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A list of modules which are taken by all police officers as part of IPLDP are given in the attached table. The modules listed have a specific focus on vulnerable persons with a disability or learning difficulties. However, promoting equality, dealing with people in a fair and ethical manner and recognising and responding to the needs of individuals in respect of race and diversity is a theme that is evident throughout IPLDP. This includes having due regard to the Disability Discrimination Act and the Human Rights Act at all times in every situation and interaction. It is expected that during the delivery of training in any subject area, the trainer will make links to develop learning in this area at every opportunity where appropriate.
Asked by Lord Morris of Manchester
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Darzi of Denham on 30 April (WA 57), what procedures are in place in Essex for educationalists making, confirming or overturning a diagnosis of autism. [HL3815]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Darzi of Denham): The information requested is not held centrally as this is a matter for Essex County Council.
To ask Her Majesty's Government who is responsible for safety at air shows along the north-west coast of England. [HL3835]
The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Lord Adonis): Responsibility for safety at air shows in the UK lies with the organiser. The statutory responsibility for the safety regulation of United Kingdom civil aviation rests with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Article 80 of the Air Navigation Order 2005 requires organisers of flying displays to obtain the permission of the CAA.
The order covers civil and military aircraft participating in flying displays at civilian venues. The order does not cover flying displays at civilian venues where the only participants are military aircraft. Comparable safety standards covering United Kingdom and foreign military aircraft participating in Ministry of Defence and other air displays are contained in military joint service publications.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Myners on 20 April (WA 30203) concerning monitoring the activities of the Bank of Scotland (Ireland) in the United
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The Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Myners): I understand that the noble Lord has received a reply to this question from the Financial Services Authority.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord McKenzie of Luton on 5 May (WA 105), by what date deflation-proofing legislation would need to be commenced to enable any deflationary movement in the retail prices, Rossi and average earnings indices of September 2009 to be taken account of in the rating of benefits in April 2010; and what preparations they have made for any downrating. [HL3626]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Lord McKenzie of Luton): In the 2009 Budget the Chancellor made the following commitment:
The existing legislation already allows for this.
Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Burma about the Burmese political prisoner Myo Yan Naung Thein, in the light of recent comments by family members living in the United Kingdom. [HL3673]
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown): Our ambassador in Rangoon has repeatedly raised the need for the release of all political prisoners in Burma with ministers in the military government. In the case of Yan Naung Thein, like many other prisoners, we are concerned that he is not in good health. Our embassy in Rangoon continues to inquire about specific cases with political prisoner support networks and those non-governmental organisations concerned with prisoner welfare.
In the UNs human rights bodies we take every opportunity to press the regime to uphold international human rights norms and release political prisoners. We continue to support the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human rights in Myanmar, Mr Tomas Quintana. In a statement to the Human Rights Council on 18 March 2009, the UN Special Rapporteur called upon the Burmese authorities progressively to release all prisoners of conscience.
Our embassy in Rangoon continues to update Mr Quintanas team on specific prisoners of particular concern, including Myo Yan Naung Thein.
Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they next intend to raise the situation of the blind Chinese human rights activist, Chen Guangcheng, with the Government of China; and whether in any representation they will request his early release from prison. [HL3253]
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown): We raised the case of Chen Guangcheng at the last round of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue on 12 January 2009, together with the cases of other human rights defenders. Although the Chinese side failed to provide us with a satisfactory response, we are aware that it has since replied to you with a more recent letter with further information on the case. We had also raised this case at the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue in January 2008 and had previously raised a number of concerns about his treatment in prison with the Chinese Government. We lobby through the EU as well and expect his case to be raised in the course of the next EU-China Human Rights Dialogue. We continue to monitor his situation and will raise his case if we receive reports of mistreatment.
Asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Statement by the Lord President (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon) on 31 March (cols. WS 8384), what was the estimated size of the Home Office's non-consolidated performance-related pay pot for the Senior Civil Service in each of the last five years for which information is available. [HL2902]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord West of Spithead): Pay arrangements for the Senior Civil Service are based on recommendations by the independent Senior Salaries Review Body.
The size of the pot as a proportion of the pay bill in each year since 2005 is shown in the attached table.
Table showing Bonus Pot for each of the last five years | ||||
2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
Asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
To ask Her Majesty's Government (a) what the total monetary value of Senior Civil Service non-consolidated performance pay awards was in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, (b) how many and what proportion of the Senior Civil Service
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The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown): Non-consolidated performance related pay arrangements for staff in the Senior Civil Service/Senior Management Structure in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) follow a framework set centrally for Whitehall departments and based on the Government's response to the annual recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body.
The total monetary value of non-consolidated, non-pensionable performance-related variable pay awards for SMS staff in the FCO in each year was:
2008: £2,435,100 for performance in 2007-08. 2007: £2,201,790 for performance in 2006-07. 2006: £2,086,636 for performance in 2005-06. 2005: £1,509,410 for performance in 2004-05.The number and proportion of eligible staff who received non-consolidated performance payments in each year was:
2008: 288 (75 per cent)2007: 348 (83 per cent)2006: 336 (78 per cent)2005: 375 (83 per cent)Individual awards were distributed in the following ranges:
Pay band 1: £0 - £11,500. Pay band 2: £0 - £14,000. Pay band 3: £0 - £17,000. Pay band 1: £0 - £11,000. Pay band 2: £0 - £14,000. Pay band 3: £0 - £16,000. Pay band 1: £0 - £9,000. Pay band 2: £0 - £10,000. Pay band 3: £0 - £14,000. Pay band 1: £0 - £6,000. Pay band 2: £0 - £7,000. Pay band 3: £0 - £13,000.Breaking these bonus payments down further by category and pay band would involve disproportionate cost.
We do not hold records in our central database of payments before 2005.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Young of Norwood Green on 21 April (WA 384) concerning the amount of funding for Senior Civil Servants' performance-related pay, what were the figures requested. [HL3635]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (Lord Young of Norwood Green): The department was created on 28 June 2007. The information requested is set out below in terms of the total paybill and percentage agreed centrally for non-consolidated performance payment:
Year | SCS total paybill | Non-consolidated performance budget% of paybill | Non-consolidated performance payments |
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Malloch-Brown on 20 April 2009 (WA 318) concerning the amount of funding for Senior Civil Servants' performance-related pay, what were the figures requested. [HL3638]
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown): The following amounts were paid in relation to performance related variable pay.
We do not hold figures in our central database for payments in 2004.
Asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Darzi of Denham on 27 April (WA 2) concerning the amount of funding for Senior Civil Servants' performance-related pay, what were the figures requested. [HL3640]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Darzi of Denham): The following table gives the departments total Senior Civil Service (SCS) pay bill figures for each year since 2005 together with the associated percentages which show the size of the non-consolidated pot as a proportion of pay bill:
Year | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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