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1241732

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Self-employed: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what support he is providing to self-employed people who did not meet the eligibility requirements for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme in March 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	101063
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Those not eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) may still be eligible for other elements of the unprecedented financial support available. The Government has temporarily increased the Universal Credit standard allowance for 2020-21 by £20 per week and relaxed the Minimum Income Floor meaning that where self-employed claimants' earnings have significantly reduced, their Universal Credit award will have increased to reflect their lower earnings. They may also have access to Bounce Back loans, tax deferrals, rental support, mortgage holidays, and other business support grants, with a new extended deadline of 30 November.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this, up to half a million businesses which deferred their VAT bills will also be given more breathing space through the New Payment Scheme. This gives them the option to spread their payments over the financial year 2021-2022. In addition, all 11 million UK self-assessment taxpayers will be able to benefit from the recently enhanced Time to Pay ‘self-service’ facility to form a 12-month, interest-free payment arrangement for up to £30,000 of self-assessment debt.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/10/2020 16:31:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242435

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Aluminium: Antidumping Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her policy is on the anti-dumping duty applied to aluminium extrusions after the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102167
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>HM Government’s priority is to provide continuity for industry wherever possible by ensuring British industry retains appropriate trade remedy protection after the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>This is why HM Government has laid legislation to allow the Trade Remedies Investigations Directorate (TRID), to undertake new investigations into goods that the European Commission is already investigating. This will help us to protect businesses where the investigations do not conclude before the end of the transition period, such as aluminium extrusions. This minimises the possibility of a gap in protection for British businesses, where an ongoing Commission investigation has resulted in the application of provisional measures that then cease to apply in the United Kingdom after 31<sup>st</sup> December. British producers can contact TRID in confidence to discuss applying for an investigation.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 15/10/2020 09:37:40 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242437

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Rules of Origin
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her policy is on rules of origin for exports to the EU after the end of the transition period; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102168
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>Rules of Origin commitments exist in all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and my Hon. Friend will understand that United Kingdom-EU discussions on Rules of Origin provisions after the end of the transition period are ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>Nonetheless, as these discussions progress, we remain committed to working with businesses and traders to make sure that the United Kingdom-EU FTA reflects our interests and priorities as far as is possible, including modern Rules of Origin that are clear, simple and facilitate trade.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 15/10/2020 15:29:59 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242942

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Immigration
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on visa charges for Commonwealth UK armed forces personnel applying for indefinite leave to remain.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government highly values the service of all members of the Armed Forces, including Commonwealth nationals and Gurkhas from Nepal. We recognise that settlement fees place a financial burden on Service personnel and their families wishing to settle in the UK after service. The Defence Secretary and the Home Secretary met in July to discuss this. We are continuing to work closely with the Home Office on this issue and the Ministry of Defence will be launching a public consultation in due course to consider how we can offer greater flexibility for these individuals and their families in future.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 16/10/2020 13:11:45 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242958

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	GCE A-level: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions he has had with awarding bodies on easing coursework requirements for A Level students during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102931
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been working closely with Ofqual and the exam boards on the approach to GCSE, AS and A level exams and assessments in 2021, to ensure that exams go ahead next year and students receive the qualifications they deserve. In August, Ofqual published a number of subject-level changes to exam and assessment requirements for A levels next year, including for non-exam assessment, in order to free up teaching time and take account of public health considerations.</p><p>On 12 October, the Government confirmed that no further subject-level changes to exams and assessments will be made for GCSEs, AS and A levels.</p><p>In confirming these changes, we are giving teachers, school and college leaders and students clarity on what will be assessed in exams next summer.</p><p>Students taking A levels in the autumn exam series will not be assessed on the basis of any non-exam assessment, including coursework, with the exception of those taking art and design qualifications.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 16/10/2020 13:55:11 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242971

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Aluminium: Manufacturing Industries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the value of the aluminium sector to the UK economy.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102932
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>Aluminium is widely used in many sectors of the economy, including transport (automotive and aviation), construction, manufacturing equipment, consumer durables and electronics, as well as food, beverage, and medical packaging. In 2018, the aluminium sector had an estimated turnover of £1.9 billion and contributed around £200 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy. It directly supports 4,100 jobs and many more indirectly. Aluminium is a lightweight material and infinitely recyclable, and so has significant potential to contribute to the UK’s net zero objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that it is crucial for the aluminium sector to continue providing essential materials to support the economy and the Department is committed to ongoing engagement with the aluminium industry. Input from aluminium firms informed the Government’s guidelines to help manufacturing businesses to operate safely during the pandemic, and the industry has also been widely consulted on changes affecting the sector as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 16/10/2020 09:02:47 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1242993

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out the criteria for moving a local area from tier two covid-19 restrictions to tier one.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102933
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2020 answer text <p>The Joint Biosecurity Centre closely monitors a range of data - case rates, hospital admissions, positivity and age distribution - to understand and track the spread of the virus across local areas. This data combined with local insight and professional judgement from local partners and leaders is used to make recommendations on the escalation and de-escalation of areas to Local COVID Alert Levels.</p><p>Recommendations for the allocation of areas to Local COVID Alert Levels are made at a weekly meeting of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care-chaired Local Action Committee, with the Chief Medical Officer and senior representatives from NHS Test and Trace, Joint Biosecurity Centre and Public Health England, before decisions are finalised, where necessary, by the COVID-O Cabinet Sub-Committee and the Prime Minister.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 29/10/2020 09:32:01 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1243024

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sportsgrounds: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if the Government will delegate the decision on when to allow spectators into sports stadia during the covid-19 outbreak to local directors of public health.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	102934
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government continues to engage and consult with health officials as necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Scientific Officer (CSA) and local directors of public health</p><p>The safety and security of players and spectators remains of paramount importance.</p><p>We fully understand the decision not to reopen stadia on October 1 is frustrating for sports fans. But in the face of rising infections and further restrictions it would not have been possible. The decision was taken on advice from the CMO and CSA and takes into account travelling to and from games held in stadia, where there may be further social interaction and the risk of virus spread.</p><p>Work continues at pace to find solutions that will allow crowds safely back into stadia as soon as possible and will allow local authorities and stakeholders retain their regulatory and advisory roles that support the running of spectator events.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 16/10/2020 14:01:35 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1243385

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Hospitality Industry: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will grant a business rates exemption to hospitality venues during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	103627
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government has provided 100 per cent business rates relief for 12 months from 1 April 2020 to eligible businesses occupying properties in England used for retail, hospitality and leisure.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 19/10/2020 07:55:03 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1244212

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2020
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Perinatal Mortality: Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available to mothers who suffer baby loss; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
	uin	104770
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>Support is available for parents who suffer baby loss through the National Bereavement Care Pathway. The pathway covers a range of circumstances of a baby loss including miscarriage, stillbirth, termination of pregnancy for medical reasons, neonatal death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 22/10/2020 14:48:52 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries previous answer version 56065 answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson