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1197997

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date	01/06/2020
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: Coronavirus
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 additional support will be provided to farmers and agricultural businesses impacted by the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	51843
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>Coronavirus continues to represent a significant challenge to daily life and every part of the economy. The agricultural sector plays a vital role in maintaining the UK’s food security and has done a fantastic job of feeding the nation during this challenging period.</p><p> </p><p>The Government took a number of early emergency steps to support farmers and the wider sector. These included designating employees in the food sector as key workers and temporarily relaxing the normal rules on drivers’ hours, enabling the sector to keep supply chains running, including deliveries from farm gate to processors. The department worked closely with banks to ensure farmers have access to financial support, including the Government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan scheme. We have also worked closely with the dairy and horticulture sectors to address supply chain and labour issues.</p><p> </p><p>On 6 May, Defra announced a new fund to support English dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand because of the loss of the food service sector. Dairy farmers access this funding for those qualifying months, with no cap set on the number of farmers who can receive this support or on the total funding available. Eligible dairy farmers who have lost more than 25% of their income over April and May because of coronavirus disruptions will be eligible for funding of up to £10,000 each, to cover around 70% of their lost income during the qualifying months to ensure they can continue to operate and sustain production capacity without impacts on animal welfare. The Welsh Government announced the opening of a similar scheme on 12 May.</p><p> </p><p>The availability of this funding followed the launch on 5 May of a joint Government and Devolved Administrations backed £1 million campaign aiming to boost milk consumption and help producers use their surplus stock. This 12-week campaign is being led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Dairy UK. This follows a similar ongoing campaign led by AHDB and retailers to promote the consumption of beef products.</p><p> </p><p>We remain in regular contact with representatives of our food and farming sector and will continue to monitor the situation to assess and respond to emerging issues as they arise.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 13:00:48 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

1197998

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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: Trade Promotion
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 plans he has to open up new international markets for English produced food and drink.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	51844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>Our farmers and food producers produce world-class food and drink. We are rightly proud of our high environmental, food safety and animal welfare standards, and we have the opportunity to increase overseas demands for our fantastic products.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to opening new markets, exports are an important driver of growth in the food and drink sector, allowing it to become more resilient, competitive and profitable. Defra's 'Food is GREAT' campaign is raising the profile and reputation of British food and drink overseas, by building global demand and increasing positive perceptions of the UK's food and drink products. For example, the campaign showcased British beef and English Sparkling Wine to Japanese consumers, trade and media in events coinciding with the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.</p><p> </p><p>In 2019, the UK also signed an agreement with Japan that opened the Japanese market to UK exports of lamb and beef for the first time in two decades. This market opening is estimated by industry to be worth £127 million in the first 5 years of access. Further UK export success in 2019 included the export of £822 million of salmon an increase of 27% from 2018, whilst in March this year we agreed the market opening of UK exports of wheat to Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>With the Department for International Trade and representatives of the food and drink sector, Defra will be setting out future export ambitions for the sector. This will include the support that we offer in-market.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Government’s election manifesto, we have ambitious goals for British trade. The Government aims to have 80 per cent of UK trade with countries covered by free trade agreements within the next three years, starting with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, which will further present new routes to market for British farmers.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 51845 question first answered 09/06/2020 13:54:44 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

1197999

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Agricultural Products: Trade Promotion
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 help assist the establishment of new international markets for English farm produce.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	51845
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>Our farmers and food producers produce world-class food and drink. We are rightly proud of our high environmental, food safety and animal welfare standards, and we have the opportunity to increase overseas demands for our fantastic products.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to opening new markets, exports are an important driver of growth in the food and drink sector, allowing it to become more resilient, competitive and profitable. Defra's 'Food is GREAT' campaign is raising the profile and reputation of British food and drink overseas, by building global demand and increasing positive perceptions of the UK's food and drink products. For example, the campaign showcased British beef and English Sparkling Wine to Japanese consumers, trade and media in events coinciding with the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.</p><p> </p><p>In 2019, the UK also signed an agreement with Japan that opened the Japanese market to UK exports of lamb and beef for the first time in two decades. This market opening is estimated by industry to be worth £127 million in the first 5 years of access. Further UK export success in 2019 included the export of £822 million of salmon an increase of 27% from 2018, whilst in March this year we agreed the market opening of UK exports of wheat to Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>With the Department for International Trade and representatives of the food and drink sector, Defra will be setting out future export ambitions for the sector. This will include the support that we offer in-market.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Government’s election manifesto, we have ambitious goals for British trade. The Government aims to have 80 per cent of UK trade with countries covered by free trade agreements within the next three years, starting with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, which will further present new routes to market for British farmers.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 51844 question first answered 09/06/2020 13:54:44 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

1198054

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Animal Grooming: Coronavirus
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 his Department plans to ease restrictions on dog grooming parlours in the next three weeks.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	51646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government's message to the public is clear: stay alert, control the virus and save lives. Dog grooming businesses play a key role in ensuring the welfare of the nation's pets and have been allowed to operate since advice to businesses was first published, within the strict advice on social distancing and hygiene.</p><p> </p><p>The Canine and Feline Sector Group, which advises both the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England and Defra Ministers, has issued its own guidance to pet businesses, including dog groomers, on how they can continue to operate under current restrictions and in line with guidance around social distancing and hygiene:</p><p><a href="http://www.cfsg.org.uk/coronavirus/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/29th%20May%202020%20Animal%20Business%20Guidance.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cfsg.org.uk/coronavirus/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/29th%20May%202020%20Animal%20Business%20Guidance.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 11:07:16 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1198182

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Northern Ireland Protocol: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to paragraph 33 of CP226 The UK's Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, whether the food shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will require submission of export health certificates.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	51683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>We have always acknowledged the special status held by the island of Ireland as a single epidemiological unit. Under the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) this will require changes to provide for agri-food checks and assurances. The NIP calls for shipments of animals and animal products to meet the EU’s sanitary and phytosanitary standards. Movements of these goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland may therefore require an export health certificate, dependent on negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 15:58:30 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1198183

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Northern Ireland Protocol: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 33 of CP226 The UK's Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, when he plans to publish guidance for food retailers on the formalities to be complied with in moving food from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	51684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>We have developed Export Health Certificates (EHCs) and accompanying Notes for Guidance for exports from GB to NI in preparation for the end of the Transition period. These shall be available publicly before the end of year.</p><p> </p><p>The physical inspection of goods entering Northern Ireland is devolved and the devolved competent authority is DAERA. Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, the EU reserves the right to supervise these inspections.</p><p> </p><p>We will inform industry later this year about actions they need to take to ensure they can continue trading after the transition period has ended.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 51685 question first answered 09/06/2020 13:04:08 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1198184

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Northern Ireland Protocol: Customs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 33 of CP226 The UK's Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, which body will be responsible for carrying out physical inspections of goods and animals moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	51685
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>We have developed Export Health Certificates (EHCs) and accompanying Notes for Guidance for exports from GB to NI in preparation for the end of the Transition period. These shall be available publicly before the end of year.</p><p> </p><p>The physical inspection of goods entering Northern Ireland is devolved and the devolved competent authority is DAERA. Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, the EU reserves the right to supervise these inspections.</p><p> </p><p>We will inform industry later this year about actions they need to take to ensure they can continue trading after the transition period has ended.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 51684 question first answered 09/06/2020 13:04:08 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1198187

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Northern Ireland Protocol: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 33 of CP226 The UK's Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, whether he plans that food products consisting of a variety of ingredients will require an Export Health Certificate for each ingredient when shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	51687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>The conditions for which composite products (such as a food product containing cheese and potato) require an EHC are outlined by the Commission. The conditions include, but are not limited to, the type of composite product and the amount of animal origin product in the composite<del class="ministerial">, dependent on negotiations</del>.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 16:07:22 question first ministerially corrected 09/06/2020 16:42:43 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis previous answer version 27379 answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1198198

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Northern Ireland Protocol: Organic Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 33 of CP226 The UK's Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, whether changes will be made to the arrangements for certification of produce as organic which is moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	51692
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>As the Government has set out in the recent Command Paper on the UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, we have always been clear that it makes sense to protect supply chains and that there will need to be some checks to help movements of agri-food from Great Britain (GB) into Northern Ireland (NI), supported by relevant electronic processes. This may include GB organic food producers needing to provide certificates for inspection for their goods on entry into relevant NI ports<ins class="ministerial">, dependent on negotiations</ins>.</p><p> </p><p>The process by which controls are conducted for GB-NI movements, and their frequency, will need to be discussed with the EU in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This will be done within the context of limiting additional controls at NI ports as far as possible. We will actively seek to simplify and minimise electronic documentary requirements where possible.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 16:04:07 question first ministerially corrected 09/06/2020 16:43:05 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis previous answer version 27372 answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1198391

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
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	Animal Products: Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to respond to the consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	52320
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the reply previously given to the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on 19 May 2020, PQ UIN 46697, which remains the current situation.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2020-05-13/46697" target="_blank">[www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2020-05-13/46697</a>]</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/06/2020 10:38:09 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse