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1125708

registered interest
date	09/05/2019
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	Coastal Areas: Flood 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 estimate he has made of the number of miles of English coastline which are deemed unbeneficial for flood protection or adaption.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	252510
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter and the answer applies to England.</p><p>The Government has not made any such assessment. Shoreline management plans prepared and approved by local authorities contain details of expected levels of protection.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 14/05/2019 10:52:41 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1125264

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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	Hedges and Ditches
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 protect hedgerows as habitats for wildlife; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	251892
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green, Catherine West, on 15 April 2019 to PQ 242911.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 09:27:58 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1125284

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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	Diesel Engines: Urban Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to limit the use of diesel generators in town centres.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
uin	251945
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government currently regulates the use of generators with a thermal input of over 1 megawatt in order to minimise the negative impact on air quality, in particular nitrogen oxide emissions.</p><p> </p><p>The Clean Air Strategy, published earlier this year, recognises the scope for potentially tighter controls in the future, both in terms of size of generator and level of emissions. It also commits to exploring the use of environmental permitting for significant non-road mobile machinery sources where appropriate, including generators.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 08:48:52 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1125314

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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	Food: Packaging
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 his Department is taking to encourage major supermarket chains to stop using plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
tabling member printed	Ian Murray
uin	251953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations already require all retailers to ensure that all their packaging does not exceed what is needed to make sure the products are safe, hygienic and acceptable for both the packed product and for the consumer. As part of the Resources and Waste Strategy, we have committed to review the effectiveness of these regulations by the end of next year.</p><p> </p><p>We are also consulting on reforms to the way we manage packaging waste. We have set out in our consultation options for how we want to enhance the incentive for producers to make better packaging design choices.</p><p> </p><p>Plastic packaging for some fruit and vegetables can extend their shelf life, which can help to reduce food waste.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 16:48:39 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1124937

registered interest
date	07/05/2019
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	Air Pollution: Public Health
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 his Department took to alert (a) children, (b) older people, (c) people with health conditions and (d) other vulnerable groups to the pollution episodes that occurred across England between 4-26 April 2019.
tabling member constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
tabling member printed	Angela Smith
uin	251249
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>During episodes of elevated air pollution (including the episodes between 4-26 April 2019), Defra works closely with Public Health England and a network of health charities to ensure that key health messages are communicated to those who are vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, in addition to communicating through our normal digital channels.</p><p> </p><p>Defra’s Daily Air Quality Index (<a href="https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/air-pollution/daqi" target="_blank">https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/air-pollution/daqi</a>) assists in understanding air pollution levels and suggests recommended actions and health advice. Such advice applies to anyone experiencing symptoms.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 14/05/2019 10:04:14 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1564 label Biography information for Angela Smith

1125138

registered interest
date	07/05/2019
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	Hares Preservation Act 1892
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 the current maximum penalty is for a breach of the Hares Preservation Act 1892.
tabling member constituency	Camborne and Redruth
tabling member printed	George Eustice
uin	251294
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The current maximum penalty for a breach of the Hares Preservation Act 1892 is level 1 on the standard scale, i.e. £200.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 12:46:05 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	3934 label Biography information for George Eustice

1124724

registered interest
date	03/05/2019
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	Solid Fuels: Prices
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 discussions he has had with retailers on all solid fuel prices across England as part of his Department’s consultation on cleaner domestic burning of solid fuels and wood; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	250755
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>During the consultation period various respondents sent in their own price analyses. These note that there are price differentials associated with volumes purchased and seasonality as well as between differing locations across England. We are taking this information into account as we develop our analysis.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 13:02:31 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

1124725

registered interest
date	03/05/2019
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	Solid Fuels: Prices
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 consultation his Department has undertaken with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding competition in the solid fuel market in England as part of his Department’s consultation on cleaner domestic burning of solid fuels and wood; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	250756
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>Defra has not held discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority as part of its consultation on cleaner domestic burning of solid fuels and wood.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 13/05/2019 13:07:03 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

1124553

registered interest
date	02/05/2019
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	Plastic Bags: Biodegradability
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 his Department is taking to ensure that plastic bags labelled as biodegradable or compostable break down quickly in a natural environment.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
uin	250462
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government is concerned that, in the absence of agreed standards, claims about the biodegradability of plastic based products cannot be verified leading to potential confusion in the market place, possible increased levels of consumption and potential environmental harm at the point of disposal.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Bioeconomy Strategy published on 5 December 2018, the Government committed to work with UK Research and Innovation and industry to seek evidence on the demand, benefits and implications (for example the impact on recycling streams) of a standard for bio based and biodegradable plastics that would include carrier bags. The call for evidence will seek evidence in relation to labelling and information provision.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 09/05/2019 12:11:25 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1124135

registered interest
date	01/05/2019
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	Agriculture and Waste Disposal: Carbon Emissions
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 reduce emissions in agriculture and waste management.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	249917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>Defra is committed to take action to mitigate climate change and to adapt to its impact. As the cornerstone of our future agriculture policy, the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) system will pay public money for the provision of environmental public goods, including mitigation and adaption to climate change. Our Clean Growth Strategy (CGS) and 25 Year Environment Plan also set out a range of specific commitments to reduce emissions from agriculture.</p><p>This year we have started to develop a new emissions reduction plan for agriculture, which will set out our long-term vision for a more productive, low-carbon farming sector. This policy development will be informed by research, modelling, stakeholder engagement and feasibility studies. We are establishing a Lowland Agricultural Peat Taskforce to identify how to protect our peat carbon stores and prevent further emissions. In addition we are making progress towards our target to plant 11 million new trees in this parliament and continuing to phase down fluorinated gases.</p><p>For waste, the majority of our emissions are in the form of methane generated by biodegradable waste breaking down anaerobically in landfill. We have made significant improvements in this area, with emissions from the waste sector falling by 70% since 1990. This is mostly due to the implementation of methane recovery systems at UK landfill sites, as well as policies such as the landfill tax reducing the amount of waste disposed of here.</p><p> </p><p>Further improvements will come from policies announced in the recent Resources and Waste Strategy, which are currently being consulted on. For example, we want to introduce a consistent set of materials to be collected across local authorities and municipal businesses, which would include food waste being collected separately. This is expected to divert a significant amount of biodegradable waste away from landfill and therefore lead to a reduction in the associated emissions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 08/05/2019 14:47:30 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi