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1690717

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date	21/02/2024
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	Avian Influenza
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 cases of avian flu have been detected in the UK in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	15065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2024 answer text <p>As of 21<sup>st</sup> February 2024, there have been 41 cases of avian influenza confirmed in the UK within the last 12 months (22/02/23-21/02/24). The latest case figures and information on the disease and location of the cases, are available online: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fbird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england%23latest-situation&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C73b9176234674fa6131308dc33b06606%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638442079918912847%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GrOEgAdOaJvYN9a%2FaPXAtnyReNKlnkvJMH5MKlTrH%2Bs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 27/02/2024 17:01:36 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1690734

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Waste Disposal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department’s publication entitled Our Waste, Our Resources: A Strategy for England, published on 18 December 2018, what his policy is on (a) extended producer responsibility and (b) product standards for (i) textiles, (ii) bulky waste items, (iii) construction and demolition materials, (iv) vehicle tyres and (v) fishing gear.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	15029
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2024 answer text <p>We are not exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, furniture, construction and fishing gear while we focus our efforts on delivering EPR for packaging. The Government remains committed to introducing EPR for packaging in 2025.</p><p> </p><p>We are working on product standards for textiles, bulky waste items, construction and demolition material and fishing gear through:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Bulky waste: To take forward our commitment to improve waste prevention in the furniture and furnishings sector we encourage sharing of best practice on product design and take-back systems, through trade associations, voluntary agreements, and industry standards, such as initiatives to reduce waste mattresses led by the National Bed Federation.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Construction: The Government is working with industry to explore what policy interventions would best support a shift in the design of construction products to encourage greater reuse and use of recycled materials. This could potentially include options like resource efficiency product standards.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Textiles: We support the Waste and Resources Action Programme with grant funding of £860,000 2023/24 for Textiles 2030 which, through working with industry, looks at improving textile product standards such as recyclability and durability. <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwrap.org.uk%2Ftaking-action%2Ftextiles%2Factions%2Fcircular-design-fashion-and-textiles&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7Cbce036fe783f49f9d31b08dc345b98e3%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638442815221413003%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wKU9aW0ClQ5R%2FqLLlmoj63AzXb75Z3CLO2MeGKa%2FjcQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Circular design for fashion and textiles | WRAP</a></li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>End-of-life fishing gear: We are working through the British Standards Institution to improve gear design and reduce the environmental impact throughout its lifespan.</li></ul><p> </p><p>We do not have current plans to consult on EPR or product standards for vehicle tyres, but we will keep this option under review.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 26/02/2024 13:02:19 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1690749

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Dangerous Dogs
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 cost to the public purse is of training dog legislation officers to enforce the addition of XL Bully type dogs to Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.
tabling member constituency	Croydon North
tabling member printed	Steve Reed
uin	15076
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2024 answer text <p>Defra has spent £102,320 to support the police to deliver additional training to Dog Legislation Officers to make sure the ban on XL Bully type dogs is effectively enforced.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 27/02/2024 16:59:31 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

1690750

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Dangerous Dogs
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 discussions his Department has had with the National Police Chiefs Council on the (a) enforcement and (b) prioritisation of the addition of XL Bully type dogs to Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.
tabling member constituency	Croydon North
tabling member printed	Steve Reed
uin	15077
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2024 answer text <p>Defra worked closely with the National Police Chiefs Council in developing and delivering the ban on XL Bully type dogs. Representatives from the National Police Chiefs Council formed part of the expert group that developed the conformation standard for the XL Bully, so the breed type could be banned in law. We have continued to engage regularly with their representatives on the enforcement of the XL Bully ban and have supported the police to deliver additional training to Dog Legislation Officers to make sure the ban is effectively enforced.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 27/02/2024 16:57:48 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

1690776

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Flood Control: Finance
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 much of the flood and coastal erosion risk management funding (a) has been allocated and (b) is available.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
uin	15154
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2024 answer text <p>We are in the third year of the current six-year £5.2 billion <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1006447/Flood_coastal_erosion_investment_plan_2021.pdf" target="_blank">Flood and coastal erosion risk management investment programme</a>. The funding can be spent on projects that better protect properties in England as well as the development of future projects.</p><p> </p><p>At the end of March 2023, the Environment Agency estimated that approximately £1.5 billion of this funding has been invested with over 200 flood risk schemes completed. Over £800 million will be invested in the current financial year until March 2024 and the remaining money is indicatively allocated to projects until the end of March 2027.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 29/02/2024 13:08:46 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

1690779

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Flood Control: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a breakdown of spending from the flood and coastal erosion risk management investment programme by the (a) number, (b) type and (c) location of flood defences completed.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
uin	15155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2024 answer text <p>Each year the Environment Agency produces a <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fflood-and-coastal-risk-management-national-report&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGovernment.Relations%40environment-agency.gov.uk%7C2256a17eb5a04b788b6008dc36b91309%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638445415707642818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=37n49QRkr4XjoAJXPt9jx7te39VgdeQXW%2FWN8bQqR24%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">summary</a> of flood and coastal erosion risk management work carried out by risk management authorities in England. This is required under Section 18 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. When the current FCERM investment programme ends, after March 2027, the Environment Agency will publish a report with a breakdown of spending, similar to the report published in <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fflood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-capital-investment-programme-headline-benefits%2Fflood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-assessment-of-benefit-of-the-2015-to-2021-capital-investment-programme%23%3A~%3Atext%3DBetween%25202015%2520and%25202021%2520government%2Cflood%2520and%2520coastal%2520erosion%2520risk.&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGovernment.Relations%40environment-agency.gov.uk%7C2256a17eb5a04b788b6008dc36b91309%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638445415707653902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JdKi7%2BXB5v%2Fi7IjIyOGfrP8mNyLB8eKgZxpOrnfQzxQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">2022</a> after the 2015-2021 investment programme.</p><p> </p><p>We are in the third year of the current 6-year £5.2 billion <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1006447%2FFlood_coastal_erosion_investment_plan_2021.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGovernment.Relations%40environment-agency.gov.uk%7C2256a17eb5a04b788b6008dc36b91309%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638445415707663718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=emwQATH1yHNQ8Zgwtz%2FeEu6gegMAPdqpGKss6fPpFs8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) investment programme.</a> At the end of March 2023, the Environment Agency estimated that approximately £1.5 billion of this funding has been invested with over 200 flood risk schemes completed and almost 60,000 properties better protected. Below is a breakdown of spending by region for the current investment programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>ONS Region</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2021 to 2023 expenditure</strong> <strong>(£ millions) </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2021 to 2023 Properties better protected</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Midlands</p></td><td><p>148</p></td><td><p>9,620</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East of England</p></td><td><p>153</p></td><td><p>5,730</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London</p></td><td><p>67</p></td><td><p>9,730</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North East</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>240</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North West</p></td><td><p>203</p></td><td><p>6,570</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South East</p></td><td><p>246</p></td><td><p>17,490</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South West</p></td><td><p>191</p></td><td><p>4,240</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Midlands</p></td><td><p>72</p></td><td><p>2,790</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Yorkshire &amp; Humber</p></td><td><p>244</p></td><td><p>2,940</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nationally led projects</p></td><td><p>144</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,496</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>59,350</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The breakdown of the types of schemes delivered within the first two years is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Main Rivers/Sea</p></td><td><p>140</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Coastal Erosion</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Surface Water</p></td><td><p>66</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 21/03/2024 14:30:16 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

1690785

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Health and Safety
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 his Department is taking to comply with principle (d) of schedule 1 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	15107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>Defra designs work and workplaces to adapt to the needs of the individual so far as is reasonably practicable.</p><p> </p><p>Defra’s Health and Safety Policy, and Management System, focuses on the principles of prevention of all work-related harm. Work tasks and activities of the individual are risk assessed by the business using a framework of policies and good practice guidance (based on legislation and Health and Safety Executive legal guidance) to develop safe systems of work. Line managers are responsible for ensuring that work roles and tasks are suited to the individual and that employees are competent to carry out tasks and roles safely and without risk to physical or psychological health.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of Defra workplaces provide a range of flexible workspaces, furniture and equipment to suit the work activity of the team or individual. Bespoke or specialist items are provided if an employee requires personal adaptations for health and safety purposes or workplace adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 12/03/2024 13:39:56 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1690817

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Imports: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support small businesses with importation fees on goods from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Luton North
tabling member printed	Sarah Owen
uin	15199
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2024 answer text <p>The Border Target Operating Model aims to provide a more proportionate and streamlined regime to support businesses of all sizes while maintaining high levels of biosecurity and public health protection.</p><p> </p><p>The improvements to import processes brought about by simplification, digitisation and more sophisticated use of data will benefit all traders importing SPS good to the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, Trusted trader schemes will be piloted throughout 2024 and, following successful pilots, trusted trader schemes will be open to businesses that can demonstrate they meet the necessary requirements. These schemes aim to minimise burdens and provide benefits to businesses, consumers and government and reduce costs (including running costs).</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 07/03/2024 16:19:28 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4777 label Biography information for Sarah Owen

1690831

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Dogs: Animal Breeding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will issue guidance on ensuring that canine fertility clinics have veterinary oversight as a requisite for operation.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	15047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2024 answer text <p>Canine fertility clinics are already subject to regulatory standards as a result of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, and the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, amongst others. The Government has no plans to issue additional guidance requiring veterinary oversight of canine fertility businesses.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 01/03/2024 17:19:58 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1690832

registered interest
date	21/02/2024
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	Dogs: Animal Breeding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will introduce regulatory standards in the operation of canine fertility clinics.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	15048
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2024 answer text <p>Canine fertility clinics are already subject to regulatory standards as a result of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 Regulations”), the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, and the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, amongst others. For example, under the 2018 Regulations, anyone in the business of breeding and selling dogs and/or who breeds three or more litters in a twelve-month period needs to hold a valid licence issued by their local authority. Licensees must meet strict statutory minimum welfare standards which are enforced by local authorities who have powers to issue, refuse or revoke licences. We are in the process of reviewing the 2018 Regulations, including considering whether the regulations’ scope is sufficient to protect breeding dogs in all settings. The report will be published soon.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 01/03/2024 17:16:10 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord