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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 06 Jun 2019
Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, for securing this debate and for her continuing efforts to improve outcomes for victims of domestic abuse. I also pay tribute to the way she has championed the cause of victims. I am delighted that her excellent work will be …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2015
Middle East and North Africa

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this debate and describing in some detail the Government’s response to developments in the Middle East and their impact. I was particularly pleased to hear the reference to the work on education for children, because given the scale, the nature and the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2015
Developing World: Women

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Loomba, for both securing and introducing this timely debate, and I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, on her appointment to DfID.

The case for empowering women is glaringly obvious but in that process we must not forget girls because, if girls …..."
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Written Question
European Union
Friday 20th February 2015

Asked by: Baroness Prashar (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total cost of the Review of the Balance of Competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union to the Department for International Development and its associated agencies, broken down by (1) staff time, (2) printing costs, (3) running of engagement events, (4) witness expenses, (5) publicity of the reports, and (6) any and all other associated costs.

Answered by Baroness Northover

The Balance of Competences Review concluded in December. It was the most comprehensive analysis of the UK’s relationship with the EU that has ever been undertaken. The review involved a large number of departments across Whitehall to produce the 32 reports and was based on evidence and views received through a widespread consultation with interested parties from across society. Throughout the whole review, departments received close to 2,300 evidence submissions and held over 250 events, which were attended by around 2,100 stakeholders.

It was important that this unprecedented examination of EU membership was done with the appropriate time and care, however the Government is also very conscious of the need to ensure value for money in everything that it does.

Costs

1) Staff costs

Work on the Review was allocated according to need using existing departmental staff. Providing a full breakdown of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.

2) Printing Costs

The Department for International Development paid £3,878 for printing and publication of the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Report.

3) Running engagement events

There were no additional costs for the running of engagement events beyond normal staff costs; there was no expenditure on hiring venues or meeting any expenses of participants.

4) Witness expenses

Across the whole of the Balance of Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately £2,255.

5) Publicity

There were no costs associated with the publicity of the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid report.

6) All other associated costs

There were no other associated costs.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2014
BBC World Service and British Council

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for the opportunity to debate this topic, and for his introduction. The BBC World Service and the British Council are, of course, two of the best instruments we have for promoting our values and interests. I am proud to be the …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 04 Apr 2011
UN: International Year of Youth

"My Lords, I, too, would like to begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Bolton, for securing this debate and introducing it with such conviction and clarity. I agree with what she has said.

The International Year of Youth is an opportunity to place young people at the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 Oct 2010
Public Bodies: Reform

"I stepped down as chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission after my five-year term at the end of September. Thankfully, that commission is to be retained. However, the body was set up five years ago to enhance the independence of the judiciary and to make the process for selecting judges …..."
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