking what is the trade balance of the UK with the EU, broken down by each of the 27 other EU Member States (HL14453).

Table 1 below provides the total (goods and services) trade balance, total exports and total imports by EU aggregate and member state in 2017. These data are our latest full year estimates of total trade published 23 January 2018[1] and are consistent with the wider balance of payments. You can find more recent estimates of trade within the same release, although to note, these figures are quarterly estimates up to and including quarter three (July to September) 2018 and are not seasonally adjusted.

Yours sincerely,

John Pullinger

Table 1: Total trade (goods and services) exports, imports and balance for 2017[2]

£ million, current price

Exports

Imports

Balance

AT

Austria

2958

4261

-1303

BE

Belgium

19266

27870

-8604

BG

Bulgaria

831

991

-160

HR

Croatia

293

720

-427

CY

Cyprus

1079

1301

-222

CZ

Czech Republic

3069

6351

-3282

DK

Denmark

6261

6148

113

EE

Estonia

213

277

-64

FI

Finland

2508

2850

-342

FR

France

40984

40427

557

DE

Germany

56359

78586

-22227

GR

Greece

2321

3653

-1332

HU

Hungary

2120

3550

-1430

IE

Ireland

36747

21935

14812

IT

Italy

19264

23793

-4529

LV

Latvia

393

702

-309

LT

Lithuania

670

997

-327

LU

Luxembourg

3297

2723

574

MT

Malta

1262

726

536

NL

Netherlands

38554

47105

-8551

PL

Poland

7052

12947

-5895

PT

Portugal

2774

5641

-2867

RO

Romania

1885

2900

-1015

SK

Slovakia

807

2724

-1917

SI

Slovenia

340

439

-99

ES

Spain

17256

31317

-14061

SE

Sweden

10238

9362

876

4A

European Union Institutions (excl. ECB and ESM)

143

18

125

B5

Total EU28

278944

340314

-61370

Source: Office for National Statistics

[1]https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/internationaltrade/datasets/uktotaltradeallcountriesnonseasonallyadjusted

[2]These data are our best estimate of these bilateral UK trade flows. Users should note that alternative estimates are available, in some cases, via the statistical agencies for bilateral countries or through central databases such as via UN Comtrade.

6th Jun 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the cost of the contract awarded to Sport and Entertainment Ltd for organising the Queen's Patron Lunch on Sunday 12 June; and why this contract did not go out to tender.

The Patron’s Lunch, held on Sunday 12 June is not a government-run event.

1st Mar 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the UK's main exports to the EU, including both goods and services.

This information is given in tables 1 and 2 below. The exports of services figures in Table 1 are sourced from the Office for National Statistics’ Pink Book 2015 release and are on a ‘Balance of Payments’ basis. Figures for exports of goods on the same basis are only available at a broad level of commodity aggregation (1 digit SITC level). Goods data at the level of detail required to answer this PQ are available from HM Revenue and Customs Overseas Trade Statistics database (Table 2) attached. These data are on a different (‘merchandise’) basis, hence not strictly comparable with the ONS data. Moreover, data for 2015 are not available for services.

Table 1

UK trade in services with the EU in 2014

Source: ONS Pink Book 2015

Top 10 UK exports of services to the EU in 2014

Type of service

Value (£million)

Financial

20,208

Other business services

18,329

Travel

12,075

Transportation

11,891

Telecoms, computer and information

7,517

Intellectual property

4,199

Insurance and pension

2,455

Construction

725

Personal, Cultural and Recreational

716

Government

524

Source: ONS Pink Book 2015 Note: Data for 2015 will be published by the ONS in July 2016

1st Mar 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the EU's main exports to the UK, including both goods and services.

This information is given in tables 1 and 2 below. The exports of services figures in Table 1 are sourced from the Office for National Statistics’ Pink Book 2015 release and are on a ‘Balance of Payments’ basis. Figures for exports of goods on the same basis are only available at a broad level of commodity aggregation (1 digit SITC level). Goods data at the level of detail required to answer this PQ are available from HM Revenue and Customs Overseas Trade Statistics database (Table 2) which is attached. These data are on a different (‘merchandise’) basis, hence not strictly comparable with the ONS data. Moreover, data for 2015 are not available for services.

Top 10 UK imports of services from the EU in 2014

Type of service

Value (£million)

Travel

22,367

Other business services

15,251

Transportation

10,368

Telecoms, computer and information

5,418

Financial

3,614

Intellectual property

1,990

Construction

1,768

Government

1,763

Insurance and pension

536

Personal, Cultural and Recreational

284

Source: ONS Pink Book 2015

Note: Data for 2015 will be published by the ONS in July 2016

1st Mar 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the latest figures for the UK's balance of trade with the EU.

The latest figures for the UK’s balance of trade with the EU are publically available in the ONS Balance of Payments: Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2015 publication.

The UK’s balance of trade in goods & services with the EU in 2014 was -£58.8 billion, relating to £230.2 billion in exports and £289.1 billion in imports.

29th Apr 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government what financial support they intend to provide to ensure the long-term future of Rugby League.

The Government announced on 30 April that the Rugby Football League (RFL) will receive a £16 million cash injection to safeguard the immediate future of the sport for the communities it serves.

This emergency loan will help the sport deal with the extreme financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak while the season remains suspended, due to social distancing measures.

It comes ahead of England hosting the Rugby League World Cup next year, which will see the men's, women's and wheelchair games come together for a world first on the sport's biggest stage. The Government’s manifesto included a commitment to delivering a successful tournament, with significant financial support already provided.

Baroness Barran
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
10th Jun 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the allegations of corruption at FIFA, and the resignation of the FIFA President.

The Government welcomes the investigations that are taking place into the allegations of corruption at FIFA, however, we are unable to comment further given that these investigations are ongoing.

The Government also welcomes Sepp Blatter's resignation, however, this is only the start of the process of reform we need to see from FIFA.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
24th Mar 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the affect of pesticides on trends in the number of insects dying in the UK.

Insects are an essential part of our environment and pollinating insects play a crucial role in food production. Government research has shown that a major pressure on pollinating insects has been the loss of flower-rich habitats but there are several other threats, which are likely to interact, including climate change, land use intensification, invasive species, disease and inappropriate pesticide use.

The Government has not made a direct assessment of the impact of pesticides on other insect populations. We ensure that the use of pesticides is only authorised where detailed scientific assessment finds that this will not harm people or have unacceptable effects on the environment (including on insects). The UK supports the current restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid insecticides that were put in place in 2018 to protect pollinating insects. We will maintain these restrictions unless the scientific evidence changes.

Since 2014, the Government has been working with a range of partners on the National Pollinator Strategy to address the various threats and help pollinators to thrive. There is strong scientific evidence that by increasing habitat for insects, we support long-term population increases and we are working to that end with farmers, businesses and conservation organisations.

1st Jul 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many attacks on (1) guide dogs, and (2) other assistance dogs, were reported in (a) 2016, (b) 2017, and (c) 2018; and what penalties were imposed for such attacks.

In 2015, the Government amended section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to specifically make it an offence to allow a dog to attack an assistance dog. The maximum penalty for such an offence is three years imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both. Information on the number of guide dog or other assistance dog attacks is not collated centrally, and information on the penalties imposed as a result of a conviction under section 3 of the Act does not specify whether the offence was specifically in relation to an assistance dog.

11th Jun 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they are taking in relation to dog attacks on guide dogs.

In 2015, the Government amended the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to specifically make it an offence to allow a dog to attack an assistance dog. The maximum penalty for such an offence is three years imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both.

23rd May 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to reverse the decline in hedgehog numbers.

There are a range of factors that have contributed to the decline of hedgehogs. As set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan, we are committed to creating or restoring 500,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat to provide benefits for species such as the hedgehog. Agri-environment schemes such as Countryside Stewardship provide funding to restore, extend and link important habitats and boost food resources for a range of species including hedgehogs.

We continue to support the work being done by non-governmental organisations, such as the British Hedgehog Protection Society, including the creation of hedgehog havens and campaigns encouraging local communities to work together to look out for the hedgehog and make gardens as welcoming as possible.

7th Feb 2017
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many prosecutions took place in relation to dog fighting in England and Wales in (1) 2014, (2) 2015, and (3) 2016.

10 defendants were proceeded against for dog fighting offences in England and Wales in 2014, and 21 defendants were proceeded against in 2015. Data for 2016 is planned for publication in May 2017.

This information was obtained from a manual review of court case files that centrally held data indicated may be relevant, and as such has not been through the same quality assurance processes as for routinely published data.

These figures relate to persons for whom these offences were the principal offences for which they were dealt with. When a defendant has been found guilty of two or more offences it is the offence for which the heaviest penalty is imposed. Where the same disposal is imposed for two or more offences, the offence selected is the offence for which the statutory maximum penalty is the most severe.

24th Oct 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to prohibit the sale of kittens under eight-weeks old.

The current law requires that all licensed sellers of pet animals, whether they are running a traditional high street pet shop or selling online from their home, do not sell pets at too young an age, which for mammals is defined as before they are weaned or should have been weaned. As part of the licensing review, we are looking to clarify this requirement in the regulations and make it a requirement that both puppies and kittens should not be sold if they are under 8 weeks’ of age.

While we accept that dog breeding needs to be closely regulated, we do not consider that cat breeding requires licensing. If anyone has any concerns about the welfare of animals at a cat breeding establishment they can report the matter to their local authority or the RSPCA. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to an animal or to fail to provide for its welfare of which the maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or six months’ imprisonment.

We are currently reviewing the laws on the animal activities licensing schemes, including those that control the commercial sale of pet animals, including cats. Earlier this year, we consulted on a number of proposals including one to apply specific welfare conditions to pet vendors. This will mean that such activities will have to be licensed and meet specific welfare standards in order to obtain a licence but there are no proposals to restrict those licensed vendors from selling cats to other licensed establishments.

24th Oct 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to regulate the breeding of cats for sale in cases where a single cat produces several litters.

The current law requires that all licensed sellers of pet animals, whether they are running a traditional high street pet shop or selling online from their home, do not sell pets at too young an age, which for mammals is defined as before they are weaned or should have been weaned. As part of the licensing review, we are looking to clarify this requirement in the regulations and make it a requirement that both puppies and kittens should not be sold if they are under 8 weeks’ of age.

While we accept that dog breeding needs to be closely regulated, we do not consider that cat breeding requires licensing. If anyone has any concerns about the welfare of animals at a cat breeding establishment they can report the matter to their local authority or the RSPCA. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to an animal or to fail to provide for its welfare of which the maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or six months’ imprisonment.

We are currently reviewing the laws on the animal activities licensing schemes, including those that control the commercial sale of pet animals, including cats. Earlier this year, we consulted on a number of proposals including one to apply specific welfare conditions to pet vendors. This will mean that such activities will have to be licensed and meet specific welfare standards in order to obtain a licence but there are no proposals to restrict those licensed vendors from selling cats to other licensed establishments.

24th Oct 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to restrict the commercial sale of cats to licensed establishments to ensure the welfare of cats for sale.

The current law requires that all licensed sellers of pet animals, whether they are running a traditional high street pet shop or selling online from their home, do not sell pets at too young an age, which for mammals is defined as before they are weaned or should have been weaned. As part of the licensing review, we are looking to clarify this requirement in the regulations and make it a requirement that both puppies and kittens should not be sold if they are under 8 weeks’ of age.

While we accept that dog breeding needs to be closely regulated, we do not consider that cat breeding requires licensing. If anyone has any concerns about the welfare of animals at a cat breeding establishment they can report the matter to their local authority or the RSPCA. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to an animal or to fail to provide for its welfare of which the maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or six months’ imprisonment.

We are currently reviewing the laws on the animal activities licensing schemes, including those that control the commercial sale of pet animals, including cats. Earlier this year, we consulted on a number of proposals including one to apply specific welfare conditions to pet vendors. This will mean that such activities will have to be licensed and meet specific welfare standards in order to obtain a licence but there are no proposals to restrict those licensed vendors from selling cats to other licensed establishments.

15th Sep 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there are regular inspection regimes, based on good husbandry practice, for all pet suppliers including shops, breeders and re-homing centres.

Local authorities are required by law to license anyone selling animals as a business and dog breeders. Before issuing a licence the local authority must inspect the premises concerned. Clear guidance and model conditions are available to assist this process. Powers are also available to local authorities to re-inspect including in response to concerns about poor welfare.

Re-homing centres are not subject to a specific regulatory regime but local authorities have powers under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to investigate if there are concerns about poor animal welfare.

17th Jun 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Japan about that government's intention to resume whaling in the Antarctic.

The UK Government regularly makes representations to the Government of Japan to set out our opposition to special permit whaling for “scientific purposes”. Most recently, the UK Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) reiterated the Government’s concerns, including in relation to Japan’s proposals to resume whaling in the Antarctic, at a meeting with the Japanese Commissioner to the IWC in May 2015, and officials from the Japanese Embassy in March 2015. The Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment, George Eustice, attended the IWC meeting in September 2014, where he underlined the Government’s continued opposition to commercial whaling.

We will continue to make our concerns known to Japan at every appropriate opportunity, including in light of the recently published advice of the IWC Scientific Committee, which has examined Japan’s latest proposals.

2nd Jun 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what difference the badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire have made to the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in those areas.

In Gloucestershire the total annual cattle herd incidence of tuberculosis fell from 12.70% in 2012 to 11.48% in 2014. In Somerset the total annual cattle herd incidence of tuberculosis fell from 7.56% in 2012 to 6.91% in 2014.

Total new breakdowns

Breakdowns with OTF status withdrawn

TB tests in OTF herds

Total annual herd incidence *

Glos.

2012

224

181

1764

12.70%

2013

213

174

1735

12.28%

2014

196

153

1708

11.48%

Soms.

2012

310

213

4103

7.56%

2013

317

202

4106

7.72%

2014

288

197

4167

6.91%

* Total new breakdowns divided by TB tests in OTF herds

The biology of bovine tuberculosis and its epidemiology is complex. The full effects of interventions will only be seen several years after their introduction.

11th Feb 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to end dog fighting.

Dog fighting has been banned in this country for over 100 years. It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and punishable by up to six months’ imprisonment and a fine of £20,000 or both. In addition, the police have powers to investigate allegations of dog fighting as well as powers of arrest against those suspected of being involved in this barbaric practice.

23rd Jan 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why they are permitting the importation of bumble-bees from overseas which could carry disease.

Protecting the country from disease is a key priority and we work closely with countries across the globe to make sure that we are well placed to prevent the movement of animal and plant diseases.

EU legislation lays down rules for importing bumble bees; this does not allow the Government to ban imports. Where notifiable diseases are detected, safeguard measures are introduced by the European Commission. Bumble bees may only be imported if they are accompanied by a completed and signed health certificate. The competent authority/veterinary service within the country of origin must make sure that the conditions specified in the certificate are fulfilled, including freedom from proscribed pests and diseases.

21st Nov 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government from which countries (1) eggs, and (2) poultry, have been imported into the United Kingdom in each of the last four years; and what are the respective quantities from each country.

The tables below provide the numbers and countries within the EU and third countries from which live poultry and hatching eggs have been imported:

EU imports of live poultry and hatching eggs

2011

2012

2013

2014 (to 26 Nov)

Country

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Belgium

63950

412750

7200

371264

112400

221472

5040

187325

Czech Rep

8640

5000

0

17380

5760

47760

0

40780

Germany

1025482

627798

1007850

401274

1126806

701409

1291524

388139

Denmark

1000

0

2500

0

285960

0

126100

0

Spain

590000

0

329460

0

399026

0

203800

2768

Finland

75240

0

67250

0

0

0

2000

0

France

14242537

1972197

16479078

1988591

16753060

1750953

15793874

1209422

Hungary

257284

4000

324982

4000

214214

0

169887

0

Ireland

27786675

9574151

33551712

8474460

36863359

6847264

40434677

7309954

Italy

1157760

0

3634560

0

15962400

32500

1695600

0

Netherlands

4816640

2188437

2298680

1750349

9084440

1556067

20083325

1229405

Norway

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Poland

72000

0

6480

0

125500

0

356560

0

Portugal

1526400

0

558000

0

302400

0

1568160

0

Sweden

0

0

0

0

23400

0

20000

0

Slovenia

0

45

0

0

0

0

0

0

Third country imports of live poultry and hatching eggs

2011

2012

2013

2014

Country

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Number of Eggs

Poultry Number of birds

Brazil

13320

0

61920

8968

65880

0

0

0

Canada

0

0

6000

0

0

0

25200

0

Russia

0

0

26

0

0

0

0

0

USA

3382620

143445

3056220

157677

1742475

163940

1227700

92577

28th Nov 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have offered any (1) assurances, and (2) concessions to Spain in relation to Gibraltar as part of the Brexit negotiations; and if so, what.

The Government has negotiated the withdrawal agreement for the whole UK family. There were some circumstances which were specific to Gibraltar which meant we also held talks between the UK Government, Government of Gibraltar and Spain. This led to positive agreement on issues such as cooperation on policing, environmental matters, tobacco and citizens’ rights. These agreements underpin the Gibraltar Protocol to the Withdrawal Agreement.

In concluding the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK wrote to confirm the position we had always held, that Article 184 is without prejudice to the territorial scope and form of future agreements with the EU. However, as a matter of firm UK policy, we will only agree a deal on the future which works for the whole UK and we will negotiate a deal that works for Gibraltar as part of future negotiations.

The Prime Minister said on 26 November, ‘the Government stood by Gibraltar and resisted changes to the Withdrawal Agreement that the Spanish Government wished to make. We are clear that Gibraltar’s sovereignty will not change. It has not changed and will not change. We are proud that Gibraltar is British’.

Lord Callanan
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
5th Jul 2017
Her Majesty's Government whether it remains their intention to ensure that they do not reach a deal on Brexit without Gibraltar being fully included in that final deal.

The Government is clear that Gibraltar is covered by our exit negotiations and we have committed to fully involve them as we prepare for the process of exiting the EU. We will negotiate as one United Kingdom, and leave as one United Kingdom. The PM has been clear that we are seeking a deal that works for Britain – not an off the peg solution. That deal must work for Gibraltar too.

31st Jan 2017
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the main exports and imports between the UK and (1) France, (2) Germany, and (3) Italy, in (a) 2014, (b) 2015, and (c) 2016.

The top three exports and imports which the UK trades with France, Germany and Italy are shown in the tables attached. This data contains HMRC trade in goods data, which is on the basis of goods crossing the customs border, and trade in services data which is from the ONS Pink Book on a balance of payments basis. Data for 2015 is pending correction by ONS, so is not shown. Data for 2016 will be published later this year. Both the HMRC and ONS data has been published and is publicly available.

Further information on UK trade in goods is available in the HMRC Overseas Trade Statistics interactive database.

Further information on 2014 UK trade in services is available in ONS The Pink Book 2016.

19th Apr 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to ensure that airlines monitor the quality of cabin air.

Currently there is no evidence to suggest that continuous monitoring of aircraft cabin air would be worthwhile. The Government concluded in 2014, after a research programme on cabin air quality lasting for several years, that an international approach to any further research into the issue would be most appropriate. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a programme of research into this issue in 2015.

In terms of monitoring individual events, the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme (CAP382) ensures that an event that is considered by crew to be a “safety-related event which endangers or which, if not corrected or addressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants or any other person” is reported and investigated.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
2nd Feb 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what role Network Rail has in the HS2 project, and whether it will have a role in deciding where the steel required for that project should be purchased from.

Network Rail will be responsible for undertaking works on their network where they interact with the HS2 network. The materials used for such works will be subject to future procurements. However, currently, around 95% of Network Rail’s total aggregated demand for steel is procured from Tata steel.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
20th Jan 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether steel produced in Britain will be used for the HS2 project.

It is estimated that HS2 will need approximately 2 million tonnes of steel over the next 10 years. The procurement for the main civil engineering works between Euston and Birmingham is now underway with procurements for the stations and rail systems expected to commence later this year and for rolling stock in early 2017. Subject to Royal Assent, the project will start construction in 2017.

As with the rest of the materials for construction, steel is procured by the supply chain. We positively encourage bids from British companies and are already holding discussions with UK suppliers to make sure they are in the best possible position to win contracts for the steel that will be needed for track, concrete reinforcements, overhead wires and other structures. This Government has put rules in place for all its departments to ensure we can buy the right quality steel, produced under the right conditions - which will be of clear benefit to UK bidders.

HS2 provides an excellent opportunity for businesses across the UK with 25,000 jobs created during construction and 3,000 when up and running.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
20th Jan 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether steel produced in Britain will be used for the electrification of the Manchester to Blackpool train route.

The electrification of the Manchester to Blackpool train route is still in the design phase and the steel has not yet been purchased.

Network Rail already sources 95% of its steel rail from the UK. Steel for electrification projects has typically been procured by principal contractors from a variety of sources, but Network Rail is currently seeking to aggregate volumes wherever possible and procure materials directly. Total forecast requirement of steel for electrification projects is forecast to be around 175k tonnes over the next 6 years. Network Rail’s strategy is to source this from the UK wherever possible, and the electrification of the Manchester to Blackpool train route will also be in accordance with this.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
8th Sep 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of lost property is recovered from (1) Heathrow airport, (2) Manchester airport, (3) Liverpool airport, (4) Gatwick airport, and (5) Glasgow airport.

The Government does not collect statistics on what proportion of lost property is recovered from airports. This is a matter for the airports concerned.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
12th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what compensation has been offered to any business affected by the bridge works programme from Manchester to Blackpool.

Both successive governments and in law it has been concluded that businesses do not have an entitlement to compensation from such work. As Network Rail receives a significant amount of public funding and are responsible for over 30,000 structures it is not in a position to provide compensation for each disruption.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what compensation will be offered to businesses detrimentally impacted by the closure of the bridges in Adlington, Lancashire.

Both by successive governments and in law it has been concluded that businesses do not have an entitlement to compensation from such work. As Network Rail receives a significant amount of public funding and is responsible for over 30,000 structures it is not in a position to provide compensation for each disruption.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the latest date that each bridge in Adlington, Lancashire, could reopen.

Grimeford Lane will be re-opened by the end of week commencing 16 March.

The dates of closure for the other roads at present are in accordance with the following programme:

- Chorley Road – (skew bridge) full closure from 26 January – 19 June 2015

- Rawlinson Lane – full closure from 5 January – 22 May 2015

- Station Road, Blackrod – full closure from 2 February – 15 May 2015.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions Network Rail had with Lancashire County Council and Bolton Council in advance of the bridge closures in Adlington, Lancashire.

Network Rail had extensive discussions and meetings to plan the work with both Lancashire County Council and Bolton Councils in excess of 12 months in advance of the bridge closures in Adlington, Lancashire. Town councillors, borough councillors and county councillors were brought together in one room to discuss the work. Importantly this gauged their preferences on the order in which bridges would be rebuilt in the Adlington area before any orders were submitted to the local authority.

Network Rail also held information events for elected members and the public to learn about the work before it commenced.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions Network Rail had with parliamentarians and local councillors in advance of work beginning on the bridges in Adlington, Lancashire.

Network Rail had a meeting with the Rt Hon Member for Chorley (Lindsay Hoyle MP) in winter 2013/14 and met with the Hon Member for Bolton West (Julie Hilling MP) in February 2014 to give an overview of the bridge and tunnel works required in 2014/15. Network Rail held meetings with all tiers of local government, including town councillors, borough councillors and county councillors.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the earliest date that each bridge in Adlington, Lancashire, could reopen.

Grimeford Lane will be re-opened by the end of week commencing 16 March.

The dates of closure for the other roads at present are in accordance with the following programme:

- Chorley Road – (skew bridge) full closure from 26 January – 19 June 2015

- Rawlinson Lane – full closure from 5 January – 22 May 2015

- Station Road, Blackrod – full closure from 2 February – 15 May 2015.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
11th Mar 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why Network Rail took the decision to close Rawlinson Lane, Chorley Road and Grimeford Lane in Adlington, Lancashire, at the same time to accommodate electrification of the Manchester to Preston via Bolton and Chorley line.

Network Rail took the decision to close the roads simultaneously in order to coordinate with the railway closures. These kinds of closures are planned up to two years in advance. In this area Network Rail had five bridges to rebuild and two possession slots; the intention was to split the bridge rebuilding over two years, doing two in 2014 and three in 2015. Due to environmental impacts identified at Grimeford Lane last year that particular bridge was rescheduled from the original plan to be completed this year.

Baroness Kramer
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
8th Jun 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Chorley and South Ribble Clinical Commissioning Group participated in the purchasing of Personal Protective Equipment as part of the initiative co-ordinated by the Lancashire Resilience Forum; and if not, why not.

Local authorities and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), working with their Local Resilience Forums and drawing on their pre-existing plans for pandemic influenza and the latest guidance for the COVID-19 outbreak available online at GOV.UK, should follow the steps to support people who use direct payments to purchase care and support. The role of the commissioner of their direct payment, whether the local authority or the CCG, is to provide assistance in accessing personal protective equipment.

8th Jun 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government how often staff working at (1) Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, and (2) Preston Hospital, are tested for COVID-19.

Testing National Health Service staff who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 has been available from 29 March 2020. The NHS staff groups of both Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, and Preston Hospital are included within this guidance and any other NHS England guidance.

Further guidance is now available on testing non-symptomatic staff groups.

8th Jun 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government why the pathology laboratory at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital is not being used for COVID-19 testing.

In line with the Lord Carter of Coles report furthering the modernisation of pathology services, a network approach supporting the consolidation and integration of laboratory testing continues to progress. The networked approach has enabled the pathology services across England to stand up significant testing capability rapidly.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust host the microbiology hub and provide COVID-19 testing for the hospitals within its management, including Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

8th Jun 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government how often (1) residents, and (2) staff, in care homes in Lancashire are tested for COVID-19.

To provide a more comprehensive response to a number of outstanding Written Questions this has been answered by an information factsheet Testing – note for House of Lords which is attached, due to the size of the data. A copy has also been placed in the Library.

12th May 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many private ambulances are used by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Data on usage of private ambulances is not held centrally. The use of private ambulances is decided at a local level by trusts and their commissioners based on capacity needs on a day to day basis.

12th May 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government who was consulted over the decision taken by the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust to close the accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

Proposals to temporarily close the accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital were discussed at a senior level within the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Fylde Coast Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS England and NHS Improvement during March 2020, in light of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision to temporarily reconfigure services at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital was taken via a virtual meeting of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Board on 26 March 2020, under emergency powers in response to the pandemic. The aim was to address patient safety issues and make the critical care service more sustainable in managing the expected increase in COVID-19 patients who need critical. The decision was communicated to staff on the same day with two press statements being added to websites and further shared via email to range of stakeholders, including local media, hon. Members, local councillors, integrated care system and integrated care provider colleagues, neighbouring trusts and CCGs and the North West Ambulance Service between 27 and 31 March 2020.

28th Apr 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many ambulance drivers employed by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust have (1) died, and (2) been placed in intensive care, due to COVID-19.

Data on the numbers of ambulance drivers who have died and been placed in intensive care due to COVID-19 is not held centrally.