Tag: Lord Allen of Kensington

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2015-12-02.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the levels of bilateral and multilateral HIV donor funding from governments of EU member states, and what more they will do to ensure that EU member states increase their HIV donor funding.

Baroness Verma

The UK government supports UNAIDS’ call for shared responsibility and global solidarity in the fight against AIDS. We strongly believe donors should commit according to their ability to contribute. UNAIDS’ has published an assessment of donor contributions to the AIDS response compared with their share of the global economy (this is available, as part of their 2016-21 Strategy, on the UNAIDS website). We are proud to be the second largest international funder of HIV prevention, treatment and care. We encourage countries to contribute their share, including EU Member States. The UK uses fora such as the UNAIDS and Global Fund board meetings to urge them to step up and do their part for the HIV epidemic.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-01-25.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the readiness of business leaders, and of businesses of every size and in every sector, to assess the pros and cons of the UK remaining a full member of the EU.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

No Assessment has been made.

The Government is fighting hard to fix the aspects of our EU membership that cause so much frustration in the UK – so we get a better deal for our country and secure our future. We are confident that the right agreement can be reached.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-01-25.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to publish results against each of the key performance indicators highlighted in the policy document Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

Information on the key performance indicators set out in Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation will be included in the annual progress report to parliament planned for December 2016. It will include results of surveys, including Active Lives and Taking Part, and competitions, like the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will be available in the course of the year.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to introduce a new Electronic Communications Code.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

Government published full details of its proposals for a new Electronic Communications Code on 17 May 2016. The new Code will form part of the Digital Economy Bill, which was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 18 May 2016 and is due to be introduced during the current Parliamentary session.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the planned new Electronic Communications Code will be a statutory code.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The existing Electronic Communications Code is already enshrined in primary legislation, it is currently set out at Schedule 2 of the Telecommunications Act 2003.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government which regulator will have responsibility and oversight of the planned Electronic Communications Code.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

Under paragraphs 106 -119 of the Communications Act 2003 OFCOM are responsible for application of the Code to electronic communications providers.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to introduce a broadband universal service obligation for businesses.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The Government has committed to putting in place a new broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO) by the end of this Parliament. Once in place the USO will act as a safety net, giving both households and businesses the legal right to request an affordable broadband connection of at least 10 Mbps (Megabits per second). A connection speed of 10 Mbps will support many small businesses, and will help them make an even greater contribution to our economy.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the minimum broadband speeds required to help British businesses remain competitive in a global economy.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The Government recognises the importance of broadband access throughout the UK for businesses in remaining globally competitive. That is why the Review into Business Broadband, jointly led by BIS and DCMS, was announced on 24 February to explore the barriers faced by businesses in accessing the affordable, high-speed broadband they need. That Review is ongoing and will report later this year.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-07-19.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the changes that have transferred policy on apprenticeships and the responsibility for the Institute for Apprenticeships to the Department for Education, how they plan to ensure that employers and business leaders are involved in future development of policy on apprenticeships.

Lord Nash

Prior to recent Government changes, the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills were jointly responsible for apprenticeships policy. The Department for Education remains fully committed to working with and involving employers and business leaders in the development and implementation of apprenticeships policy.

The Institute for Apprenticeships will be employer-led and have responsibility for ensuring the quality of apprenticeship standards in England. The board will comprise primarily of employers, business leaders and their representatives. This will ensure that employers are fully engaged and continue to play a key role in improving apprenticeship quality.

Employer-led groups will continue to develop apprenticeship standards that meet their skills needs. Over 1,400 employers are currently involved in designing the new apprenticeship standards.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Allen of Kensington on 2016-07-19.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risk to, and effect on, the UK economy and British businesses of the UK being left out of the development by the EU of a digital single market.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The UK remains a member of the EU and will continue to play an active role in the development of the Digital Single Market until the formal and legal process of leaving the European Union has been finalised.

I will be working with colleagues across government to make sure we understand the potential risks and opportunities for our economy.