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174197

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	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text We have raised the case of Raif Badawi at a senior level with the Saudi authorities. question first answered 21/01/2015 17:59:46
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

174195

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	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We have received representations suggesting that the Pet Animals Act 1951 could be updated in particular to deal with sale of pets on the internet and banning the sale of puppies and kittens from pet shops. Tthe Act already applies to sales of pet animals over the internet Anyone selling pets commercially from any sort of premises, whether on the high street or on-line from a private dwelling by way of example, is required to be licensed by their local authority.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The welfare of all animals sold from pet shops is provided for, not only in the provisions of the 1951 Act, but also under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which requires that all owners must provide for the welfare needs of their animals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Guidance on the <em>Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing</em> assists local authorities with the licensing and inspection of pet shops, whether on-line or not and includes a specific section on dogs. The document was recently updated to take account of the latest welfare standards.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:49:56
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

174198

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We are seriously concerned by Raif Badawi’s case. The UK condemns the use of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment in all circumstances. We have raised the case of Raif Badawi at a senior level with the Saudi authorities.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:59:32
	tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

173686

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	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Information is not available in the format requested.</p><p> </p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:39:54
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

174159

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	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>HM Treasury does not have responsibility for the monitoring of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has policy responsibility for the scheme and is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank (BBB), which administers the scheme for BIS. The BBB monitors the scheme and collects information on lenders’ performance. HM Treasury does not collect this information.<br><br>HM Treasury was made aware of mis-selling concerns in relation to the operation of the scheme by RBS in February 2014 when allegations of mis-selling were first made. BIS intensified its oversight of the scheme and the wider problems at RBS that are now in the public domain were subsequently uncovered. BIS have kept HMT officials informed of their progress.<br><br>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for BIS have regular discussions about a wide range of issues, including about Government funding schemes where necessary.<br><br>HM Treasury ministers and officials hold meetings with external organisations in the normal course of business to discuss a wide range of issues relating to financial services, which would from time to time include those lenders participating in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. In line with the Government’s aim of making this process transparent, the full list of meetings between Treasury ministers and external organisations is published online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel. It would not be appropriate to disclose the contents of those meetings.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:57:05
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

174160

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>HM Treasury does not have responsibility for the monitoring of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has policy responsibility for the scheme and is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank (BBB), which administers the scheme for BIS. The BBB monitors the scheme and collects information on lenders’ performance. HM Treasury does not collect this information.<br><br>HM Treasury was made aware of mis-selling concerns in relation to the operation of the scheme by RBS in February 2014 when allegations of mis-selling were first made. BIS intensified its oversight of the scheme and the wider problems at RBS that are now in the public domain were subsequently uncovered. BIS have kept HMT officials informed of their progress.<br><br>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for BIS have regular discussions about a wide range of issues, including about Government funding schemes where necessary.<br><br>HM Treasury ministers and officials hold meetings with external organisations in the normal course of business to discuss a wide range of issues relating to financial services, which would from time to time include those lenders participating in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. In line with the Government’s aim of making this process transparent, the full list of meetings between Treasury ministers and external organisations is published online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel. It would not be appropriate to disclose the contents of those meetings.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:57:05
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

174161

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>HM Treasury does not have responsibility for the monitoring of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has policy responsibility for the scheme and is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank (BBB), which administers the scheme for BIS. The BBB monitors the scheme and collects information on lenders’ performance. HM Treasury does not collect this information.<br><br>HM Treasury was made aware of mis-selling concerns in relation to the operation of the scheme by RBS in February 2014 when allegations of mis-selling were first made. BIS intensified its oversight of the scheme and the wider problems at RBS that are now in the public domain were subsequently uncovered. BIS have kept HMT officials informed of their progress.<br><br>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for BIS have regular discussions about a wide range of issues, including about Government funding schemes where necessary.<br><br>HM Treasury ministers and officials hold meetings with external organisations in the normal course of business to discuss a wide range of issues relating to financial services, which would from time to time include those lenders participating in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. In line with the Government’s aim of making this process transparent, the full list of meetings between Treasury ministers and external organisations is published online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel. It would not be appropriate to disclose the contents of those meetings.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:57:05
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

174162

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>HM Treasury does not have responsibility for the monitoring of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has policy responsibility for the scheme and is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank (BBB), which administers the scheme for BIS. The BBB monitors the scheme and collects information on lenders’ performance. HM Treasury does not collect this information.<br><br>HM Treasury was made aware of mis-selling concerns in relation to the operation of the scheme by RBS in February 2014 when allegations of mis-selling were first made. BIS intensified its oversight of the scheme and the wider problems at RBS that are now in the public domain were subsequently uncovered. BIS have kept HMT officials informed of their progress.<br><br>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for BIS have regular discussions about a wide range of issues, including about Government funding schemes where necessary.<br><br>HM Treasury ministers and officials hold meetings with external organisations in the normal course of business to discuss a wide range of issues relating to financial services, which would from time to time include those lenders participating in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. In line with the Government’s aim of making this process transparent, the full list of meetings between Treasury ministers and external organisations is published online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel. It would not be appropriate to disclose the contents of those meetings.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:57:05
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

174163

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>HM Treasury does not have responsibility for the monitoring of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has policy responsibility for the scheme and is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank (BBB), which administers the scheme for BIS. The BBB monitors the scheme and collects information on lenders’ performance. HM Treasury does not collect this information.<br><br>HM Treasury was made aware of mis-selling concerns in relation to the operation of the scheme by RBS in February 2014 when allegations of mis-selling were first made. BIS intensified its oversight of the scheme and the wider problems at RBS that are now in the public domain were subsequently uncovered. BIS have kept HMT officials informed of their progress.<br><br>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for BIS have regular discussions about a wide range of issues, including about Government funding schemes where necessary.<br><br>HM Treasury ministers and officials hold meetings with external organisations in the normal course of business to discuss a wide range of issues relating to financial services, which would from time to time include those lenders participating in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. In line with the Government’s aim of making this process transparent, the full list of meetings between Treasury ministers and external organisations is published online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel. It would not be appropriate to disclose the contents of those meetings.</p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:57:05
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

173397

	registered interest
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Biodiversity and aquaculture are devolved matters.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Pacific oyster is commercially farmed at several locations around coasts and estuaries in Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Fish Health Inspectorate is responsible for authorising all Aquaculture Production Businesses in England and Wales – as part of the authorisation process they will assess biosecurity measures for the site. For example, in the case of Pacific oysters, they will consult with Natural England on the suitability of farming Pacific oysters. In addition, where a proposed Pacific oyster farm development is in a marine protected area, each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure it does not unduly impact the site’s conservation objectives.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State has had no discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive or other devolved administrations on this matter.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 21/01/2015 17:47:22
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon