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	registered interest
	date	15/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Chemicals: Industry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the joint statement from the European Chemical Industry Council and the Chemical Industries Association published on 15 November 2017, what assessment he has made of the effect on the chemicals industry when the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
	tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
	uin	113341
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are undertaking a broad range of sectoral analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy, including the chemicals industry.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to the best possible deal for the United Kingdom - a deal that works for the entirety of the UK economy. We have been engaging with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy in order to inform our negotiations with the EU. On 17th November 2016 government officials attended the Chemical Industries Association Conference and on 6th November 2017 I met with CIA representatives to further understand the opportunities and challenges for the chemicals sector as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU. The UK chemicals sector is a strategically important industry for our country. In the UK, we are global leaders, and we are determined that we continue to be world-leading in this space.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/11/2017 17:05:03 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

786787

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Official Hospitality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to his Department's publication Ministerial hospitality, April to June 2017, published on 13 October 2017, whether (a) representatives or employees of the firm which offered that hospitality and (b) lobbyists or contractors of those firms were present at those events.
	tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
	tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
	uin	112332
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>Ministers from the Department for Exiting the European Union support a large number of events and meet with many representatives. Information on the specific attendees at events attended by ministers is not centrally held.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/11/2017 16:39:14 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

786943

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Working Conditions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) physical and (b) mental wellbeing of staff employed in his Department.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	112407
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>The Civil Service has set out five priorities for the health and wellbeing of its employees, including priorities in relation to physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, the Civil Service has also committed to being a leading employer on mental health support, in line with the recommendations set out in the recently published independent review <em>Thriving At Work</em>.</p><p> </p><p>Health and Wellbeing forms part of the Department for Exiting the European Union commitment to making the Department a great place to work. The Department has a dedicated mental health and wellbeing group who have been leading on a number of wellbeing activities across the Department to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of staff employed in the Department. This includes:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><p>In February 2017 the Department signed up to the Time for Change pledge to demonstrate the Departments commitment to reducing the stigma attached to mental health.</p></li><li><p>To date 32 DExEU staff have been trained by Mental Health First Aid England as mental health champions.</p></li><li><p>Marking world mental health day with a panel discussion sharing mental health and wellbeing experiences.</p></li><li><p>Running a diversity week, which included a self-defence class and a session with tips on how to look after each other.</p></li></ul><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/11/2017 16:28:36 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

786772

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate he has made of the number of staff in his Department with expertise on gender and trade.
	tabling member constituency	Hayes and Harlington
	tabling member printed	John McDonnell
	uin	112185
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>The information you have requested is not held centrally therefore we are not in a position to provide this for particular groups of staff.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Exiting the European Union is drawing together expertise from a wide range of departments where there is specific relevant knowledge. The Department has sourced a large proportion of experienced staff from across Whitehall on a loan basis and a number of secondees from the private sector and the wider public sector. All departments are equipping themselves with the resources they need to get the best deal for the UK.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/11/2017 16:32:32 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	178 label Biography information for John McDonnell