To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that food inflation is set to reduce next year; and what assessment they have made of the impact this will have on consumers following the increased cost of living.
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Question for Treasury
Food: Prices
Asked 8 November 2023
Answered 21 November 2023
By Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Water Supply: Surrey
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the restoration of water supply in areas of Surrey left without water following Storm Ciarán; and to ensure that the impact of similar future incidents is minimised.
Asked 7 November 2023
Answered 21 November 2023
By Lord Benyon (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Freehold: Service Charges
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce new legislation to grant homeowners greater controls over the fees they pay to estate management companies.
Asked 7 November 2023
Answered 20 November 2023
By Baroness Penn (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Fuels: Prices
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to implement legislation on the statutory fuel price transparency scheme.
Asked 13 November 2023
Answered 20 November 2023
By Lord Callanan (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Business and Trade
Electric Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to mitigate the effects of impending export regulations as a result of the UK's departure from the EU on the manufacturing costs of electric vehicles and their market accessibility in the EU.
Asked 8 November 2023
Answered 17 November 2023
By Lord Offord of Garvel (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Ministry of Justice
Prisons: Violence
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce concerns about violence and personal safety for prison officers and prisoners in England and Wales.
Asked 7 November 2023
Answered 16 November 2023
By Lord Bellamy (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Transport
Motor Insurance: Fees and Charges
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent rise in car insurance premiums; and what assessment they have made of the impact of this rise on motorists.
Asked 9 November 2023
Answered 14 November 2023
By Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Treasury
Economic Situation: Interest Rates
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to minimise the impact of changing interest rates on the economic climate.
Asked 25 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Baroness Penn (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Treasury
Public Sector: Borrowing
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost of UK state borrowing; and what steps they are taking in response to any challenges arising from those costs.
Asked 25 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Baroness Penn (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Business and Trade
Foreign Investment in UK
To ask His Majesty's Government what support and guidance they are providing to businesses investing in the UK to inform their long-term planning.
Asked 23 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Business and Trade
Trade Agreements: South Korea
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to strengthen the UK's trade deal with South Korea; and what steps they intend to take to maximise the benefits of that deal.
Asked 23 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Business and Trade
Electric Vehicles: Batteries
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to boost UK battery production for electric cars.
Asked 17 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Transport
Cars: Diesel and Petrol
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure they are prepared to implement the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035.
Asked 23 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Artificial Intelligence: Innovation and Research
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their announcement on 14 June pledging £31 million to create a UK and international research and innovation ecosystem for responsible and trustworthy AI, what progress they have made in this area.
Asked 18 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Viscount Camrose (Conservative, Excepted Hereditary)
Answered
Lords
Question for Treasury
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend the mortgage guarantee scheme for first-time buyers.
Asked 24 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Baroness Penn (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Artificial Intelligence: Finance
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to provide additional funding for the development of AI.
Asked 17 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Viscount Camrose (Conservative, Excepted Hereditary)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Property Development: Environment Protection
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that housing developments adhere to environmental standards, including nutrient neutrality.
Asked 25 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Baroness Swinburne (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Work and Pensions
Jobcentres: Rural Areas
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the provision of employability services in rural areas.
Asked 19 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative, Excepted Hereditary)
Answered
Lords
Question for Home Office
Airports: Racial Discrimination
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent racial profiling in airports.
Asked 24 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Lord Murray of Blidworth (Conservative, Life peer)
Answered
Lords
Question for Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to rebuild the social security system.
Asked 16 October 2023
Answered 26 October 2023
By Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative, Excepted Hereditary)
Answered
Lords