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Data from the United States had suggested that there was a link between ethnicity and prostate cancer, with black men more likely to develop prostate cancer. To investigate whether this was the same for England, we funded the PROCESS study (prostate cancer in ethnic subgroup) in 2002. This study has now been completed and shows that black men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer compared with white men, but that they do not have worse outcomes. Follow-up studies are currently being devised and will help to advise how best to take this issue forward.
Lord Alton of Liverpool asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 30 April (WA 182) on clinical application of stem cell knowledge, which of the clinical applications involved the use of embryonic stem cells; and which involved the use of adult stem cells. [HL4039]
The Minister of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath): In reference to the Answer given to the noble Lord on 30 April 2007 (Official Report, WA182), of the stem cell clinical trials that already fall under the remit of the Gene Therapy Advisory Committee, all were carried out using adult stem cells.
Lord Astor of Hever asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the average time for the notification of the casualty reporting process to be completed per casualty in (a) Iraq, and (b) Afghanistan. [HL3951]
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Drayson): This information is not held in the form requested and could be provided only at disproportionate effort. Casualty reporting is undertaken as quickly and sensitively as possible and takes precedence over all but the most urgent operational and security matters.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer asked Her Majesty's Government:
Which catchments they have designated as priorities for the purposes of the £5 million land management grants; and what criteria were used to so designate them. [HL3918]
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Rooker): The England catchment sensitive farming capital grant scheme is available in 40 catchments. These catchments were identified jointly by the Environment Agency and English Nature (now part of Natural England) from data gathered for water framework directive purposes on nitrates, phosphorus and sediment pollution, combined with data on sensitive freshwater fisheries, chalk streams, failing bathing waters, groundwaters and lakes designated as special areas of conservation. English Nature prioritisation of designated sites at risk of diffuse water pollution from agriculture was also taken into account. Further local appraisals were carried out to target specific areas and pollutants as set out in a funding priority statement for each catchment. These statements can be found at www.defra.gov. uk/farm/environment/water/csf/grants/capital-grants-scheme.htm. I have also arranged for the information requested to be placed in the Library of the House.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer asked Her Majesty's Government:
What range of new facilities will be available for grant aid under the £5 million land management grant scheme. [HL3919]
Lord Rooker: The England catchment sensitive farming capital grant scheme covers 26 sets of items. These are mainly low-cost items and include funding for fences and gates, water provision for grazing livestock, management of run-off, drainage water, dirty water and sediments, and sheep-dip facilities. The full list can be found in the Farmer Handbook at: www.defra.gov.uk/farm/environment/water/csf/grants /capital-grants-scheme.htm. I have also arranged for the information requested to be placed in the Library of the House.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer asked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have to extend the £5 million land management grant scheme to other catchments; and over what timescale. [HL3920]
Lord Rooker The England catchment sensitive farming capital grant scheme is part of the England catchment sensitive farming delivery initiative, which runs until 31 March 2008. The future of the initiative depends on departmental spending plans for 2008-09 through to 2010-11, which are currently being considered as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007.
Lord Redesdale asked Her Majestys Government:
Whether the Musicians Unions 2006 survey State of the Nation is an adequate guide to assessing the impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on the performance of live music. [HL3890]
Lord Davies of Oldham: The findings of the Musicians Unions State of the Nation survey are yet to be published. In assessing the impact of the Licensing Act on live music, we will look at a range of evidence, and the views of the Musicians Unions members will provide a valuable contribution.
DCMS set up the Live Music Forum to help to monitor the impact of the Licensing Act on live music. It has been working with, and drawing on evidence from, a range of stakeholders, including the Musicians Union. In addition, DCMS has commissioned its own research to assess the Acts impact in this area, details of which are available on the DCMS website: www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Research. This research is also available in the Library of the House.
Lord Redesdale asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many incidents of busking have been prohibited since the Licensing Act 2003 came into force. [HL3892]
Lord Davies of Oldham: We do not hold this information. However, in most circumstances, busking, in the sense in which the word is normally used, will not be licensable. This is because busking is usually incidental to other activities, such as shopping, or the premises where the music is played will not have been provided for busking to take place. There may, however, be instances that fall outside this, and other laws and by-laws may apply.
Lord Redesdale asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will clarify the distinction between licensable public performances and exempt private performances of live music under the Licensing Act 2003. [HL3893]
Lord Davies of Oldham: Schedule 1 to the Licensing Act 2003 provides the full definition of regulated entertainment, for which an authorisation is required: www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2003/30017--k.htm#sch 1.
In summary, performances of live music require an authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003 if they are provided to any extent for members of the public, in order to entertain them, and where the premises at which the live music is provided has been made available for that purpose. Section 173 lists places that are exempt from the requirements of the 2003 Act regardless of whether a performance is for the public or a private event.
A private event with live music will become licensable only where a charge is made by the event organisers or managers to an audience for whom the entertainment is, or entertainment facilities are, being provided with a view to making a profit.
Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the 2003 Act sets out certain exemptions in relation to regulated entertainment, including both public and private performances.
The 2003 Act devolved the administration of the licensing regime to licensing authorities. Any person who is uncertain whether or not any particular performance would constitute a licensable activity should seek the advice of their local licensing authority as part of planning their event.
Lord Redesdale asked Her Majesty's Government:
What take-up by licensed premises there has been of the provisions set out in Section 177 of the Licensing Act 2003; and what action the Government have taken to promote the use of Section 177 with licensing authorities. [HL3924]
Lord Davies of Oldham: We do not hold this information. Sections 5.4 to 5.7 of the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport's revised Guidance to Licensing Authorities provides advice about the application of Section 177 of the Licensing Act 2003.
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 25 April (WA 142), how much has been allocated to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) departmental expenditure limit in each of the last five years; to what the NIO has allocated its funds; and what consultation and equality assessment was conducted prior to the allocations. [HL3505]
Lord Rooker: The following table shows the amounts that have been allocated to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) in each of the last five years as per the annual published Treasury Spring Supplementary Estimates.
2002-03 £000s | 2003-04 £000s | 2004-05 £000s | 2005-06 £000s | 2006-07 £000s | |
The following tables show the resources allocated to the various NIO operational directorates, agencies, legal offices and non-departmental public bodies as per the 2007 NIO departmental report.
Resource Outturn | |||||
2002-03 £000s | 2003-04 £000s | 2004-05 £000s | 2005-06 £000s | 2006-07 Estimated £000s | |
Capital Outturn | |||||
2002-03 £000s | 2003-04 £000s | 2004-05 £000s | 2005-06 £000s | 2006-07 Estimated £000s | |
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