The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Ouseley on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many incidents requiring the attendance of the police occurred on mental health wards in the past 12 months; what were the ethnic, gender and age characteristics of the patients involved; and what was the ratio of staff to patients at the time of each incident.
Lord Prior of Brampton
This information is not collected centrally.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Ouseley on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 have been tasered in the past 12 months; what were the ethnicity, gender and age characteristics of the patients tasered; and what was the ratio of staff to patients at the time of each incident.
Lord Bates
Data is not recorded centrally on the number of individuals tasered who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or on the monitoring of patients. A Taser record is completed by police officers on every occasion where a Taser is used. However, this record does not show whether individuals are detained or monitored after the incidents nor information on the ratio of staff to patients.
Police guidance specifies that all individuals who have been subjected to the discharge of a Taser should be examined by a forensic medical examiner.
To improve transparency around how force such as Taser is used by the police, the Home Secretary has asked Chief Constable David Shaw to carry out an in depth review of Taser data and other use of force. This will present options for collecting, collating and publishing data on how force including Taser is being used, who it is being used on and what the outcomes are.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Ouseley on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what monitoring takes place of the use of tasers on patients detained under the Mental Health 1983, and how that monitoring information is made accessible to the public.
Lord Bates
Data is not recorded centrally on the number of individuals tasered who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or on the monitoring of patients. A Taser record is completed by police officers on every occasion where a Taser is used. However, this record does not show whether individuals are detained or monitored after the incidents nor information on the ratio of staff to patients.
Police guidance specifies that all individuals who have been subjected to the discharge of a Taser should be examined by a forensic medical examiner.
To improve transparency around how force such as Taser is used by the police, the Home Secretary has asked Chief Constable David Shaw to carry out an in depth review of Taser data and other use of force. This will present options for collecting, collating and publishing data on how force including Taser is being used, who it is being used on and what the outcomes are.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Ouseley on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many patients are detained in medium and high security psychiatric hospitals; and how many such patients there are broken down by (1) ethnicity, (2) gender, (3) age, and (4) the length of time detained under the different segregated regimes.
Lord Prior of Brampton
The information is not collected in the format requested.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the European Commission’s recommendation that spectrum should be harmonised and allocated across all 28 member states as part of the Digital Single Market.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
The Government is currently assessing the risks and benefits of such harmonisation to inform its response to the public consultation and subsequent proposals.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Empey on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when and where the Mobile Infrastructure Project will be rolled out in Northern Ireland.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
The Mobile Infrastructure Project is being rolled out in Northern Ireland up to the end of March 2016.
There are currently 7 masts in build phase. These are located in:
• Derry and Strabane District
• Fermanagh and Omagh (2 sites)
• Lisburn and Castlereagh
• Mid Ulster (3 sites)
Planning permission was received for 4 sites. These sites are located in:
• Mid Ulster (3 sites)
• Newry, Mourne and Down
Planning applications were submitted but decisions awaiting for 5 other sites. These are located in:
• Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
• Derry and Strabane District
• Fermanagh and Omagh (2 sites)
• Mid Ulster
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Empey on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government under what circumstances value added tax can be applied to school uniforms.
Lord O’Neill of Gatley
Children’s clothing, including a school uniform, is VAT zero-rated if it is designed for young children and is of a size that would fit the average child aged under 14 years. Larger sizes of clothing are standard rated irrespective of the age of the wearer.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Hylton on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect their new Ambassador to Lebanon to be in post.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
Hugo Shorter has been acting as Charge d’Affaires to Lebanon since 5 September.
We are currently seeking agrément for a substantive Ambassador from the Lebanese authorities. As soon as it is granted, a permanent appointment will be announced.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Hylton on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Lebanon about practical ways in which the United Kingdom can help Lebanon to secure an uninterrupted supply of electricity.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
The UK is committed to promoting stability and prosperity in Lebanon. We call on all parties to resolve the ongoing political deadlock, which is damaging the Lebanese government’s ability to provide its people with functioning state institutions and essential public services, including the supply of electricity. The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron) delivered this message in person when he spoke to the Lebanon’s Prime Minister during his visit to the country last month.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by The Lord Bishop of Coventry on 2015-10-21.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect of Saudi Arabia’s 2014 Penal Law for Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing on religious freedom in that country.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
The British Government has been following Saudi Arabia’s counter-terrorism and terrorism financing legislation issue closely since it started being implemented on 31 January 2014. There has been no change to the limited level of religious freedom in Saudi Arabia and we are not aware of any persecution of religious groups through this legislation. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office continue to monitor this, including through the annual Human Rights and Democracy report.