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	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p><strong></strong>We have agreed a fair financial settlement with the EU as part of the draft Withdrawal Agreement which reflects the UK paying its share of the outstanding EU commitments made during the period of our membership. Our estimate, based on reasonable assumptions and publically available data, falls within the range of £35bn-£39bn, and the National Audit Office confirmed in April 2018 that these assumptions were reasonable.</p><p>Details of the basis on which that figure was reached can be found in the draft Withdrawal Agreement, published on November 14th, 2018. The Chancellor of the Exchequer also provided details to the Treasury Select Committee in January 2018, including a breakdown of the components of the settlement.</p><p> </p><p><strong><strong></strong><br></strong></p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1111084

	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The European Council Decision, taken in agreement with the UK on 11 April, includes a duty of sincere cooperation in relation to the extension of Article 50. This includes reference to “the commitment by the United Kingdom to act in a constructive and responsible manner throughout the extension”. The full Decision can be found here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2019/04/10/20190410-european-council-decision-on-extension/.</p><p>If the Withdrawal Agreement has not been ratified by 22 May, we have a legal obligation to hold European Parliament elections as a Member State, as set out under EU treaties, and we will uphold these obligations. We have therefore already started making the necessary domestic preparations in order to prepare for this potential outcome. However, as the Prime Minister has said, we will make every effort to ensure the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified by 22 May so that we do not need to hold these elections.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1182926

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK is well prepared for this type of outbreak; we are taking all necessary precautions to protect the public, including engaging with industry and the business community to discuss their preparedness planning.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that there has been increased demand on a number of products, including hygiene gel. These shortages are caused by increased consumer demand, rather than supply chain disruption. Retailers are working with suppliers to increase stock and reassure consumers there is no need to buy higher quantities than usual.</p><p> </p><p>We will work with local authorities to extend the hours that deliveries can be made to supermarkets and other food retailers to help the industry respond to COVID-19. The new measures mean retailers can increase the frequency of deliveries to their stores and move stock more quickly from warehouses across the country to replenish their shelves.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1187973

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Alcohol used in the production of retail sanitiser gel is not subject to excise duty, providing it is denatured. Producers, suppliers, and users of denatured alcohol must be authorised by HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC).</p><p> </p><p>Licensed suppliers of trade-specific denatured alcohol or duty-free spirit that are supplying it for hand sanitiser do not need to restrict the volume supplied. However, they should continue to inspect authorisations and record details of supplies made.</p><p> </p><p>On 23 March 2020, HMRC announced a series of easements designed to increase the amount of denatured alcohol available, as well as the number of businesses authorised to use it in the production of sanitiser gel. These measures will make it easier for manufacturers to meet the sudden increase in demand during the Coronavirus outbreak. Further information on the easements announced to support hand sanitiser production can be found at gov.uk.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1234764

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Chambers of commerce and trade associations play an important role in supporting the UK’s economic growth. In June, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State led a series of roundtables, bringing together businesses, business representative groups and leading academics from the UK to consider the measures needed to support the UK’s economic recovery from Covid-19. This was attended by the British Chambers of Commerce, the national representative body of 52 Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK and Energy UK, the trade association for British energy. There is also regular engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce at a variety of senior levels within the Department.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1234765

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>We do not hold a list of all the Chambers of Commerce, however the majority of Chambers are affiliated to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). A list of those Chambers can be found on the BCC’s website.</p><p>A list of all UK trade associations is not available from official sources. There is no compulsory requirement to register a trade association anywhere, unless it is a company limited by guarantee in which case the organisation must register with Companies House in order to comply with statutory company law<em>.</em></p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1234766

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State has held frequent calls with major business representative organisations. Other engagement includes the Secretary of State’s recent industry roundtables on Economic Recovery. The BEIS ministerial team continues to use these opportunities to assure the effectiveness of Government’s responses to the COVID-19 outbreak and to ensure a safe return to work across the whole UK economy as quickly as possible.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1235956

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is an organisation that is independent of Her Majesty’s Government. The BCC’s membership of any other organisations is a matter for the BCC to consider and decide upon. They did not consult with the Government prior to making this decision and the Government has no power to reverse it.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1239873

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government is committed to negotiating free trade agreements which help support our ambition on climate change and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.</p><p> </p><p>These agreements will facilitate trade in goods and services which support the deployment of low carbon, carbon capture and energy efficient technology in the UK, underpin international cooperation in research and development, and reaffirm the UK’s sovereign right to regulate to take the measures necessary to end our contribution to global warming over the next three decades</p><p> </p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1256537

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	legislature	25277
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The National Security and Investment Bill will introduce slicker investment routes and more certainty for businesses, as we remain open to trade and recover from COVID-19. This will ensure the UK remains the premier investment destination in the world, providing certainty for businesses that they will not be targeted by hostile actors.</p><p> </p><p>Analysis outlined in the Impact Assessment for the National Security and Investment Bill has shown that, providing national security regimes are clear, objective, and predictable, they do not play a major role in the investment decision-making process.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been clear that this regime will be exclusively used to protect the UK from national security threats, rather than wider political considerations. The Government is making the process of notifying and screening investments simpler, quicker, and slicker by providing clearance within statutory timelines. The Government will also facilitate businesses engaging with the process by providing informal advice on the regime and not charging fees for submitting a notification.</p><p>The powers given to my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State to give designated vendor directions in the Telecommunications (Security) Bill is designed to allow for restrictions to be imposed on the use by telecoms providers of goods, services, and facilities from high-risk vendors, in the interests of national security. The restrictions that may be imposed by way of a direction do not extend to restrictions on inward investment from other countries.</p><p> </p><p>The recently announced Office for Investment will work seamlessly across the Government to drive and co-ordinate the deal-enabling activities that are required to land high-impact and high-value investments.</p>
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley