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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-04more like thismore than 2017-12-04
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Forests 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 Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to strengthen protection for ancient woodland in the National Planning Policy Framework; and what recent discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on that matter. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 117148 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-07more like thismore than 2017-12-07
answer text <p>The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is clear that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland unless the need for and benefits of the development clearly outweigh the loss. This is a high bar, but we acknowledged in the Housing White Paper that further protections could be added. We are currently working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Her Majesty's Treasury to consider the findings of the Housing White Paper consultation and will be publishing a revised draft NPPF for consultation early in 2018.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma remove filter
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-12-07T12:19:06.21Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
768007
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-10more like thismore than 2017-10-10
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing: Energy 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 Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to ensure the roll-out of improved energy efficiency in domestic properties. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 106935 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-16more like thismore than 2017-10-16
answer text <p>The Government’s plans to improve the energy efficiency of domestic properties are set out in the Clean Growth Strategy, published on Thursday 12 October.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma remove filter
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less than 2017-10-16T15:47:12.183Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-16T15:47:12.183Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
720466
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-04-13more like thismore than 2017-04-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Afghanistan: Security 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 70346 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-04-20more like thismore than 2017-04-20
answer text <p>The security situation across Afghanistan, including in Helmand, remains challenging and we expect this forthcoming fighting season to be as difficult as 2016. However, we should be mindful that this is the third year that the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) have taken the lead for security since the closure of the International Security Assistance Force combat mission. The ANDSF continue to improve under difficult security circumstances, supported by mentors from NATO's Resolute Support (RS) mission. The Taliban continue to test the ANDSF, particularly in rural areas and occasionally threaten some provincial capitals, but the ANDSF have shown professionalism and resilience in managing security and countering terrorism, including from Daesh's affiliate in the region.</p><p>Along with international partners, the UK is committed to helping Afghanistan to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. At the Warsaw Summit in July 2016, NATO agreed to sustain the non-combat Train, Advise and Assist RS mission through 2017. We have increased the UK forces under RS command to a total of 500. The Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, which I attended, on 4 October 2016 sent a strong signal of international resolve. At Brussels, the UK pledged £750 million in development support to Afghanistan through until 2020. Ultimately a political settlement offers the best prospect for an enduring peace. We urge the Taliban to join the political process and become part of a brighter future for Afghanistan.</p>
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-04-20T13:21:21.827Zmore like thismore than 2017-04-20T13:21:21.827Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-27more like thismore than 2017-01-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Standards 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will provide a comprehensive list of the public policy targets established by his Department (a) between 2010 and May 2015 and (b) since May 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 62089 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-01more like thismore than 2017-02-01
answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office policy priorities are included in our Annual Reports. These are submitted to Parliament and may be found online at the following locations:</p><p>Annual report for 2010-11 see page 6</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229172/0974.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229172/0974.pdf</a></p><p>Annual report for 2011-12 see pages 6 and 13-14</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32880/annual-report-accounts-2011-12.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32880/annual-report-accounts-2011-12.pdf</a></p><p>Annual report for 2012-13 see pages 10 and 17-18</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318816/Annual_Report_2012-2013_-_update_June2014.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318816/Annual_Report_2012-2013_-_update_June2014.pdf</a></p><p>Annual report for 2013-14 see pages 10-11 and 23-24</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325896/FCO_Annual_Report_2013-14.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325896/FCO_Annual_Report_2013-14.pdf</a></p><p>Annual report for 2014-15 see page 13</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/444067/Amended_FCO_Annual_Report_2015_web__1_.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/444067/Amended_FCO_Annual_Report_2015_web__1_.pdf</a></p><p>Annual report for 2015-16 see page 13</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539413/FCO_Annual_Report_2016_ONLINE.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539413/FCO_Annual_Report_2016_ONLINE.pdf</a></p>
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-02-01T15:00:35.823Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-01T15:00:35.823Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
600644
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-12more like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Afghanistan: Security 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 48294 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-17more like thismore than 2016-10-17
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the response the Minister of State, my noble Friend, the Rt Hon. the Baroness of Anelay of St Johns, gave in the other place on 26 September 2016, <em>Official Report</em>, <em>House of Lords</em>, HL1823.</p><p>We strongly condemn the recent attacks on places of worship in Afghanistan. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. The security situation in Afghanistan remains challenging. We commend the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF)'s resilience over recent weeks in combating a series of determined insurgent assaults. The Taliban continue to expand their influence in some rural areas and increasingly threaten some provincial capitals. However, with significant international assistance the government has been able to expand their influence in some rural areas and government forces have repelled assaults on significant population centres.</p><p>Along with international partners, the UK is committed to helping Afghanistan build a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. At the Warsaw Summit in July 2016, NATO agreed to sustain its non-combat &quot;Train, Advise and Assist&quot; mission (Resolute Support) through 2017. We are increasing the UK forces under RS command by 10 per cent. I attended the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan on 4 October, which was another strong signal of international resolve. At that conference, the UK pledged £750 million in development support to Afghanistan through until 2020. Ultimately, a political settlement offers the best prospect for an enduring peace. We urge the Taliban to join the political process and become part of a brighter future for Afghanistan.</p>
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma remove filter
question first answered
less than 2016-10-17T16:03:22.777Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-17T16:03:22.777Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this