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registered interest
date	21/03/2022
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	Drinking Water Inspectorate: Research
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 the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s contract reference 298893/1045616, which research organisation has been awarded the contract; what the contract’s agreed value is; and when the resulting study is due to be submitted to the Inspectorate.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	143629
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2022 answer text <p>The Invitation to Tender closed on 17 March 2022 and is currently being evaluated by the technical evaluators. We received six bids and the consensus meeting is due to take place on 28 March 2022. As usual, any resulting contract will be redacted/published in Contracts Finder in due course, within the permissible 30 day period.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 25/03/2022 14:20:58 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1385421

registered interest
date	06/12/2021
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Litigation Group
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 services the Government Legal Department’s Litigation Group has provided to his Department since 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	87639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Since 1 January 2021, Litigation Group has continued to provide litigation services to the majority of Government departments, including Defra, and executive agencies, as well as many non-departmental public bodies.</p><p> </p><p>The Group’s work encompasses litigation in public and private law as well as supporting public inquiries and acting in Inquests. This has involved, amongst other things, attending in a wide range of courts, including Coroners’ Courts, the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Supreme Court. Our Employment and Commercial Groups similarly provide litigation services to the majority of Government departments and have done so in the period in question.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 14/12/2021 15:45:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1365609

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
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	Onions
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 funding his Department has allocated from 2021-22 to 2024-25 to support the development of the UK onion industry.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	68151
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2021 answer text <p>While no specific provision for the onion sector has been allocated from 2021-22 to 2024-25, sources of funding available to the onion industry between now and 2024-25 could include the three funds available under the Farming Innovation Programme, the forthcoming Farming Investment Fund, and existing Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations under the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 08/11/2021 16:22:00 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363182

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Fertilisers: Shortages
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 recent assessment he has made of potential shortages of fertiliser products over winter 2021-22, and what discussions he has had with suppliers and the agricultural sector on those potential shortages.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62654
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>We are aware that due to the increase in cost of natural gas across the globe, which is a key input for the production of ammonium nitrate-based fertiliser products, the cost of production of these fertiliser types has increased significantly. This has also increased the cost of other alternative fertiliser types. This is an issue affecting Europe and the global market with fertiliser companies halting production due to high input costs. However, the recent deal announced with industry and CF Fertilisers will help to alleviate the pressure on the domestic market.</p><p> </p><p>Defra has been in regular contact with industry including the NFU and fertiliser producers and importers, and we have frequent contact with the key sector representative body for fertilisers, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC). The situation and impact on farmers in particular and industry more widely is being monitored closely.</p><p> </p><p>Alternatives to ammonium nitrate do exist and farmers will be looking closely at these options and how best they can be utilised. Support from producers of these products on how best to use them and to get the best nutrient uptake for crop has been offered.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 28/10/2021 14:10:27 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363188

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Meat Products: Shortages
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 recent assessment he has made of potential retail shortages of (a) semi-processed and (b) processed meat products over winter 2021-22; and what discussions he has had with suppliers and retailers on those potential shortages.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain, as demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 response. It is well equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Our high degree of food security is built on access to a range of sources, including robust domestic supply chains, as well as imports through stable export routes</p><p>Defra has well established ways of working with the industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption across different product groups in food supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62661 62662 62663 question first answered 02/11/2021 13:24:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363189

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Food: Shortages
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 recent assessment he has made of potential retail shortages of ready meals over winter 2021-22; and what discussions he has had with suppliers and retailers on those potential shortages.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain, as demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 response. It is well equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Our high degree of food security is built on access to a range of sources, including robust domestic supply chains, as well as imports through stable export routes</p><p>Defra has well established ways of working with the industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption across different product groups in food supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62660 62662 62663 question first answered 02/11/2021 13:24:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363191

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Food: Shortages
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 recent assessment he has made of potential retail shortages of baked goods and baking ingredients over winter 2021-22; and what discussions he has had with suppliers and retailers on those potential shortages.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain, as demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 response. It is well equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Our high degree of food security is built on access to a range of sources, including robust domestic supply chains, as well as imports through stable export routes</p><p>Defra has well established ways of working with the industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption across different product groups in food supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62660 62661 62663 question first answered 02/11/2021 13:24:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363194

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Drinks: Shortages
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 recent assessment he has made of potential retail shortages of (a) soft drinks, (b) bottled water and (c) alcoholic beverages over winter 2021-22; and what discussions he has had with suppliers and retailers on those potential shortages.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain, as demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 response. It is well equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Our high degree of food security is built on access to a range of sources, including robust domestic supply chains, as well as imports through stable export routes</p><p>Defra has well established ways of working with the industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption across different product groups in food supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62660 62661 62662 question first answered 02/11/2021 13:24:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363305

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Export Health Certificates
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 estimate he has made of number of annual Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) documents, including export health certificates, phytosanitary certificates and catch certificates, that will be required for (a) exports from Great Britain to the EU and (b) imports from Great Britain to the EU once full border controls have been implemented.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62666
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>Full import controls on GB exports to the EU have been in operation by the EU since 1 January 2021. The number of export health certificates being issued will not change as a result of our own implementation of border checks on EU imports into GB.</p><p> </p><p>Estimates of the total number of export health certificates required following the end of the transition period indicated that up to 300k additional certificates would be needed for GB-EU trade, and up to 480k per annum when GB-NI and GB-Rest of World Trade were included. The EU determines how many physical checks it needs to conduct with minimum levels set out in the Official Controls Regulation. Regulated imports and exports are subject to 100% documentary checks.</p><p> </p><p>We estimate, based on our own analysis of customs data, that 4 million to 5.9 million consignments of sanitary and phytosanitary commodities will be imported annually from the EU. These are divided between 1.3 million to 2.5 million consignments of products of animal origin, and 2.7 million to 3.4 million consignments of plants and plant products. Each individual consignment will require certification. A minimum 1% of all low-risk imports will be physically checked with higher percentages for commodities that present a greater biosecurity risk.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62669 question first answered 09/11/2021 14:24:41 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1363308

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
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	Export Health Certificates
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 estimate he has made of number of annual sanitary and phytosanitary checks in all forms that will be conducted for (a) exports from Great Britain to the EU and (b) imports from Great Britain to the EU once full border controls have been implemented.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	62669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>Full import controls on GB exports to the EU have been in operation by the EU since 1 January 2021. The number of export health certificates being issued will not change as a result of our own implementation of border checks on EU imports into GB.</p><p> </p><p>Estimates of the total number of export health certificates required following the end of the transition period indicated that up to 300k additional certificates would be needed for GB-EU trade, and up to 480k per annum when GB-NI and GB-Rest of World Trade were included. The EU determines how many physical checks it needs to conduct with minimum levels set out in the Official Controls Regulation. Regulated imports and exports are subject to 100% documentary checks.</p><p> </p><p>We estimate, based on our own analysis of customs data, that 4 million to 5.9 million consignments of sanitary and phytosanitary commodities will be imported annually from the EU. These are divided between 1.3 million to 2.5 million consignments of products of animal origin, and 2.7 million to 3.4 million consignments of plants and plant products. Each individual consignment will require certification. A minimum 1% of all low-risk imports will be physically checked with higher percentages for commodities that present a greater biosecurity risk.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 62666 question first answered 09/11/2021 14:24:41 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry