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Session 2021-22 Tuesday
No. 123 1 March 2022
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES
(HANSARD)
HOUSE OF LORDS
WRITTEN STATEMENTS AND
WRITTEN ANSWERS
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Minister Responsibilities
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
Earl Howe Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Lord Ashton of Hyde Chief Whip
Baroness Barran Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education
Lord Benyon Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Whip
Waldrist
Lord Caine Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office
Lord Callanan Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial
Strategy
Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen Whip
Earl of Courtown Deputy Chief Whip
Baroness Goldie Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Foreign,
Commonwealth and Development Office
Lord Greenhalgh Minister of State, Home Office and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel Minister of State, Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Department
for International Trade
Lord Kamall Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Care
Lord Offord of Garvel Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scotland Office
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Baroness Penn Whip
Baroness Scott of Bybrook Whip
Lord Sharpe of Epsom Whip
Baroness Stedman-Scott Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
and Department for Work and Pensions
Lord Stewart of Dirleton Advocate-General for Scotland
Lord True Minister of State, Cabinet Office
Baroness Vere of Norbiton Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport
Baroness Williams of Trafford Minister of State, Home Office
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice
Viscount Younger of Leckie Whip
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Irrespective of this step, and while we have a number of
Written Statements defences and mitigations in place, such as antivirals and
PPE, vaccination continues to be our most important
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
weapon in the fight against COVID-19. I have made it
clear that I consider it a professional responsibility for
health and care staff, and others who work in the health
Covid-19: Vaccination as a Condition of and social care sectors, to be vaccinated, and I am glad to
Deployment note that the professional regulators, the Royal Colleges,
the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Nursing Officer, and
[HLWS635]
the Chief Midwifery Officer among others, agree with
Lord Kamall: My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State this. It is encouraging that 92% of the NHS workforce and
for Health and Social Care (Sajid Javid) has made the 95% of care home staff are now vaccinated with two
following written statement: doses, while 89% of home (domiciliary) care staff have so
On 31 January, I announced this government’s intention far received at least one dose of the vaccine.
to revoke the regulations making COVID-19 vaccination This government is committed to working with the
a condition of deployment in all health and social care health and social care sectors to engage with those who
settings, subject to consultation and parliamentary are yet to make the positive choice to be vaccinated. In
procedure. adult social care, the Vaccine Boosters Taskforce has
My statement before the House on 31 January made published a paper to support good practice for driving
clear that vaccination as a condition of deployment was booster vaccination in England. In addition, Government
the right policy when the original decision was taken, but has committed to consulting on updating the Code of
that it is no longer proportionate in the light of the most Practice on the prevention and control of infections,
recent clinical evidence regarding the current Omicron which applies to all CQC registered providers of all
variant of COVID-19, which is intrinsically less severe healthcare and social care in England, to strengthen
than Delta, and the high rate of vaccination across the requirements in relation to COVID-19, including
population. reflecting the latest advice on infection prevention
On 9 February Government published a consultation control.
document (Revoking vaccination as a condition of While we commit to these actions, we also have
deployment across all health and social care). The measures in place to ensure that those most vulnerable to
consultation outlined the latest clinical evidence and the COVID-19 remain protected in health and social care
proposed way forward, and sought views from all settings, as well as across the country. While the shielding
interested parties on whether the regulations should be programme ended on 15 September 2021, we have made
revoked, as well as what further steps could be taken to new antibody and antiviral treatments available to people
increase vaccine uptake. who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill who test
The consultation received over 90,000 responses from positive for COVID-19, to help reduce the development
across the health and social care sector, as well as from of severe COVID-19. On 21 February 2022, government
members of the public. My Department also conducted launched its ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan. The plan
engagement sessions with sector representatives. I am confirms that both NHS and adult social care will
grateful to all those who have taken the time to respond to continue to provide access to free PPE to the end of
the consultation. March 2023, or until the IPC guidance on PPE usage for
COVID-19 is amended or superseded. Revocation of
My Department’s officials have carefully analysed the
these regulations plays an important and proportionate
consultation responses. The vast majority of the feedback
role within government’s approach in ensuring that our
received supported revocation, with 90% of respondents
entire society, including the health and social care sectors,
agreeing that the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination
can learn to safely live with COVID-19.
as a condition of deployment in health and social care
settings should be revoked. The government’s response to the consultation is
published on GOV.UK.
I have considered this strong preference for revocation,
the relevant equalities assessment, and the scientific
evidence. I have concluded that it is right and Draft Telecoms Security Regulations and
proportionate to proceed with revocation of COVID-19 Code of Practice: Consultation
vaccination as a condition of deployment in all health and
social care settings, and have today published the [HLWS630]
government’s full response to the consultation on Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: I am repeating the
GOV.UK. I am also laying the regulations to revoke following Written Ministerial Statement made today in
vaccination as a condition of deployment today. These the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister for
regulations will come into force on 15 March, and will Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure, Julia Lopez MP:
remove the requirements already in place in care homes, The Government wants to ensure that the UK has
as well as those due to come into force in health and world-class fixed and wireless digital infrastructure as
wider social care settings on 1 April 2022. soon as possible, unlocking the huge economic and socialPage 2 1 March 2022 Written Statements
benefits these will bring. As we become more dependent 3) Changes to the current sanctions regime to enhance
on these technologies, their security and resilience financial sanctions enforcement.
becomes vital. That is why the Telecommunications These new measures will be followed up with a further
(Security) Act was passed last year to deliver important Economic Crime Bill which will be introduced in the
improvements to the security of public telecoms networks coming months.
and services within the UK.
The new telecoms security framework established by Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual
the Act is designed to ensure public telecoms providers Abuse: Residential Schools Report
protect vulnerable parts of their networks and services.
The overarching security duties inserted into the [HLWS632]
Communications Act 2003 will be accompanied by Baroness Williams of Trafford: My hon Friend the
specific security measures contained in regulations. A Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Safeguarding
code of practice will provide detailed technical guidance (Rachel Maclean) has today made the following Written
on the actions providers can take to meet their legal Ministerial Statement:
obligations. Today, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual
I am pleased to inform the House that we have today Abuse (IICSA) published their investigation report on
published a consultation on the draft regulations and a Residential Schools.
code of practice. The Act requires the Government to The report relates to IICSA’s investigations into the
consult on any codes of practice that are issued or revised. extent of any institutional failures to protect children in
Given the need to ensure appropriate and proportionate Residential Schools.
secondary legislation for the initial implementation of the
new framework, today’s consultation also extends to the I pay tribute to the strength and courage of the victims
regulations. These were developed through engagement and survivors who have shared their experiences to ensure
with the National Cyber Security Centre, industry and the Inquiry can deliver its vital work.
Ofcom. The responses to the consultation will be used to Government will review this report and consider how to
inform the final regulations and security measures respond to its content in due course. I would like to thank
contained in the code of practice. Professor Jay and her Panel for their continued work to
Telecommunications policy is reserved and the uncover the truth, identify what went wrong in the past
Communications Act applies and extends across the UK. and to learn the lessons for the future.
I have placed a copy of the consultation in the House This report has been laid before the House today, and it
Libraries. will also be published on www.gov.uk.
Economic Crime (Transparency and Local Transport: Covid-19 Recovery
Enforcement) Bill [HLWS634]
[HLWS636] Baroness Vere of Norbiton: Since the beginning of the
pandemic, the government has provided unprecedented
Baroness Williams of Trafford: My rt hon Friend the
financial support to the bus and light rail sectors, in
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel)
England outside London. Through the emergency
has today made the following Written Ministerial
COVID-19 funding packages, the government ensured the
Statement:
immediate impacts of the pandemic on bus and light rail
Following the announcement made by the Prime networks were mitigated ensuring services kept running
Minister in his statement on Thursday 24 February in to enable access to jobs, education, and healthcare. In the
response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government recovery period, the latest packages, the £226.5m Bus
is today introducing the Economic Crime (Transparency Recovery Grant (BRG) and the £56m Light Rail and
and Enforcement) Bill. The introduction of these Tram Recovery Grant (LRTRG), due to end in April
measures will enable us to counter illicit financial activity 2022, have supported the sector following the re-opening
from Russia, enforce sanctions and help in the wider fight of the economy and the lifting of social distancing
against grand corruption and serious crime. guidelines. We have also provided a further £29m uplift
The Bill has three key components: to the BRG, to mitigate the impact of Omicron on
1) The introduction of a Register of Overseas Entities patronage over Winter.
(ROE) to require anonymous foreign owners of UK As the sector continues to deal with the ongoing effects
property to reveal their real identities to help address of the pandemic and the emergence of new travel patterns,
risks of money laundering through our property market. the financial challenges faced by the bus and light rail
2) Reforms to the Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) sector remain. The Department recognises the importance
powers, which will enable our law enforcement local transport services have to the people and economies
agencies to take more effective action against corrupt of the areas they serve and understands that the removal
elites and criminals, compelling them to prove the of funding now would create a ‘cliff edge’ with the
origins of their funds in the UK. prospect of overnight reductions in services. Such anWritten Statements 1 March 2022 Page 3
outcome would undermine our aspirations set out in the ensuring the sell-side parties retain some risk in the
National Bus Strategy and Levelling Up White Papers to product.
improve transport connectivity. • make amendments to the Banking Act 2009 to ensure
I can therefore announce that we will provide over that short-term liabilities owed to investment firms with
£150m in further financial support to the local transport permission to underwrite or deal on own account will
sector. This will fund bus operators and local authorities continue to be exempt from bail-in.
responsible for bus and light rail services from April until • address legal deficiencies arising from the withdrawal
October and is the final COVID-19 support package the of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
government will provide to the sector. The funding will
assist local transport authorities and operators in running This instrument will primarily be made under the
services as they develop new, effective, financially powers in the Financial Services Act 2021. It also uses
sustainable networks that cater for the needs of the local powers in the Banking Act 2009 and the European Union
public and their local areas after the pandemic. (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
This package of funding shows our commitment to the As required under the ‘enhanced scrutiny procedure’ set
development of effective financial sustainability plans, out in schedule 8 of the European Union (Withdrawal)
taking into account user needs. It will maximise public Act 2018, the draft instrument and explanatory
confidence in local transport, whilst aligning with our key memorandum will be published online for a period of at
aims from the National Bus Strategy, to deliver better bus least 28 days before the instrument is formally laid in
services. Parliament. To read the full draft Statutory Instrument and
Explanatory Memorandum, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-
Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions financial-services-act-2021-prudential-regulation-of-
and Investment Firms credit-institutions-and-investment-firms-consequential-
[HLWS631] amendments-and-miscellaneous-provis
Baroness Penn: My honourable friend the Economic
Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen) has today made the United Kingdom-New Zealand Free Trade
following Written Ministerial Statement: Agreement
Following the global financial crisis, the international [HLWS633]
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) agreed
standards for prudential regulation to improve the Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: My Rt Hon Friend the
resilience of the banking sector. Prudential regulation Secretary of State for International Trade (Anne-Marie
ensures that banks, building societies, and investment Trevelyan MP) has today made the following statement:
firms control risk and hold sufficient capital to better On 28 February 2022, the Government signed the UK-
absorb economic shocks. New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The deal deepens
The UK has played an active role in negotiating and the special bonds of friendship between two like-minded
agreeing these standards - commonly known as the “Basel democracies and reflects our commitment to free and fair
3” standards - and has always been committed to their trade as a powerful force for good.
implementation. The Financial Services Act 2021 (the It is the second free trade agreement negotiated ‘from
“FS Act”) was introduced to enable the PRA - as experts - scratch’ since the UK left the European Union and,
to implement these standards. alongside the deal signed with Australia, contributes to
The FS Act also introduced the framework for the the UK’s ambitions in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific
Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR), a bespoke region. New Zealand supports our bid to join the
prudential regime for investment firms that do not pose a Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-
systemic risk to the financial system (to be implemented Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – which includes economies
by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). with a joint GDP of £8.4 trillion in 2020.
This instrument is part of a package of instruments This agreement delivers the benefits of trade to people,
which supports the implementation of the IFPR and Basel businesses and communities based across the United
3 standards. Kingdom – helping level up our country. The UK-New
Zealand trade relationship was worth £2.3 billion in 2020;
The purpose of this instrument is to: the agreement is expected to significantly increase this,
• make changes, including consequential amendments, and is expected to increase bilateral trade by almost 60%,
to primary, secondary, and retained EU law following boosting the economy by £800 million and increasing
the introduction of the IFPR and implementation of the wages across the UK in the long run.
Basel 3 standards on 1 January 2022. It breaks new ground in areas such as gender equality
• make transitional provision for certain securitisations and consumer protection – with a focus on promoting the
following the implementation of the IFPR. These interests of small and medium sized enterprises across the
provisions support requirements which aim to align the agreement. The deal also includes an ambitious
interests of the sell-side parties in a securitisation (e.g. environment chapter that sets new precedents and
lenders) and the buy-side parties (e.g. investors), by reinforces our commitments to the Paris Agreement andPage 4 1 March 2022 Written Statements
our efforts to meet net zero. And finally, it also reflects building on the significant work already undertaken by
our countries’ unique relationship – and the importance the UK Government and within the Welsh Government’s
for New Zealand of protecting and advancing Māori devolved responsibilities. They will work with existing
interests. networks and Welsh Government governance structures
The UK Government has published an unnumbered supporting existing work to deliver the UK Government
Command Paper titled ‘Informational Copy of the UK- Strategy for our Veterans. A fundamental element of this
New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and associated role will be to engage with veterans and their families,
documents, including the Impact Assessment and draft listen to their needs and aspirations, and identify any need
Explanatory Memorandum’. Copies of these have been for positive change, encourage and share areas of good
placed in the libraries of both Houses. practice communicating these to both the UK and Welsh
governments.
Veterans Commissioner for Wales The responsibilities of the Veterans Commissioner for
Wales will be:
[HLWS629]
• To listen to and understand the issues and barriers
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist: My Rt Hon affecting veterans and their families, and using the
Friend the Secretary of State for Wales (Simon Hart) has information to influence improvement in services;
today made the following statement:
• To improve outcomes for veterans and their families
The Minister for Defence People and Veterans and I are
through collaboration that will build upon and
pleased to inform the house that the Government has
complement the work of the Welsh Government, public
appointed Colonel James Phillips as the first ever
bodies and key stakeholders;
Veterans Commissioner for Wales.
The Commissioner will act as an ambassador for • Work with the Welsh Government and key
veterans across all areas of Wales and will play a key role stakeholders to recognise areas of need in service
in making the United Kingdom the best place in the world provision and identify the means to address those
to be a veteran. The role will build on the success of needs;
counterpart roles in Scotland and Northern Ireland and • Improve co-ordination and integration across services
will mean that all devolved nations have a Veterans’ where appropriate to facilitate better communication
Commissioner. and outcomes;
Colonel James Phillips has just completed his own • To build the profile of veterans and promote wider
transition to civilian life after 33 years in the Army. He recognition of the skills, experiences and talents of
has served in Germany, Cyprus, The Netherlands, veterans and the valued contributions they make to
Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq. He communities and employers;
has commanded soldiers, sailors and air personnel and • To work with public service providers to support the
worked in NATO, MOD, Joint and Army Headquarters. understanding of the UK Government’s new legislation
Colonel James Phillips will take up the role as soon as on ‘no disadvantage’; and
possible after 1st April 2022.
• Recognise that Armed Forces and veterans’ families
The strategic objective of the Veterans’ Commissioner also require support, including during periods of
for Wales will be to improve outcomes for veterans, their transition.
families and Armed Forces families across Wales,Written Answers 1 March 2022 Page 5
of the British Nationality Act 1981 has not been used
Written Answers since its introduction in July 2014. As circumstances have
not changed since the first statutory review of the power
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
was published in April 2016, a further review of the
power will be undertaken within 12 months of the power
Breast Cancer: Screening first being used.
Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Dental Services
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment
Asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham
they have made of the benefits of using breast density
measurement software to identify women with dense To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment
breast tissue, in order to prioritise those women for they have made of the Healthwatch England
breast cancer screening. [HL6394] report What people have told us about NHS dentistry,
published on 20 December; what assessment they have
Lord Kamall: The UK National Screening Committee
made of the particular finding that only two per cent of
(UK NSC) is aware that breast density is related to risk
NHS dental practices in Gloucestershire are accepting
although further evidence is required before it may be
new adult patients, while those in (1) Dorset, (2)
used confidently to stratify women. Significant new
Devon, (3) Cornwall, and (4) the Isles of Scilly, are
evidence will be reviewed when available. In 2019, the
accepting none at all; and what steps they are taking to
UK NSC reviewed density, where it recommended that
encourage more dentists to accept NHS patients.
additional screening with ultrasound after a negative
[HL5798]
mammography screening in women with dense breasts
should not be introduced. Based on the evidence, breast Lord Kamall: The Department has considered the
density measurements are not yet robust enough and there report, which reflects that National Health Service
is no ‘gold standard’ to validate breast density dentistry continues to be impacted by the COVID-19
measurements. pandemic. NHS England and NHS Improvement have set
increasing thresholds for activity in NHS contracts,
Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
supporting increases in access whilst maintaining
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment compliance with infection prevention and control
they have made of the benefits of introducing measures.
Tomosynthesis to digital mammography in order to We have provided an additional £50 million for NHS
improve the accuracy of breast screening. [HL6395] dental services in 2021/22 to ensure access for more
Lord Kamall: The UK National Screening Committee people, including children and vulnerable patients. Local
(UK NSC) is aware of the Prospects trial involving commissioning teams have also been reminded of the
100,000 women to assess whether tomosynthesis could importance of updated information on additional practice
supplement the routine breast screening programme. The sessions for NHS 111 to direct patients as required.
UK NSC will review the results of the research as soon as Since September 2021, there are an additional 24 urgent
it is available. Tomosynthesis has been approved for use dental care appointments each week in Gloucestershire. In
in the National Health Service breast screening the South West, NHS England are working with Bristol
programme as an optional tool in the assessment of screen and Peninsula Dental schools as part of the South West
detected soft tissue breast abnormalities, following the Dental Reform programme to address the challenges
primary screen. In the meantime, digital mammography is facing NHS dentistry in the region. The programme is
offered as the primary screen for the programme offering looking at innovative ways to attract dental staff and
high quality images. increase access.
British Nationality Hospitals: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by Lord Anderson of Ipswich Asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they
Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 7 have to require hospitals to implement special
October 2020 (HL8400), how many orders have been redirection units by their entrances to reroute patients
made under section 40(4A) of the British Nationality who might not need urgent treatment. [HL6060]
Act 1981, depriving a person of citizenship in
Lord Kamall: We have no plans to do so. A number of
circumstances where that person is rendered stateless;
streaming and redirection models are used by National
and when the next review of that power under section
Health Service trusts, which are determined locally to suit
40B of the British Nationality Act will be
the needs of their community. These are supported by
commissioned. [HL5078]
nationally led initiatives such as streaming and redirection
Baroness Williams of Trafford: The power to deprive tools at the entrances to emergency departments. The
an individual of British citizenship under section 40(4A) urgent care self-service tool is a kiosk-based service forPage 6 1 March 2022 Written Answers
patients who arrive at accident and emergency for health and social care staff, subject to a public
departments and urgent care settings with no pre-booked consultation and parliamentary approval.
arrival time, directing them to the most appropriate care.
Further support is given through NHS 111, which can NHS: Dental Services
facilitate direct booking through to emergency
departments, urgent treatment centres, pharmacists and Asked by Lord Storey
primary care. To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the
Written Answer by Lord Kamall on 23 February
Medical Records: Data Protection (HL6197), why they do not centrally hold information
on the number of dental practices providing National
Asked by Baroness Cumberlege
Health Service dentistry. [HL6434]
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the
Lord Kamall: Data is collated in the form of contracts
answer by Lord Bethell on 8 June 2021 (HL Deb, col
for National Health Services. Whilst this is approximately
1319–20), what improvements they have made to the
equivalent to the number of practices providing NHS
process for patients opting out of their health data being
services, there will be individual practices or businesses
used for research and planning; and how each patient
which may hold more than one contract for different or
can see where data about them is used. [HL5383]
additional services.
Lord Kamall: In July 2021, we committed that the
General Practice Data for Planning and Research Older People
programme will not access patient data until the following
criteria has been met: Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
- the ability to delete data if patients choose to opt-out To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have
of sharing their data with NHS Digital, even if this is after any plans to appoint a Commissioner for Older People
their data has been uploaded; for England; and if so, when such plans will be
- the backlog of opt-outs has been fully cleared; published. [HL6143]
- a trusted research environment has been developed Lord Kamall: We have no plans to do so. The
and implemented by NHS Digital; and Government is focusing on reforming and improving
- patients have been made more aware of the scheme public services to support older people to live safe,
through a campaign of engagement and communication. independent and fulfilling lives.
NHS Digital is redesigning the programme with input
from stakeholders to take account of these commitments Protective Clothing: Procurement
and professional, public and stakeholder feedback. Data Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool
collection will begin when the National Data Guardian,
the Royal College of General Practitioners and the British To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to
Medical Association are satisfied with the proposed publish a modern slavery statement covering their
arrangements. As part of our data strategy, we will engage procurement of personal protective equipment since
on how the opt-out system works in practice, with the aim January 2020. [HL6062]
of making the process simpler and more transparent. Lord Kamall: A statement on modern slavery in the
Patients can view how data is used through NHS procurement of personal protective equipment is expected
Digital’s data release register. This shows monthly to be published by NHS Supply Chain in autumn 2022.
information on who data has been shared with, which data
has been shared and for what specific purpose. Roads: Public Consultation
NHS: Coronavirus Asked by Lord Berkeley
Asked by Lord Stone of Blackheath To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will
publish the findings of their consultation on Key Route
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment Networks, which ran from 30 July 2021 to 24
they have made of excluding NHS staff who have September 2021. [HL6371]
acquired natural immunity following COVID-19
infection from mandatory vaccination requirements. Baroness Vere of Norbiton: On 2 February 2022, the
[HL5154]
initial outcome of the consultation was announced in the
Levelling Up White Paper, which stated that in Mayoral
Lord Kamall: Prior COVID-19 infection is not Combined Authority areas, “the UK Government will
included as an appropriate exemption from the provide new powers of direction to increase mayors’
vaccination regulations. However, following the control over Key Route Networks.” In addition to this
continued success of the vaccination programme, the announcement, it is the Department’s plan to publish a
Government announced on 31 January 2022 that summary of responses and Government response in due
vaccination will no longer be a condition of deployment course.Written Answers 1 March 2022 Page 7
Russia: Ukraine Trains: Diesel Engines
Asked by Lord Empey Asked by Lord Birt
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the
they have made of the long term security implications Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 9
of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; and what amendments February (HL5871), whether the existing diesel rail
they assess are required to the UK's defence posture and fleet will be replaced with new diesel trains when it is
capabilities as a consequence. [HL6416] retired. [HL6334]
Baroness Goldie: Through his reckless actions, Baroness Vere of Norbiton: As mentioned in my
President Putin has severely damaged Russia's previous answer to HL 5871, when existing diesel trains
international reputation for many years to come. The UK's require replacement we will work closely with operators
defence posture, deployments, and capabilities will and manufacturers on deploying the most appropriate
continue to evolve, building on the work already set out in traction technology. The Government supports the
the 2021 Integrated Review. Alongside Allies and deployment of hydrogen and battery trains to decarbonise
partners, we will ensure that we meet the challenges the network, as well as further electrification, and we
posed by President Putin. would expect where diesel-only trains are replaced, their
replacements combine different power technologies that
make the most operational and economic sense.Index to Statements and Answers Written Statements ................................................. 1 Covid-19: Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment .......................................................... 1 Draft Telecoms Security Regulations and Code of Practice: Consultation........................................... 1 Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill ................................................. 2 Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Residential Schools Report................................... 2 Local Transport: Covid-19 Recovery ................... 2 Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms .................................................. 3 United Kingdom-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement ............................................................ 3 Veterans Commissioner for Wales ....................... 4 Written Answers ..................................................... 5 Breast Cancer: Screening ..................................... 5 British Nationality ................................................ 5 Dental Services ..................................................... 5 Hospitals: Repairs and Maintenance .................... 5 Medical Records: Data Protection ........................ 6 NHS: Coronavirus ................................................ 6 NHS: Dental Services ........................................... 6 Older People ......................................................... 6 Protective Clothing: Procurement ........................ 6 Roads: Public Consultation .................................. 6 Russia: Ukraine .................................................... 7 Trains: Diesel Engines .......................................... 7
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