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1352878

registered interest
date	06/09/2021
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	Tuna: Fishing Catches
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to which fisheries his Department has allocated the 48 tonne bluefin tuna quota set out under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; and where those fisheries are located.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	43456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2021 answer text <p>The UK’s quota of bluefin tuna for 2021 has not been allocated to any specific sector of the UK fishing industry this year. A proportion has been reserved to account for any incidental bycatch in commercial fisheries targeting other species, in line with requirements of ICCAT (International Commission for the conservation of Atlantic Tunas) of which the UK is a member, and a further proportion has been reserved to account for any incidental mortality arising from scientific catch and release tagging programmes.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 09/09/2021 13:34:20 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1314081

registered interest
date	12/05/2021
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: Quotas
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 Answer of 25 April 2021 to Question 180947 on fishing quotas, what (a) allocation of the quota, (b) tonnage and (c) species will be allocated to Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2021 answer text <p>As annual negotiations to set fishing opportunities have not yet concluded the final quota allocations for each administration are not yet finalised.</p><p> </p><p>On 22 April Defra published the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/979666/UK_2021_QMR-AC.pdf" target="_blank">UK quota management rules</a> which set out how quota will be split across the UK. On 14 April we published the provisional quota for all parts of the UK in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/983075/fisheries-opportunities-sos-determination-210414.pdf" target="_blank">Secretary of State determination</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The final allocations will be published on gov.uk once negotiations have concluded.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 17/05/2021 14:02:36 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1309169

registered interest
date	14/04/2021
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: Quotas
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 his timeframe is for the allocation of the fishing quota; and what proportion of that quota is planned to be allocated to (a) coastal communities and (b) companies.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	180947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2021 answer text <p>On 24 March, we announced the method we will use to apportion additional quota between the four UK administrations.</p><p> </p><p>On 14 April, we announced how the English share of this additional quota will be allocated to industry. The details of both of these announcements can be found on gov.uk. We will be working with the Marine Management Organisation to finalise allocations for England in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p><p>As the allocation of quota is a devolved responsibility it is for each administration to decide how and when to allocate their share of the UK quota.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 23/04/2021 13:25:04 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1279728

registered interest
date	27/01/2021
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: Compensation
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 £23 million compensation announced for the fishing industry, how much of that funding will be available to organisations for hiring and training staff for customs declarations.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	141951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government has put in place measures to support businesses and to ensure that exports keep moving. The £23 million announced for the fishing industry will provide financial support towards verifiable losses incurred by seafood exporting businesses.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 27/01/2021 14:17:23 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1281023

registered interest
date	27/01/2021
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	Seafood: Exports
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 he plans to publish the (a) eligibility criteria and (b) application process for the compensation scheme for seafood exporters and fishing boats affected by the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; and how much funding will be available for each nation of the UK through that scheme.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	144639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>We expect to publish the eligibility criteria and application process for the Seafood Disruption Support Scheme in the week beginning 8 February.</p><p> </p><p>Funding will be delivered centrally at a UK level based on the qualifying applications. Therefore we are not able to identify in advance the funding split between the nations of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 01/02/2021 15:29:55 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1271311

registered interest
date	15/12/2020
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 Supply
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 he has to ensure the equitable distribution of food in the event that food volumes crossing the English Channel from the European continent are diminished from 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	130007
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain which is experienced in dealing with situations that can cause disruptions to supply.</p><p>The Government has carried out extensive planning working closely with the food industry and the Devolved Administrations to prepare for the end of the transition period and ensure continuity of food supply across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 11/01/2021 10:55:07 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1254996

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
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	Veterinary Services: Drugs
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 proportion of animal medicines used in the UK are produced in the EU.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	119992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2020 answer text <p>81% of veterinary medicines authorised for use in the UK are produced at manufacturing sites based in the EU.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 30/11/2020 15:19:39 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1254997

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
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	Veterinary Services: Drugs
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 is taking steps to ensure the supply of animal medicines into UK after 1 January 2020 in the potential event of delays at ferry ports; and whether his Department has plans to import animal medicines to the UK from the EU by air after that date.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	119993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2020 answer text <p>Defra has well-established mechanisms for dealing with supply issues as and when they arise and works closely with the veterinary pharmaceutical industry to detect potential problems at the earliest point.</p><p> </p><p>Veterinary medicines manufacturers and suppliers have prepared for the end of the transition period by establishing appropriate stock levels and working with delivery partners so they are ready to meet the new customs and border requirements. Many veterinary medicines transit into the UK from manufacturing sites in the EU and do so via the short straits. This ferry crossing is vulnerable to disruption and as such pharmaceutical companies have been considering alternative logistics options. Veterinary medicines are classified as Category 1 goods and can access Government secured freight capacity. These contingencies provide assurance that there are ways to facilitate the ongoing flow of veterinary medicines into the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, veterinary surgeons will continue to be able to use the Special Import Scheme to apply for alternative medicines to be imported where there is no suitable UK authorised medicine available in the UK. Due to the small order size and immediate need, it is usual that these medicines arrive via air freight.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 30/11/2020 17:16:44 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1255000

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
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	Veterinary Services: Drugs
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 to meet the potential increase in costs of animal medicines after 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	119994
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2020 answer text <p>The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) – the UK regulator of veterinary medicines – charges fees for authorising applications from companies for marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines on a cost recovery basis. From 1 January 2021 the VMD’s fees will continue to apply for each GB and NI veterinary medicine marketing authorisation. To minimise the regulatory costs to industry and avoid any consequential price increases to UK consumers, we continue to explore opportunities to introduce fee reductions wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>The prices of veterinary medicines are a commercial consideration for the private veterinary pharmaceutical industry who manufacture and market these medicines, as well as for retailers. The Government has no influence over the price of UK medicines and there will be no extra costs associated with the Government’s regulation of veterinary medicines.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 30/11/2020 17:20:53 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil

1252209

registered interest
date	16/11/2020
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	UK Relations with EU
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 contingency plans he has with respect to the UK's future relationship with the EU in the event of an interruption in the supply of animal medicines after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
tabling member printed	Angus Brendan MacNeil
uin	115538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain. Our thorough preparations for leaving the EU in 2019, alongside the lessons we have learned during the Covid-19 response, provide a robust foundation for end of Transition Period planning on food supply. We are working alongside industry and across Government, including with the Devolved Administrations, to plan for the end of this year. The Government has well established ways of working with the food industry, which is experienced in dealing with situations that can cause disruptions to supply.</p><p>In terms of disruption at the border, the Border Operating Model (<a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model</a>) provides greater detail on how the border with the EU will work following the end of the Transition Period and the mechanisms which will seek to mitigate the impact of additional volumes of traffic. We will, for example, have a contingency measure to prioritise single loads of fresh seafood and day old chicks which met the bar of hitting two out of three of the following criteria: perishability, animal welfare considerations, and economic impact on a specific geographical area. Defra is working very closely with other Government departments and local stakeholders, such as the Kent Resilience Forum, to ensure that those wishing to trade with the EU can do so in the most efficient and effective way possible.</p><p> </p><p>Defra has made regulatory provisions for all veterinary medicines currently authorised for use in the UK via an EU approval system to continue to be authorised in the UK after the end of the transition period. These products can remain on the UK market for sale and supply in their existing packaging.</p><p> </p><p>Defra’s close working relationship with the veterinary pharmaceutical industry has enabled the industry to prepare for the end of the transition period, including taking mitigating actions in the event of disruption to supply. These activities include maximising stocks within the UK and diverting supply routes away from the short straits, where the greatest risk of interruption to supply is posed, that being from border disruption. In addition, veterinary medicines are classified as eligible for use of the Government Secured Freight Capacity.</p><p> </p><p>We have well-established mechanisms for dealing with supply issues as and when they arise. Enhanced early warning indicator systems are now in place which will provide early warnings of demand exceeding supply. The prescribing cascade legislation, which for availability and animal welfare reasons permits veterinary surgeons to import veterinary medicines from outside the UK, allows sourcing of products from countries beyond the EU.</p><p> </p><p>Almost all fresh produce (including fruit, vegetables and cut flowers) from the EU will not be subject to any plant heath import controls until April 2021. From April, fresh produce will require a phytosanitary certificate and some goods will also require pre-notification. Importantly, there will continue to be no physical checks required at the border until July 2021 for almost all produce. From July onwards physical checks will be undertaken at approved designated Border Control posts on a risk basis. Any required checks will be performed as quickly as possible to minimise delays to the passage of goods and maintain border flow.</p><p> </p><p>The phased approach will allow time for trade to adapt to the new import requirements for EU goods.</p><p> </p><p>GB plant health authorities are undertaking significant recruitment to increase the number of plant health inspectors in order to service the demand for import and export checks and certification. We will have sufficient resources to meet demand from 1 January 2021 and ensure minimal disruption to trade. GB plant health services are currently reviewing their operating hours to make sure that biosecurity standards will continue to be met and strengthened in ways that support trade and the smooth flow of goods while minimising new burdens on businesses.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 115536 115542 question first answered 19/11/2020 16:38:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1546 label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil