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1011337

	registered interest
	date	21/11/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	St Helena: Airports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	How many planes have successfully (a) landed and (b) taken off from St Helena's airport since that airport was built.
	tabling member constituency	Hackney South and Shoreditch
	tabling member printed	Meg Hillier
	uin	907738
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>Since the airport opened in April 2016, there have been 278 flights. This consists of 139 arrivals and 139 departures.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 21/11/2018 14:51:26 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1524 label Biography information for Dame Meg Hillier

1271960

	registered interest
	date	17/12/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Census: Welsh Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will bring forward proposals to amend Schedule 2, Part 1 of The Census (England) Regulations 2020 to include Welsh as an option to census questions on (a) main language and (b) language proficiency.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	910477
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2020 answer text <p>The Census questions to be used in England and Wales follow recommendations from the Office for National Statistics, based on an extensive three-year programme of consultation and research which included consideration of Welsh language skills questions. With Census Day around three months away, preparations are now well underway and it is not possible to change any questions at this late stage.</p><p>The UK government supports the ambition of the Welsh government to have one million Welsh speakers by 2050 and Census 2021 will provide valuable information on progress towards this objective.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/12/2020 17:31:23 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

1127392

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Air Commodore Charles Clarke
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If she will pay tribute to Air Commodore Charles Clarke OBE.
	tabling member constituency	Wycombe
	tabling member printed	Mr Steve Baker
	uin	910989
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2019 answer text <p>Air Commodore Clarke was a great friend and ambassador of the Royal Air Force and a truly remarkable man.</p><p> </p><p>Air Commodore Clarke was a member of a World War Two Lancaster aircrew, and one of the last surviving prisoners of the Stalag Luft III Prisoner of War camp in Poland at the time of the great escape.</p><p> </p><p>Following a distinguished career in the RAF, he worked tirelessly as Chairman of the Bomber Command Association, not to mention his support for the RAF Association, RAF Benevolent Fund and the Air Cadets. His courage in the face of adversity is an inspiration to us all, and I know he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 20/05/2019 16:38:02 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker

1248334

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office what reason the use of (a) religious and (b) sporting premises in England certified by Public Health England as covid-safe are now assessed as a risk to public health; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Christchurch
	tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
	uin	110731
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government’s approach to Tiers in England draws on the lessons learned from the range of interventions put in place across the four nations of the UK to date. There is clear evidence that shows the best way to control the virus is to limit opportunities for it to spread between individuals from different households. Although COVID-secure measures can be put in place to help mitigate the risk of transmission in different settings, they are unlikely to eliminate that risk completely. The restrictions on religious, and sports and leisure settings imposed in November were designed to further limit the risk of transmission. Details of rules set by devolved administrations are available on relevant web pages.</p><p>The UK Government recognises the significant sacrifices that people of all faiths have made this year; restrictions have been in place over a number of religious celebrations and observances. Communal worship is possible for all faiths in all three tiers in England and faith leaders will continue to play a key role, consulting on how to make religious practice as safe as possible. Relevant guidance is available here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-from-2-december</p><p>Gyms, sports facilities and leisure centres are open in all tiers in England. There is specific guidance for each tier. Further information may be found in the ‘sport and physical activity’ sections of each guidance publication, which are available here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 18/12/2020 11:28:48 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1282437

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Car Washes: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason his Department has issued guidance during the covid-19 lockdown announced in January 2021 re-classifying self-serve jet car washes as not fully automatic, and therefore required to close, unlike in previous covid-19 lockdowns.
	tabling member constituency	York Outer
	tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
	uin	146871
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2021 answer text <p>Throughout the pandemic, we have consistently adapted our response as we have learnt more about the virus and how best to tackle it. Automatic car washes were permitted to operate during the most recent lockdown, recognising the low risk of transmission they posed. Jet car washes, including those that are self-serviced, are not fully automatic and were therefore required to close.</p><p>The Government published the ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021" target="_blank">COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021</a>’, on 22 February, providing a roadmap out of lockdown restrictions in England. As a result of progress made against the virus, England was able to move to Step 2 on 12 April. All car washes, including jet washes, are now permitted to open.</p><p>We keep our measures under constant review so as to reflect the latest science and clinical data. Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus is regularly published here - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19</a></p><p>Revised guidance for businesses can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reopening-businesses-and-venues-in-england/reopening-businesses-and-venues" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reopening-businesses-and-venues-in-england/reopening-businesses-and-venues</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/04/2021 16:31:30 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1304070

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Written Questions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason it was not possible to respond to Question 167836 tabled by the hon. Member for Forest of Dean by the named day deadline.
	tabling member constituency	Forest of Dean
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Harper
	uin	171546
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>I apologise for the delay in responding to the issues raised by the Rt Hon. Member. I refer him to the <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-03-12/167836" target="_blank">answer</a> given to PQ 167836 on 23 March 2021.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 23/03/2021 18:00:26 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper

1240824

	registered interest
	date	06/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Joint Consultative Working Group
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason meetings of the Joint Consultative Working Group in relation to the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol have not taken place.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
	uin	99785
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2020 answer text <p>The Joint Consultative Working Group, established under Article 15 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, will meet once the Rules of Procedure have been agreed.</p><p>Once agreed, we will arrange a date for the first meeting.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 14/10/2020 17:36:02 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1284039

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Relations with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the Government (a) is asking for grace periods from the EU and (b) did not ask in June 2020 for an extension to the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
	tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
	uin	149185
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2021 answer text <p>I refer the Honourable Member to the letters my Right Honourable Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster sent to Vice-President Maros Sefcovic on<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/957996/2020_02_02_-_Letter_from_CDL_to_VP_S%CC%8Cefc%CC%8Covic%CC%8C.pdf" target="_blank"> 2 February 2021</a>, and to Mike Russell MSP on <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/892141/Letter_from_CDL.pdf" target="_blank">14 June 2020.</a></p><p>The Government was elected in 2019 on a manifesto which was clear that we would leave the EU in January 2020 and that the transition period would end on 31 December 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 09/02/2021 17:58:15 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1303387

	registered interest
	date	17/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Weddings: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reasons holding wedding ceremonies will be restricted to (a) places of places of worship and (b) some public buildings from 12 April 2021 when all wedding venues can be made equally covid-secure.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	170683
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships was published on 22 March and can be found here - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships#wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremony-venues" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships#wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremony-venues</a></p><p>We recognise that any restrictions on wedding venues may be disappointing for those planning such events, but we have to take necessary steps to limit transmission of COVID-19. This includes the closure of some settings and restrictions on social contact, including wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. By their very nature, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are events that bring families and friends together, making them particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate the sacrifices people have had to make across the COVID-19 pandemic and we do not wish to keep any restrictions in place longer than we need to.</p><p>In the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021" target="_blank">COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021</a>, the Government has set out the gradual and cautious approach to reopening in England, guided by science and the data, including the staged return of weddings and civil partnerships, as well as sporting events.</p><p>In order to inform the pace and sequencing of the roadmap, the Government commissioned advice and modelling from SAGE and its sub-groups. Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus is regularly published here - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 162681 167836 169799 170531 170682 170692 question first answered 23/03/2021 17:45:10 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd

1244470

	registered interest
	date	19/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how he plans to (a) communicate and (b) implement free trade agreement arrangements to businesses in Northern Ireland after the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	uin	105583
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna