House of Lords Business

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the (1) the findings of the report by the International Rescue Committee A Silent Crisis in Congo: The Bantu and the Twa in Tanganyika that between July 2016 and March 2017 more than 400 villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been destroyed, and (2) the findings… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to respond to the United Nations’ briefing at Geneva this week which stated that over two million children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at risk of starvation if they do not receive urgent humanitarian assistance.  HL6342

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to act on the proposal made by David Cameron, in his role as chairman of the Commission on State Fragility, Growth and Development, that nations who fail to meet "basic norms of governance", and whose leaders are corrupt, should not continue to be recipients of UK aid.  HL6343

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty's Government which of the countries cited by David Cameron, in his role as chairman of the Commission on State Fragility, Growth and Development, as "poorer than they were 40 years ago despite the aid that has been delivered there" have been recipients of UK aid; and how much aid has been provided to each of those countries over the last… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Bassam of Brighton to ask Her Majesty's Government how many pupils would have been entitled to free school meals in 2022 under the previous system of benefits-based eligibility; and how many pupils will be entitled under the system of eligibility based on receipt of Universal Credit.  HL6345

Lord Bassam of Brighton to ask Her Majesty's Government how many pupils will be entitled to free school meals for each year from 2022 to 2030.  HL6346

Lord Bassam of Brighton to ask Her Majesty's Government how many children previously ineligible for free school meals will now become eligible as a result of the adoption of the new earnings threshold of £7,400 excluding benefits.  HL6347

Lord Bassam of Brighton to ask Her Majesty's Government whether pupils transferring from primary school to secondary school who are currently entitled to free school meals will carry with them a continuing entitlement under the new arrangements; and if that entitlement ceases, how many children will be affected in each year to 2027.  HL6348

Lord Bradley to ask Her Majesty's Government how many women were remanded in custody whilst a psychiatric report was prepared for the court in each of the last five years.  HL6349

Lord Bradley to ask Her Majesty's Government how many additional child and adolescent psychiatrists have been recruited by the NHS in Greater Manchester in each of the last two years.  HL6350

Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 20 February (HL5471), how the remaining 20 per cent proposed charge for permit variation that does not relate to staff or IT costs is made up.  HL6351

Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty's Government whether a smart meter fitted in domestic premises will be replaced free of charge if a householder switches energy supplier to one whose systems are not compatible with its use.  HL6352

Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 28 June 2017 (HL Deb, col 429), when the Migration Advisory Committee will report on the long-term needs of those parts of the agriculture sector that rely on seasonal agricultural workers.  HL6353

Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty's Government what rules govern council taxes and business rates on (1) blocks of flats for university students, (2) houses in multiple occupation let to university students, and (3) other dwellings let to university students.  HL6354

Lord Eames to ask Her Majesty's Government how many persons sought British citizenship while resident in Northern Ireland in (1) 2014 to 2015, and (2) 2016 to 2017.  HL6355

Lord Eames to ask Her Majesty's Government what conversations they have had with the government of the Republic of Ireland on the rights of Northern Ireland-based fishermen after Brexit.  HL6356

Lord Eames to ask Her Majesty's Government what priority they place on the maintenance of a regular air link between Northern Ireland and London; and how frequently they consult on that issue with (1) British Airways, and (2) Aer Lingus.  HL6357

Lord Eames to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the sufficiency of the frequency of sailings of ferry services between Northern Ireland and the UK mainland; and how often such services are reviewed in consultation with the Confederation of British Industry in Northern Ireland and other relevant bodies.  HL6358

Lord Empey to ask Her Majesty's Government under what circumstances a person born in the Republic of Ireland after 1949, but living in Northern Ireland, can apply for a British passport; and what criteria apply to the decision whether to grant a British passport.  HL6359

Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make representations to the government of Russia regarding reasonable local autonomy for ethnic and cultural groups in the Crimea, including respect for their traditional institutions, culture and heritage; and whether they will enquire as to any proposals for restoring the previous level of economic activity in th… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government how many homes have been bought with the support of the Help to Buy scheme since April 2013.  HL6361

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of Help to Buy loans have been repaid before the end of the five year interest free period.  HL6362

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government how much liquefied natural gas has been imported into the UK since 1 January; and from which countries.  HL6363

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government how much steel was produced in the UK in 2017.  HL6364

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Mayor of London's plans to reduce air pollution in London.  HL6365

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to take any steps to reorganise local government in Northamptonshire.  HL6366

Lord Livermore to ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the impact on GDP of a free trade agreement with the EU compared to membership of the Single Market in each year between 2019 and 2033.  HL6367

Lord Livermore to ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the impact on government borrowing of a free trade agreement with the EU compared to membership of the Single Market in each year between 2019 and 2033.  HL6368

Lord Livermore to ask Her Majesty's Government, following the publication of the document EU Exit Analysis: Cross-Whitehall Briefing, what assessment they have made of the impact on GDP of new free trade agreements with non-EU countries after Brexit in each year between 2019 and 2033.  HL6369

Lord Livermore to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to abolish all EU-derived working time regulations after Brexit.  HL6370

Lord Livermore to ask Her Majesty's Government how many of the 65 non-EU countries with which the UK has trade agreements through membership of the EU have guaranteed that they will continue those agreements on the same terms after Brexit.  HL6371

Lord McInnes of Kilwinning to ask Her Majesty's Government what dialogue they are holding with the governments of (1) Jordan, (2) Lebanon, and (3) Turkey, to ascertain the number of Iraqi refugees hosted by those countries who wish to return to Iraq, and the obstacles stopping those refugees from so doing.  HL6372

Lord McInnes of Kilwinning to ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they are providing to the government of Iraq to allow the safe return of refugees from neighbouring host countries.  HL6373

Lord Northbrook to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the motion passed in the Parliament of South Africa on 1 March to confiscate land without compensation from white farmers.  HL6374

Lord Northbrook to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the future presence and activity of the Royal Navy in the Strait of Gibraltar.  HL6375

Lord Northbrook to ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Navy visits to Gibraltar have taken place in the last six months.  HL6376

Lord Northbrook to ask Her Majesty's Government when the level of UK aid to the Republic of Iraq was last increased.  HL6377

Lord Northbrook to ask Her Majesty's Government what are their proposals for future investment in the Royal Navy base in Gibraltar.  HL6378

Lord Smith of Clifton to ask Her Majesty's Government what was the total number of domiciled students in England in (1) 2015–16, and (2) 2016–17, aged (a) 18 to 24, and (b) 25 and over, who were taking (i) full-time foundation degrees, (ii) part-time foundation degrees, (iii) full-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) courses, and (iv) part-time… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 20 February (HL5442) concerning the future security partnership with the EU, whether they intend to consult Parliament on those proposals; and whether Parliament will be asked to give final approval.  HL6380

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 16 February (HL5444), what assessment they have made of the compatibility of the UK's commitment to spend 0.79 per cent of Gross National Income on overseas aid with cuts in spending for other public services.  HL6381

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the savings that would be made if UK aid spending were based on the world average percentage spend for overseas aid.  HL6382

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the likelihood of finalising a UK–EU Brexit agreement by October 2018; and if such an agreement were reached, whether the date of withdrawal will be brought forward.  HL6383

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government what investment they are making in the research and development of small modular nuclear plants; and how many small modular nuclear plants will be operational when all coal-fired power stations are phased out.  HL6384

Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) men, and (2) women, are employed by the Crown Prosecution Service; and how many (a) men, and (b) women, hold senior posts.  HL6385

Lord Storey to ask Her Majesty's Government whether private colleges that offer higher education degrees will be rated as gold, silver or bronze in the same way as universities.  HL6386

Lord Storey to ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance is provided to Multi-Academy Trusts on the appointment of members.  HL6387

Lord Storey to ask Her Majesty's Government whether the appointment and resignation of members of Multi-Academy Trusts are referred to Companies House; and if not, why not.  HL6388

Lord Storey to ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance is provided to Multi-Academy Trusts on the publication of minutes of meetings of members and trustees.  HL6389

Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 7 March (HL5727), what progress has been made on easing movement and access into and out of Gaza, particularly through EU assistance in establishing a sea-link from Gaza to another international port, currently envisaged in Cyprus.  HL6390

Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minster of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on 5 March (HC130079), whether they will now make an assessment of the implications of Israel’s plans to hold local elections in the Golan Heights.  HL6391

Baroness Young of Old Scone to ask Her Majesty's Government whether, and if so when, they will publish a list of the statutory instruments that will be laid subsequent to the passing of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, in order to complete the transfer of EU law covering environmental issues; and which of those statutory instruments will be laid under (1) the negative procedu… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text