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541733

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Common Land
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what actions they are proposing for reclaiming lost commons under the Commons Act 2006.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL1410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2016 answer text <p>Applications can already be made to register commons which were mistakenly omitted from the register in nine authority areas under the Commons Act Schedule 2 paragraphs 2-4. Together these nine authorities cover over 70% of registered commons and greens in England. In addition, where commons were omitted as a result of a mistake made by a commons registration authority, applications under section 19 of the Commons Act 2006 can be made anywhere in England.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 04/08/2016 12:28:10 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

541734

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Foot and Mouth Disease: Vaccination
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made in developing better vaccines for foot and mouth disease.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL1411
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2016 answer text <p>There are three vaccines authorised for use in the UK for foot and mouth disease (FMD).</p><p> </p><p>The UK Marketing Authorisation Holder (Merial Animal Health Ltd) is a leading developer of FMD vaccines and a major supplier worldwide.</p><p> </p><p>The decision on whether to develop and market a new product is a commercial one for those pharmaceutical companies wishing to invest the necessary capital. Applications for new products are assessed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to ensure their safety, quality and efficacy prior to them being authorised.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 04/08/2016 12:21:49 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

541739

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	River Helford: Fish Farming
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to protect and promote oyster farming on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall.
tabling member printed	Lord Myners
uin	HL1416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2016 answer text <p>The shellfish industry is an important contributor to the UK economy and is worth over £250 million annually.</p><p> </p><p>Government policy is to facilitate industry-led growth in this sector; it is for private enterprise and the owners of sites to consider the benefits of oyster farming on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall.</p><p> </p><p>Public funds are currently available to support economic growth in the aquaculture sector through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). In November 2015, the UK Government published a Multiannual National Plan for Aquaculture which outlines areas of growth earmarked for support under the EMFF.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Shellfish Act 1967 exists to encourage the setting up and management of private and natural fisheries through Several and Regulating Orders, which grant exclusive fishing or management rights within a designated area.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 04/08/2016 12:33:19 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	3869 label Biography information for Lord Myners

541741

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Agriculture: Subsidies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the reply by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 20 July (HL Deb, col 640), whether the UK is going to be fined by the EU as a result of making late payments under the Single Farm Payment Scheme.
tabling member printed	Lord Palmer
uin	HL1418
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2016 answer text <p>Under normal rules, if the value of payments made after the 30 June deadline exceeds 5% of the value of payments made before the deadline, then penalties apply. The reductions would be 10% on payments made in July, 25% on payments made in August and 45% for payments made in September.</p><p> </p><p>Commissioner Hogan, however, confirmed his intention to extend the date by which Member States may make CAP direct payments without the usual reductions in the rate of reimbursement from the EU to the Member States concerned.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently assessing the UK position in terms of the value of payments made by 30 June and the expected value of payments to be made before 15 October for each of the four UK paying agencies. Once this assessment has been completed we will be in a position to decide whether the UK needs to submit a request to take up the provisions outlined by the Commission.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 04/08/2016 12:41:40 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
tabling member	3192 label Biography information for Lord Palmer

542087

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Hunting Act 2004
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) prosecutions and (b) convictions there have been since 2010 under the Hunting Act 2004.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	43936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>The number of defendants proceeded against at magistrates courts and found guilty at all courts for offences under the Hunting Act 2004 in England and Wales from 2010 to 2015 (latest available) is available in the outcomes by offence tables in the annual publication, which is linked below. The relevant section is ‘121A – Offences under the Hunting Act 2004’ in the summary non motoring offences section. Statistics covering 2016 are scheduled for publication in May 2017.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/criminal-justice-system-statistics-quarterly-december-2015" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/criminal-justice-system-statistics-quarterly-december-2015</a></p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 10:29:54 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner

542177

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government expects to receive the EU Commission's assessment of the UK Air Quality Plan.
tabling member constituency	Kingston and Surbiton
tabling member printed	James Berry
uin	43844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government submitted a revised air quality plan to the European Commission on 17 December last year. There is no formal timetable under the Air Quality Directive for the Commission to assess the plan. The Government is working with the Commission to ensure compliance with the nitrogen dioxide limits in the Directive in the shortest possible time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 10:24:38 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4489 label Biography information for James Berry

542179

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take to tackle air pollution and the associated health effects.
tabling member constituency	Tottenham
tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
uin	43783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government is committed to improving the UK’s air quality and reducing health impacts. Air quality has improved significantly in recent decades and we are working at local, national and international levels to continue those improvements. The UK currently meets legal limits for almost all pollutants; however, reducing levels for nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>) remains the most challenging.</p><p> </p><p>In December last year, the Government published the national air quality plan for NO<sub>2</sub>. This is an ambitious plan combining national and local measures. It includes targeted measures, for example, the implementation of a new programme of Clean Air Zones, alongside wider approaches including continued investment in clean technologies, such as electric and ultra low emission vehicles. Our approach also includes working closely with the Mayor on improvements to air quality in London. The Plan sets out that we intend to meet legal limits for NO<sub>2 </sub>in all areas outside London by 2020 and in London by 2025.</p><p> </p><p>The Plan also sets out a range of action by local authorities across the UK. Alongside national action, local authorities have a crucial role to play in improving air quality. They are required to review and assess air quality in their areas and to designate Air Quality Management Areas and put in place Air Quality Action Plans to address air pollution issues where national air quality objectives are not being met.</p><p> </p><p>Later this year, we will also consult on proposals to reduce pollution from electricity generating plants with high emissions of nitrogen oxides that are not currently regulated. The proposals would set emission limit values on relevant air pollutants, with a view to having legislation in force no later than January 2019 and possibly sooner.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 14:27:29 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

542327

registered interest
date	21/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Montreal Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which (a) Ministers and (b) officials from the Government plan to attend the Montreal Protocol meetings in July 2016.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	43815
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government delegation comprised two officials from Defra’s Environmental Quality Directorate and one official from the Department’s Team of the Government Legal Service.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 10:37:27 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

541012

registered interest
date	20/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Forests
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to increase the rate of new woodland planting.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	43626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>Forestry is a devolved matter and the answer refers to England only.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We encourage tree planting by championing sector-led initiatives, such as Grown in Britain and the Roots to Prosperity strategy. Their work to grow demand for wood from ground level up is helping develop the woodland economy. We also support the Woodland Carbon Code to help to attract private investment in woodland creation.</p><p> </p><p>The window for Woodland Creation Grant applications for planting over the next two seasons, under the Rural Development Programme, closed on 31 March. We are continuing to process these applications and agreements are expected to be issued this month.</p><p> </p><p>The Forestry Commission plans to re-open the £1m Forestry Innovation Fund for Woodland Creation Planning Grants for new applications this month. Funding for this has been confirmed by HM Treasury.</p><p> </p><p>The Forestry Commission continues to support landowners to make applications through a series of workshops and online support.</p><p> </p><p>As announced by the Chancellor in August, all Countryside Stewardship applications signed or agreed before the Autumn Statement will be fully funded, even when these continue beyond the UK’s departure from the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 10:07:28 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

541015

registered interest
date	20/07/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Forests
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the area of new woodland planting was in 2015-16; and what assessment she has made of progress towards meeting her Department's target for such planting.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	43627
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2016 answer text <p>Forestry is a devolved matter and the answer refers to England only.</p><p> </p><p>Figures published by the Forestry Commission show that between April 2015-June 2016, 1,292,000 trees were planted on 968 hectares, supported by the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Forestry Commission estimates that a further 165 hectares of woodland was created without RDPE support during 2015-16.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to planting 11 million trees during this Parliament.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2016 10:10:46 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown