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My Lords, what is being done to arrange for halal meat to be served to Muslim prisoners?
My Lords, what is being done to arrange for halal meat to be served to Muslim prisoners?
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 December 2010
There is a halal option for all prisoners, and Muslim prisoners take advantage of that option.
Subjects
Food; Prisons
Date
21 December 2010
Reference
723 c991
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that response. Is she satisfied that these multilateral bodies to which we contribute are assiduous in ensuring that we gain value for money as a result of the contribution made? What more can be done to guarantee that our foreign policy priorities are reflected in the distribution of funds through this mechanism?
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that response. Is she satisfied that these multilateral bodies to which we contribute are assiduous in ensuring that we gain value for money as a result of the contribution made? What more can be done to guarantee that our foreign policy priorities are reflected in the distribution of funds through this mechanism?
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2010
My Lords, multilateral organisations have strong controls in place on financial accountability and transparency. The UK, as a shareholder, has helped to shape these controls and we work hard to monitor effectiveness of multilateral expenditure. The ongoing multilateral aid review is assessing the overall effectiveness of organisations. Each multilateral organisation has its own mandate designed to address a specific challenge. The review is also looking at the relevance of each organisation to the UK’s objectives.
Subjects
Cost effectiveness; Development aid; International organisations; Foreign policy
Date
29 November 2010
Reference
722 c1263-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the United Kingdom’s international aid budget is currently spent through international bodies; and whether they have any plans to change this proportion.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the United Kingdom’s international aid budget is currently spent through international bodies; and whether they have any plans to change this proportion.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Verma
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 November 2010
Answered on
29 November 2010
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for asking the Question. I know that he shares a great interest in overseas development. In 2009-10, 62 per cent of DfID’s aid budget was spent through multilateral organisations. This includes funding at headquarters level and support for particular programmes and projects at country level. The Government are currently reviewing their bilateral and multilateral spending in order to maximise effectiveness and value for money. These reviews will determine the future shape of our aid budget in terms of how much funding we provide to different countries and international organisations.
Subjects
Development aid; International organisations
Date
29 November 2010
Reference
722 c1263
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to increase membership of the leisure security industry among small and medium-sized enterprises.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to increase membership of the leisure security industry among small and medium-sized enterprises.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Neville-Jones
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 November 2010
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) was set up under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 to drive out criminality and raise standards in the private security industry, and is responsible for the mandatory licensing of individuals working in it. Before the SIA will grant a licence, it carries out criminal record and other checks to establish that the applicant has the required training and qualifications. One of the sectors where a licence is required under the 2001 Act is door supervision.
Decisions on the employment of door supervisors and other private security industry personnel are a matter for individual businesses, subject to compliance with any legal requirements.
Subjects
Small businesses; Security guards
Date
24 November 2010
Reference
3867; 722 c356-7WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the rise in fraudulent insurance claims.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the rise in fraudulent insurance claims.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2010
Due to improved measurement, prevention/detection capability and consistently raising the profile of insurance fraud both within the industry and in the public domain, the insurance industry has reported an increase in the number of fraudulent insurance claims that are being detected by insurers and through reports from the public who are increasingly playing a role in helping to identify insurance fraud.
The use of specialised software by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) since 2006 has helped to identify more fraudulent activity in particular areas of the industry, particularly in relation to crash for cash frauds and the involvement of professional enablers, which remains a core focus of attention for the IFB and industry in general.
The insurance industry is an important partner of the National Fraud Authority (NFA) which co-ordinates the implementation of the National Fraud Strategy with partners in Government, law enforcement, the third sector and industry.
As part of this, the NFA works with partners to develop improved information sharing to enable the prevention and disruption of fraudulent activity. The insurance industry is represented by the IFB on a NFA Taskforce to prevent fraud by improving the sharing of information about incidences of fraud across sectors of the economy.
The IFB also shares intelligence and data with, for example, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau—operated by the City of London Police—the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Ministry of Justice. Since its formation, the IFB has helped the police make over 426 arrests in connection with organised insurance fraud, resulting in almost 100 convictions to date.
Working with its membership and with the police in joint investigations, the bureau has successfully disrupted actions of criminal gangs concerning crash for cash frauds.
Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the NFA, refers individuals and businesses with concerns about insurance fraud directly to the insurance industry’s confidential Cheatline, managed by the IFB.
As part of the insurance industry's continued commitment to reduce fraud, the operational capacity of the Cheatline was increased in September 2010 and the improvements provide a more enhanced facility to deal with the increase in reports being made, which are complemented by online Cheatline reporting.
Subjects
Fraud; Insurance
Date
23 November 2010
Reference
3819; 722 c293-4WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they will put in place to tackle fraudulent insurance claims.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they will put in place to tackle fraudulent insurance claims.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2010
Due to improved measurement, prevention/detection capability and consistently raising the profile of insurance fraud both within the industry and in the public domain, the insurance industry has reported an increase in the number of fraudulent insurance claims that are being detected by insurers and through reports from the public who are increasingly playing a role in helping to identify insurance fraud.
The use of specialised software by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) since 2006 has helped to identify more fraudulent activity in particular areas of the industry, particularly in relation to crash for cash frauds and the involvement of professional enablers, which remains a core focus of attention for the IFB and industry in general.
The insurance industry is an important partner of the National Fraud Authority (NFA) which co-ordinates the implementation of the National Fraud Strategy with partners in Government, law enforcement, the third sector and industry.
As part of this, the NFA works with partners to develop improved information sharing to enable the prevention and disruption of fraudulent activity. The insurance industry is represented by the IFB on a NFA Taskforce to prevent fraud by improving the sharing of information about incidences of fraud across sectors of the economy.
The IFB also shares intelligence and data with, for example, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau—operated by the City of London Police—the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Ministry of Justice. Since its formation, the IFB has helped the police make over 426 arrests in connection with organised insurance fraud, resulting in almost 100 convictions to date.
Working with its membership and with the police in joint investigations, the bureau has successfully disrupted actions of criminal gangs concerning crash for cash frauds.
Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the NFA, refers individuals and businesses with concerns about insurance fraud directly to the insurance industry’s confidential Cheatline, managed by the IFB.
As part of the insurance industry's continued commitment to reduce fraud, the operational capacity of the Cheatline was increased in September 2010 and the improvements provide a more enhanced facility to deal with the increase in reports being made, which are complemented by online Cheatline reporting.
Subjects
Fraud; Insurance
Date
23 November 2010
Reference
3820; 722 c293-4WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what mechanisms they will put in place to give companies additional support in detecting cases of insurance fraud.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what mechanisms they will put in place to give companies additional support in detecting cases of insurance fraud.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2010
Due to improved measurement, prevention/detection capability and consistently raising the profile of insurance fraud both within the industry and in the public domain, the insurance industry has reported an increase in the number of fraudulent insurance claims that are being detected by insurers and through reports from the public who are increasingly playing a role in helping to identify insurance fraud.
The use of specialised software by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) since 2006 has helped to identify more fraudulent activity in particular areas of the industry, particularly in relation to crash for cash frauds and the involvement of professional enablers, which remains a core focus of attention for the IFB and industry in general.
The insurance industry is an important partner of the National Fraud Authority (NFA) which co-ordinates the implementation of the National Fraud Strategy with partners in Government, law enforcement, the third sector and industry.
As part of this, the NFA works with partners to develop improved information sharing to enable the prevention and disruption of fraudulent activity. The insurance industry is represented by the IFB on a NFA Taskforce to prevent fraud by improving the sharing of information about incidences of fraud across sectors of the economy.
The IFB also shares intelligence and data with, for example, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau—operated by the City of London Police—the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Ministry of Justice. Since its formation, the IFB has helped the police make over 426 arrests in connection with organised insurance fraud, resulting in almost 100 convictions to date.
Working with its membership and with the police in joint investigations, the bureau has successfully disrupted actions of criminal gangs concerning crash for cash frauds.
Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the NFA, refers individuals and businesses with concerns about insurance fraud directly to the insurance industry’s confidential Cheatline, managed by the IFB.
As part of the insurance industry's continued commitment to reduce fraud, the operational capacity of the Cheatline was increased in September 2010 and the improvements provide a more enhanced facility to deal with the increase in reports being made, which are complemented by online Cheatline reporting.
Subjects
Fraud; Insurance
Date
23 November 2010
Reference
3821; 722 c294WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to prevent insurance fraud.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to prevent insurance fraud.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2010
Due to improved measurement, prevention/detection capability and consistently raising the profile of insurance fraud both within the industry and in the public domain, the insurance industry has reported an increase in the number of fraudulent insurance claims that are being detected by insurers and through reports from the public who are increasingly playing a role in helping to identify insurance fraud.
The use of specialised software by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) since 2006 has helped to identify more fraudulent activity in particular areas of the industry, particularly in relation to crash for cash frauds and the involvement of professional enablers, which remains a core focus of attention for the IFB and industry in general.
The insurance industry is an important partner of the National Fraud Authority (NFA) which co-ordinates the implementation of the National Fraud Strategy with partners in Government, law enforcement, the third sector and industry.
As part of this, the NFA works with partners to develop improved information sharing to enable the prevention and disruption of fraudulent activity. The insurance industry is represented by the IFB on a NFA Taskforce to prevent fraud by improving the sharing of information about incidences of fraud across sectors of the economy.
The IFB also shares intelligence and data with, for example, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau—operated by the City of London Police—the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Ministry of Justice. Since its formation, the IFB has helped the police make over 426 arrests in connection with organised insurance fraud, resulting in almost 100 convictions to date.
Working with its membership and with the police in joint investigations, the bureau has successfully disrupted actions of criminal gangs concerning crash for cash frauds.
Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the NFA, refers individuals and businesses with concerns about insurance fraud directly to the insurance industry’s confidential Cheatline, managed by the IFB.
As part of the insurance industry's continued commitment to reduce fraud, the operational capacity of the Cheatline was increased in September 2010 and the improvements provide a more enhanced facility to deal with the increase in reports being made, which are complemented by online Cheatline reporting.
Subjects
Fraud; Insurance
Date
23 November 2010
Reference
3822; 722 c294WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to address the rising cost of undetected fraudulent general insurance claims.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to address the rising cost of undetected fraudulent general insurance claims.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2010
Due to improved measurement, prevention/detection capability and consistently raising the profile of insurance fraud both within the industry and in the public domain, the insurance industry has reported an increase in the number of fraudulent insurance claims that are being detected by insurers and through reports from the public who are increasingly playing a role in helping to identify insurance fraud.
The use of specialised software by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) since 2006 has helped to identify more fraudulent activity in particular areas of the industry, particularly in relation to crash for cash frauds and the involvement of professional enablers, which remains a core focus of attention for the IFB and industry in general.
The insurance industry is an important partner of the National Fraud Authority (NFA) which co-ordinates the implementation of the National Fraud Strategy with partners in Government, law enforcement, the third sector and industry.
As part of this, the NFA works with partners to develop improved information sharing to enable the prevention and disruption of fraudulent activity. The insurance industry is represented by the IFB on a NFA Taskforce to prevent fraud by improving the sharing of information about incidences of fraud across sectors of the economy.
The IFB also shares intelligence and data with, for example, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau—operated by the City of London Police—the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Ministry of Justice. Since its formation, the IFB has helped the police make over 426 arrests in connection with organised insurance fraud, resulting in almost 100 convictions to date.
Working with its membership and with the police in joint investigations, the bureau has successfully disrupted actions of criminal gangs concerning crash for cash frauds.
Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre run by the NFA, refers individuals and businesses with concerns about insurance fraud directly to the insurance industry’s confidential Cheatline, managed by the IFB.
As part of the insurance industry's continued commitment to reduce fraud, the operational capacity of the Cheatline was increased in September 2010 and the improvements provide a more enhanced facility to deal with the increase in reports being made, which are complemented by online Cheatline reporting.
Subjects
Fraud; Insurance
Date
23 November 2010
Reference
3823; 722 c294WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage better relations between the medical profession and those groups within society among whom same-cousin marriages are prevalent.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage better relations between the medical profession and those groups within society among whom same-cousin marriages are prevalent.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Earl Howe
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 November 2010
As with any situation where children need additional health care, an assessment should be made and based on clinical need commissioned by local National Health Service services.
The department has supported development of local services specifically dealing with consanguineous relationships. This includes initiatives delivered through regional NHS genetic counselling services that work to raise awareness of the risks associated with cousin marriage.
Most couples in consanguineous relationships will have healthy children. Overall the risk of any given couple having a child with a severe genetic condition is still relatively small, estimated at 4 per cent for cousin marriages compared to 2 per cent for unrelated parents.
Subjects
Health services; Marriage; Relatives
Date
22 November 2010
Reference
3962; 722 c270WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to raise awareness of the medical difficulties associated with cousin marriages.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to raise awareness of the medical difficulties associated with cousin marriages.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Earl Howe
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 November 2010
The department continues to support the work of the National Health Service in providing information to all couples at risk of genetic conditions to enable them to make informed choices.
As part of the complementary work to the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, the department has published the Implementation Plan for Reducing Health Inequalities in Infant Mortality: A Good Practice Guide, a copy of which has been placed in the Library. The document provides details on how genetic screening and counselling services play an important part in this area. Specifically, it highlights the work of two projects funded by the department on how to provide appropriate genetic services and support to communities that practise cousin marriage.
The department supports the work of NHS initiatives among communities with a higher prevalence of cousin marriage on a number of important issues. This includes initiatives delivered through regional NHS genetic counselling services that work to raise awareness of the risks associated with cousin marriage.
Most couples in consanguineous relationships will have healthy children. Overall the risk of any given couple having a child with a severe genetic condition is still relatively small, estimated at 4 per cent for cousin marriages compared to 2 per cent for unrelated parents.
Subjects
Congenital abnormalities; Health education; Marriage; Relatives
Date
22 November 2010
Reference
3868; 722 c269-70WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to give extra medical support to children born of parents from the same extended family.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to give extra medical support to children born of parents from the same extended family.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Earl Howe
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 November 2010
As with any situation where children need additional health care, an assessment should be made and based on clinical need commissioned by local National Health Service services.
The department has supported development of local services specifically dealing with consanguineous relationships. This includes initiatives delivered through regional NHS genetic counselling services that work to raise awareness of the risks associated with cousin marriage.
Most couples in consanguineous relationships will have healthy children. Overall the risk of any given couple having a child with a severe genetic condition is still relatively small, estimated at 4 per cent for cousin marriages compared to 2 per cent for unrelated parents.
Subjects
Congenital abnormalities; Health services; Marriage; Relatives
Date
22 November 2010
Reference
3961; 722 c270WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to initiate any dialogue with community leaders about the health risks of cousin marriages.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to initiate any dialogue with community leaders about the health risks of cousin marriages.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Earl Howe
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 November 2010
The department continues to support the work of the National Health Service in providing information to all couples at risk of genetic conditions to enable them to make informed choices.
As part of the complementary work to the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, the department has published the Implementation Plan for Reducing Health Inequalities in Infant Mortality: A Good Practice Guide, a copy of which has been placed in the Library. The document provides details on how genetic screening and counselling services play an important part in this area. Specifically, it highlights the work of two projects funded by the department on how to provide appropriate genetic services and support to communities that practise cousin marriage.
The department supports the work of NHS initiatives among communities with a higher prevalence of cousin marriage on a number of important issues. This includes initiatives delivered through regional NHS genetic counselling services that work to raise awareness of the risks associated with cousin marriage.
Most couples in consanguineous relationships will have healthy children. Overall the risk of any given couple having a child with a severe genetic condition is still relatively small, estimated at 4 per cent for cousin marriages compared to 2 per cent for unrelated parents.
Subjects
Congenital abnormalities; Health education; Marriage; Relatives
Date
22 November 2010
Reference
3870; 722 c270WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional support they will give to victims of forced marriages.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional support they will give to victims of forced marriages.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 November 2010
There is a cross-government approach to tackle the issue of forced marriages. The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) will shortly develop its new action plan for 2011-12 in consultation with other government departments and its voluntary sector partners.
If a person is at risk of forced marriage or has already been forced into marriage they can seek support from the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), a joint Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office unit; and by applying for a forced marriage civil protection order under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.
The FMU also provides funding to local projects, through its annual Domestic Programme Fund.
Subjects
Forced marriage
Date
22 November 2010
Reference
3869; 722 c268WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidelines they will provide for event stewards ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidelines they will provide for event stewards ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Garden of Frognal
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 November 2010
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is responsible for delivering the venue safety and security responsibilities of an event organiser, in accordance with current UK legislation and the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) ““Green Guide””—the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds. For events not organised by LOCOG, all local authorities are required to follow guidelines on event stewarding as set out in the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) ““Purple Guide”” for event safety.
The Home Office, DCMS, HSE and local licensing authorities are working closely to ensure that event organisers are complying with the relevant legislation set for planning and delivering public events related to London 2012.
LOCOG is responsible for the volunteering programme for the Games, including stewarding roles. LOCOG is recruiting up to 70,000 ““Games Makers””, each of whom will attend at least three days of training, including learning about the details of their role and seeing their Games-time venue.
LOCOG, the Home Office and education providers have also launched Bridging the Gap, an initiative to provide skilled security personnel for the London 2012 Games by training young people in stewarding, event management and security guarding with a recognised qualification and opportunities to work within the Games.
Subjects
Training; Security; Safety; Olympic Games 2012
Date
17 November 2010
Reference
3865; 722 c215WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional support they will give to the leisure security industry to tackle under-age drinking.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional support they will give to the leisure security industry to tackle under-age drinking.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Neville-Jones
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 November 2010
The Government take the issue of under-age drinking extremely seriously which is why we have committed to raising the fine for persistent sales to children to £20,000.
The Government have encouraged the leisure security industry to verify the age of an individual by using the proof of age standard scheme (PASS).
PASS is supported by the Home Office and the organisation has engaged extensively with the leisure security industry to ensure that door staff are aware of the scheme.
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks; Young people; Security guards
Date
16 November 2010
Reference
3866; 722 c178WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to the leisure security industry to ensure that stewards are trained ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to the leisure security industry to ensure that stewards are trained ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Neville-Jones
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 November 2010
The Home Office has supported the provision of trained stewards for the London 2012 Games through ““Bridging the Gap””: an initiative to train young people in stewarding, event management and security guarding with a recognised qualification and opportunities to work within the Games. The initiative has been funded jointly by the Home Office, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), working alongside the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and further education establishments.
LOCOG's planned Games-time workforce includes up to 100,000 short-term opportunities from third-party contractors, including in the field of security. LOCOG will ensure that contractors' staff are appropriately trained and have the necessary skills.
Subjects
Training; Security guards; Olympic Games 2012
Date
16 November 2010
Reference
3824; 722 c198-9WA
House
House of Lords
To Ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to proposals for a ban on the niqab in the United Kingdom.
To Ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to proposals for a ban on the niqab in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Hanham
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 October 2010
The Government would oppose a change in the law as being out of keeping with our nation's long-standing approach to religious tolerance. A ban on what citizens can wear in the street would be an attack on the British rights and values of freedom of speech, freedom to associate and freedom of worship.
Subjects
Clothing; Women; Muslims
Date
19 October 2010
Reference
1847; 721 c159-60WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of how often women who wear the niqab or burqa are refused entry to public buildings.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of how often women who wear the niqab or burqa are refused entry to public buildings.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Hanham
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 October 2010
Such data are not recorded centrally by government; therefore no assessment has been made.
Subjects
Access; Clothing; Women; Public buildings; Muslims
Date
14 October 2010
Reference
1849; 721 c91WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps will they take to maintain tolerance and respect for all religious beliefs in British society.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps will they take to maintain tolerance and respect for all religious beliefs in British society.
Asked by
Lord Sheikh
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Hanham
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 October 2010
Faith communities make a vital contribution to national life: guiding the moral outlook of many, inspiring great numbers of people to public service, providing succour to those in need.
Britain has a proud tradition of religious tolerance, within the law. The Government are committed to creating a strong and integrated society in which hatred and prejudice are not tolerated and in which all people are free to express their identity and live without fear of harassment and crime that targets them because of that identity.
The Government welcomes and supports the growth of dialogue and shared action between different religious groups. We want to help build effective, friendly working relationships between people of different faiths.
Inter Faith Week 2010, from 21 to 27 November, will be an important focus for inter faith activities. Despite tight spending pressures, we are able to make some funds available to support activities during the week.
We have also decided to continue with the Faiths in Action scheme—grants of up to £6,000 to support innovative local inter faith projects, including during Inter Faith Week. This Government have approved 179 projects totalling £995,000. Many of these have an emphasis on people from different backgrounds coming together to address local problems such as improving green spaces, as well as promoting tolerance and respect.
Subjects
Community relations; Religious freedom
Date
14 October 2010
Reference
1851; 721 c92-3WA
House
House of Lords