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1727666

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
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: Regulation
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 ensure regulators sponsored by his Department have sufficient resources for enforcement work.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	4464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The department recognises the vital role that regulators play in the context of enforcement. The enforcement powers of bodies such as Ofwat and the Environment Agency are key to ensuring companies meet their obligations across the water and waste sectors in England and Wales. The Water (Special Measures) Bill, which was introduced into Parliament on 4 September, will strengthen the power of the water industry regulators and expand the cost recovery powers available to the regulators, enabling them to recover their costs for enforcement action from water companies.</p><p> </p><p>Officials work closely with Defra’s public bodies throughout each spending review period, to agree enforcement plans and the required resources.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 18/09/2024 11:53:37 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	5064

1727665

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Reoffenders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	4463
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government will act to reduce reoffending by giving offenders leaving prison the tools to move away from crime.</p><p>This will include improving prisoners' access to purposeful activity, such as education; delivering pre-release plans for all those leaving custody; and ensuring that ex-offenders leave prison with a job and the skills needed to lead law abiding lives.</p><p>We are also supporting prisoners with a mental health or substance misuse need into treatment and are building stronger links with health partners to support continued engagement with treatment for prison leavers.</p> answering member constituency Scunthorpe answering member printed Sir Nicholas Dakin question first answered 10/09/2024 09:43:19 answering member 4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin
tabling member	5064

1724197

registered interest
date	29/07/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law, a practical framework to (a) enable the long-term phase-out of animal experiments in medical research and (b) support scientists with the transition to (i) computer modelling, (ii) organ-on-a-chip technology and (iii) other human-specific methods.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	2164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.</p><p> </p><p>As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark grouped question UIN 2163 question first answered 06/09/2024 10:20:05 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
tabling member	5064

1724196

registered interest
date	29/07/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take with (a) scientists, (b) industry representatives and (c) civil society representatives to help phase out animal testing.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	2163
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.</p><p> </p><p>As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark grouped question UIN 2164 question first answered 06/09/2024 10:20:05 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
tabling member	5064

1723627

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Kurds: Foreign Relations
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 his Department is taking to help promote relations with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK supports a secure, stable and thriving Kurdistan Region in Iraq (KRI) within a peaceful and prosperous Iraq. The UK regularly engages with leaders of the KRI and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), including through their representations in London. We maintain our diplomatic presence in the KRI through the British Consulate General in Erbil. Through this platform, we continue to cooperate closely on our shared bilateral priorities, such as security and migration issues.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:16:01 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064

1723623

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Iran: Kurds
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 recent assessment he has made of potential impact of Iranian interference in the Kurdistan region on that region.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is clear eyed that Iran continues to destabilise the Middle East through its military, financial and political support for its proxies and partners.</p><p>Long-term peace and security cannot be achieved without addressing such activity. The UK works closely with our international partners to hold Iran to account and encourage de-escalation.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:10:49 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064

1723626

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Iraq: Kurds
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 his Department is taking to help (a) promote and (b) support democracy in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1860
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK supports a thriving Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) within a peaceful and prosperous Iraq. Through our diplomatic engagements, we continue to encourage cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve outstanding issues, including around Kurdish representation in Iraqi politics.</p><p>Elections are essential for the people of the KRI to express their voice and for the future of the region. We are monitoring the situation with long-overdue KRI elections closely and we are encouraging a solution that allows free and fair elections to take place as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:08:59 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064

1723625

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Kurds: Peace Negotiations
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 he is taking to help promote stability in (a) Kurdistan and (b) the surrounding area.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>Through our diplomatic engagements, we continue to encourage greater cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve their outstanding issues, as well as between the political parties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).</p><p>Our focus remains on bolstering the region's stability through our bilateral programming and defence offer. As a leading member of the Global Coalition, the UK supports the Iraqi Security Forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga to tackle the threat from Daesh and promote stability. This is in addition to the UK's contribution to NATO Mission in Iraq.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:07:09 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064

1723624

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Kurds: Turkey
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 he is taking to help improve relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Türkiye.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>Our diplomatic missions are in regular contact with the authorities in Turkey, as a close NATO ally, and Iraq. We reiterate to all parties the need for dialogue and cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Turkey to combat terrorism, ensure regional security, and protect civilians.</p><p>The UK recognises Turkey's right to self-defence but also fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. It is critical that Turkey and Iraq reach a way of addressing their security concerns that does not lead to greater regional instability.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:01:50 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064

1723665

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	River Exe: Pollution 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 steps he is taking to improve the quality of water in the River Exe.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1899
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State recently met with water company bosses, including South West Water, to make it clear that water firms will be held accountable for their performance for customers and the environment. During the meeting, water bosses signed up to the Government’s initial package of reforms to reduce sewage pollution and attract investment to upgrade infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also announced a new Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will turn around the performance of water companies, in the King’s Speech. The Bill will strengthen regulation, give the water regulator new powers to ban the payment of bonuses if environmental standards are not met and increase accountability for water executives. These are the first critical steps in enabling a long-term and transformative reset of the entire water sector.</p><p> </p><p>I would refer the hon. Member to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State on 18 July: <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-07-18/hcws3" target="_blank">Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament</a></p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy grouped question UIN 1898 question first answered 02/08/2024 13:53:16 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
tabling member	5064