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Lord Carlile of Berriew asked Her Majesty's Government:
- What is their policy for meeting the funding gap faced by privately owned nursing homes where local authorities are failing to fund the true cost of the care and accommodation.[HL2451]
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: The Government fund local councils to purchase the care that people need. Between 1996–97 and 2002–03 the overall level of funding for social services increased by 20.7 per cent in real terms. The Building Capacity and Partnership in Care Agreement, announced on 9 October, sets out the responsibilities of commissioners and providers. Commissioners should not set contract prices mechanistically but should have regard for providers' costs and efficiencies and planned outcomes for people using services. The Government expect local councils to observe the agreement.
Lord Carlile of Berriew asked Her Majesty's Government:
- How many privately owned nursing homes containing publicly funded clients (a) were closed, and (b) ceased to accept publicly funded clients in each of the years 1998 to 2001.[HL2452]
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: Information on the number of privately owned nursing homes containing publicly funded clients that were closed or ceased to accept clients is not collected. The total number of nursing homes in each year is shown in the table.
| 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | |
| Private nursing homes(3) | 6,200 | 6,100 | 5,900 | 5,700 |
Source:
Department of Health returns.
(3) General and mental nursing homes including private hospitals and clinics.
Lord Judd asked Her Majesty's Government:
The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone): The Government are supporting the National Heritage Bill put forward by the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay. The provisions contained in this Bill will extend the remit of English Heritage out to the limit of the territorial seas adjacent to England. This will enable them to undertake work and provide advice and support on archaeological sites in the marine environment and will bring the treatment of underwater archaeology in England into line with the rest of the United Kingdom. The legislation governing underwater archaeology will be reviewed as part of the forthcoming review of statutory controls applicable to the historic environment. In the meantime, a number of initiatives by the sport diving associations to promote a responsible attitude to historic remains and archaeological best practice and to encourage the adoption and stewardship of historic wreck sites are being endorsed by various government departments and agencies with interests in this field.
Lord Lester of Herne Hill asked Her Majesty's Government:
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston): In July of last year the Government made a statement following consultation on the review of the public sector ombudsmen in England. The statement confirmed the Government's intention to replace existing arrangements with a unified and flexible ombudsman body to which the public would have direct access. The remit of this body will include that of the current Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.
Proposals for the precise powers, jurisdiction and accountability of the new body will be published shortly.
The legislation required to implement the new arrangements will be made as soon as parliamentary time allows.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn): The deadline for contributions to the consultation exercise was set down in the consultation document Making a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland as 1 December 2001. The commission extended this deadline for responses from children and young people.
We understand, however that the commission is prepared to give full and equal consideration to any submissions it receives while it continues work on its advice to government. This is expected to last until the end of May this year.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
Lord Williams of Mostyn: The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's Annual Report was laid before Parliament on 19 December 2001. A copy has been placed in the Library.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
Lord Williams of Mostyn: This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will placed in the Library.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
Lord Williams of Mostyn: This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they are taking to accelerate the designation and protection of sites and features in the marine environment for their historic and cultural value and for fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship among local communities.[HL2457]
When they intend to introduce legislation to give the public a right of direct access to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.[HL2273]
What is the current deadline for consultations on a proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland as set down by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.[HL2359]
When Peers, Members of Parliament and the public may expect the annual report of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission required by paragraph 5 of Schedule 7 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998.[HL2443]
How many inquiries the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has publicly demanded since 1999; and in each case at what meeting the decision was taken to ask for the inquiry.[HL2444]
Whether they will publish all correspondence, including e-mails about and minutes of any meeting that the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has had, on the issue of the murder of Pat Finucane.[HL2445]
What representations the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has made to the Republic of Ireland's Human Rights Commission
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- about the demand for an inquiry into allegations that the Government of the Republic funded the creation of the Provisional IRA in 1969, 1970 and 1971; and the continuing allegation of collusion by the authorities in the Republic with the Provisional IRA in the murder of British subjects.[HL2446]
Lord Williams of Mostyn: The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's contact and dealings with other bodies is a matter for the commission.
The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
- Whether the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission recognises Ulster Scots as a language of similar status to Irish.[HL2490]
Lord Williams of Mostyn: This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Lord Gregson asked Her Majesty's Government:
- What plans they have for celebrating the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's Accession to the Throne.[HL2548]
Lord Williams of Mostyn: I welcome this opportunity, on behalf of the whole nation, to offer the warmest congratulations to The Queen on the 50th anniversary of her Accession and to express gratitude for half a century of devoted service to the people of the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister announced on 23 November 2000 (Official Report, col. 294W) that Her Majesty will attend a National Thanksgiving Service in St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 4 June 2002. That day will be a Bank Holiday in place of the Spring Bank Holiday, which would otherwise fall on 27 May. Monday 3 June will be an additional Bank Holiday for the Golden Jubilee.
On 22 June 2001 (Official Report, col. 7W) the Prime Minister announced the main features of The Queen's United Kingdom programme of Golden Jubilee visits and on 3 August my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport announced in a news release the main celebrations planned in central London over the Golden Jubilee weekend of 1 to 4 June 2002.
I am pleased to be able to announce the programme of visits and other events throughout the United Kingdom from May to August this year which will be undertaken by Her Majesty and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to mark the Golden Jubilee.
As the Prime Minister announced on 22 June 2001, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will be travelling as widely as possible around the United Kingdom during this year, including visits to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, although they will not be able to visit all cities and counties. However, their itinerary will enable them to meet as many people as possible throughout the country.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a dinner at No. 10 Downing Street.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a session of the Joint Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall at which Her Majesty will address both Houses.
South West of England (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Bath)
Falmouth; Trelissick; Truro; Exeter.
North East of England (Tyne and Wear and County Durham)
Sunderland; Gateshead; Newcastle.
Durham; Darlington; Stockton (The Duke of Edinburgh).
South East of England (Buckinghamshire and Berkshire)
Aylesbury; Marlow; Bisham Abbey.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will take the Salute at "All The Queen's Horses", Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will open the new Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend an Arts Reception at the Royal Academy, London.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a Scottish Service of Thanksgiving at Glasgow Cathedral.
Falkirk; Edinburgh (including a reception in the Palace of Holyroodhouse).
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will open the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh; The Queen will also host a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend the General Assembly Service, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
Isle of Skye; Isle of Lewis; Wick.
Aberdeen (including a visit to the Scottish Parliament, sitting at King's College Conference Centre, Aberdeen University); Dundee.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will host The Queen's Concert (classical concert) in the gardens at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a Jubilee Church Service, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will host The Queen's Concert (pop concert) in the gardens at Buckingham Palace, after which Her Majesty will light a national beacon in the Mall and view a fireworks display.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a National Service of Thanksgiving at
St Paul's Cathedral, after a ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a lunch hosted by the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of London at Guildhall in the City of London.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Golden Jubilee Festival in the Mall.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will make a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace and watch a Royal Air Force fly past.
North London, followed by a garden party at Lambeth Palace.
South East of England (West Sussex)
South of England Show, Ardingly.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a reception for representatives of different faiths at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a Welsh Service of Thanksgiving at Bangor Cathedral.
Bridgend; Rhondda Valley; Newport; Cardiff (including a visit to the National Assembly for Wales).
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will take the Salute at Her Majesty's Birthday Parade, Horseguards.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Service of the Order of the Garter at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a dinner for European sovereigns, Windsor Castle.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend Royal Ascot.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a dinner for representatives of the Armed Forces, Windsor Castle.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit the Armed Forces, Portsmouth, and visit Portsmouth.
West Midlands (West Midlands, Staffordshire and Warwickshire)
Burton upon Trent; Stoneleigh.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a parade in the gardens of Buckingham Palace for all Her Majesty's Body Guards and the
In-Pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will present medals to the winners of The Queen's Golden Jubilee Poetry Competition for Schools at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a garden party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, when guests will include those born on Accession Day.
Yorkshire (West Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire)
Leeds; Wakefield (The Duke of Edinburgh); Bradford (The Duke of Edinburgh); Harewood House (Festival).
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a garden party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, when guests will include young people born since the 1977 Silver Jubilee.
East Anglia (Suffolk and Norfolk)
Ipswich; Stowmarket; Bury St Edmunds.
Great Yarmouth (The Duke of Edinburgh); Norwich.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a garden party for Norfolk at Sandringham House.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will open the new Greater London Authority building.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a gala at Covent Garden.
North West of England (Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and opening the Commonwealth Games in Manchester)
Macclesfield; Greater Manchester.
Liverpool; open Commonwealth Games, Greater Manchester.
Visit Commonwealth Games venues, Greater Manchester.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a garden party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, when guests will include representatives of charities of which Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are patron.
East Midlands (Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire)
Close Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
North West of England (Lancashire and Cumbria)
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Edinburgh Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will give a garden party at Balmoral Castle.
These details, together with further information about other confirmed Golden Jubilee celebrations and events can be found on the searchable calendar of events being launched today on the official Golden Jubilee website at http://www.goldenjubilee.gov.uk/. The British Monarchy website at http://www.royal.gov.uk/ also has details of The Queen's programme and other royal engagements. These will be updated throughout the year as confirmation of events is received.
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