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1353673

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent progress the Government has made on establishing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
tabling member constituency	Delyn
tabling member printed	Rob Roberts
uin	903230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>From 2022, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will target the people and places most in need, and we will publish our prospectus in due course.</p><p> </p><p>This will complement work already underway on the Levelling Up Fund, Community Renewal Fund and Community Ownership Fund where applications are currently being considered.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack grouped question UIN 903234 question first answered 08/09/2021 16:14:57 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4810 label Biography information for Mr Rob Roberts

1353674

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Hydrogen: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the implementation of the Government's new Hydrogen Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
tabling member printed	Jamie Stone
uin	903231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy works closely with the Scottish Government and other devolved administrations on the implementation of the Hydrogen Strategy, and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 08/09/2021 15:38:46 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4612 label Biography information for Jamie Stone

1353676

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	British Students Abroad: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to help students attending Scottish universities to study and work overseas.
tabling member constituency	Forest of Dean
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Harper
uin	903233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>We have introduced the Turing Scheme, a UK-wide programme that will support students who wish to take up opportunities for education and training in over 150 destinations around the world. Scottish universities are on course to receive more than £8.2 million support under the scheme.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 08/09/2021 15:39:34 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper

1353677

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent progress the Government has made on establishing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	James Grundy
uin	903234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>From 2022, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will target the people and places most in need, and we will publish our prospectus in due course.</p><p> </p><p>This will complement work already underway on the Levelling Up Fund, Community Renewal Fund and Community Ownership Fund where applications are currently being considered.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack grouped question UIN 903230 question first answered 08/09/2021 16:14:57 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4843 label Biography information for James Grundy

1353094

registered interest
date	06/09/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date he expects to appoint a Senior Responsible Owner for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	43410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>I refer my right hon. Friend to HCWS260 which was published in the House on 6 September 2021 and provided a comprehensive update on the Armoured Cavalry (Ajax) programme.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 08/09/2021 14:57:16 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin attachment 1 file name HCWS260 - Armoured Cavalry Programme.docx title HCWS260 - Armoured Cavalry (Ajax) Programme Update
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1352078

registered interest
date	03/09/2021
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Artificial Intelligence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of using algorithms, such as for fraud risk scoring, on benefits claimants' rights to privacy and non-discrimination.
tabling member constituency	Stalybridge and Hyde
tabling member printed	Jonathan Reynolds
uin	41871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>DWP have been exploring the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence where appropriate, focussing on everyday repetitive tasks so that our colleagues can spend more time supporting vulnerable claimants. We have identified value in developing algorithms in relation to assessing fraud and error risks, monitoring cyber-security, tailoring non-financial support offered to customers and reducing verification demands. We intend to use such technologies carefully in ways that improve citizen experiences and outcomes, along with operational efficiency. DWP does not use artificial intelligence to make decisions regarding people’s benefit entitlement.</p><p> </p><p>We have adopted a cautious approach and are evolving our governance in relation to such technologies. Our Data Protection Office and Legal team ensure we are applying legislation in relation to claimant’s rights to privacy and non-discrimination. Our Central Analysis and Science Division provide methodological oversight. We also have a senior Data Board that will scrutinise the use of algorithms.</p><p> </p><p>The opportunities and considerations associated with the use of algorithms continues to evolve, as outlined in the guidance on building and using artificial intelligence in the public sector, published on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 08/09/2021 15:09:47 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4119 label Biography information for Jonathan Reynolds

1352079

registered interest
date	03/09/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many CVRT platforms his Department declared to be in its inventory under the requirements of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE).
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	41702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>Under the latest United Kingdom Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE) Data Exchange for 2021. The Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) platforms that are reported at present for CFE were:</p><p> </p><p>Spartan 167</p><p>Sultan 69</p><p>Stormer 15</p><p>Samson 25</p><p>Stormer HVM 49</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 08/09/2021 15:52:33 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1352085

registered interest
date	03/09/2021
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	Poultry Meat: Labelling
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 require all poultry which is intended for human consumption and which has been injected with water and/or salt, to be clearly labelled as such in a large typeface, or stated to be so at the point of sale, whether such an item is sold packaged or unpackaged, raw or cooked, to allow consumers to make an informed choice before they purchase that product.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	41674
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>Under UK regulations on the provision of food information to consumers, it is already the case with meat products and meat preparations which have the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase of meat, that an indication of the presence of added water, if the added water makes up more than 5% of the weight of the finished product, must accompany the name of the food. The presence of water, if added, will also be included in the ingredients list. As mandatory information, this indication with the name of the food as well as the information in the ingredients list must be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible. It shall not in any way be hidden, obscured, detracted from or interrupted by any other written or pictorial matter or any other intervening material.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Food Information Regulations 2014 Regulation 6 (applicable in England, similar regulations are in place in the Devolved Administrations), the name of the food is required for food that is not prepacked, and therefore the indication accompanying the name of the food as related above will also appear. Additionally, under Regulation 7 of the Food Information Regulations 2014, a ‘Quantitative Indication’ of the meat ingredients must be provided which can help the consumer understand what proportion of the whole product is meat.</p><p> </p><p>There is no current intention to add further to these requirements. However, the Government will be reviewing food labelling more broadly to ensure consumers continue to be provided with the information they need to make safe and informed food choices.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 08/09/2021 12:34:32 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1352092

registered interest
date	03/09/2021
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	Cancer: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Cancer Research UK Cancer Patient Survey 2021, what steps he is taking to ensure cancer services fully reopen to allow family members to join patients and to increase face to face support for cancer patients.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	42024
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>In March 2021, the National Health Service updated guidance on visiting healthcare inpatient settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance supports visiting in a COVID-19 secure way. This is limited to one close family contact or somebody important to the patient, including to assist their communication and/or to meet their health, emotional, religious or spiritual care needs. Guidance for NHS settings, including hospitals and primary and community care, is regularly reviewed.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 08/09/2021 16:25:27 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1352093

registered interest
date	03/09/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Highlands of Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions his Department has had with the DVSA on increasing the number of driver theory tests available in the Scottish Highlands.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	41967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is aware that demand for theory tests in Scotland is currently high and it is doing all it can to offer more tests at centres by increasing opening hours and running tests on extra days where possible. The provision of additional testing is dependent upon the availability of venues and agreements with landlords. The DVSA is working with its theory test provider, Reed In Partnership Ltd, to explore further ways in which it can further increase theory test capacity including the possibility of adding temporary sites to deliver additional theory tests.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2021 13:51:18 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry