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1307818

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2021
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Sexual Harassment: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	178812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2021 answer text <p>Under the Equality Act 2010 employers have a legal responsibility to take all reasonable steps to protect their employees against workplace sexual harassment. The Government expects employers to take these responsibilities seriously. If they fail, employees can seek advice from Acas and, if necessary, take legal action in an Employment Tribunal.</p><p>Last year the Equality and Human Rights Commission, with the Government’s support, published guidance on harassment and sexual harassment at work.</p><p>In addition, the Government has consulted on sexual harassment in the workplace, focusing on whether the laws to protect people from harassment at work are operating effectively. We will be setting out the Government’s response to this shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 20/04/2021 16:47:53 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1689045

	registered interest
	date	16/02/2024
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	STEM Subjects: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to support women to return to their careers in STEM after maternity leave.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	13893
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government is focussed on ensuring that all women who want to return to work following maternity leave are able to do so. Recent work in this area includes: extending rights to flexible working, enhancing protections from redundancy for new parents, and expanding free childcare entitlements.</p><p>We recognise that those who have taken extended time away from the workplace due to caring responsibilities can find it particularly difficult to return to work. Our STEM ReCharge pilot, delivered by expert organisations, Career Returners and STEM Returners, is currently supporting parents and carers back into STEM roles specifically.</p><p>The pilot is providing personalised employability support, sector-specific refresh training, and work opportunities to technology and engineering returners in the Midlands and the North of England. It is also providing support and training for STEM employers on supportive returner hiring and inclusive recruitment practices.</p><p>The findings of the pilot will help organisations to set up their own returners schemes, tailored to the specific needs of their workforce.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 26/02/2024 12:09:44 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1624321

	registered interest
	date	27/04/2023
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Sexual Harassment: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of sexual harassment in workplaces in England in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	183025
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2023 answer text <p>The Equality Hub does not actively collect data on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace in England. External data collection and media reports have shown that sexual harassment remains a persistent, prevalent problem across the country, and particularly in our workplaces. In 2021 a poll by the TUC found that around 7 in 10 disabled women surveyed had been sexually harassed at work, for example.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government is committed to tackling sexual harassment in the workplace, to make sure that people feel safe and supported to thrive. In July 2021, as part of our strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls, the Government committed to a new package of measures. This includes supporting the Equality and Human Rights Commission to develop a statutory Code of Practice, preparing our own practical guidance for employers, as well as two legislative commitments to strengthen protections for those affected by harassment at work.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 09/05/2023 15:55:47 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1675747

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2023
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Rivers: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the quality of water in rivers and streams in Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	900430
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>Water is a devolved matter in Wales, as such the Welsh Labour Government is responsible for water in rivers and streams in Wales, not the UK Government. It is high time that the Welsh Government took greater action on this vital issue as a devolved responsibility.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 06/12/2023 14:30:08 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1650230

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Air Pollution: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on improving air quality in towns and cities in Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	905728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>My Department has regular discussions with the Welsh Government on steps to reduce emissions in Wales.</p><p>Air quality is devolved and the responsibility of the Welsh Government. This UK Government has committed £20bn over the next two decades to reduce industrial emissions and drive up air quality across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 05/07/2023 12:46:23 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219804

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, what steps the Government is taking to prioritise improvements in air quality as part of his economic recovery plans.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	67544
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text We remain determined to tackle air pollution and the negative impacts that it has on public health, the economy and the environment. This is why we recently announced a £2 billion package to create a new era for cycling and walking – the largest ever boost for cyclists and pedestrians – which includes £225 million to help local authorities create pop-up cycle lanes and reallocate road space. This package builds on the recent Budget announcements of £1bn in further support to promote the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, including up to £500m to support the rollout of a super-fast charging network, and a further £304m to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions. answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 10/07/2020 09:47:10 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1187040

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Business Rates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses who do not qualify for business rate relief.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	33420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2020 answer text The Government has set out an unprecedented package of support for all businesses affected by this crisis. All businesses will benefit from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Statutory Sick Pay refunds and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, alongside tax cuts and direct grants. Further detail of the business support package can be found at: <a href="http://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.businesssupport.gov.uk</a> and more information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme</a>.<p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 31/03/2020 14:24:58 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1344105

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Labour Market
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to support labour market growth.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	28065
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2021 answer text <p>We are helping people find new jobs by doubling the number of work coaches, and have introduced additional tailored support such as the £2bn Kickstart scheme and £2.9bn Restart programme.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided funding to triple the number of traineeships and sector-based work academies from their pre-pandemic level, introduced expanded incentives for employers to hire apprentices, and introduced support for school leavers to take high value training courses where employment opportunities are not immediately available.</p><p> </p><p>The Budget also announced £1 million to pilot a jobs-matching platform for work coaches to help people find work across sectors .</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 14/07/2021 12:56:40 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1519745

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	National Farmers Union: Financial Services and Markets Bill
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many meetings he has had with the National Union of Farmers on the potential impact of the Financial Services and Markets Bill on members of that union in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	59458
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery.</p><p>Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 18/10/2022 14:56:45 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1549966

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Cost of Living: Huddersfield
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has had discussions with representatives of charities operating in Huddersfield on the impact of the cost of living crisis on residents of that town in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	106343
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2022 answer text <p>Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery.</p><p> </p><p>Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</p><p> </p><p>The government has announced further support in the Autumn Statement for next year designed to target the most vulnerable households. This cost of living support is worth £26 billion in 2023-24, in addition to benefits uprating, which is worth £11 billion to working age households and people with disabilities.</p><p> </p><p>This support for 2023-24 is in addition to the generous support already in place to support households this winter.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 13/12/2022 11:15:15 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman