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891494

registered interest
date	25/04/2018
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	Animal Welfare: Voluntary Organisations
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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a registration and licensing system for animal sanctuaries and re-homing activities.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	138099
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>In reviewing the licensing systems for dog breeding, pet sales and other animal activities in England we considered extending the licensing requirement to animal sanctuaries and re-homing centres. We were not provided with evidence that such operations need to be regulated in the same way. We support the work of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes who have developed sector guidance for dog and cat rescue and rehoming centres which we endorse.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 02/05/2018 14:59:57 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

858516

registered interest
date	09/03/2018
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: ICT
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 assessment his Department has made of the potential benefits of using blockchain technology to store information on (a) food safety and (b) animal welfare; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	131771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>Defra has been looking at how blockchain technology is already being used within the food and farming industries to improve data transparency and efficiency for suppliers, processors and consumers.</p><p> </p><p>We have also undertaken a ‘proof of concept’ project to explore how blockchain technology could be used to improve traceability of food throughout the supply chain. This will contribute to our wider work looking at how blockchain technology could bring benefits across Defra’s policy areas, including for food safety and animal welfare.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 16/03/2018 14:49:56 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

777727

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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	Land: Contamination
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 assessment his Department has made of the extent of contaminated land across each of the four Black Country boroughs; and what funding is available for remediation of such contamination.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	109715
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government has made no assessment of the extent of contaminated land. It is the statutory duty of local authorities to identify contaminated land in their areas and to ensure that risks to human health and the environment are removed.</p><p> </p><p>The Contaminated Land Capital Grant Programme ended in March this year (2017).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 02/11/2017 15:57:38 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

714511

registered interest
date	28/03/2017
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	Land: Walsall North
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 letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of 20 February 2017 to the hon. Member for Walsall North, reference MC421056/ON, which stated that a decision would be reached on the public inquiry into land in Walsall North constituency by the end of March, on what date that decision will be made.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	69380
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2017 answer text <p>I can confirm that a decision has now been made in respect of this appeal. I expect the letter setting out my decision in detail to issue imminently.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 31/03/2017 14:56:06 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick

674793

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
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	Derelict Land: Walsall
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 the Answer of 25 November 2016 to Question 54404, if she will estimate when the outcome of the Planning Inspectorate inquiry into the former Willenhall Gas Works will permit her to provide a substantive reply to that Question.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	60602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>I am aware that there are a number of interested parties attached to this case and we are working towards a decision in as timely a manner as possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 23/01/2017 12:03:37 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick

642258

registered interest
date	22/11/2016
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	Derelict Land: Walsall
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 she expects a decision will be made by the Planning Inspectorate on the public inquiry into the former Willenhall gas works land; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	54404
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2016 answer text <p>I am unable to comment on ongoing legal matters.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 25/11/2016 09:57:41 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick

577657

registered interest
date	07/09/2016
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	Members: Correspondence
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 she plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Walsall North of 3 August 2016 on legislation on dangerous dogs related to a constituency case.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	45353
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, Lord Gardiner, replied to the letter of 3 August from hon. Member for Walsall North on 12 September.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 12/09/2016 12:08:23 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick

62895

registered interest
date	19/06/2014
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	Members: Correspondence
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 issue guidance to the West Midlands Waterways, Canal and River Trust and other similar trusts that replies to hon. Members who have written on behalf of their constituents should be signed.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	201453
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>As independent charities, handling correspondence is entirely a matter for the Canal &amp; River Trust and other similar trusts. However, I have asked my officials to draw this issue to the attention of the Trust at their next meeting.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Cornwall answering member printed Dan Rogerson question first answered 24/06/2014 10:09:29 answering member 1504 label Biography information for Dan Rogerson
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick