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registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	USA: Civil Disorder
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the US Administration on the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	53326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have been clear that the death of George Floyd was appalling, inexcusable and deeply distressing. We are aware that a suspect has been charged and there is a federal review underway. We would hope and expect justice to be done.</p><p>The violence we have seen is clearly very alarming. People must be allowed to protest peacefully - peaceful protest remains a vital part of a democratic society and we understand the strength of feeling around this issue.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 08/06/2020 11:03:53 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1244873

registered interest
date	20/10/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Venezuela: FSO Nabarima
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the Venezuelan authorities on the condition of the of the barge Nabarima, moored in the Gulf of Paria.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	106231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>We are aware of reports about the condition of the Nabarima floating storage and off-loading facility in the Gulf of Paria. We have not made representations to the Venezuelan authorities, but would urge them to take all necessary measures to prevent a potential environmental catastrophe that would have repercussions not only for Venezuela but also for the entire region.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 23/10/2020 08:29:49 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1196117

registered interest
date	15/05/2020
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Correspondence
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 the average time taken was for a substantive response to letters to his office from hon. Members in the latest period for which figures are available.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	47217
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2020 answer text <p>In line with Cabinet Office guidance, Defra has a target of replying to correspondence within 20 working days where a response is required.</p><p> </p><p>As you will understand, Defra is currently dealing with unprecedented volumes of correspondence due to COVID-19. All correspondence received from Members is being reviewed and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 20/05/2020 12:08:33 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

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

1339964

registered interest
date	24/06/2021
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	Animal Welfare: Select Committees
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 appointing a (a) zoo and (b) aquarium expert to the new Animal Sentience Committee.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	21840
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill creates an expert committee, the Animal Sentience Committee, which has powers to consider how Ministerial policy decisions have paid all due regard to the welfare of animals as sentient beings. The Bill introduces new powers for the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to appoint appropriate committee members. Recruitment activity for the Committee will be in line with standard public appointments rules and will take place as soon as is practicable. This includes the principle that candidates should be drawn from a strong, diverse field, and that their skills, experiences and qualities should meet the needs of the Committee.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 29/06/2021 14:32:51 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1344358

registered interest
date	06/07/2021
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	Morrisons: Takeovers
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 effect on UK agriculture of a foreign takeover of Morrisons plc.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	28126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2021 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the situation. The Government is committed to ensuring that the UK remains open for business, while protecting the livelihoods of British workers and investment in the UK. We recognise that overseas investors play a major and positive role in stimulating economic growth in every part of the UK. In most cases, it is right that mergers are treated as a commercial matter for the parties involved.</p><p> </p><p>We have received reassurances from Morrisons of the priorities of the potential new investor, including support of the relationships Morrisons has fostered with small suppliers and farmers and no material changes to existing payment practices are expected.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 12/07/2021 15:40:07 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1462836

registered interest
date	13/05/2022
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	Livestock and Wildlife: Dogs
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 help encourage dog owners to train dogs not to chase (a) farm livestock and (b) wild animals.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	1492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>The Government takes the issue of livestock worrying and chasing very seriously, recognising the distress this can cause farmers and animals, as well as the financial implications.</p><p> </p><p>New measures to crack down on livestock worrying in England and Wales are to be brought in through the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which was introduced in Parliament on 8 June 2021.The new measures will enhance enforcement mechanisms available to the police and expand the scope of livestock species and locations covered by the law. Improved powers will enable the police to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively.</p><p> </p><p>The purpose of the livestock worrying legislation is to tackle the anti-social behaviour of those whose dogs worry or attack animals that are commonly found in agricultural settings and whose injury or death may have serious financial consequences for their keepers. Feral wild animals are outside the scope of this legislation. Protections for animals in their wild state are dealt with separately under different legislation.</p><p> </p><p>In December 2021, Defra published research in collaboration with Middlesex University investigating measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog.  The research considers the effectiveness of current dog control measures, and the report makes several recommendations, including strengthening the accreditation of dog trainers and providing dog awareness courses for those with dog control issues. The report will provide the basis for the consideration of reform in this area and the Government is already working with the police, local authorities, and animal welfare stakeholders to consider the recommendations further.</p><p> </p><p>Guidance is available to educate owners about handling their dogs responsibly in the vicinity of livestock and animals, in order to prevent the occurrence of attacks or chasing. Natural England recently published a refreshed version of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors" target="_blank">Countryside Code</a>, which highlights that it is best practice to keep dogs on a lead around livestock. The Code also makes specific reference to keeping dogs in sight and under control to make sure they stay away from livestock, wildlife, horses and other people unless invited. Moreover, the Code helpfully sets out certain legal requirements, encouraging visitors to always check local signs as there are locations where you must keep your dog on a lead around livestock for all or part of the year.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, dog owners can prevent incidents of chasing by undertaking appropriate training. It is important that dogs are trained to behave well, ideally from a young age, and introduced gradually and positively to different environments, people and animals. Reward-based training for dogs is widely regarded as the preferred method of training. Owners who have concerns about controlling their dog’s behaviour may take advice from their vet or a suitably qualified dog behaviourist or trainer. The Animal Behaviour and Training Council maintains national registers of appropriately qualified trainers and behaviourists and The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs also details best practice methods of training.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 18/05/2022 14:49:47 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1385742

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Conflict Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the timetable is for the publication of the Government’s updated approach to conflict.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	88666
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2021 answer text <p>In line with the commitments in the Integrated Review, the conflict centre in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working with a range of partners to consider and develop our approach to conflict. We are assessing evidence for what works and how to harness the full range of HMG capabilities to increase our impact in preventing, managing and resolving conflict in priority regions. A core part of the conflict centre's role will be to draw on expertise from across Her Majesty's Government (HMG) and beyond to support the UK's work on conflict, including from civil society, academia, bilateral partners, multilateral organisations and the private sector.</p><p>We will set out more detail on the FCDO's approach to conflict and how we are delivering on the IR commitments in the New Year.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 10/12/2021 11:22:25 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1385740

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to hold to account those responsible for the recruitment and use of children in conflict.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	88664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK is firmly committed to ending all violations against children in armed conflict. We use our permanent UN Security Council (UNSC) membership to ensure conflict-related child protection issues remain a key part of UNSC discussions and that UN operations address child protection issues. The UK is also an active member of the UNSC Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), which leads the international response to violations committed against children in conflict. The Working Group issues calls and concrete requests to those governments and armed groups listed in the Secretary-General's annual report on children and armed conflict, supplementing the work of the UN to get parties to enter into concrete action plans to end the recruitment and use of children.</p><p>As a member of the UNSC Working Group, the UK applies diplomatic pressure to listed parties to enter into concrete UN action plans to verify and release any children associated with armed groups and forces, to prevent re-recruitment and ensure the provision of appropriate reintegration and rehabilitation assistance. We also press for the inclusion of child protection provisions in UN peacekeeping mandate renewals and resolutions.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 15/12/2021 13:01:49 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1385741

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will prioritise the children and armed conflict agenda within the Government’s updated approach to conflict.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	88665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2021 answer text <p>In line with the commitments in the Integrated Review, the conflict centre in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working with a range of partners to consider and further develop our approach to conflict. We are assessing evidence for what works and how to harness the full range of Her Majesty's Government (HMG) capabilities to increase our impact in preventing, managing and resolving conflict in priority regions. The UK is committed to protecting all children affected by armed conflict.</p><p>The UK prioritises efforts to protect children affected by armed conflict through our active membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) which leads the international response to violations committed against children in conflict. The Working Group focuses on responding to the UN Secretary General's CAAC annual report which lists governments and armed groups for committing grave violations against children. We further protect children in armed conflict through our extensive Girls' Education Campaign. The UK advocates for universalisation of the Safe Schools Declaration and by situating the Declaration within our Girls' Education Campaign, we are ensuring implementation is gender responsive; focusing on getting girls back into school and recognising they are impacted in unique ways by conflict and by pauses in their education.</p><p>We will set out more detail on the FCDO's approach to conflict in the New Year.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 15/12/2021 13:09:00 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones