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1244398

	registered interest
	date	19/10/2020
	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	Zoos: Nature Conservation
	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 he is taking to support zoos conservation work worldwide before they reach their final financial reserves.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	uin	105378
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>The Darwin Initiative is a UK Government grant scheme that helps to protect biodiversity and the natural environment through locally based projects worldwide. The Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund also provides support to projects around the world that are tackling the illegal wildlife trade.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has also announced a doubling of the UK’s contribution to International Climate Finance, to £11.6 billion from 2021-2025, including for nature-based solutions; a £220 million International Biodiversity Fund, including a new £100 million Biodiverse Landscapes Fund; significant uplifts to the Darwin Initiative and funding to tackle illegal wildlife trade; £30 million in funding to stop illegal deforestation and £9.6 million for a Just Rural Transition programme to help make farming more sustainable.</p><p> </p><p>Zoos are able to apply for the full range of Covid-19 financial support that the Government has made available. The Zoo Animals Fund is an animal welfare fund, in addition to all of the other financial support being provided to zoos.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 22/10/2020 14:46:42 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1252847

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2020
	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	Zoos: Nature Conservation
	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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing additional support for zoos and aquaria to allow them to continue their involvement in conservation projects in the UK and abroad during the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
	tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
	uin	116636
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>Following on from the success of the first round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, the Government has now confirmed that it will be doubling the size of the fund by making an additional £40 million available. This will bring the total to £80 million. This extra money will be used in a second round, to be launched in early 2021. The Green Recovery Challenge Fund will kick-start a pipeline of nature-based projects to restore nature, tackle climate change and connect people with the natural environment. In round 1 a number of eligible bids were received from zoos and aquaria for conservation projects outside their core business.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has also provided a package to support businesses, including zoos, through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Zoos are eligible to apply for a range of support schemes including the Furlough Scheme, VAT deferral, Business Rates Relief, the Business Interruption Loan and the option to reclaim the costs of Statutory Sick Pay.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the full range of financial support available to all businesses and employers, we have established an extra £100 million support fund for zoos facing severe financial difficulty, and the deadline for applications from this fund has now been extended to 29 January. The fund provides support up until March 2021.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 23/11/2020 16:19:29 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

1283440

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2021
	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	Zoos: Government Assistance
	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 recent reports by 24 zoos to the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums that they were at high or medium risk of closure in 2021, what support his Department plans to provide to those zoos.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	148908
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2021 answer text <p>The fund has been a lifeline for many zoos and has been accessible to all zoos and aquaria which need funds to care for their animals, as evidenced by the success of small, medium and large zoos in securing grant funding. Only one application to the Zoo Animals Fund has been rejected on the basis that the business in question was ineligible as it did not have the necessary licence or exemption. The Zoo Animals Fund has been created to provide for zoos which, due to a coronavirus-related drop in income are experiencing severe financial difficulties and need support in caring for their animals. The fund’s purpose is to ensure that animals’ needs continue to be met, and if zoos are closing, downsizing or rehoming their collection the fund can also provide support in these circumstances. We have extended the application deadline for the Zoo Animals Fund to 26 February 2021 and urge any zoos in need of support to put in an application.</p><p>Beyond the Zoo Animals Fund, the Government has provided a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses, including zoos and aquaria, through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Zoos and aquaria are eligible to apply for a range of support schemes including the Job Retention Scheme, VAT deferral, Business Rates Relief, the Business Interruption Loan, the option to reclaim the costs of Statutory Sick Pay and grant funding.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 148906 148910 question first answered 12/02/2021 14:48:59 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1283443

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2021
	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	Zoos: 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 many meetings his Department has held with HM Treasury regarding funding for zoo licence holders in 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	148911
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2021 answer text <p>We have ongoing communication with HM Treasury about the funding being provided for zoo licence holders.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 12/02/2021 13:50:17 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1361811

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2021
	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	Zoos: Domestic Visits
	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 visits to zoos have Ministers in his Department with responsibility for that area conducted in each the last three years.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	uin	59800
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>Defra Ministers have made two official visits to zoos in England in the last three years.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 28/10/2021 16:57:34 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1200712

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2020
	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	Zoos: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the future prospects for (1) Chester Zoo, (2) other major zoos and (3) small zoos; and what plans they have to secure the future of zoos and their animals.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL5297
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that zoos are working tirelessly during this challenging time to ensure the health and welfare needs of animal collections in their care continue to be met. We have been engaging regularly with zoos, including Chester Zoo, to gather information and supporting evidence to understand the impacts of coronavirus on the sector.</p><p> </p><p>The £14 million Zoos Support Fund was opened on 4 May to help those zoos, safari parks, aquariums and eligible farm visitor attractions in severe financial distress due to the disruption caused by coronavirus. This Fund remains open for applications until 19 July 2020.</p><p> </p><p>As announced by the Prime Minister on 10 June, outdoor areas of zoos and safari parks are now allowed to reopen, subject to appropriate social distancing measures being in place. Allowing zoos to reopen is an integral step towards supporting an early financial recovery.</p><p> </p><p>Consideration of proposals for any longer-term support that might be needed for the sector is ongoing. With the help and support of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) we are working diligently to find the best way forward.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 17/06/2020 14:49:56 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1200571

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2020
	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	Zoos: Coronavirus
	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 he expects to announce that zoos will be permitted to reopen.
	tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
	tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
	uin	54873
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>We understand the challenges faced by zoos and aquariums during these unprecedented times. We also appreciate the significant opportunities zoos can provide for the public to access well managed and controlled outdoor spaces, and the potential to improve general wellbeing.</p><p>However, the Government has taken the decision that zoos and aquariums should not yet reopen, and the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020, which came into force on 1 June, provide greater clarity and certainty on this. While each individual attraction can be made safer, it is vital that we do not move too quickly in reopening to ensure public health is protected.</p><p>We are continuing to work with the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums to understand how we can reopen zoos in a safe way as soon as possible with social distancing measures in place.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 10:33:42 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1217040

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2020
	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	Zoos Support Fund
	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 zoos and safari parks have accessed the Coronavirus Zoos Support Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
	tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
	uin	63487
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>As of 29 June, 46 zoos and aquariums have accessed Defra's COVID-19 Zoos Support Fund and signed a grant agreement. These are provided in a list below. On 27 June, the Government announced that zoos and aquariums are set to receive up to £100 million in additional support to help them continue to care for their animals through the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><ul><li>Skegness Aquarium (Teen Spirit Ltd.)</li><li>Ark Wildlife Park (Jurassic Encounters)</li><li>Shepreth Wildlife Park</li><li>Tamar Otter &amp; Wildlife Centre</li><li>Cumbria Zoo</li><li>Becky Fall’s Ancient Woodland</li><li>Predator Experience</li><li>The Owl and Monkey Haven (The Leaf Foundation)</li><li>Amazon World Zoo Park (Island Amazon Adventure)</li><li>Wild Discovery</li><li>Avon Valley Country Park</li><li>Woodside Wildlife Park</li><li>Dartmoor Zoological Park</li><li>Oasis Camel Park</li><li>Amazona Zoo (Brazilia Ltd.)</li><li>The Falconry Centre</li><li>Chew Valley Animal Park</li><li>Combe Martin Wildlife &amp; Dinosaur Park</li><li>Exmoor Zoological Park</li><li>White Post Farm</li><li>Lake District Wildlife Park</li><li>Ventura Wildlife Park</li><li>The New Forest Wildlife Park</li><li>Green Dragon Rare Breeds Farm and Eco Centre</li><li>The Living Rainforest (Trust for Sustainable Living)</li><li>Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom</li><li>Porfell Wildlife Park &amp; Sanctuary</li><li>National Centre for Birds of Prey (Duncombe Park)</li><li>Raptor Foundation</li><li>Battersea Park Children's Zoo</li><li>Ilfracombe Aquarium</li><li>The Whitehouse Centre</li><li>Old Macdonald's Farm &amp; Fun Park</li><li>Jimmy’s Farm &amp; Wildlife Park (The Essex Pig Company)</li><li>Wildwood Escot</li><li>Hamerton Zoological Park</li><li>Lee Valley Park Farm (Coda Falconry)</li><li>Dorset Falconry Park (Xtreme Falconry)</li><li>Noah's Ark Zoo Farm</li><li>Tropiquaria Zoo</li><li>Ponderosa Zoo</li><li>Bowland Wild Boar Park (Simply Native Ltd.)</li><li>Liberty’s Owl, Raptor &amp; Reptile Centre</li><li>Zoo2U</li><li>Kirkleatham Owl Centre</li><li>Southend SeaLife Adventure</li></ul> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 29/06/2020 15:36:08 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1243635

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2020
	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	Zoos Support Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure that zoos and aquariums affected by covid-19 can access the Zoos Support Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	907597
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>The £14 million Zoos Support Fund ended and has been replaced by the £100 million Zoo Animals Fund. To make this fund even more accessible, we have expanded the eligibility criteria so that grant payments to zoos begin when they reach their final 12 weeks of financial reserves, rather than six weeks, and so that zoos can apply for funding at any time before reaching this 12 week point to help with their business planning. Defra officials have been engaging regularly with larger zoos to understand their concerns and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 15/10/2020 16:51:19 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1248732

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2020
	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	Zoos Support Fund
	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 zoos and safari parks have accessed the Zoos Support Fund set up in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
	tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
	uin	111608
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>The Zoo Support Fund, which ran from 4th May to 19th July 2020 approved 57 applications.</p><p> </p><p>Please see list of businesses which successfully accessed the fund:-</p><p> </p><ol><li>Teen Spirit</li><li>Jurassic Encounters T/A Ark Wildlife Park</li><li>Shepreth Wildlife Park</li><li>Tamar Otter &amp; Wildlife Centre</li><li>Cumbria Zoo</li><li>Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park Limited</li><li>Predator Experience</li><li>The Leaf Foundation</li><li>Island Amazon Adventure</li><li>Wild Discovery</li><li>Avon Valley Country Park Ltd</li><li>Woodside Wildlife Park</li><li>Dartmoor Zoological Society</li><li>Oasis Camel Park</li><li>Brazilia Ltd</li><li>The Falconry Centre Ltd</li><li>Chew Valley Animal Park Ltd</li><li>Sealife Adventure</li><li>Combe Martin Wildlife &amp; Dinosaur Park</li><li>Exmoor Zoological Park</li><li>White Post Farm</li><li>Lake District Wildlife Park</li><li>Ventura Wildlife park</li><li>The New Forest Wildlife Park</li><li>Green Dragon Rare Breeds Farm</li><li>Trust for Sustainable Living</li><li>Hoo Farm animal Kingdom</li><li>Porfell Wildlife Park &amp; Sanctuary</li><li>National Centre for Birds of Prey</li><li>Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park</li><li>Raptor Foundation</li><li>Battersea Park Children's Zoo</li><li>Cheshire Falconry Ltd</li><li>All Things Wild ltd</li><li>Ilfracombe Aquarium Ltd</li><li>The Whitehouse Centre</li><li>Old Macdonalds Farm &amp; Fun Park Ltd</li><li>The Essex Pig Company</li><li>Wildwood Escot</li><li>Hamerton Zoological Park</li><li>Coda Falconry</li><li>Xtreme Falconry</li><li>Noahs Ark zoo</li><li>Tropiquaria Zoo</li><li>Ponderosa R T C</li><li>The Parrot Zoo Trust</li><li>Bendalls Leisure Ltd</li><li>Libertys Owl Raptor &amp; Reptile Centre</li><li>Simply Native Ltd</li><li>Zoo2U</li><li>Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre</li><li>The English School of Falconry</li><li>HR Phillpot &amp; Son Barleylands Ltd</li><li>Kirkleatham Owl Centre</li><li>Smithills Open Farm Ltd</li><li>Paradise Park Cornwall</li><li>Screech Owl Sanctuary</li></ol> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/11/2020 16:02:02 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel