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1230435

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to support the recovery of the Northern Ireland economy after the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	905459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2020 answer text <p>Businesses in Northern Ireland have always exhibited tremendous resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity.</p><p>This Government has stood by the people of Northern Ireland, providing support for Northern Ireland businesses and employees throughout the pandemic with an unprecedented series of grants, loans and support schemes. We remain committed to enabling them, and the wider economy, to thrive and grow as we emerge from the lockdown.</p><p>We look forward to working with the Executive and local partners to unleash Northern Ireland’s potential by driving innovation and connecting Northern Ireland with opportunities through our new trading relationships.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 905458 question first answered 02/09/2020 13:05:01 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1296777

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Job Creation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has received from airlines on job creation in the aviation industry.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	161746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government is developing a strategic framework for the longer-term recovery of the sector, which will focus on building back better and ensuring a successful UK aviation sector for the future. In addition, the Government recognises that aviation is home to many highly skilled and highly trained workers, who are essential to the recovery and future growth of the sectors, and we have launched the Aviation Skills Retention Platform to help retain vital skills in the sector and support its recovery.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 08/03/2021 14:18:42 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1193517

	registered interest
	date	06/05/2020
	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	Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on access to safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	902299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>This Government is committed to ensuring survivors get the support they need. I have regular discussion with colleagues across Whitehall, including my counterparts at the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice, and we have been closely informed by the latest data from the sector.</p><p>We have announced £3.2 billion to aid local authorities’ in their responses to Covid-19 pressures, including providing essential support for victims and their children.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 06/05/2020 16:39:43 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1201238

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Weddings: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations he has received on weddings being held outdoors during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	55954
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>We have been working with the Places of Worship Taskforce and other government departments to consider how small wedding ceremonies could take place safely in due course. Outdoor ceremonies have been raised in these discussions.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 11/06/2020 15:32:01 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1247405

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Liverpool City Region
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the criteria used for the latest allocation of covid-19 funding to councils in the Liverpool City Region.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	109315
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>As with the previous funding COVID-19 local authority funding package announced in July, we have used the new COVID-19 Relative Needs Formula, together with an area cost adjustment, to determine funding allocations to councils in England. This means the distribution accounts for population and deprivation, as well as the varying cost of delivering services across the country. Finally, we have taken account of the funding local authorities have already received relative to their assessed needs and applied a minimum funding floor of £100,000 to each local authority – recognising that all local areas are facing pressures especially as we head into winter. This approach ensures the funds are distributed in a way that balances the need to support all areas of our country, whilst maximising efficiency and targeting resources where they are most needed</p><p><br> With national restrictions replacing local ones on Thursday 5 November, Government has confirmed further support for local authorities through the extension of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund, the Additional Restrictions Grant, Business Grants for closed businesses, together with backdated cash grants for businesses in Local Alert Level 2 and 3 areas and additional funding for the clinically extremely vulnerable.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 04/11/2020 15:55:48 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1247407

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Liverpool City Region
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that councils in the Liverpool City Region receive additional funding allocations to offset the shortfalls in funding caused by the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	109316
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2020 answer text <p>On Monday 12 October, the Prime Minister confirmed around £1 billion of new funding will be made available to councils across England, with over £900 million of this funding provided to councils for their ongoing work to support communities during the pandemic. Further details of the package were announced on Thursday 22 October. This brings the total funding given directly to councils during the pandemic to £6.4 billion. For Liverpool City Region this includes £59.6 million in un-ringfenced funding, £9 million from the Infection Control Fund and £4.1 million to support Test and Trace. Councils can also separately claim funding through a compensation scheme for lost income from sales, fees and charges. <br> <br> With national restrictions replacing local ones on Thursday 5 November, Government has confirmed further support for local authorities through the extension of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund, the Additional Restrictions Grant, Business Grants for closed businesses, together with backdated cash grants for businesses in Local Alert Level 2 and 3 areas and additional funding for the clinically extremely vulnerable.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 04/11/2020 15:54:46 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1248381

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Religious Buildings: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether a risk assessment was carried out in respect of the decision to close places of worship during the November 2020 covid-19 lockdown in England; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	110797
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government has listened carefully to the views of the scientific community, in particular the information from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) when taking decisions on the best way to tackle the pandemic.</p><p>In view of the increase in the R Rate, we had to take action to reduce the level of infection to protect our communities and save lives which is why we made the decision to close a broad range of premises, including places of worship for communal prayer. These measures are designed to limit the number of interactions that people have and therefore reduce the risk of spread.</p><p>Data and scientific advice informing the fight against COVID-19 are published on gov.uk and specific relevant findings are shared in presentations accompanying significant policy announcements.</p><p>The regulations now in force will expire on 2 December, at which point we hope to be able to ease restrictions.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 09/11/2020 13:40:38 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1249294

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to account for population age in the Covid-19 Relative Needs Formula.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	112036
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2020 answer text <p>When developing the Covid-19 Relative Needs Formula, the Government used data provided by councils themselves through monitoring returns. We used this data to test potential drivers of this reported covid-related expenditure. Total population and deprivation, as well as a consideration of how costs of delivery vary across the country, were found to have a good statistical fit with this data.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 10/11/2020 17:14:34 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1172101

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	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	Chemicals: 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 assessment she has made of the potential economic effect on the chemicals industry of regulatory divergence from the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	5410
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>When we leave the EU we will bring Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) into UK law. This will mean that any decision we take as an independent regime will be consistent with the fundamental aims and principles of REACH and based on rigorous assessment of the scientific evidence. We will not change what REACH sets out to achieve, including a high level of protection of human health and the environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published “EU Exit: Long-term economic impacts” in November 2018. This paper provides estimates of the economic impact of a range of future trading relationships with the EU. One of the drivers of this estimate of impact is the cost of potential regulatory divergence.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 23/01/2020 15:22:44 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1248958

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2020
	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	Chemicals: 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, if he will carry out an economic impact assessment on the UK not being subject to EU REACH chemical regulations after the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	111494
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>At the end of the Transition Period the UK will have in place its own independent chemicals regulatory framework, UK REACH. UK REACH will retain the principles and fundamental approach of the EU REACH system, with its aims of ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the environment, as well as enhancing innovation and competitiveness.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses will incur costs as a result of the transition to an independent UK regime, and to maintain their access to EU markets. However, it is impossible for a single model, number or scenario to capture the complexity or represent the varying impacts that will be felt across different parts of the economy as a result</p><p><br> We will continue to support businesses through the transition through our range of transitional measures, and seek to minimise cost and burden on industry as far as possible.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 09/11/2020 17:44:57 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson