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967972

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date	05/09/2018
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment she has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Torbay
tabling member printed	Kevin Foster
uin	906648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>The threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism continues to be SEVERE in Northern Ireland, meaning an attack is highly likely.</p><p>Our response to terrorism and paramilitary activity is coordinated, effective and fully resourced.</p><p>This Government remains fully committed to keeping people safe and secure and ensuring that terrorism never succeeds.</p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 05/09/2018 14:49:40 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley
tabling member	4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster

967973

registered interest
date	05/09/2018
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking with all communities in Northern Ireland to resolve legacy issues in the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive.
tabling member constituency	Filton and Bradley Stoke
tabling member printed	Jack Lopresti
uin	906650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>On 11 May 2018, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland launched the public consultation, ‘Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past’. The consultation provides everyone who has an interest with the opportunity to see the proposed way forward and contribute to the discussion on the issues.</p><p> </p><p>There has been extensive stakeholder engagement and following calls for additional time, the Secretary of State has decided to extend the closing date from 10 September to 5 October.</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 05/09/2018 15:05:06 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	3989 label Biography information for Jack Lopresti

967974

registered interest
date	05/09/2018
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to support armed forces veterans and police officers who have served in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Monmouth
tabling member printed	David T. C. Davies
uin	906654
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>This Government is clear that it is only due to the unstinting efforts of our Police and Armed Forces that we have peace in Northern Ireland today. We have always acknowledged our ongoing duty of care to our former soldiers which includes providing legal support and representation.</p><p> </p><p>Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter. It is the role of the Police Federation to represent and promote the interests and welfare of the Police.</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 05/09/2018 15:06:17 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies

964245

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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: Common Frameworks
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 is taking steps with the devolved administrations to ensure a UK-wide approach to food and trade after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Ben Lake
uin	169746
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>We are working with devolved administrations to identify where UK-wide common frameworks will be necessary in respect of powers returning from the EU, which includes areas such as food standards and safety. Frameworks will be established where they are needed, whether this is to maintain a functioning UK internal market, ensure the UK can negotiate and enter into new trade deals, or to provide the certainty needed to agree and meet international obligations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 05/09/2018 16:32:27 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

964372

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Microplastics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to ban the use of microplastics in products.
tabling member constituency	Crewe and Nantwich
tabling member printed	Laura Smith
uin	169789
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>Earlier this year we introduced one of the world’s toughest bans on microbeads in rinse-off personal care products. This legislation will prevent these tiny pieces of plastic from ending up in the marine environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Later this year we will publish a new Resources and Waste Strategy. It will set out how we will eliminate all avoidable plastic waste as well as make the UK a world leader in resource efficiency.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2018 16:28:48 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4648 label Biography information for Laura Smith

947239

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
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	British Overseas Territories: Environment Protection
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 UK Overseas Territories can continue to access environmental funding after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	167884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>We are considering how environmental funding for the UK Overseas Territories can best be provided after we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Overseas Territories will be able to continue to apply to the Government’s Darwin Plus programme, run by Defra, which supports biodiversity in the Overseas Territories. In 2018-19 we are providing £2.5 million funding through Darwin Plus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have also set aside £4.77 million of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, over four years, to address environmental security issues in the Overseas Territories.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 05/09/2018 12:17:18 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

947240

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will hold discussions with the (a) Mayor of London and (b) representatives of London boroughs on accelerating the installation of rapid electric charging points for taxis.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	167885
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>DfT Ministers meet regularly with the Mayor of London and the Metro Mayors. New provisions have been included in the recently adopted Automated and Electric Vehicles Act to enable Metro Mayors, including the Mayor of London, to seek to require provision of chargepoints at large fuel retailers in their areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) is in regular contact with Transport for London (TfL) and Local Authorities, and works with them to accelerate the installation of rapid chargepoints for taxis and public use. OLEV officials work collaboratively on EV Infrastructure provision, as a member of the Mayor of London’s recently launched EV Infrastructure Taskforce, at which London boroughs are also represented. Government is providing £18m to TfL to install 300 rapid chargepoints, of which 90 are to be taxi dedicated. To date, 116 rapid chargepoints have been installed, of which 56 are taxi dedicated.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/09/2018 10:57:49 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

947243

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
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	Retail Trade: Coventry
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 steps he is taking to support the retail sector in Coventry.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	167851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently approved a grant of £98.8m towards the City Centre South scheme. This will be a major retail, leisure and residential development in Coventry City Centre.</p><p> </p><p>This builds on financial support offered by the British Business Bank, the Small Business Commissioner ensuring fair payment practices, and Local Growth Hubs offering advice and information, with Coventry &amp; Warwickshire Growth Hub acting as the local contact to business.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Government recently established a panel of experts, chaired by Sir John Timpson, to draw on their experience and expertise to diagnose the issues currently affecting our high streets, and advise on the best long-term approach. The panel, in conjunction with the Ministry of Housing Communities &amp; Local Growth, will launch a call for evidence later this year looking at the future of our high streets.</p><p> </p><p>Government has also launched the 2018 Great British High Street Awards, which champion the hard work of local businesses and communities around the country who are determined to ensure that their high streets thrive.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 05/09/2018 15:28:37 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

947244

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
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	Redundancy: Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the effect of job loss on mental health and well-being; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	167852
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>BEIS Ministers and officials meet regularly with counterparts in DWP and DHSC to discuss issues around disability, work and health – including mental health – to pursue a joined up approach across Government. On 30 November 2017 the Government published ‘Improving Lives: The Future of Work, Health and Disability’, which set out the actions that we are taking across the three key settings: the welfare system, workplace and health services. This report also provided the Government response to “<em>Thriving at work: The Stevenson / Farmer review of mental health and employers</em>”.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 05/09/2018 15:28:09 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

947245

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
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	NHS: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect of licensing the National Institute for Health Research to use the NHS brand on the development and dissemination of research on front line NHS clinical practice; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Mitcham and Morden
tabling member printed	Siobhain McDonagh
uin	167853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2018 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), which is funded by the Department, supports health and care research and translates discoveries into practical products, treatments, devices and procedures.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is renewing and refreshing the underlying strategy for the NIHR and is currently assessing how best to reflect the breadth of the NIHR’s work in its brand, including research in the National Health Service, public health, social care and international settings. The NHS, patients and the public will always be at the centre of NIHR research.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 05/09/2018 10:21:52 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	193 label Biography information for Dame Siobhain McDonagh