Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Jan 2020
Extinction Rebellion: Prevent Programme
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the decision by Counter Terrorism Policing South East to include Extinction Rebellion on a list of extremist ideologies to be referred to the Prevent programme...."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Jan 2020
Extinction Rebellion: Prevent Programme
"I am grateful to the noble Baroness for that clarification, but of course the damage has been done. How can anyone, even if they make a mistake, consider a peaceful demonstration by thousands of people, mostly children—including some of my family—worried about the future of the planet as extremist ideology? …..."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 Feb 2019
Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2018
"My Lords, I apologise for not being here at the beginning of the Minister’s introduction.
In relation to the noble Baroness’s questions, what will happen between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland when these checks have to take place in both directions and there is, apparently, to be a …..."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 19 Dec 2018
Capital Requirements (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
"My Lords, the European Commission has today published a paper entitled Preparing for the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 30 March 2019, which gives various scenarios for financial services, transport, air and everything that we discussed yesterday. It says that it will allow a …..."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 01 Nov 2018
EU Travel: Insurance
"My Lords, is not the only safe and responsible thing for the Government to do to advise people not to book holidays that involve travel and accommodation after 29 March? With all the chaos going on, I cannot believe that insurance will cover every eventuality...."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 24th May 2018
Asked by:
Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the total cost of construction and bringing into operation of the airport at St Helena; what restrictions in aircraft types and passenger numbers are in place to enable them to be used without aircraft being endangered by wind shear.
Answered by Lord Bates
In April 2016, when the airport was brought into operation the project spend was £238.9 million.
St Helena is a remote location and its airport is classified as a Category C aerodrome. Prior to flight operations, all required members of the flight crew must have received specific training with respect to operations into Category C airports, including the effect of adverse weather conditions, severe turbulence and recovery from wind shear conditions. In addition, a specific airport briefing is required prior to the flight and a Category C St Helena Operating Pack is issued to the crew. The ability to operate is determined by the Aircraft Operator in conjunction with the appropriate Aeronautical Authority Regulator. Passenger numbers will be determined by the Operator’s Aircraft Operating Certificate and fuel requirements for Island Holding in the event of adverse weather. The full terms of use for St Helena Airport are published in its Aeronautical Information Publication.
Written Question
Thursday 24th May 2018
Asked by:
Lord Berkeley (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many commercial flights to St Helena a week are currently operated; what is the average fare from mainland destinations; and whether these services are subsidised.
Answered by Lord Bates
There is currently one scheduled commercial flight each week from Johannesburg to St Helena. This service will be expanded later this year with an additional midweek flight.
The current fares policy agreed between the St Helena Government and the operator (SA Airlink) is published by the St Helena Government and can be found on their website. The sale of tickets is the responsibility of the air operator, fares vary depending on demand and the average fare is commercially sensitive.
The UK government underwrites the service to ensure continuity of air access.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 May 2018
Asylum Seekers
"My Lords, given the questionable reputation of the Home Office on these issues going back many years, many of us would question whether its review of procedures that the Minister mentioned will be independent. Would it not be better if a more independent body did these reviews, maybe including Her …..."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Mar 2018
Brexit: Border Control
"My Lords, the Minister keeps on mentioning the word “technology” in relation to border controls, but when will she make the existing biometric machines work, because whenever I go through at least 50% of them are broken or closed? Surely, the first thing to do is to get the existing …..."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Jan 2018
Brexit: Customs Procedures
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the plans, timescale and budget of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to develop and implement paper-free customs procedures for just-in-time freight between the European Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit...."Lord Berkeley - View Speech
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