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576415
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-09-05
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Coastal Areas: Flood Control more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much her Department has spent on coastal defences for each UK region, in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 45019 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-08more like thismore than 2016-09-08
answer text <p>Historically the Environment Agency has not collected separate financial information for the different types of flooding it reduces through investment, but by the community that benefits. Therefore the specific information requested cannot be provided.</p><p> </p><p>The following table shows Government spend on all flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes by Office of National Statistics region between 2011-2012 and 2014-15.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong> </strong></p></td><td colspan="4"><p><strong>Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Grant in Aid Capital Spend (£k)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>ONS Region </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011-12 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012-13 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013-14 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2014-15 </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East Midlands</strong></p></td><td><p>24,670</p></td><td><p>21,567</p></td><td><p>24,533</p></td><td><p>33,594</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East of England</strong></p></td><td><p>32,007</p></td><td><p>23,295</p></td><td><p>28,890</p></td><td><p>46,592</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>London</strong></p></td><td><p>12,818</p></td><td><p>7,802</p></td><td><p>13,340</p></td><td><p>15,039</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North East</strong></p></td><td><p>17,138</p></td><td><p>23,716</p></td><td><p>11,463</p></td><td><p>13,190</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North West</strong></p></td><td><p>12,833</p></td><td><p>16,925</p></td><td><p>23,125</p></td><td><p>44,790</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South East</strong></p></td><td><p>32,241</p></td><td><p>46,467</p></td><td><p>38,801</p></td><td><p>63,320</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South West</strong></p></td><td><p>16,476</p></td><td><p>16,048</p></td><td><p>23,731</p></td><td><p>34,450</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>West Midlands</strong></p></td><td><p>1,258</p></td><td><p>4,374</p></td><td><p>9,299</p></td><td><p>6,779</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Yorkshire and the Humber </strong></p></td><td><p>20,564</p></td><td><p>22,001</p></td><td><p>37,464</p></td><td><p>59,240</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>As part of the six year capital investment programme the Environment Agency has updated their financial systems and will be able to provide information on schemes for coastal erosion and sea flooding from 2015-16 onwards. Information on budget allocations for coastal erosion and sea flooding schemes between 2015 and 2021 have been provided in the following table.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7"><p><strong>FCERM Grant in Aid (GiA) budget allocations</strong> <strong>for coastal erosion and sea flooding schemes</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>ONS Region</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2015-2016 FCERM GiA (£k)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2016-2017 FCERM GiA (£k)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2017-2018 FCERM GIA (£k) </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2018-2019 FCERM GIA (£k) </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2019-2020 FCERM GIA (£k) </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2020-2021 FCERM GIA (£k) </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East Midlands</strong></p></td><td><p>9,772</p></td><td><p>9,894</p></td><td><p>20,500</p></td><td><p>45,386</p></td><td><p>23,451</p></td><td><p>7,025</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>East of England</strong></p></td><td><p>38,702</p></td><td><p>15,641</p></td><td><p>14,031</p></td><td><p>27,408</p></td><td><p>20,660</p></td><td><p>21,631</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>London</strong></p></td><td><p>9,105</p></td><td><p>9,228</p></td><td><p>5,891</p></td><td><p>12,080</p></td><td><p>15,986</p></td><td><p>18,115</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North East</strong></p></td><td><p>7,811</p></td><td><p>1,908</p></td><td><p>231</p></td><td><p>268</p></td><td><p>1,343</p></td><td><p>4,626</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North West</strong></p></td><td><p>28,291</p></td><td><p>29,365</p></td><td><p>22,209</p></td><td><p>9,730</p></td><td><p>6,030</p></td><td><p>2,918</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South East</strong></p></td><td><p>31,708</p></td><td><p>40,852</p></td><td><p>56,736</p></td><td><p>52,050</p></td><td><p>52,158</p></td><td><p>64,360</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South West</strong></p></td><td><p>11,018</p></td><td><p>8,147</p></td><td><p>16,550</p></td><td><p>8,658</p></td><td><p>5,807</p></td><td><p>23,095</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>West Midlands</strong></p></td><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Yorkshire and the Humber </strong></p></td><td><p>7,772</p></td><td><p>21,146</p></td><td><p>21,046</p></td><td><p>16,483</p></td><td><p>14,054</p></td><td><p>11,237</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>144,192</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>136,181</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>157,194</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>172,063</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>139,489</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>153,007</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-08T13:23:52.857Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-08T13:23:52.857Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this
573431
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Seagulls more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential effect of removing the protected status of seagulls in urban areas on local authorities' ability to manage seagull populations more effectively. more like this
tabling member constituency Cheltenham more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Chalk more like this
uin 44108 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-07more like thismore than 2016-09-07
answer text <p>Defra has not undertaken such an assessment. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 already allows for the control of gulls, under licence from Natural England, in the interest of public health and safety or to prevent disease. Local authorities, businesses and individuals are also able to take action to manage urban gull populations e.g. using bins with secured lids, ensuring domestic animals are not fed outside and that streets are clear of litter.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-07T13:56:28.22Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-07T13:56:28.22Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
4481
label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
573658
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Beverage Containers: Recycling more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if the Government will take steps to reduce the number of non-recyclable paper coffee cups used in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Lyn Brown more like this
uin 44382 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-09more like thismore than 2016-09-09
answer text <p>Paper coffee cups are covered by the Packaging Waste Regulations. The UK meets its packaging waste recovery and recycling targets through a market-based approach. These targets are reviewed periodically to encourage more recycling of packaging, including paper and cardboard. Packaging producers who put more than 50 tonnes a year of packaging materials on the market and have an annual turnover of more than £2 million are required to recover and recycle a proportion of their packaging waste. As a result, major coffee chains pick up a financial obligation to recycle their packaging waste, including paper coffee cups, through this mechanism.</p><p>We are aware of many major chains who are taking their own action to incentivise environmentally friendly behaviour, for example, offering a reusable cup discount on drinks if people bring their own cups.</p><p>Industry has also put in place the Paper Cup Recycling and Recovery Group (PCRRG). As part of this, a manifesto signed by over 40 companies was launched on 27 June this year, with the aim of “significantly increasing paper cup recovery and recycling rates by 2020”.</p>
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-09T09:41:02.003Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-09T09:41:02.003Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
573662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Birds of Prey more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the press release by Natural England of 29 July 2016 to issue a licence for buzzard control, whether she plans to issue further such licences during the current Parliament. more like this
tabling member constituency Hove more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Kyle more like this
uin 44532 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-07more like thismore than 2016-09-07
answer text <p>Responsibility for issuing licences for buzzard control is a matter for Natural England. All wild birds, including buzzards, are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 which makes it illegal to take, injure, or kill a wild bird, or to disturb them while nesting and protects their nests and eggs except under the authority of a licence.</p><p> </p><p>Section 16 of the Act gives provision for Natural England to grant a licence to manage wildlife for a number of reasons including preventing serious damage to livestock. Natural England considers each application on its merits but would not license any activity which would adversely affect the conservation status of a species.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-07T12:08:13.84Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-07T12:08:13.84Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
4505
label Biography information for Peter Kyle more like this
573663
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Lynx more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynxes. more like this
tabling member constituency Hammersmith more like this
tabling member printed
Andy Slaughter more like this
uin 44204 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-07more like thismore than 2016-09-07
answer text <p>The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 prohibits the release of species that are not ordinarily resident in the wild, without a licence granted by Natural England.</p><p> </p><p>If a licence application for the reintroduction of lynx is received, Natural England would consider it carefully in accordance with appropriate international guidelines, taking account of socio-economic impacts and the impact on the welfare of the animals themselves.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-07T11:56:53.7Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-07T11:56:53.7Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1516
label Biography information for Andy Slaughter more like this
573664
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effects of dumping steel flue dust on the surrounding environment; and what guidance and regulations apply to the disposal of steel flue dust. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Blenkinsop more like this
uin 44216 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-08more like thismore than 2016-09-08
answer text <p>Defra has not undertaken an assessment of the effects of disposing of flue dust from steelworks on the environment. Impacts of direct releases to the environment from steel production are assessed on a site-specific basis during determination of applications for environmental permits. Wastes produced from flue gas abatement are disposed of through many different disposal or recovery routes. Assessment of any environmental impact of these waste operations is also done on a site-specific basis.</p><p> </p><p>Flue dust produced from steelworks will be hazardous waste to be treated and disposed of at a permitted hazardous waste disposal facility. Those who produce or handle hazardous waste have a duty to ensure that the waste causes no harm or damage. Waste producers have specific responsibilities known as 'duty of care'. Those who produce, store, collect transport or receive waste for recycling or disposal must also meet extra requirements, which are described on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dispose-hazardous-waste" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>.</p>
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-08T13:19:53.487Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-08T13:19:53.487Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
4037
label Biography information for Tom Blenkinsop more like this
573666
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Sewers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the pollution of urban waterways caused by the misconnection of household drainage pipes. more like this
tabling member constituency Chipping Barnet more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Theresa Villiers more like this
uin 44591 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-07more like thismore than 2016-09-07
answer text <p>I recognise that misconnection of household drainage pipes can cause problems in urban areas. Defra and the Environment Agency have been working with water companies to highlight and target areas of greatest risk. Water companies that have a greater risk of pollution have also allocated resources for dealing with misconnections over the next five years.</p><p> </p><p>Defra and the Environment Agency are working with Water and Sewerage Companies and the Consumer Council for Water through a National Misconnections Strategy Group (NMSG) to develop good practice for the industry, as well as looking at measures to limit misconnections being made in the first place. We see that continued proactive communication direct with customers, white goods manufacturers and trade organisations, is a key preventative tool.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-07T15:45:41.96Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-07T15:45:41.96Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1500
label Biography information for Theresa Villiers more like this
573667
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Moorland: North of England more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of whether the Walshaw Moor Estate's management of its blanket bog habitats is in compliance with the Habitats Directive; and when she intends to answer the letter of 29 April 2016 from the European Commission giving formal notice on that matter. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
tabling member printed
Kerry McCarthy more like this
uin 44581 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-09more like thismore than 2016-09-09
answer text <p>We do not comment on ongoing legal proceedings.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-09T13:05:39.74Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-09T13:05:39.74Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1491
label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
573670
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Marine Environment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she plans to take to ensure that regulatory standards on clean beaches and seas, marine wildlife protection and fish population levels will not be lowered after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 44602 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-12more like thismore than 2016-09-12
answer text <p>In the 2015 Manifesto, we set the goal of being the first generation to leave the natural environment of England in a better state than that in which we found it. This is a big ambition to which the Government remains committed to today.</p><p> </p><p>We also have a manifesto commitment to produce a 25 Year Plan for the environment which will be the basis of our approach to the environment.</p><p> </p><p>As we start the process of leaving the EU, we will aim to deliver a stable and clear legislative framework for the environment, including maintaining standards that underpin trade and deliver on our international commitments.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-12T10:53:41.633Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-12T10:53:41.633Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
573671
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Hunting Act 2004 more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend or repeal the Hunting Act 2004 during this Parliament. more like this
tabling member constituency Brent Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dawn Butler more like this
uin 44483 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-12more like thismore than 2016-09-12
answer text <p>The Government stands by its manifesto commitment to give Parliament the opportunity to repeal the Hunting Act on a free vote, with a Government Bill in Government time.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-12T17:47:52.497Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-12T17:47:52.497Z
answering member
4098
label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
tabling member
1489
label Biography information for Dawn Butler more like this