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947628

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2018
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	European Investment Bank
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of giving up the UK's share of European Investment Bank assets in the event that the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	168179
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>We have agreed a fair financial settlement with the EU. We have ensured that all relevant assets are taken into account and the settlement is adjusted accordingly, and that our capital in the European Investment Bank will be returned to us.</p><p>The UK also believes it may be mutually beneficial to maintain some form of ongoing relationship with the European Investment Bank Group after leaving the EU, and we are exploring these options with the EU as part of the negotiations on the future relationship.</p><p>There is no question in any scenario that the UK will give up its share of assets.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 18/09/2018 09:18:50 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

964761

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2018
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Vote Leave
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, what discussion he had with First Treasury Counsel in advance of agreeing to act for the Electoral Commission in Vote Leave Ltd's appeal against their recent findings against that organisation; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth West
	tabling member printed	Conor Burns
	uin	169266
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The Attorney General does not advise the Electoral Commission who are an independent body and will take their own legal advice. The Attorney General is therefore not representing the Electoral Commission in any proceedings and has not held a discussion with First Treasury Counsel on this basis.</p> answering member constituency Torridge and West Devon answering member printed Mr Geoffrey Cox question first answered 18/09/2018 11:03:09 answering member 1508 label Biography information for Sir Geoffrey Cox
	tabling member	3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns

969434

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Housing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will carry out a review of whether there is sufficient and quality accommodation available to service personnel on the defence estates.
	tabling member constituency	Angus
	tabling member printed	Kirstene Hair
	uin	171738
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The quality and quantity of all service accommodation is under continual review by the Department. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to providing high quality accommodation within an appropriate locality to where Service personnel live, work and train.</p><p>For Service Family Accommodation, the MOD meets the Government Decent Homes Standard, set by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for 95% of its properties, with the overall condition of the accommodation considered as good.</p><p>The MOD has delivered more than 50,000 new or upgraded Single Living Accommodation bed-spaces, across the estate over the last 15 years and is committed to invest significant additional funding in Defence infrastructure over the next 10-15 years.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/09/2018 14:48:08 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood previous answer version 76214 answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4675 label Biography information for Kirstene Hair

971316

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Flood Control: Kendal
	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 estimate his Department has made of the date of completion of (a) flood defence maintenance and (b) future flood defence plans for Kendal as a result of Storm Desmond in 2015-2016.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	172488
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>Flood Defence maintenance for the Westmorland and Lunesdale catchments is completed as an annual rolling program which runs from April through to March. The Environment Agency (EA) is on schedule with the 2018/19 program, which is available to view online here:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-and-coastal-maintenance-programme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-and-coastal-maintenance-programme</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The proposed Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme is planned to be delivered in multiple phases in keeping with the EA’s strategic approach to managing flooding risk within the River Kent catchment. The first phase of linear flood defences through Kendal also includes improvements to the Stock Beck drainage system in the Sandylands area. Subject to the approvals of the business case and necessary permissions, construction is due to start in May 2019 and be complete by March 2021.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The next phase, starting in 2020, is proposed to deliver two flood storage reservoirs on the River Kent upstream of Kendal, which will further increase the standard of protection to properties. These are due for completion in 2022. This is subject to approvals of the business case and necessary planning permissions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Natural flood risk measures within the catchment are being developed and delivered within the same time period as part of an ongoing programme of works.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 12:38:35 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

971317

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Land Drainage
	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 his Department has made of the effectiveness of water drainage systems in postcodes that experienced flooding as a result of Storm Desmond in 2015-2016 to prevent flooding in future severe storms.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	172489
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>Lead responsibility for managing surface water flood risks, including understanding the contribution of local drainage systems, lies with Lead Local Flood Authorities, in this case Cumbria and Lancashire County Councils.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 requires Lead Local Flood Authorities to investigate floods in their area.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Lancashire and Cumbria County Councils published flood investigation reports following the Storm Desmond related flooding in 2015-16. These reports cover the role of local drainage systems and include actions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They are available on the council’s website: <a href="https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/performance-inspections-reviews/environmental/flood-investigation-report/" target="_blank">https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/performance-inspections-reviews/environmental/flood-investigation-report/</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 12:19:20 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

971319

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Flood Control
	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 his Department has made of the flood defence capacity in postcodes affected by Storm Desmond in 2015-2016 to prevent flooding in (a) 100 year weather event (b) a 30 year weather event and (c) and a 10 year weather event.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	172490
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The Environment Agency (EA) does not asses flood defence capacity by postcode. Maps showing flood risk throughout England can be found online here:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/long-term-flood-risk/map" target="_blank">https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/long-term-flood-risk/map</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The maps indicate where flood risk is high, medium and low; taking into account existing flood defences.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The EA targets investment to reduce the risks of flooding and coastal erosion to as many people as possible, and to get the best outcome for every pound spent. Details of the EA’s programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes can be found online here:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/programme-of-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-schemes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/programme-of-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-schemes</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 12:30:41 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

971320

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Land Drainage: Cumbria
	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 has taken in the last three years to ensure that United Utilities have increased drainage capacity in Cumbria since Storm Desmond in 2015-16.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	172491
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>Following Storm Desmond, United Utilities reviewed the resilience of its assets in Cumbria, working with the Environment Agency and Cumbria County Council to produce section 19 reports (Flood and Water Management Act 2010) to investigate the flood incident.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>United Utilities also completed a detailed Integrated Drainage Area Study in the Carlisle catchment. It analysed the entire drainage system and worked with stakeholders to produce a comprehensive plan which is now informing investment decisions and shaping how the company operates the drainage system to optimise its resilience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In the current 2015-20 investment period, United Utilities is investing around £35million in major capital schemes on the sewer network in Cumbria, including £22million in the last two years on the county’s drainage systems.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 12:24:59 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

971321

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Beer: Excise Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing duty on beer.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	172414
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>This government remains clear in its support for consumers, pubs and breweries, and we have taken action to this end – meaning that the price of a pint of beer is 12p is lower than it otherwise would have been since 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p>However, we cannot ignore the cost to the Exchequer of successive freezes – equal to over £4 billion since 2013/14. Any assessment of the merits of further freezes or cuts needs to consider the resulting reduction in funds available for vital public services.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 18/09/2018 09:08:09 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

971322

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Flood Control
	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 powers his Department has to require water companies to invest in flood defences in areas affected by flooding; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	172492
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The Government’s broad approach to resilience of infrastructure from natural hazards (including flooding) is that responsibility lies principally with owners and operators. While there are no specific requirements for water companies to invest in flood defences to ensure their assets are flood resilient, they are required to ensure clean drinking water supplies and so should protect their assets from hazards accordingly. They are also responsible for managing the risks of flooding from surface water and foul or combined sewer systems providing drainage from buildings and yards.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The 2016 National Flood Resilience Review requires water utilities to develop plans for permanently improving resilience of service provision to significant local communities from the most severe flood events. “Resilience in the round” is a key theme of the water sector Price Review 2019 (PR19), with Ofwat’s methodology and performance expectations for water companies including specific commitments on resilience to drought and flooding.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Defra expects Ofwat to challenge water companies to make sure that they assess the resilience of their system and infrastructure against the full range of potential hazards and threats and take proportionate steps to improve resilience where required. This could include promoting, adopting or maintaining sustainable drainage systems or co-investing in flood risk management, investing in permanent defences to protect key assets, as well as working creatively with partners “upstream” as a means of effectively draining their area and delivering multiple benefits where possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 12:35:08 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

971338

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2018
	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	Farms: Public Footpaths
	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 has plans to provide funding from the public purse to provide farmers with payments for fulfilling their legal duties to keep paths on their land clear after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	172462
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>In England, the cornerstone of future agriculture policy will be the payment of public money for environmental public goods. The Agriculture Bill includes public access in the list of purposes that the Secretary of State may pay for in the future. Paths that provide access to farmers’ land enable people to access and spend time in the natural environment. Infrastructure is required for recreational walking, cycling and horse-riding and providing access to greenspace and countryside for disabled people. This is important for maintaining and improving physical and mental health and wellbeing and therefore provides public benefits. <br> <br> There are a number of requirements relating to Public Rights of Way that are currently set out in legislation across the UK. We expect land managers to comply with these regulatory obligations, irrespective of whether financial assistance is to be received or not. As we leave the EU we will be assessing how best to deliver outcomes, including through regulation, enforcement and incentives.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 18/09/2018 17:08:59 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon