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749380

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
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	Food: Standards
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 steps he is taking to ensure that current food standards are maintained after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	John McNally
uin	3329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>Existing rules on food standards will remain in place when the UK exits the EU to provide continuity for consumers and businesses. The Secretary of State has been clear that there will be no diminution or dilution of food standards after we leave the EU.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 11/07/2017 12:04:40 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

749381

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
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	Agriculture: EU Law
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 assistance he is receiving from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ensure that his Department is fully funded to undertake its review of EU legislation on food and agriculture.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	John McNally
uin	3332
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Over 80% of Defra’s agenda is affected by the vote to leave the European Union. As a result, Defra has reviewed and reprioritised its work programme so that many roles across the Defra group are now supporting EU exit-related work, either directly or indirectly. Given its extensive impact, it is not possible to give an isolated figure of FTE civil servants working on, or budget for, the EU Exit programme alone.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 12/07/2017 10:46:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

749383

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of staff of his Department and each of his Department's agencies are covered by the remit of a pay review body.
tabling member constituency	Workington
tabling member printed	Sue Hayman
uin	3604
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Only Senior Civil Servants (SCS) in Defra and its Agencies are covered by a pay review body. Delegated grades (Grade 6 and below) and all staff in NDPBs are not covered by a pay review body; they have pay awards that are subject to Treasury pay guidance.</p><p> </p><p>99 people (4.4%) of Defra staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>6 people (0.3%) of APHA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (0.5%) of CEFAS staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>7 people (0.4%) of RPA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (1.9%) of VMD staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p> </p><p>In total there are 118 people (1.7%) of staff in Defra and its agencies who are covered by a pay review body.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice grouped question UIN 3600 3602 question first answered 12/07/2017 10:26:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock

749384

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of staff within each sponsored non-departmental public body of his Department fall within the remit of a pay review body.
tabling member constituency	Workington
tabling member printed	Sue Hayman
uin	3602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Only Senior Civil Servants (SCS) in Defra and its Agencies are covered by a pay review body. Delegated grades (Grade 6 and below) and all staff in NDPBs are not covered by a pay review body; they have pay awards that are subject to Treasury pay guidance.</p><p> </p><p>99 people (4.4%) of Defra staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>6 people (0.3%) of APHA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (0.5%) of CEFAS staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>7 people (0.4%) of RPA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (1.9%) of VMD staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p> </p><p>In total there are 118 people (1.7%) of staff in Defra and its agencies who are covered by a pay review body.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice grouped question UIN 3600 3604 question first answered 12/07/2017 10:26:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock

749385

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of staff of his Department are covered by the remit of a pay review body.
tabling member constituency	Workington
tabling member printed	Sue Hayman
uin	3600
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Only Senior Civil Servants (SCS) in Defra and its Agencies are covered by a pay review body. Delegated grades (Grade 6 and below) and all staff in NDPBs are not covered by a pay review body; they have pay awards that are subject to Treasury pay guidance.</p><p> </p><p>99 people (4.4%) of Defra staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>6 people (0.3%) of APHA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (0.5%) of CEFAS staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>7 people (0.4%) of RPA staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p>3 people (1.9%) of VMD staff are covered by a pay review body.</p><p> </p><p>In total there are 118 people (1.7%) of staff in Defra and its agencies who are covered by a pay review body.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice grouped question UIN 3602 3604 question first answered 12/07/2017 10:26:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock

748467

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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	Agriculture: West Sussex
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 effect of the Agriculture Bill on the (a) dairy industry and (b) horticultural industry in West Sussex.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	3037
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2017 answer text <p>The Agriculture Bill will provide stability to farmers as we leave the EU. It will make sure that after we leave the EU we have an effective system in place to support UK farmers and protect our natural environment for future generations. We will listen to everyone who has an interest in the future of the industries as we prepare new approaches to support our farmers to grow and sell more world-class food.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 10/07/2017 10:29:12 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

748519

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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	Rivers: EU Law
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 likelihood of rivers in England and Wales meeting the 2027 EU Water Framework Directive deadline for good ecological status; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	3242
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>Implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive within the UK is a devolved matter.</p><p> </p><p>Updated River Basin Management Plans published in 2016 provide the framework for protecting and improving the water environment, and focus on the improvements for the period 2016 to 2021. The plans for England confirm over £3billion of investment by 2021, leading to improvements in at least 680 water bodies, including an overall target to enhance at least 8000 km of waters by 2021. The plans will be reviewed and updated in 2021 taking account of progress that has been made and the best evidence then on what can be achieved by 2027.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 11/07/2017 17:05:07 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

748520

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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	Water: EU Law
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans for steps taken to meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive to continue after the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	3243
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>In the Queen’s speech 2017 it was announced that a Bill will be introduced to repeal the 1972 European Communities Act. The Bill is to provide certainty for individuals and businesses on leaving the EU by converting current EU law, including that transposing the Water Framework Directive, into UK law. This will ensure a smooth and orderly transition as well as retaining legislation that protects our environment.</p><p> </p><p>We remain fully committed to delivering our manifesto commitment to be the first generation to leave the natural environment of England in a better state than we found it.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 11/07/2017 17:07:39 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

748128

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
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	Fisheries: Navy
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 required strength of the fisheries protection fleet after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	2722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>We are reviewing all aspects of fisheries management, including the future requirements for patrol vessels as we prepare to leave the EU. This will involve working with stakeholders, Devolved Administrations and other Government Departments to deliver an effective enforcement model for fisheries.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 11/07/2017 11:58:56 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

748148

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
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	Diesel Engines: Pollution Control
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 plans the Government has to implement a targeted diesel scrappage scheme to tackle air pollution.
tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
tabling member printed	Mr William Wragg
uin	2880
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2017 answer text <p>In May, the Government published a consultation on the draft UK air quality plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide. Through this consultation, the Government wants to explore how best to support local authorities to mitigate the impacts of certain measures on local businesses, residents and those travelling into towns and cities to work. A range of potential mitigation measures were identified in the consultation, including the introduction of a car scrappage scheme.</p><p> </p><p>We are considering responses to the consultation and the final plan is due to be published by 31 July.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 10/07/2017 13:54:01 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4429 label Biography information for Mr William Wragg