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749919

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Srebrenica: Genocide
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many sea defence areas have been established during the last 10 years in North-West England; and where each such area is located.
	tabling member printed	Lord Fearn
	uin	HL604
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The following schemes, resulting in improved protection from flooding and/or erosion for over 20,000 properties, have been, or are currently being, undertaken since 2007 in the North West of England:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Item</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Defences</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Date</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>Morecambe coast protection scheme phases five and six</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2007</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>Crane Wharf tidal river defences</p></td><td><p>Chester</p></td><td><p>2007</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>Thornton-Cleveleys phases two and three coast protection scheme</p></td><td><p>Wyre</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>Hesketh Outmarsh West</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>5</p></td><td><p>Lower Lancaster tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme phases one and two</p></td><td><p>Lancaster</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>Stanah) sea defence improvements</p></td><td><p>Poulton-le-Fylde, Wyre</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>7</p></td><td><p>West Kirby coast protection scheme</p></td><td><p>Wirral</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>Cleveleys sea defence improvement works phase four</p></td><td><p>Wyre</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>River Wyre embankment stabilisation works</p></td><td><p>Fleetwood, Wyre</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>Cleveleys groyne works</p></td><td><p>Wyre</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>Blackpool Central Area Scheme</p></td><td><p>Blackpool</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>Cleveleys beach recharge works</p></td><td><p>Wyre</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>Dubb Mill Point highway coast protection works</p></td><td><p>Allonby, Cumbria</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>14</p></td><td><p>Eskmeals highway coast protection works</p></td><td><p>Cumbria</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>Hightown dune restoration works</p></td><td><p>Sefton</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>16</p></td><td><p>Teal Bay shingle management (groyne) works</p></td><td><p>Morecambe Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>River Mersey Warrington tidal flood risk management scheme phase 1</p></td><td><p>Cheshire</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>Sunderland Point coast protection works</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>19</p></td><td><p>Whitehaven Harbour emergency works</p></td><td><p>Cumbria</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>West Shore Park coast protection scheme</p></td><td><p>Barrow</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>Knott End sea defence replacement</p></td><td><p>Wyre</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>Starr Hills sand dune management</p></td><td><p>Blackpool</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>Anchorsholme coast protection scheme</p></td><td><p>Blackpool</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>24</p></td><td><p>Hesketh Outmarsh East managed realignment</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>Rossall coast protection and sea defence scheme phases one and two of three</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2018</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>26</p></td><td><p>Morcambe sea defence improvement works</p></td><td><p>Lancashire</p></td><td><p>2019</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, there are dune restoration programmes on the Fylde Peninsula and the Sefton coast.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 24/07/2017 10:42:25 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	488 label Biography information for Lord Fearn

749931

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Golan Heights: Israel
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what is the membership of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme transition group; whether the minutes of its meetings are publicly available; and what plans they have considered to increase the quantity of seasonal workers working in the UK agricultural industry.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
	uin	HL616
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The membership of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) Transition Working Group comprises agricultural and horticultural growers, industry bodies, operators of the former SAWS scheme, labour providers and relevant government departments and bodies. Additional participants are invited to attend meetings according to the issues on the agenda. A note of the meeting is circulated to attendees but is not currently published.</p><p>The SAWS Transition Working Group discussed the supply of seasonal labour working in the UK agricultural industry for the 2017 season at its last meeting in March this year. The supply of seasonal labour will be discussed further at the next working group meeting.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 24/07/2017 10:46:03 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

749932

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the latest evidence that the UK bee population is decreasing; and what steps they are planning to reverse this trend.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
	uin	HL617
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>In 2014, we published independent research on the status of pollinators in the UK. The study identified an overall decline in wild bee diversity over the last 50 years. We are taking action to enhance the evidence base for future assessments. In collaboration with research institutes and volunteer organisations we have established a pollinator monitoring and research partnership to collect new data and improve our understanding of the status of pollinators and pollination services in the UK. Based on the work of this partnership, we will plan shortly to publish updated trend estimates for a range of bees and hoverflies in our biodiversity indicators.</p><p> </p><p>We have also introduced a new Pollinator and Wildlife Package to our Countryside Stewardship Scheme in England and are working with farmers, business and conservation organisations to provide pollinator habitat on farmland, in urban areas and in gardens in order to boost pollinator populations.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 24/07/2017 10:43:08 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

749873

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to legislate to prohibit farmers from placing (1) bulls, and (2) cows with calves, in fields traversed by a public footpath.
	tabling member printed	Lord Birt
	uin	HL593
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>Section 59 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 bans bulls of seven recognised dairy breeds (Ayrshire, British Friesian, British Holstein, Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey, Jersey and Kerry) that are over the age of ten months, in all circumstances, from being at large in fields crossed by public rights of way.</p><p>Bulls of all other breeds (again over the age of ten months) are also banned from fields crossed by public rights of way unless accompanied by cows or heifers. There are no specific prohibitions on the keeping of cattle other than bulls aged over ten months.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 24/07/2017 10:45:30 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	2533 label Biography information for Lord Birt

749923

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Thames Water: Sewage
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation 1102/2008 into UK law; and, if so, whether a body will assume the role undertaken by the European Commission for reviewing ongoing research activities and ensuring compliance by the Environment Agency, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	uin	HL608
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 will be repealed with effect from 1 January 2018 by EU Regulation 2017/852.</p><p>This regulation will be directly applicable in the UK, and as an EU member, we will also make secondary legislation to set enforcement rules for the new requirements later this year. This will enable the UK to meet its global commitment to reducing the harmful impact of mercury as a signatory of the UN’s Minamata Convention on mercury.</p><p>The Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of chemicals regulation in the best interests of both the UK and the EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations at this stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 20/07/2017 14:48:21 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

749925

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Apprentices
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation 1907/2006 into UK law; and, if so, (1) whether the UK will attempt to maintain co-operation with the European Chemicals Agency, and (2) whether a body will assume the role of the European Chemicals Agency in regulating and registering chemical substances.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	uin	HL610
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 will be repealed with effect from 1 January 2018 by EU Regulation 2017/852.</p><p>This regulation will be directly applicable in the UK, and as an EU member, we will also make secondary legislation to set enforcement rules for the new requirements later this year. This will enable the UK to meet its global commitment to reducing the harmful impact of mercury as a signatory of the UN’s Minamata Convention on mercury.</p><p>The Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of chemicals regulation in the best interests of both the UK and the EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations at this stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 20/07/2017 14:49:42 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

749921

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	UK Trade with EU
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation 511/2014 into UK law; and, if so, which UK body will assume the role undertaken by the European Commission for determining best practice regarding genetic material and ensuring the continued progress towards the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	uin	HL606
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The Repeal Bill will make sure the whole body of existing EU environmental law continues to have effect in UK law. This will provide businesses and stakeholders with maximum certainty as we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State currently has responsibility for ensuring progress towards the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol, including promoting best practices, and this will continue after EU exit. Best practices are one way for users of genetic resources to demonstrate compliance and, where recognised on the international level, to build confidence in our national regime. Recognition of best practices will therefore remain an important part of our implementation. No decision has yet been taken on which UK body will assume this function.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 20/07/2017 14:42:49 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

749922

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Civil Proceedings
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation 995/2010 into UK law; and if so, whether the UK will continue to recognise monitoring organisations for timber and timber products that previously served the UK market but which are located outside the UK.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
	uin	HL607
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The Repeal Bill will ensure the whole body of existing EU environmental law continues to have effect in UK law. This will provide businesses and stakeholders with maximum certainty as we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>No decision has yet been taken on the approach to UK recognition of monitoring organisations for timber and timber products that previously served the UK market but which are located outside the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 20/07/2017 14:42:10 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

749933

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	F-35 Aircraft: Spare Parts
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government, in the light of recent research on the effect of neonicotinoid pesticides on the UK bee population, what is their assessment of the merits of a ban on their use in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
	uin	HL618
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Decisions on the use of pesticides should protect people and the environment and should be based on a careful scientific assessment of the risks. Pesticides that carry unacceptable risks to pollinators should not be authorised.</p><p>The Government keeps the developing evidence on neonicotinoids under review, advised by the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides. On the basis of current available evidence, we support the existing restrictions.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 20/07/2017 14:51:11 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

750131

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	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	Dogs: 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, how many consignments of dogs were exported from the UK to (a) EU and (b) non-EU countries in 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
	tabling member printed	Jim Fitzpatrick
	uin	3804
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <ol><li><p>80 consignments of dogs were exported from Great Britain to the EU during 2016 with individual health certificates, under the Balai Directive. This figure does not include those which moved under the pet travel scheme.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>3886 consignments of dogs were exported from Great Britain to non-EU countries during 2016.</p><p> </p></li></ol> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 17/07/2017 11:36:51 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
	tabling member	197 label Biography information for Jim Fitzpatrick