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1723792

registered interest
date	26/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Minimum Wage: High Peak
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people on minimum wage in High Peak constituency.
tabling member constituency	High Peak
tabling member printed	Jon Pearce
uin	2005
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>The Department previously estimated that around 1,000 employee jobs were covered by the National Minimum and Living Wage in the High Peak constituency in 2020.</p><p>More recent estimates based on the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings are subject to a high level of uncertainty due to lower-than-usual achieved sample size.</p><p>Therefore, the Department is unable to provide a more recent estimate, as per the Code of Practice for Statistics.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 31/07/2024 15:15:18 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	5115

1723413

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	10 Downing Street: Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to page 20 of the King’s Speech Background Briefing Notes, published by the Prime Minister's Office on 17 July 2024, whether the trade unions' new rights will apply to unions representing Downing Street (a) staff and (b) outsourced contractors.
tabling member constituency	Salisbury
tabling member printed	John Glen
uin	1666
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government believes strong collective bargaining rights and institutions are key to tackling problems of insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement and low pay. We are committed to strengthening the rights of working people by empowering workers to organise collectively through trade unions.</p><p>We will do this by updating trade union legislation, so it is fit for a modern economy, removing unnecessary restrictions on trade union activity and ensuring industrial relations are based around good faith negotiation and bargaining. This legislation will apply to all trade unions.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 31/07/2024 15:23:50 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	4051 label Biography information for John Glen

1723452

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Exports: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he plans to take to help increase exports from companies in the north east of Scotland.
tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
uin	1780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2024 answer text <p>My department continues to work with Scottish Government and Scottish Development International to boost exports across Scotland. We specifically work with Aberdeen &amp; Grampian Chamber of Commerce, North east and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to support export growth from the north east.</p><p>This Government recognises that the north east is well placed to play a key role in sectors including energy and food and drink. DBT Scotland has dedicated specialists covering these areas in addition to technology, finance and professional business services, and life sciences to take advantage of the DBT offer and increase exports from the north east of Scotland. In addition, the UK Wide Export Champions programme is uniquely operated in Scotland as a mutually appointed partnership with Scottish Development International and the Scottish Government.</p> answering member constituency Harrow West answering member printed Gareth Thomas question first answered 07/08/2024 09:36:56 answering member 177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas
tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1723453

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Whisky: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the value of the Scotch whisky industry to the economy.
tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
uin	1781
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>According to research published by the Scotch Whisky Association, the Scotch Whisky industry contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy in 2022, supporting 66,000 jobs across the UK. Scotch Whisky is also the UK’s leading food and drink export, with exports valued at £5.6 billion in 2023. My department continues to support this economically vital industry by opening new markets, tackling trade barriers and challenging unfair trade practices around the world to maximise international opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Harrow West answering member printed Gareth Thomas question first answered 31/07/2024 11:33:58 answering member 177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas
tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1723589

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Department for Business and Trade: Public Expenditure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what underspends there have been in (a) his Department and (b) each of its arms length bodies in (i) this financial year and (ii) the Spending Review period.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
uin	1711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/08/2024 answer text <p>As the Chancellor set out in her statement on July 29, the government’s spending audit has identified a forecast Resource DEL overspend of £21.9 billion against the plans set out for departments at Spring Budget 2024. This already factors in the Treasury’s assessment of a £7.1bn fallaway over the course of the year, as set out in Table 1 of Fixing the foundations: public spending audit 2024-25.</p><p> </p><p>The government has announced £5.5 billion of savings in 2024-25, bringing the in-year pressures down to £16.4 billion.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Business and Trade was created in February 2023 and is therefore the current financial year represents the departments second full financial year of operation. For the financial year 2023-24 the financial outturn, including details of any underspends, is still being finalised. The final numbers will be published in the Annual Report and Accounts in the Autumn 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The extent of any underspends in this financial year will be confirmed only when the financial year has concluded.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 06/08/2024 15:01:14 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1723590

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Department for Business and Trade: Cost Effectiveness
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has for new efficiency savings in (a) his Department and (b) each of its arms length bodies.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
uin	1712
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/08/2024 answer text <p>The government is taking action to make efficiency savings across back-office functions and communications and stopping non-essential spending on consultants. Further details are set out in Fixing the foundations: public spending audit 2-24-25.</p><p> </p><p>To support the government’s ambition of making efficiency savings my department is working with the Treasury to identify opportunities to deliver the necessary saving.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 06/08/2024 15:03:53 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1723593

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters: Imports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to prohibit the importing of (a) electric scooters and (b) electric bikes from countries that do not comply with UK safety standards.
tabling member constituency	The Wrekin
tabling member printed	Mark Pritchard
uin	1647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>UK product safety legislation requires manufacturers or importers placing products on the UK market, including e-bikes and e-scooters, to ensure those products are safe. Regulators have powers to require that unsafe products are removed from sale.</p><p>We will introduce a new Bill to ensure the product safety framework keeps pace with modern technology, digital business models and international supply chains. This will better protect consumers and support business growth.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 31/07/2024 14:34:37 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	1576 label Biography information for Mark Pritchard

1723611

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Horticulture: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help increase horticulture exports.
tabling member constituency	South Norfolk
tabling member printed	Ben Goldsborough
uin	1845
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade provides a comprehensive package of support to increase exports, including the Export Support Service, UK Export Finance and a network of trade advisers across the UK and overseas. The department remains committed to breaking down market access barriers affecting the horticultural industry, and to opening up new markets for horticultural exports through trade agreements.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 31/07/2024 15:19:22 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	5205

1723628

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent estimate his Department has made of the level of credit losses arising from fraudulent loans provided through the (a) Bounce Back Loans Scheme and (b) Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Mr Luke Charters
uin	1862
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2024 answer text <p>As at March 2024, £1.51 billion has been paid out on the government guarantee on BBLS loans where there was lender reported suspected fraud, and £19.8 million has been paid out on the government guarantee on CBILS loans where there was lender reported suspected fraud.</p><p>We are committed to reducing loss to the taxpayer and continue to work across Government, law enforcement and commercial lenders to address fraud in relation to the Covid debt schemes.</p><p>Lender recovery activity is monitored via the British Business Bank (BBB) which includes data analytics, review of facilities under the Guarantee Agreement, and an ongoing assurance programme. If lenders have not fulfilled their obligations under the scheme guarantee, they would be unable to claim under the guarantee and any loss would therefore sit with the lender. The National Investigation Service (NATIS) is a secondary line of defence in recovering taxpayers’ money and investigates the most egregious reports of fraudulent abuse within the BBLS. Other recovery efforts include the work of the Insolvency Service and work with lenders to pilot greater use of third-party debt collection specialists, compulsory liquidation for recovery and enforcement in fraud cases.</p> answering member constituency Harrow West answering member printed Gareth Thomas question first answered 02/08/2024 15:02:57 answering member 177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas
tabling member	5199

1723640

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Amazon: Trade Unions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will hold discussions with Amazon on the operation of trade unions in that company.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr Simon Opher
uin	1874
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to bringing a new era of partnership that sees representatives of employers and unions working together in co-operation and through negotiation. The Government is always willing to speak to the representatives of employers and trade unions about how to deliver this partnership.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 31/07/2024 13:01:14 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	5030