Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many responses they have received to the Department for Health and Social Care's consultation, NHS Constitution: 10 year review, and when they plan to publish their response to the consultation and a summary of responses.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

There were 5,255 responses to the standard version of the NHS Constitution consultation, and 79 responses to the easy read version. Officials are currently analysing the responses, and the Government will provide an update on next steps at the earliest opportunity.

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which abbreviation they prefer to use when referring collectively to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

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

The Government uses the term LGBT+. This reflects the breadth and diversity of the community as well as the preferences of most LGBT+ people. This term also resonates with language used by international partners and institutions. Whilst this is the Government's standard terminology, there may be occasions where it is appropriate to utilise variations that reflect a different focus.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what remit they intend to give to the National Security Online Information Team.

Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

NSOIT’s remit is to tackle the greatest national security risks and public safety which the UK faces from mis and disinformation. This revised remit is kept under regular review by ministers, including to support recent events surrounding Southport.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the adequacy of the work of the National Security Online Information Team, and (2) the impact of that work on freedom of speech.

Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The work and remit of the National Security and Online Information Team (NSOIT) is kept under regular review by ministers. This includes the role which NSOIT played in responding to the recent public disorder following the tragic incident in Southport.

NSOIT’s commitment to protecting freedom of expression is embedded in its policies and practices. For example, NSOIT has a blanket ban on referring content from journalists and politicians to social media platforms. Its privacy notices are available on gov.uk.

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