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176320

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2015
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Employment Agencies
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, how many staff in the Law Officers' Departments have been recruited through employment or recruitment agencies in each year since 2010-11.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	222517
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2015 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer which I gave to question 217769 from the Hon Member for Manchester Central on 16<sup>th</sup> December 2014</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&amp;max=20&amp;questiontype=AllQuestions&amp;house=commons%2clords&amp;uin=217769" target="_blank">http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&amp;max=20&amp;questiontype=AllQuestions&amp;house=commons%2clords&amp;uin=217769</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland question first answered 04/02/2015 14:15:47 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

972375

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2018
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Companies: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, whether the CPS plans to establish a central database of regulatory and enforcement actions taken against companies.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	174042
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/10/2018 answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service is a not a regulator but the main independent prosecuting body in England and Wales. Accordingly it does not have access to this information and would therefore not create a central database of regulatory and enforcement actions taken against companies. Company information is held at Companies House which is the responsibility of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/10/2018 10:36:20 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1304108

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Slavery
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, with reference to the oral contribution of the hon. Member for Sefton Central of 18 March 2021, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on concerns in respect of modern slavery in supply chains for the procurement of personal protective equipment.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	171587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>I regularly meet ministerial colleagues to discuss important issues of common interest. However, it is a fundamental and longstanding principle of our system of Government that the fact of whether the Law Officers have advised on a particular issue is, by convention, not disclosed outside Government, without their consent. The Convention provides the fullest guarantee that government business will be conducted at all times in light of thorough and candid legal advice in circumstances in which Ministers and Law Officers can be fully open with one another.</p><p>The Government is committed to tackling modern slavery in supply chains. On 26 March 2020, we became the first country to publish a Government Modern Slavery Statement setting out the steps we have taken to identify and prevent modern slavery in our own supply chains. From September 2021 onwards, Ministerial departments will publish their own annual statements setting out the steps they have taken in their priority risk areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office is working with DHSC, NHS and external experts to develop tailored training and guidance for HMG buyers and suppliers on best practice approaches to preventing modern slavery in PPE supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 23/03/2021 17:02:56 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1600421

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Energy: Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether her Department is taking steps to help mitigate the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on UK businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	156125
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK recognises the important step the US has taken to support the transition to net zero. The Government is committed to ensuring that British business can benefit from the flexibilities available in the implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act where possible.</p><p>My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has had constructive conversations with the US administration, and she was clear we expect action from the US to address this.</p><p>We continue to engage with the US across multiple channels and remain committed to robustly defending the interests of UK industry affected by the policies.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 06/03/2023 16:33:59 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1601842

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Energy: Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March 2023 to Question 156125, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in the US administration; and what proposals were made as a result of the discussions to (a) protect UK businesses and (b) introduce a similar policy in the UK in response.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	160257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2023 answer text <p>We are working together with the US to develop meaningful solutions that support our supply chains and we will continue to robustly defend the interests of UK industry.</p><p>We continue to assess the impact of international policies on UK investment to ensure that we meet our net-zero and economic growth ambitions. The UK has made significant progress in decarbonising and growing our economy, and we will continue to back our ambitious targets with impactful domestic policy and targeted funding.</p><p>We are still working to understand the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. We are committed to working with international partners to achieve our common goals for Net Zero in a way that does not undermine our commitments to rules-based trade.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 160258 question first answered 13/03/2023 17:19:59 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1601843

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Energy: Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March 2023 to Question 156125, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on UK businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	160258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2023 answer text <p>We are working together with the US to develop meaningful solutions that support our supply chains and we will continue to robustly defend the interests of UK industry.</p><p>We continue to assess the impact of international policies on UK investment to ensure that we meet our net-zero and economic growth ambitions. The UK has made significant progress in decarbonising and growing our economy, and we will continue to back our ambitious targets with impactful domestic policy and targeted funding.</p><p>We are still working to understand the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. We are committed to working with international partners to achieve our common goals for Net Zero in a way that does not undermine our commitments to rules-based trade.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 160257 question first answered 13/03/2023 17:19:59 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1602850

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Manufacturing Industries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Make UK report entitled No Weak links: Building Supply Chain Resilience, published on 7 March 2023, whether her Department is taking steps to support the UK manufacturing sector with the cost of (a) energy, (b) transportation and (c) raw materials in the next 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	162169
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2023 answer text <p>The manufacturing sector plays a vital role in the UK economy, by driving innovation, exports, job creation and productivity growth.</p><p>The Government announced a new energy support scheme for businesses in January ahead of the current scheme ending in March. All eligible UK businesses will continue to receive a discount on high energy bills until 31 March 2024.</p><p>Supply Chain constraints and cost escalation are not unique to the UK. The government will assist where it can, for example, with the action we have taken to respond to requests for Duty Suspensions and action to train more HGV drivers.</p><p>I would also refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 14<sup>th</sup> March 2023 to Question 161280.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 16/03/2023 10:30:19 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston previous answer version 62357 answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1602852

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Manufacturing Industries: Supply Chains
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the report by Make UK entitled No Weak links: Building Supply Chain Resilience, published on 7 March 2023, what steps her Department is taking to implement the recommendations of that report on supply chain resilience for manufacturers.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	162170
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2023 answer text <p>The Government continually reviews the support it provides for our critically important sectors such as Manufacturing.</p><p>I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 14th March 2023 to Question 161280.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 16/03/2023 10:46:37 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston previous answer version 62358 answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1604870

	registered interest
	date	16/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Manufacturing Industries: Supply Chains
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Answer of 16 March 2023 to Question 162170 on Manufacturing Industries: Supply Chains, whether she had discussions with the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget 2023 on funding for the manufacturing sector.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	167092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has frequent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about how to secure the best outcomes for the UK economy, including sectors such as manufacturing and its key sub-sectors like aerospace, automotive and life sciences.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 23/03/2023 13:54:48 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1607964

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Small Businesses: Overseas Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the report of the Federation Small Business entitled Customs Clearance, published on 27 March 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	174283
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2023 answer text <p>My Department has regular dialogue with FSB about services such as the Export Support Service (ESS) and welcomes their feedback. Our Export Strategy supports SMEs through initiatives such as ESS, UK Export Academy, Export Champions, International Trade Advisers and global networks.</p><p>UK Export Finance (UKEF) supports SMEs with options to seek finance through its range of delivery partner financial institutions, including challenger banks and alternative lenders. As at March 2022 the British Business Bank is supporting over £12.2bn of finance to over 96,000 small and medium sized businesses.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 03/04/2023 15:04:32 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson