Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister for the Cabinet office on 23 December 2025 (HC97797), whether Tim Allan has recused himself from government business relating to the Strand Partner clients (1) Uber, (2) Netflix, (3) Liberty Global, and (4) the British Horseracing Authority; and whether he has also recused himself from government business relating to clients of Thorndon Partners.
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office are published on an annual basis by the Cabinet Office. As set out in the answer referred to, before joining the government, Mr Allan sought and received advice on his interests. He has followed every element of the advice received.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they discussed the impact of the European Union's "Made in Europe" plans on UK competitiveness at the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meeting on 2 February.
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Given the UK is one of Europe’s largest economies, and an integral part of existing supply chains, we have been clear with EU counterparts that the UK and EU should be working together to tackle the challenges we all face in terms of promoting economic security as well as boosting growth and productivity. At the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council on 2 February, the UK raised these issues and stressed the need to work together to address shared challenges. The agenda was published ahead of the meeting on GOV.UK
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in discussions with the European Union to facilitate closer cooperation on law enforcement.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
At the May 2025 UK-EU Summit we were pleased to agree with the EU a package of work to further strengthen our extensive law enforcement and judicial cooperation capabilities, making our streets safer and ensuring criminals are brought to justice. Work is now underway to deliver on those commitments. We are not going to provide a running commentary on those discussions but will keep Parliament updated on any significant developments.
Both sides have also agreed to hold regular Summits which will provide an opportunity to build on our strategic partnership, including implementing the undertakings published in the 2025 Common Understanding, and to further strengthen our relationship over time.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish an impact assessment for the UK–US Economic Prosperity Deal.
Answered by Lord Stockwood - Minister of State (HM Treasury)
Through EPD negotiations, the UK has agreed preferential trading terms with the US in a range of sectors. This includes a 10% “reciprocal” tariff, 0% for aerospace and pharmaceuticals, and 10% for cars within quota. The UK is also the only country to have avoided 50% steel and aluminium tariffs.
Discussions on the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal continue, covering tariff and non-tariff barriers, including digital and services trade.
We will keep the House fully informed on these developments along with the expected economic outcomes of the final deal.
Impact assessments are completed at the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States of America about restarting the Technology Prosperity Deal.
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The United States is our close ally and tech partner, and we are committed to ensuring that bond delivers real benefits for hardworking people on both sides of the Atlantic.
As the Prime Minister has stated, we are in daily contact with all the key figures in the US administration. This includes regular discussions on resuming work on the Technology Prosperity Deal as quickly as we can, and to continue shaping the emerging technologies of the future.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in United Kingdom participation in the Rabat Process.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)
The UK has consistently stressed the importance of cooperation with our international partners to tackle irregular and illegal migration. The Government has taken steps towards participation in the Rabat Process following the publication of the UK-EU Common Understanding on 19 May 2025, including discussion with European and African partners.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with London North Eastern Railway about the December 2025 timetable changes and its impact on the experience of passengers travelling to and from Peterborough and Kings Cross in the peak morning travel period.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Department is aware of local concerns regarding Peterborough-London services in the morning peak, following the December 2025 timetable change. Following continued collaboration between the Department for Transport and LNER, and informed by passenger feedback, I am pleased to confirm that an additional LNER fast train to London Kings Cross will stop at Peterborough at 0743.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Attorney General:
To ask His Majesty's Government why the Attorney General fast-tracked the prosecution of Lucy Connolly in August 2024; and what reference he made to the Code for Crown Prosecutors to support that decision.
Answered by Lord Hermer - Attorney General
There were a number of similar prosecutions at the time which were responded to in the same manner and timeline. Between 9 and 14 August, the AG responded to 14 other applications for consent in similar matters. 11 of those had a decision within 24 hours, a similar timescale to that in which consent to prosecute was granted in respect of Lucy Connolly.
Certain offences require Law Officer consent to prosecute, and inciting racial hatred is one such offence. The Attorney General provided consent to the DPP to prosecute for this case under the Public Order Act 1986.
When providing consent, the Law Officers must be satisfied that the evidential test and the public interest test of the Code for Crown Prosecutors are met. This case and all similar cases were considered by reference to the test in the usual way.
When applying for consent, the CPS will independently provide an indication of proposed timescales for consent to be in place, and wherever possible the AGO will work to those.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government how many British citizens or former British citizens who are (1) male, (2) female, and (3) minors under 18 years old, have been repatriated from (a) Al-Roj, and (2) Al-Hawl, detention camps in Syria to the UK in the past 12 months; and what were the grounds for those repatriations.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 in response to Question 27530, which - for ease of reference - is reproduced below:
"Our priority remains to ensure the safety and security of the UK. We will continue to do whatever is necessary to protect the UK from those who pose a threat to our security.
"All requests for consular assistance from Syria are considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all relevant circumstances including, but not limited to, national security."
As a long-standing rule, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not comment on individual cases, or on the number or type of cases.
Asked by: Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 16 December 2025 (HL12682), whether restrictions have been placed on the Prime Minister's chief of staff speaking to the media.
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
I refer the Noble Lord to my answer of 16 December 2025, Official Report, PQ HL12682.
PQ HL12682 Lord Jackson of Peterborough: To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to paragraph 3 of the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, published in September 2024, whether the Prime Minister's chief of staff has been authorised by the Prime Minister to represent the views of the Prime Minister to the media. HL12682
Cabinet Office response: All special advisers are bound by the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers. The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers sets out special advisers obligations with regards to the media.