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1301197

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Housing: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential cost benefits of reducing VAT on (a) building products and (b) low-carbon technologies used to retrofit homes to improve (i) indoor air quality, (ii) energy efficiency and (iii) the health of occupants.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	166426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government already makes available a reduced rate of VAT on the installation of energy efficient products, including solar panels and micro combined heat and power units, when certain conditions are met.</p><p> </p><p>Extending the current VAT relief would come at a significant cost to the Exchequer, and there are no current plans to extend the scope of the relief already in place. However, the Government keeps all taxes under review.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 18/03/2021 12:06:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1301200

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Digital Technology: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the prevalence of digital exclusion among disabled people.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
uin	166491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>There are several sources that the government uses to understand the prevalence of digital exclusion among disabled people. Ofcom survey data from 2020 suggests that 23% of those with any limitations/impairments don’t use the internet or have home internet access. The ONS publication ‘Exploring the UK’s Digital Divide’ 2019 states that in 2017, 56% of adult internet non-users were disabled. The 2020 Lloyds Consumer Digital Index tells us that people with an impairment are 25% less likely to have the skills to access devices and get online by themselves.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 18/03/2021 12:56:14 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1301214

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Remote Education: ICT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether provision of technology to schools for remote learning during the covid-19 outbreak is subject to open competition.
tabling member constituency	Mitcham and Morden
tabling member printed	Siobhain McDonagh
uin	166310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>For the initial programme tender, the Department concluded that a direct award offered the best chance of securing devices quickly in a global market of high demand and limited supply. A contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited through an existing Crown Commercial Service framework for technology products and associated services under PPN 01/20. The Department also sought assurance about the ability of Computacenter to deliver against the contract from Information and Communications Technology industry representatives.</p><p>All subsequent procurements for devices and 4G routers were awarded following competitive tendering on Crown Commercial Service Frameworks. 38 approved Crown Commercial Service suppliers were given the opportunity to bid for the laptop and tablet contracts. Providing options in device brand and model also contributed to achieving value for money driving optimum competition within the market.</p><p>We believe that this approach struck the best balance between achieving value for money while ensuring that devices were available for children to use as quickly as possible.</p><p>All Department contracts awarded to suppliers of £10,000 or more are published on Contracts Finder: <a href="https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search" target="_blank">https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 18/03/2021 16:05:11 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	193 label Biography information for Dame Siobhain McDonagh

1301218

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Somerset House
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment was made of the (a) public value benefit and (b) value to the public purse when Somerset House was transferred from HM Government to the Somerset House Trust in 1997.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	166298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Walsall North answering member printed Eddie Hughes question first answered 18/03/2021 16:49:04 answering member 4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

1301219

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Burlington House: Flats
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment was made of the (a) public value benefit and (b) value to the public purse in his Department's plans for the New Burlington House apartments.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	166299
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>Five Learned Societies are tenants of New Burlington House, owned by the Department. Following a High Court settlement, all parties agreed in 2005 that rent would increase to market levels over a period of 80 years. The rent is at a limited rate to reflect the fact that the land is being used for cultural and educational purposes. The Department and the Learned Societies agreed in 2019 that the market rental value of the land was £50 per square foot but the Learned Societies are currently paying only £15.35 per square foot.</p><p>The rents charged are in accordance with the Learned Societies’ leases. The rents are calculated annually by way of a valuation that is based on evidenced market transactions and have followed growth of market rent since 2005. Rents can therefore rise and fall. The Department does not currently hold a forecast of rental projections from 2005. Rents based on the current lease are updated each year following valuation.</p><p>The Department is sympathetic to the Societies’ position and is exploring whether there is a solution that can deliver value for taxpayers and help the Learned Societies to remain at New Burlington House and an assessment of value will be made as part of an agreement. The Department has been discussing options with the Learned Societies and DCMS given their responsibility for policy in regards to culture, museums and heritage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Walsall North answering member printed Eddie Hughes grouped question UIN 166300 166301 166302 question first answered 18/03/2021 17:33:48 answering member 4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

1301220

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when he plans to respond to the enquiry from the hon. Member for High Peak, dated 26 October 2020, referenced RL13783.
tabling member constituency	High Peak
tabling member printed	Robert Largan
uin	166608
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>A response was issued on 26 November 2020 under the case reference MC2020/23548/NB. A further copy of this response has since been issued to ensure receipt.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 18/03/2021 21:52:09 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4852 label Biography information for Robert Largan

1301221

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he last met with representatives of British Overseas Territories to discuss COP26.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	166542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is working closely with all Overseas Territories (OTs) in the lead up to COP26, and UK Officials regularly meet with representatives from the OTs to ensure that their unique perspectives are accurately represented. The UK Government is also designing a specific package to support Territory Governments in the run up to COP26 and beyond. In November 2020, the UK hosted a Joint Ministerial Council for the OTs which included sessions on COP26 and Environmental Protection, led by Lord Goldsmith. At this meeting, territory leaders pledged to work with the UK to secure an ambitious agreement to tackle climate change at COP26. By the time of the Summit, each territory government will have endeavoured to communicate their plan for climate change adaptation and mitigation.</p><p>The President of COP26 has also asked his Regional Ambassador for Latin America and the Caribbean for COP26 to act as a liaison point for the OTs.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 18/03/2021 17:43:10 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1301222

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many of the UK’s Overseas Territories have introduced a Net Zero target in line with UK Government policy.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	166543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>Ahead of COP26, each of the UK's inhabited Overseas Territories intends to communicate their plan for climate change adaptation and mitigation, which will contribute towards global carbon emission reductions.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 18/03/2021 17:48:34 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1301225

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British Overseas Territories Governments are planned to be represented in the wider UK delegation to COP26.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	166546
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>We want all parts of the British family to contribute to a successful COP26, including the Overseas Territories with their unique perspective. We are currently developing the policy for those who will be included under the COP26 UK delegation. It is too early to confirm names at this stage.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 18/03/2021 17:41:30 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1301226

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Convention on Biological Diversity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British Overseas Territories Governments are planned to be represented in the wider UK delegation to COP15 in China.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	166547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK's ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) does not automatically extend to the Overseas Territories (OTs), but to date the CBD has been extended to five of the UK OTs - British Virgin Islands, St Helena, Ascension Island &amp; Tristan da Cunha, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and the Falkland Islands.</p><p>The make-up of the UK delegation to CBD COP15 will be confirmed closer to the time and will be dependent on the conference agenda and format.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 18/03/2021 17:45:02 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard