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1122559

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Disinformation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking through the Government Digital Service to tackle the spread of fake news.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester Central
	tabling member printed	Lucy Powell
	uin	910479
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p><strong>Last year we launched the Rapid Response Unit to help government understand the increasingly complex online news environment, tackle false information (both misinformation and disinformation), and promote a fact-based public debate. To note, this work sits within the Government Communication Service, rather than the Government Digital Service.</strong></p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 24/04/2019 15:11:35 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
	tabling member	4263 label Biography information for Lucy Powell

1122561

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	When he last met with Ministers from the Scottish Government; and what issues were discussed at that meeting.
	tabling member constituency	Moray
	tabling member printed	Douglas Ross
	uin	910481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p><strong>I spoke with the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, Michael Russell MSP, on 11 April to update him on the European Council meeting on 10 April and next steps. In addition, the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations meets regularly to discuss matters relating to our withdrawal and future relationship with the European Union. </strong></p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 24/04/2019 15:12:25 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	4627 label Biography information for Douglas Ross

1122562

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	United Kingdom
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to strengthen the Union.
	tabling member constituency	Croydon South
	tabling member printed	Chris Philp
	uin	910482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>We remain fully committed to the constitutional integrity of the United Kingdom. As the minister responsible for constitutional issues, I am working with Ministerial colleagues to ensure that this Government delivers for people in every part of the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 24/04/2019 15:12:55 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp

1122564

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Vote Leave: Election Offences
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the Electoral Commission’s decision that a new investigation into the Vote Leave campaign would not be in the public interest.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	910484
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p><strong>The Electoral Commission is an independent regulator, accountable to Parliament, not the Government. The Government is, rightly, not involved in decisions over what the Electoral Commission investigates. We remain committed to upholding the integrity of our democratic processes.</strong></p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/04/2019 15:13:30 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1122565

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Elections: Proof of Identity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether the Government will conduct further voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	South Thanet
	tabling member printed	Craig Mackinlay
	uin	910485
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p><strong>The British public deserves to have confidence in our democracy. A diverse range of 10 local authorities have confirmed that they will be taking part in Voter ID and postal vote pilots for the 2019 local elections. The pilots will provide further insight into ensuring the security of the voting process.</strong></p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/04/2019 15:13:57 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4529 label Biography information for Lord Mackinlay of Richborough

1121746

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2019 to Question 218834 on Blue Badge Scheme, on what date the guidance to local authorities on changes to the Blue Badge scheme extending eligibility to those with less visible conditions will be issued.
	tabling member constituency	Greenwich and Woolwich
	tabling member printed	Matthew Pennycook
	uin	245912
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>The guidance necessary for local authorities to assess applications under the expanded eligibility criteria for non-physical and hidden disabilities is currently being finalised. The Department for Transport is hoping to publish the guidance at the end of May.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/04/2019 14:29:27 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook

1121916

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	STEM Subjects: Research
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he has taken to increase the skills for people working in STEM research,
	tabling member constituency	Bolton West
	tabling member printed	Chris Green
	uin	245819
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognizes the need to enhance the UK’s research talent pipeline and increase the number of opportunities on offer for highly-skilled researchers and innovators and has taken steps to do so.</p><p>For example, in June 2018 we announced £1.3bn investment in UK talent and skills to grow and attract the best in science and innovation. This includes:</p><ul><li>£900m invested for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship which is open to the best researchers from around the world.</li><li>£50m invested to existing programmes that are delivered through UKRI which include 300 additional PhDs, 90 additional Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and up to 300 PhD additional Innovation Placements</li><li>£350m invested for prestigious National Academy fellowships.</li></ul> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 24/04/2019 16:10:28 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

1122040

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Rendition and Torture: Inquiries
	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 11 April 2019 to Question 242032 on Rendition and Torture: Inquiries, with reference to the five months of serious consideration now undertaken, how much further time is required by HM Government before the conclusion of the process.
	tabling member constituency	Sutton Coldfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Andrew Mitchell
	uin	245667
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the answer I gave on 11 April 2019 to his previous Question 242032.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 24/04/2019 14:48:02 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell

1122103

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2019
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Food Banks: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he plans to visit a food bank in May 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
	tabling member printed	David Linden
	uin	245950
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>I currently have no plans to visit a food bank in my capacity as Secretary of State for Scotland in May 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale answering member printed David Mundell question first answered 24/04/2019 10:39:59 answering member 1512 label Biography information for David Mundell
	tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

1121337

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	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	Asthma: Prescriptions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that prescription charges do not have an impact on health inequalities in people with asthma, following Asthma UK’s recent report Paying to Breathe: Why unfair asthma prescription charges must be stopped?.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	244090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2019 answer text <p>Extensive arrangements are already in place to help people afford National Health Service prescriptions. These include a broad range of NHS prescription charge exemptions, for which someone with asthma may qualify.</p><p>To support those with greatest need who do not qualify for an exemption, prescription prepayment certificates are available. A holder of a 12-month certificate can get all the prescriptions they need for just £2 per week.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 24/04/2019 12:31:38 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon