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1724738

	registered interest
	date	30/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	China: Cybercrime
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what account was taken of the recent hack of the Electoral Commission and the alleged hack of the Ministry of Defence by China, and its aggressive military action in the South China Sea, before authorising the attendance of the UK’s Air Vice-Marshall at a recent reception at the Chinese Embassy to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL479
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government is taking a consistent, long term and strategic approach to managing the UK’s relations with China, rooted in UK and global interests, by co-operating where we can as fellow permanent members of the UN Security Council. But we will also compete where we have different interests and challenge where we must, to protect our national security and values.</p><p> </p><p>The bilateral defence relationship with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) plays an important role in this, including recent senior military attendance at the PLA Anniversary Reception in London, where UK attendance was agreed in June 2024.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 25/09/2024 10:52:41 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1727392

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	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	Sewage: Shipley
	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 help tackle sewage discharges into the River (a) Aire and (b) Wharfe in Shipley constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Shipley
	tabling member printed	Anna Dixon
	uin	4307
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers. In July, we announced swift action to begin resetting the water sector, including ringfencing vital funding for infrastructure investment and placing customers and the environment at the heart of water company objectives.</p><p> </p><p>In September, Government introduced the Water (Special Measures) Bill to parliament to give regulators new powers to take tougher and faster action to crack down on water companies damaging the environment and failing their customers. These are the first critical steps in enabling a long-term and transformative reset of the entire water sector.</p><p></p><p>I would also refer the hon. Member to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State on 18 July, <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-07-18/hcws3" target="_blank">HCWS3</a>.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy question first answered 25/09/2024 09:56:51 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
	tabling member	5281

1727767

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Adoption
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have met, or have plans to meet with, the Movement for an Adoption Apology; and whether they have any plans to move for apologising for historic forced adoptions that during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, which affected more than 215,000 women and their children.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	uin	HL781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The government has not met with the Movement for an Adoption Apology and there is no meeting scheduled.</p><p> </p><p>My hon. Friend, the Minister for Children and Families, shares the deepest sympathy with everyone affected by historic forced adoption. The practice was abhorrent and should never have taken place.</p><p> </p><p>The department will look to learn from the approach of the devolved nations and explore what more can be done to support those impacted.</p><p> </p><p>The department is also currently funding the Adoption England project, Improving Adoption Services for Adults (IASA), which is designed to maintain relationships and provide better access to support for adopted adults.</p> answering member printed Baroness Smith of Malvern question first answered 25/09/2024 08:47:17 answering member 269 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Malvern
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1727817

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Private Education: Fees and Charges
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of private schools across the UK that are anticipated to close as a result of charging VAT on fees.
	tabling member printed	Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
	uin	HL808
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy. While the impact of this policy is being fully considered, projections by the Institute for Fiscal Studies indicate that the number of pupils who may switch schools as a result of these changes is likely to represent a very small proportion of overall pupil numbers in the state sector, less than 0.5%, with any displacement expected to take place over several years. This research is available here and as attached: <a href="https://ifs.org.uk/publications/tax-private-school-fees-and-state-school-spending" target="_blank">https://ifs.org.uk/publications/tax-private-school-fees-and-state-school-spending</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The number of children in private schools has remained steady despite a 20% real terms increase in average private school fees since 2010 and a 55% rise since 2003, illustrating the sector’s adaptability. While the department cannot predict closures, the department will use indicators such as occupancy to monitor this.</p> answering member printed Baroness Smith of Malvern question first answered 25/09/2024 14:30:22 answering member 269 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Malvern attachment 1 file name HL808_attachment_IFS_Report_R263_Tax_private_school_fees_and_state_school_spending.pdf title HL808_attachment
	tabling member	655 label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

1728154

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Senior Civil Servants: Recruitment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many applications for Recruitment Principles exceptions has the Civil Service Commission rejected since 4 July 2024; and how many breaches of the Recruitment Principles have been identified in the same period.
	tabling member constituency	Salisbury
	tabling member printed	John Glen
	uin	4673
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>Where the Civil Service Commission does not believe that a proposed appointment by exception is justified either by the needs of the Civil Service or to enable the Civil Service to participate in a government employment initiative, it may reject the proposal or impose additional conditions. As has been long-standing practice under successive administrations, this information is not published.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Commission also issues breaches where non-compliance with the Recruitment Principles has been identified. This information is published in the Commission’s annual report, which can be found at https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/publications/annual-reports/</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale answering member printed Georgia Gould question first answered 25/09/2024 10:19:05 answering member 5305
	tabling member	4051 label Biography information for John Glen

1728299

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	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	Asthma & Lung UK
	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 he plans to meet with representatives of the charity Asthma and Lung UK.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Adam Jogee
	uin	4867
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and the Ministerial team are in the process of meeting a wide range of stakeholders since their appointment to the department.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy question first answered 25/09/2024 10:02:02 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
	tabling member	5168

1728365

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Mental Illness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish a mental ill health strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Runnymede and Weybridge
	tabling member printed	Dr Ben Spencer
	uin	4933
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department has no plans to publish a mental ill health strategy. We will fix the broken system to ensure that we give mental health the same attention and focus as physical health, and that people can be confident in accessing high quality mental health support when they need it.</p><p>As part of our mission to build a National Health Service that is fit for the future and that is there when people need it, this Government will recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers to reduce delays and provide faster treatment, which will also help ease pressure on the busy mental health services. We will also introduce a specialist mental health professional in every school in England and roll out Young Futures hubs in every community.</p><p>The Mental Health Bill announced in the King’s Speech will deliver the Government’s manifesto commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983. It will give patients greater choice, autonomy, enhanced rights and support, and ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect throughout treatment.</p> answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg answering member printed Stephen Kinnock question first answered 25/09/2024 12:14:51 answering member 4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock previous answer version 5624 answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg answering member printed Stephen Kinnock answering member 4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock
	tabling member	4785 label Biography information for Dr Ben Spencer

1728456

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Food: Waste
	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 reduce food waste; and what discussions he has had with industry representatives on the best way to tackle the issue.
	tabling member constituency	Bath
	tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
	uin	5092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department will hold discussion with the supply chain on a range of issues including how to prevent waste.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to the programme of work led by The Waste and Resources Programme (WRAP) to drive down surplus and waste across the supply chain, with the aim to halve food waste by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ffood-and-drink-waste-hierarchy-deal-with-surplus-and-waste%2Ffood-and-drink-waste-hierarchy-deal-with-surplus-and-waste&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C8a45210a124d458f6f5908dcd306bdda%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638617273174387402%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UCBiXiXmzQ7hWYg0JqoSa%2FHRtWGjUv6pSnmzcY1EYJE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Food and drink waste hierarchy: deal with surplus and waste - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> offers tools and advice to food businesses.</p> answering member constituency Coventry East answering member printed Mary Creagh grouped question UIN 5093 question first answered 25/09/2024 12:42:20 answering member 1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh
	tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1728457

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Food: Waste
	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 support the application of the food and drink waste hierarchy for surplus food.
	tabling member constituency	Bath
	tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
	uin	5093
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department will hold discussion with the supply chain on a range of issues including how to prevent waste.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to the programme of work led by The Waste and Resources Programme (WRAP) to drive down surplus and waste across the supply chain, with the aim to halve food waste by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ffood-and-drink-waste-hierarchy-deal-with-surplus-and-waste%2Ffood-and-drink-waste-hierarchy-deal-with-surplus-and-waste&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C8a45210a124d458f6f5908dcd306bdda%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638617273174387402%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UCBiXiXmzQ7hWYg0JqoSa%2FHRtWGjUv6pSnmzcY1EYJE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Food and drink waste hierarchy: deal with surplus and waste - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> offers tools and advice to food businesses.</p> answering member constituency Coventry East answering member printed Mary Creagh grouped question UIN 5092 question first answered 25/09/2024 12:42:20 answering member 1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh
	tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1728560

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Special Advisers: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 23 July 2024 to Question 1247 on Special Advisers: Pay, whether the salaries of all special advisers have been agreed; and who is responsible for determining those salaries.
	tabling member constituency	Salisbury
	tabling member printed	John Glen
	uin	5037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>Special adviser salaries are set according to the special adviser pay framework. Information on Special Adviser numbers and costs will be published in the Annual Report on Special Advisers as per the requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, as was the case under the previous Administration.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale answering member printed Georgia Gould question first answered 25/09/2024 10:20:03 answering member 5305
	tabling member	4051 label Biography information for John Glen