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1244327

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Green Homes Grant Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to help people eligible for the Green Homes Grant to find qualified installers.
tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
uin	105297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government is working closely with industry to ensure there are enough installers to meet demand for the Green Homes Grant (GHG) scheme:</p><p> </p><ul><li>We have changed the way the Simple Energy Advice (SEA) website displays installers so that consumers can find increased numbers of registered tradespeople that can deliver work in their area.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>We are working with TrustMark, scheme providers and certification bodies to support installers to get certified as quickly as possible, streamlining accreditation processes where possible.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>We are collecting feedback from installers to understand what may be limiting their participation in the scheme, so we can address these issues where possible.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>We have also made £6.9m available via the Green Homes Grant Skills Training competition to fund training to increase the number of installers available. The competition closed on 14 October, and the bids received are now being assessed.</li></ul> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 22/10/2020 16:42:53 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1244337

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Versarien: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the recent loan given to Versarien PLC by Innovate UK with (a) Innovate UK's guidelines (b) the eligibility criteria for businesses to receive funds from Innovate UK and (c) the Government's guidance on Managing public money.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Zarah Sultana
uin	105565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>Graphene has the capability to become one of the sectors that will power our economic growth – and Versarien is at a crucial phase in its development as it strives to become one of the UK’s leading players in the production of graphene. Materials such a graphene can also provide a valuable contribution towards the Government’s Net Zero targets and has the potential to contribute significantly to a number of national infrastructure projects. Versarien’s G-SCALE project, which this loan will fund, will allow the firm to carry out later stage R&amp;D to enable it to supply the market with commercial quantities of graphene-enhanced materials.</p><p>Similar to many companies, Versarien seeks investment from a number of sources, including private funding. Innovate UK has a good understanding of Versarien’s business and has previously awarded the company several grants to support its development. Innovate’s loan scheme was set up to broaden the range of innovation finance support available to businesses, so they can access funding at all stages of innovation.</p><p>In order to be eligible, a business needs to show that it can afford the interest and repayments on the loan and that they cannot obtain finance from other sources such as banks and equity investors for a particular project. It is on this basis the loan was made.</p><p>Indeed, this loan was made on Innovate’s usual terms, that is an interest rate of 7.4% per annum with half of the interest deferred until the repayment period commences. Loan repayments will start 45 months after drawdown and be paid over a subsequent period of 36 months.</p><p>The loan award was made after Innovate UK’s rigorous process of innovation assessment and credit evaluation – the same level of scrutiny and assessment that accompanies any loan award that Innovate UK makes.</p><p>The assessment process for awarding the loan was compatible with the key principles set out in the guidance on Managing Public Money.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/10/2020 15:10:38 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4786 label Biography information for Zarah Sultana

1244358

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Employment: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the need to legislate to protect workers in workplaces in regions placed in (a) Tier 2 and (b) Tier 3 where (i) an employee could reasonably work from home but is prevented from doing so because of their employer and (ii) working from home is not an option.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	105534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>As our Working Safely guidance states, which applies for all tiers: to help contain the virus, workers who can work effectively from home should do so over the winter. Where an employer, in consultation with their employee, judges an employee can carry out their normal duties from home they should do so.</p><p> </p><p>Employers already have a legal obligation to protect the health and safety of not just their workers but also of the other people who may be affected by their business.</p><p> </p><p>The decision to return to the workplace must be made in meaningful consultation with workers (including through trade unions or employee representative groups where they exist). It is vital employers engage with workers to ensure they feel safe returning to work, and they should not force anyone into an unsafe workplace.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 22/10/2020 16:30:33 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

1244360

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Green Homes Grant Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which local authorities have been allocated funding through the green homes grant local authority delivery scheme.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	105422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave on 22 October to Question UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-10-19/105421" target="_blank">105421</a>.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 26/10/2020 14:24:25 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1244361

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Green Homes Grant Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which local authorities applied to the green homes grant local authority delivery scheme.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	105421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>BEIS are in the process of agreeing grant offers for 57 successful projects under the Local Authority Delivery scheme that will upgrade the energy efficiency of around 11,000 low-income households across England. Once grant offers have been finalised with those Local Authorities, a list will be published on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 22/10/2020 16:44:36 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1244406

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Weddings: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will publish the evidence for his decision that wedding venues cannot be made covid-secure in the same way as other hospitality venues.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	105298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>The number of people who can attend a wedding or a wedding celebration is 15 people depending on local restrictions. Weddings remain exempt from the rule of six. We understand these guidelines may be difficult for couples and venues and are keeping them under constant review.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 22/10/2020 16:29:02 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1244455

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Clothing: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions his Department has had with the British Retail Consortium on introducing a fit to trade licensing scheme to tackle labour exploitation in garment factories.
tabling member constituency	East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
tabling member printed	Dr Lisa Cameron
uin	105396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>BEIS and Home Office officials have had two meetings with representatives from the British Retail Consortium to understand more about their proposal to introduce a fit to trade licensing scheme for garment factories, and what action brands are taking to ensure compliance throughout their supply chain. I also regularly meet with the British Retail Consortium as part of his frequent engagement with the retail sector.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS and the Home Office are also working in partnership with the industry through the Apparel and General Merchandise Public and Private Protocol, a partnership between enforcement bodies and industry partners, including, the British Retail Consortium, UK Fashion and the Textile Association. This is aimed at tackling all forms of labour exploitation in the garment industry.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will continue to work closely with the multi-agency Taskforce, which has been established in Leicester to tackle allegations of exploitation in the sector, to consider the most appropriate measures to tackle labour exploitation.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 27/10/2020 14:59:11 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4412 label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron

1244485

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Warm Home Discount Scheme: Pensioners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to maximise uptake of the Warm Home Scheme among pensioners eligible for Pension Credit but not yet claiming that benefit.
tabling member constituency	Airdrie and Shotts
tabling member printed	Neil Gray
uin	105382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>Under the Warm Home Discount, obligated energy suppliers can spend a maximum of £40 million on Industry Initiatives. This includes a range of activities that offer support to customers who are at greater risk of fuel poverty, particularly those not on benefits who may not be eligible for a £140 rebate. Support provided under Industry Initiatives includes benefit entitlement checks and referrals for rebates, as well as energy saving advice, energy debt assistance and fuel vouchers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s Warm Home Discount website is widely signposted and used by consumer groups, charities and energy comparison websites to raise awareness of the benefits of signing up for Pension Credit Guarantee Credit and maximise uptake of the Warm Home Scheme.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 22/10/2020 16:46:25 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	4365 label Biography information for Neil Gray

1244653

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Land: Ownership
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, what assessment they have made (1) of, aside from the Crown and the UK Government, which (a) person, (b) family, (c) organisation, or (d) charity, is the largest landowner in England and Wales; and (2) of how many acres are held by that landowner.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL9310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2020 answer text <p>None. HM Land Registry holds the database that records the legal ownership of registered land in England and Wales. While the register currently holds some 87% of the freehold surface area by individual land owner, the data is not structured in a way that makes it practical to assess the largest single landowner.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 30/10/2020 11:04:02 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1244673

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Carillion: Directors
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many directors of Carillion plc have been disqualified as directors since the report by the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee and Work and Pensions Select Committee Carillion (HC 769) was published on 16 May 2018.
tabling member printed	Lord Sikka
uin	HL9324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2020 answer text <p>The Insolvency Service’s enquiries into Carillion plc are ongoing. Once complete, a decision will be made on whether it is in the public interest to commence disqualification proceedings against any of the directors of the company.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 30/10/2020 11:03:36 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4885 label Biography information for Lord Sikka