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My Lords, with reference to the National Health Service, have the Government taken into consideration the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee in its 20th report that, "The Department should seek to modify the procurement process under the Programme so that secondary care trusts and others can if they wish select from a wider range of patient administration systems and clinical systems", because it found that, "The use of only two major software suppliers may have the effect of inhibiting innovation, progress and competition"? In their report in January of this year, the Government paid some lip service to competition but have not by any practical means widened access to that important and expensive market.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Oral questions - Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

8 April 2010

Reference

718 c1657

House

House of Lords

Questions for Written Answer

My Lords, will the Leader of the House seek to strengthen Parliament’s own capability in this sphere, particularly to enable it to respond fully and quickly in public debate? Yesterday, in current business, there were 81 Questions unanswered within the 14 days that the Companion sets out as the expectation, and 15 of those were tabled as long ago as 18 November. That does not seem to me to help Parliament to be responsive in the way that I think we all would wish.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Oral questions - Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

12 January 2010

Reference

716 c394

House

House of Lords

Government Departments: London Living Wage

My Lords, is not the Minister aware that the research has been based on close studies commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree trust with the Centre for Research in Social Policy at the University of Loughborough and the Family Budget Unit at the University of York? Will he not look at this again very closely, particularly in view of the Cabinet Office’s self-proclaimed responsibility for ensuring equality of treatment of all civil servants?

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Oral questions - Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

8 December 2008

Reference

706 c151

House

House of Lords

Government: Advisers

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will amend the ministerial code to regulate the role of Members of the House of Lords who are named as advisers to the Government; and whether there will be any restrictions on remunerated employment undertaken by such advisers during and after their term of office...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Notes

Answer received between Monday 3 September and Friday 7 September 2007.

Date

1 October 2007

Reference

4783; 694 c205-6WA

House

House of Lords

Government: Advisers

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Notes

Answer received between Monday 3 September and Friday 7 September.

Date

1 October 2007

Reference

4786; 694 c205-6WA

House

House of Lords

Government: Advisers

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be entitled to receive (a) secretarial assistance above their current entitlement as Members of the House of Lords; (b) expenses above their current entitlement...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Notes

Answer received between Monday 3 September and Friday 7 September 2007.

Date

1 October 2007

Reference

4785; 694 c205-6WA

House

House of Lords

Government: Advisers

Whether Members of the House of Lords who have an official status as advisers to the Government will be required to register publicly all earnings relating to the subjects on which they are advising the Government; and

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Notes

Answer received between Monday 3 September and Friday 7 September 2007.

Date

1 October 2007

Reference

4784; 694 c205-6WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population, with respect to the (i) benefits,...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

6 December 2000

For answer on

21 December 2000

Answered on

21 December 2000

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population, with respect to the (i) benefits, (ii) services and (iii) employment for which his Department has responsibility. [141488] Mr. Bayley: [holding answer 12 December 2000]: The Social Security system in this country aims to provide financial support through benefits to individuals according to various sets of circumstances and needs, as defined through legislation and approved by Parliament. Some of the provision through benefits is targeted to very broad groupings by age, such as Child Benefit or Retirement Pension. Other benefits are defined and targeted more specifically to recognise particular personal circumstances. For instance, disability benefits help disabled people according to their needs. Depending on the extent of their disabilities, many disabled people face extra costs over and above the normal cost of living, and disability benefits provide help towards these extra costs, with the level of help reflecting a person's needs for either personal care or mobility. Other benefits reflect the provision of financial support to those on low or no income, such as Income Support. The benefit system aims to treat people fairly in a way that recognises diversity of circumstance and needs, and seeks to balance that with a focus on its key client groups (children, those of working age and pensioners). The services that the Department provides are linked to the benefit provision and include locally based offices, centralised offices, telephone-based provision and internet opportunities. The Department uses many methods of communication including television, helplines, face-to- face contact and written information available in a range of languages and type sizes, from various outlets. Access to information is designed to be open to all irrespective of individual circumstances. In respect of the services that this Department provides, we also aim to ensure that all our policies, programmes and services are taken forward in line with the joint-departmental guidelines "Policy Appraisal for Equal Treatment" issued in 1998. This Department as part of the Home Civil Service aims to be an employer which makes the most of what people can bring to their work, and values diversity. The Department is an Investor in People. It is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity for all in employment and advancement on the basis of suitability. The Department's equal opportunities statement requires that no eligible external or internal job applicant should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation or because they work part-time. The Department offers, for example, family friendly employment policies, an open promotion system based on merit, specific schemes to encourage ethnic minority staff to develop their skills and careers.

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c261-2W; 141488

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect to the...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 December 2000

For answer on

15 December 2000

Answered on

15 December 2000

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect to the services and employment overseen by his Department. [142515] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 14 December 2000]: As an equal opportunities employer, the Department is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity for all in employment, and advancement on the basis of suitability. The Department's equal opportunities statement requires that no eligible job applicant should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation or because they work part-time. As an employer we aim to develop the Department into an organisation that values the diversity of its staff and enables all to realise their potential by valuing the contribution of all and recognising the positive benefits that difference can bring. We have also made it clear that there is no place for discrimination or harassment in the National Health Service on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or ethnicity or religion. The NHS Plan explicitly states that every member of staff in the NHS is entitled to work in an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and tackling racial discrimination and harassment. The NHS work force must reflect the population it serves in order to deliver sensitive and appropriate services. A number of measures are in hand in both the Department and the NHS which have the aim of further promoting fair and equal treatment of all staff. These include improving recruitment and retention of black and ethnic minority staff, and also widening employment opportunities for disabled people; and targets have been set for measuring success in both areas. The Department is also following the Department for Education and Employment voluntary Code of Practice on Age Diversity in Employment and NHS employers are being encouraged to do the same. In respect of all the services that this Department oversees or provides, we aim to ensure that all our policies, programmes and services are taken forward in line with the joint-departmental guidelines, "Policy Appraisal for Equal Treatment", issued in 1998.

Date

15 December 2000

Reference

359 c303-4W;359 c301-2W; 142515

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population with respect to the services...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c238W;359 c236W; 141486

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 December 2000

For answer on

14 December 2000

Answered on

14 December 2000

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect to the services and employment overseen by his Department. [142516] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The purpose of the Home Department is to "build a safe, just and tolerant society in which the rights and responsibilities of individuals, families and communities are properly balanced, and the protection and security of the public are maintained". The Home Department has seven main aims of which Aim Five--"Helping to build, under a modernised constitution, a fair and prosperous society in which everyone has a stake, and in which the rights and responsibilities of individuals, families and communities are properly balanced"--specifically deals with the promotion of equality between all people. In respect of the services that this Department provides, we also aim to ensure that all our policies, programmes and services are taken forward in line with the joint-departmental guidelines, "Policy Appraisal for Equal Treatment", issued in 1998. A range of initiatives are set out in "Race Equality and Public Services", published in March 2000. This will help reduce the sometimes differential and adverse impact of public services on minority ethnic communities. As an equal opportunities employer the Home Department is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all staff, regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. As an employer we aim to develop into an organisation that values the diversity of its staff and enables all to realise their potential by valuing the contribution of all and recognising the positive benefits that difference can bring. The Home Department and its Executive Agencies have prepared a joint Diversity Action Plan with the aim of working towards diversity including incorporating diversity awareness and actions in all the management processes. As part of this all middle managers will receive mandatory diversity awareness training by the end of 2001. Our plans for diversity cover the specific areas identified here and other where these emerge as concerns from annual staff surveys, formal or informal other avenues of communication. In the specific areas identified we have taken the following steps: (a) older people: we all work within the Department for Education and Employment's Code and Practice. With regards to internal progression arrangements we do not ask applicants to state their age, and individuals are assessed on their merits. We do not require age to be stated on our recruitment application forms. (b) disabled people: a Disability Support Network Group is being set up to cater for the needs of those in the organisation and aim to ensure that staff with disabilities are employed in all areas. This follows a survey of all staff earlier this year. The Home Office Management Board has had a detailed session on next steps for those with disabilities and plans further work in 2001. (c) ethnic minorities: work with, and the needs of, ethnic minorities has been a priority issue within the Home Department. The Home Department has therefore recognised the need for a full-time senior Race Adviser to the Permanent Secretary. Steps have been taken to improve relations between ethnic minority staff and all other staff, and to promote equality awareness. In November 1999 a Network for Ethnic Minority staff was set up to encourage ethnic minority staff to share views and experiences within the Home Department. The Department race action plan and local action plans set out key developments and targets. Public appointments: the Home Department has reached its target of recruiting the figure of 9 per cent. ethnic minority representation in public appointments. Prison Service: the Prison Service has taken steps to promote equality of ethnic minority staff, by devising its Respond Programme, which aims to achieve racial equality for staff and prisoners. An outreach recruitment programme has helped to attract ethnic minority groups, and a network for ethnic minority staff is to be established encompassing the three local groups already formed. The Prison Service aims to have a representation of 3.8 per cent. of the workforce as ethnic minorities by March 2001. Fire Service: the Fire Service is currently aiming to increase its representation of ethnic minority staff to reflect the communities that it serves. Passport Agency: the United Kingdom Passport Agency is currently taking steps to promote equality of ethnic minority staff by devising a system of Harassment Contact Officers. (d) religious minorities: equality awareness of religious minorities is being promoted within the Home Department. A faith forum was set up in November 2000 to discuss and advise on matters relating to religious discrimination and of facilities required by individual faiths such as Muslim prayer rooms. (e) women: equality awareness of women is being promoted within the Home Department. Steps are currently being taken within the Fire Service department of the Home Department where efforts are being made to increase the representation of women in the workforce. The Home Department and the Fire Service have targets to improve the representation of women at more senior levels. A range of policies such as flexible working arrangements, child care provisions, special needs and career breaks are available to enable staff, particularly those with caring responsibilities to balance their work and home responsibilities. (f) gay and lesbian people: a group of Home Department staff have suggested setting up a network to challenge prejudice against gay and lesbian people within the Home Department and the feasibility of doing this is being considered. The Promotion of Diversity in a General Context Equality advisers: there are 60 trained Equality Advisers who advise and assist individual Home Department Directorates on Equality Issues and provide an input into the Department's race policies. Training: all senior managers attended a programme of race equality workshops for senior managers in 2000. Race equality targets: targets have been set for the recruitment, retention and progression of ethnic minority staff and a first report on progress in reaching the targets was published in October 2000. Recruitment and promotion: the Home Department is currently devising a direct recruitment campaign with the aim of promoting greater equality and attracting a wider range of staff. This will be monitored through the ratio of those successful in the process. Assessment centres are also under development where steps will be taken to ensure it caters for all, with an awareness of diversity issues and the promotion of equality, including training for all assessors. Harassment contact officers: new harassment and discrimination procedures were established in June 1999 where a pilot Harassment Contact Officer Scheme was set up. This advises and offers support to individual members of staff.

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c267-9W;359 c265-7W; 142516

House

House of Commons

Cabinet Office

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps she has taken to ensure that Government departments promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case,...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Cabinet Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c246-7W;359 c244-5W; 142517

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population, with respect to the activities within the...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 December 2000

Reference

359 c72-3W;359 c70-1W; 141489

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will list for (i) museums and galleries, (ii) libraries, (iii) the arts, (iv) sport, (v) historic buildings, monuments, and sites, (vi) royal parks, (vii) tourism, (viii) broadcasting, and (ix) his whole Department, the budgets for (a) 1997-98,...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 July 2000

Reference

132038; 354 c1109W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the written parliamentary questions tabled to his Department between 19th October 1999 and 20th April have not received substantive answers, citing as the reason that the information is (a) not held centrally, (b) not held in the form requested...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 July 2000

Reference

354 c920W; 128014

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

To ask the Prime Minister, if he will list the expenditure incurred on (a) the setting up and (b) the operation of web sites that are his responsibility, indicating the cases in which the expenditure has been above that budgeted; and if he will list for each web site (i)...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 July 2000

Reference

122115; 354 c807W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many of the written parliamentary questions tabled to his Department between 19th October 1999 and 20th April 2000 have not received substantive answers, citing as the reason that the information is (a) not held centrally, (b) not held in the...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

127435; 354 c569W

House

House of Commons

Treasury

(Pursuant to reply on 29.06.2000 at 352 c591W) To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many written parliamentary questions tabled to his Department between 19th October 1999 and 20th April have not received substantive answers, citing as the reason (a) commercial and (b) other confidentiality. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Treasury

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 July 2000

Reference

128015; 354 c489W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on how many occasions he has deposited papers in the Library in response to parliamentary questions tabled to his Department between 19th October 1999 and 20th April 2000. - Includes figure.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 July 2000

Reference

127338; 354 c441W

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many written parliamentary questions tabled to his Department between 19th October 1999 and 20th April have not received substantive answers, with commercial or other confidentiality cited as the reason. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 July 2000

Reference

127676; 354 c441W

House

House of Commons

Librarians' tools

Type

House

Session

Year

Department

Member

Primary member

Answering member

Legislative stage

Legislation

Subject

Publisher