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1464815

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the increase in (1) costs, and (2) checks, of transporting livestock from Northern Ireland to Great Britain and back since the introduction of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland; and what steps they intend to take to reduce those costs.
tabling member printed	Lord Morrow
uin	HL438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government has not formally assessed the costs associated with the movements and checks of transporting livestock between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK Government does consider that the introduction of the protocol has had an effect on the costs involved in moving livestock between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK Government has therefore secured a derogation from EU rules for livestock moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain for shows and sales. The derogation allows livestock to return to Northern Ireland within 15 days, which has reduced costs and burdens to traders.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 13/06/2022 16:32:12 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3795 label Biography information for Lord Morrow

1464816

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Northern Ireland: Animal Welfare
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the requirement for animals transported from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (1) to go to an approved export centre prior to transport, and (2) to remain there for six months while being tested and health certified; and what steps they are taking to reduce these requirements.
tabling member printed	Lord Morrow
uin	HL439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Protocol requires animals to attend approved assembly centres for a maximum of 6 days once they have remained in Great Britain for a period of 3-6 months, or from birth, depending on the reason for the movement to Northern Ireland.</p><p>The UK Government continues to discuss these extra burdens with the EU in an effort to reduce requirements.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 13/06/2022 16:06:41 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3795 label Biography information for Lord Morrow

1464817

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Northern Ireland: Animal Welfare
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they assessment they have made of the requirement for animals purchased in Great Britain to be returned to the selling herd or sent to an approved test centre for 42 days before they can be transported to Northern Ireland; what analysis they have conducted of the impact of this period increasing from 30 days to 42 days since the introduction of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland; and what steps they are taking to reduce this period.
tabling member printed	Lord Morrow
uin	HL440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2022 answer text <p>Once an animal has been purchased at a show in Great Britain, this animal can then move to Northern Ireland, as long as it has fulfilled its residency requirements. This means the animal must have been a resident in GB for 3-6 months, or from birth, depending on the reason for movement. These requirements apply to GB originating animals that are intending to move into Northern Ireland after purchase.</p><p> </p><p>In order to support the ability for Northern Ireland livestock (sheep, goats, cattle) to attend shows, sales and exhibitions in Great Britain an easement was formally agreed between the UK Government and EU Commission in January this year, which allows Northern Ireland livestock to attend shows and sales in Great Britain without being subject to a 6-month residency requirement in Great Britain, on the condition that they return to Northern Ireland after 15 days. This allows for livestock to return to Northern Ireland without having to spend 6 months in Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>Following their arrival in or return to Northern Ireland, DAERA then require livestock to be subject to 30 days in isolation with a minimum time lapse of 42 days between Tuberculosis tests.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 14/06/2022 15:12:03 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3795 label Biography information for Lord Morrow

1464818

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Sewers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) sewerage capacity in the UK, (2) the need to increase capacity in line with population projections, and (3) the ability of privatised water companies to invest and deliver the capacity required.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>Under section 94 of the Water Industry Act 1991, sewerage undertakers have duties requiring them to provide, improve and extend their networks to ensure their area is properly drained.</p><p> </p><p>Recognising the importance of having a robust drainage system both now and for future demands, a new statutory duty through the Environment Act 2021 will require water companies to produce comprehensive Drainage and Sewerage Management Plans from spring 2023. The first cycle of non-statutory planning is underway with draft plans being consulted on this summer, and final plans due spring 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Sewerage companies are working with other risk management authorities to produce these plans, which will provide a full assessment of the condition and capacity of their networks and enable development of collaborative solutions. Statutory duties will better ensure companies identify long-term infrastructure needs and set out how they will manage and develop their sewerage networks.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Water Industry Act, Ofwat has a statutory duty to ensure that companies can finance their functions, including those related to their statutory obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 08/06/2022 15:30:21 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1464829

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Fisheries: Fuels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to assist the under 10 metre fishing sector in meeting its increased fuel costs.
tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
uin	HL459
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>Defra will continue to support the fishing sector through the £100 million UK Seafood Fund, which as one of its main objectives seeks to increase the sustainability of the sector, including through investing in the transition to renewable energy.</p><p>Defra is also making £32.7 million in annual funding available across all four nations of the UK, which last year enabled grant schemes to be opened in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, benefiting hundreds of UK businesses. The grant scheme for England, the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, delivers investment to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood sector. This includes a wide range of support aimed at fishing vessels, with enhanced funding rates of up to 80% made available to members of the small-scale coastal fleet.</p><p>In recognition of the challenges in the maritime sector, including the fishing industry, in the 2022 Spring Budget the Chancellor overturned the 2020 announcement to remove the red diesel entitlement for commercial boat operators, meaning the industry can continue to use red diesel, in addition to the Marine Voyages Relief, which gives 100% relief on fuel duty costs.</p><p>The increasing cost of fuel is affecting a wide range of sectors including the fishing industry and vessels of all sizes are being affected. Our primary focus is on analysing how the UK fleet is being affected by fuel and fish prices. Defra Ministers and officials are working with colleagues across government, along with a wide range of stakeholders, and are closely monitoring the situation.</p><p>The Government has shown long term commitment to the sector and will continue to do so in the future. As part of this long term commitment we are not planning to repurpose funds to mitigate the impacts of high fuel prices. We consider this is a cross cutting issue, and so are liaising with colleagues across government to determine the longer-term impacts and any mitigating actions.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 21/06/2022 11:05:27 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

1464843

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Furs: Imports and Sales
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to ban the (1) import, and (2) sale, of fur.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL401
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2022 answer text <p>The Government made a commitment to explore potential action in relation to animal fur, as set out in the Action Plan for Animal Welfare. We have since conducted a Call for Evidence on the fur sector along with other forms of engagement with interested parties.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to build our evidence base on the fur sector and speak to a range of interested parties, to make sure we fully understand the issues at hand before taking any decisions regarding fur.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 09/06/2022 16:35:59 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1464855

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Sky Lanterns
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ban sky lanterns.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL424
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>Research from 2013 showed that, whilst the overall environmental impact of sky lanterns was minor, they could pose a significant fire risk. Stakeholders have reported the risks have subsequently risen, and, as a result, we are commissioning new research to understand the risk they pose. This is expected in due course, and will allow for the Government to consider what further action might be justified.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 08/06/2022 16:27:57 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

1464856

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Countryside: Conduct
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Countryside Code.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL425
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2022 answer text <p>Natural England recently updated the Countryside Code, following significant stakeholder engagement. It comprises a version aimed at visitors to the countryside (updated April 2021) and a version aimed at land managers with public access on their land (launched February 2022). Monitoring and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the updated Countryside Code has been, and will continue to be, undertaken in several ways.</p><p>Natural England has included two questions relating to the Countryside Code in the People and Nature Survey for England since April 2021. This online panel survey, which has Official Statistics status, gathers evidence and trend data through relating to people’s enjoyment, access, understanding of and attitudes to the natural environment, and its contributions to wellbeing. One of these questions collects data on participants’ reported behaviours when visiting the countryside, corresponding to the behaviours included in the Countryside Code. The other question collects data on the extent to which participants have heard of the Countryside Code and follow it. Data is currently available for the period April to December 2021, which includes responses from a nationally representative sample of 18,747 adults in England (see attachment, 'PANS Monthly Countryside Code data for December 2021' (www.gov.uk/government/statistics/the-people-and-nature-survey-for-england-monthly-indicators-for-december-2021-official-statistics)). A detailed analysis of this data will be carried out at the end of a full year’s data collection, during 2022/23.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Natural England recently delivered two small-scale stakeholder surveys focused on the Countryside Code:</p><ul><li>In an online survey of 3,801 stakeholders carried out in winter 2020/21, participants shared their opinions about the effectiveness of the Countryside Code, current levels of public awareness about it and official efforts to improve this. They also provided information about their personal level of engagement and familiarity with the Countryside Code, including to which extent they have used and promoted it. The results of this survey, in addition to Natural England’s response to the headline findings, have been published (see attachment, <a href="http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6527410754551808" target="_blank">NERR095 2021 ‘The Countryside Code: Stakeholder Survey. A summary of findings’ (//publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6527410754551808)</a>). These results informed work to update the Countryside Code.</li><li>Natural England delivered another online survey in autumn 2021, aimed at land managers, which received 613 responses. This survey collected data on the opinions and awareness of land managers in relation to the Countryside Code, in addition to direct experiences of undesirable visitor behaviours on the land they manage and self-reported behaviours relevant to managing public access on their land in line with the Countryside Code. The results will be published in spring 2022.</li></ul><p>Natural England will use these survey results as a baseline and will run further stakeholder surveys on an annual basis to track change in awareness and utilisation of the Countryside Code, and the impact of the Code on reported behaviours.</p><p>Natural England has also delivered internal evaluations of the impact of communication campaigns launched to promote the updated versions of the Countryside Code.</p><p>Natural England will commission a more complete evaluation of the effectiveness of the Countryside Code, and recent promotional initiatives, during 2022/23.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon attachment 1 file name Monthly_Countryside_Code_data_for_December_2021.xlsx title PANS Monthly Countryside Code data for Dec 2021 2 file name Countryside Code Survey Evidence Summary FOR PUBLICATION.pdf title Countryside Code Stakeholder Survey question first answered 09/06/2022 13:26:34 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

1464857

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Hare Coursing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to take action on illegal hare coursing.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2022 answer text <p>Measures to address hare coursing were included in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act that gained Royal Assent on 29 April this year. Hare coursing causes considerable distress to farmers, landowners and rural communities, in addition to the suffering it causes animals.</p><p> </p><p>Our new legislation introduces two new criminal offences relating to activity connected with hare coursing and increases the powers of the courts to deal with offenders upon conviction. We have significantly increased the maximum penalties available upon conviction for offences under the existing and new legislation including, for the first time, the possibility of custodial sentences.</p><p> </p><p>These measures will come into force on 1 August this year ahead of the start of the next hare coursing season.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 09/06/2022 16:40:28 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

1464874

registered interest
date	23/05/2022
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	Dairy Farming
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 estimate he has made of the total number of dairy farms throughout the country.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	6771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/05/2022 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only.</p><p> </p><p>The number of dairy farms in England in 2021 is shown below along with the number of cows in the dairy herd on these farms. The source of cattle population data is the administrative Cattle Tracing System (CTS) data.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of dairy farms<sup>(a)</sup></strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of cows in the dairy herd</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>6,500</p></td><td><p>1,090,856</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>(a) Sourced from CTS. Defined as the number of holdings with more than 10 female dairy cows over two years old in the milking herd (i.e., with offspring).</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 31/05/2022 11:43:33 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon