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1137777
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Fish: Consumption and Overseas Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) value and (b) proportion by value of the fish caught in UK waters is (i) consumed domestically, (ii) exported to non-UK EU member states and (iii) exported to the rest of the world; and what (A) value and (B) proportion by value of the fish consumed in the UK is (I) caught in UK waters, (II) imported from other EU member state and (III) imported from the rest of the world. more like this
tabling member constituency Harborough more like this
tabling member printed
Neil O'Brien more like this
uin 275256 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answer text <p>The average value of fish landed by UK and Other Member State vessels from the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) each year is £1,184 million (~£1.2 billion), this represents 38.4% of the total value the UK and Other Member State fleets land from the Northeast Atlantic sea area.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017, the UK exported £1.9bn (460,000 tonnes) of fish and seafood products globally, with over 70% of exports to the EU. The UK is a net importer of fish, importing over 730,000 tonnes of fish worth £3.1bn, with the majority of imports originating outside of the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Marine Management Organisation publishes trade analysis in their annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics publication, which can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-sea-fisheries-annual-statistics-report-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-sea-fisheries-annual-statistics-report-2017</a></p><p> </p><p>These statistics include the outward movement of fish and seafood products produced by businesses in the UK, plus goods which, after importation to the UK, are then exported. The statistics include fish caught by foreign vessels and landed into the UK; fish caught by the UK fleet and landed into foreign ports are excluded. It is not possible to discern the origin of fish from UK trade statistics, or from this the proportion consumed in the UK originating from fish caught in UK waters.</p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-15T15:19:16.027Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T15:19:16.027Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4679
label Biography information for Neil O'Brien more like this
1137453
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Whales: Meat more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will ban the transit of whale meat through UK ports. more like this
tabling member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
tabling member printed
Andrea Jenkyns more like this
uin 274586 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answer text <p>The transit of whale meat through UK and EU ports is subject to international trade rules. Leaving the EU will present us with the opportunity to review our position on this issue.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-15T15:15:23.883Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T15:15:23.883Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4490
label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
1137454
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Whales: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the population of Orcas off the coast of Scotland. more like this
tabling member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
tabling member printed
Andrea Jenkyns more like this
uin 274587 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answer text <p>Protection of this particular population is a devolved issue.</p><p> </p><p>All cetaceans are fully protected in UK waters under the EU Habitats Directive, the UK Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and through sectoral measures tackling specific threats, such as the bycatch mitigation measures implemented under EU Regulations (Regulation 812/2004).</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-15T15:09:36.367Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T15:09:36.367Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4490
label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
1137529
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Bovine Tuberculosis: Testing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations he has made to his EU counterparts on the EU's proposed movement of testing for TB on all cattle that are over six months from their previous test date. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 274459 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answer text <p>A new EU Animal Health Regulation containing rules relevant to bovine TB control is due to come into force from 2021. Government officials have participated in expert group discussions on the so called delegated acts which will lay down the detailed rules. The UK devolved administrations have been fully involved in briefing for those meetings, including on the provisions for movement testing. Written representations have also been submitted to the European Commission. Ultimately, since these texts are delegated acts, final decisions on the detailed rules will be a matter for the European Commission, which has also conducted public consultation via its Have Your Say web service.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T13:21:47.933Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T13:21:47.933Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1137557
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Neonicotinoids more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of banning thiacloprid, which is harmful to (a) bees and (b) humans. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Farrelly more like this
uin 274468 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answer text <p>The Government’s priority is to protect people and the environment. Pesticides are only authorised if scientific evidence shows that they will not harm human health and do not have unacceptable effects on the environment. All pesticides are subject to regular review to ensure that they meet the latest standards of safety for people and to the environment. Thiacloprid is currently under review and will be withdrawn or restricted if the scientific assessment finds that this is appropriate.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T13:16:29.607Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T13:16:29.607Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
1436
label Biography information for Paul Farrelly more like this
1137583
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans the Government has to support UK farmers in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Harborough more like this
tabling member printed
Neil O'Brien more like this
uin 274649 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answer text <p>As any responsible Government would, we are preparing for the possibility of no deal, which is why we have contingency plans in place to minimise disruption for the food and farming sector as much as possible.</p><p> </p><p>We are in close contact with the farming unions and other farmer representatives across the UK. Alongside the publication of technical notices, we continue to work closely with farmers, businesses and trade associations across the food and drink sector, from farm to fork, to keep them informed of exit preparations.</p><p> </p><p>We have committed to the same funding for farm support until the end of this Parliament, whether the UK leaves with or without a deal. In a no deal scenario, the current EU Common Agricultural Policy legislation will be retained under the Withdrawal Act 2018 and modified through secondary legislation. This will provide a legal basis for its continuation until the passage of the Agriculture Bill. We have also already guaranteed that any projects where funding has been agreed before the end of 2020 will be funded for their full lifetime, including in a no deal scenario. The guarantee also means that the Government and the devolved administrations can continue to sign new projects after the UK leaves the EU during 2019 and 2020.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-15T15:13:31.42Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T15:13:31.42Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4679
label Biography information for Neil O'Brien more like this
1137216
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-05more like thismore than 2019-07-05
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Sharks: Imports more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on an EU-wide ban on shark fin imports. more like this
tabling member constituency Brigg and Goole more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Percy more like this
uin 273779 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>We have raised the issue of an EU-wide ban on shark fin imports with the EU Commission on a number of occasions and continue to push for stronger controls. We also successfully led the charge to ban shark finning across the EU.</p><p> </p><p>Leaving the EU will present us with the opportunity to consider whether the UK can go further in controlling the quantity of dried shark fins permitted for personal consumption.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T12:37:34.65Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T12:37:34.65Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
3939
label Biography information for Andrew Percy more like this
1136861
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Brixham Harbour more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has plans to allocate funding to ensure the future of Brixham Harbour. more like this
tabling member constituency Totnes more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
uin 273382 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>It is expected that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) will continue until 2020. In the event of no deal being reached, the Chancellor announced on 24 July 2018 that all EMFF projects approved before the closure date of the current programme will be fully funded under a Treasury guarantee. On 10 December 2018, this Government announced £37.2 million of extra funding for the UK seafood sector for projects approved during 2019 and 2020 to boost the industry as we become an independent coastal state.</p><p> </p><p>Applications for funding to improve infrastructure in fishing ports should be directed to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in England. Applications are assessed against the scheme rules. The European Grants Team in the MMO processes applications for funding and projects over £100,000 will be assessed by a selection panel.</p><p> </p><p>All applications in England should be sent to:</p><p> </p><p>Marine Management Organisation</p><p>Lancaster House, Hampshire Court</p><p>Newcastle Business Park</p><p>Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YH</p><p> </p><p>Telephone: 0208 026 5539</p><p> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:emff.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk" target="_blank">emff.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund-emff-apply-for-funding" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund-emff-apply-for-funding</a></p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T15:58:59.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T15:58:59.377Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4073
label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
1136603
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Northumberland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support farmers in Northumberland in preparation for the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Wansbeck more like this
tabling member printed
Ian Lavery more like this
uin 272839 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>The Agriculture Bill is part of the Government’s programme of critical legislation to deliver a smooth departure from the EU. We will create an ambitious new system based on paying “public money for public goods” including improving air and water quality and habitats for wildlife.</p><p> </p><p>Due to the environment and cultural and natural heritage of upland areas, fell farmers like those in Northumberland will be well placed to benefit from the new system which will reward farmers for the public value of the goods they provide.</p><p> </p><p>A smooth and gradual seven year transition away from the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy will mean that farmers and land managers can plan ahead. The Government has already pledged to continue to support farmers financially by committing the same cash total in funds for farm support until the end of this Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>As any responsible Government would, we are also preparing for the possibility of no deal, which is why we have contingency plans in place to minimise disruption for the food and farming sector as much as possible.</p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T12:41:35.063Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T12:41:35.063Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4139
label Biography information for Ian Lavery more like this
1136717
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 remove filter
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Overtime more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the amount of unpaid overtime worked by staff in his Department in the last 24 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemsworth more like this
tabling member printed
Jon Trickett more like this
uin 272751 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>Information relating to unpaid overtime worked by staff is not held centrally and to obtain it would incur disproportionate costs.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby remove filter
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:53:23.63Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:53:23.63Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
410
label Biography information for Jon Trickett more like this