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1170358

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date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with which countries the UK has (a) trade working groups, (b) trade policy dialogues and (c) trade and investment working groups that (i) are currently operating and (ii) have concluded since the finalisation of a continuity trade agreement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2470
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>We are working with countries across the world to develop our current trade relationships and ensure that Britain becomes a global free trade leader once we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The UK regularly engages with partners through dialogues, visits and events. These are led by ministerial discussions and visits, our network of Posts, HM Trade Commissioners, discussions with embassies in London, and the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the ongoing engagement in the Trade Agreement Continuity Programme, we have established Working Groups with the USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 16/01/2020 09:52:33 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170385

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date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to allow all people with a terminal illness to access welfare benefits quickly and sensitively under the fast-track process.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>The Department already has legislation in place to support people with a terminal illness access benefits. There are special rules for people who are terminally ill and claiming benefits. Claims are dealt with sensitively, without a face-to-face assessment, and are fast-tracked through the system.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>On 11 July the Secretary of State announced an in depth evaluation of how the benefits system supports people nearing the end of their life and those with severe conditions. The Department is taking this work forward as a priority and is seeking input from a range of stakeholders, including clinicians and those who have first-hand experience of the special rules, as well as others supporting people applying for benefit.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 16/01/2020 14:47:41 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170386

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	ICT: Parliamentary Estate
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps Parliament is taking to (a) protect and (b) improve the rights of workers in the global information and communications technology sector through its (i) policies on and (ii) processes for procuring that technology on the parliamentary estate.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2020 answer text <p>The Parliamentary Procurement and Commercial Service (PPCS), which manages procurement processes for the Parliamentary Digital Service, has no explicit policies in place associated with these matters primarily because, in keeping with wider HM Government procurement policies, we source nearly all of our information and technology (ICT) requirements through the digital marketplace managed by the Crown Commercial Service (part of the Cabinet Office hosted Government Commercial Function).</p><p>Where a bespoke PPCS contract is entered into (whether in ICT or other categories), our standard terms include provisions enforcing the Living Wage and for certain Discrimination, Safeguarding &amp; Human Rights. These will shortly be supplemented by provisions associated with the Modern Slavery Act where contractors will be obligated to assist Parliament with an investigation should Parliament harbour a reasonable suspicion that a “Specified Offence” has been or is being committed by any member of the supply chain, directly or indirectly in connection with the performance of the contract in question. Breach of this condition would entitle Parliament to terminate the contract in question with immediate effect.</p><p>Additionally, the Parliamentary Procurement and Commercial Service in partnership with the Parliamentary Digital Service, seeks to ensure that suppliers evidence through their tender submissions and throughout the duration of the contract:</p><ul><li>compliance with health and safety law and best practice for the benefit of their staff and ours;</li><li>implementation of equal opportunities, inclusivity and diversity policies in relation to staff when performing the contract;</li><li>they ensure staff concerned with providing the goods and services work in conditions that are beneficial to their welfare, including being paid a fair wage for their work.</li></ul> answering member constituency Perth and North Perthshire answering member printed Pete Wishart question first answered 21/01/2020 18:00:23 answering member 1440 label Biography information for Pete Wishart
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170394

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Local Housing Allowance: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to include people aged under 25 in the shared accommodation rate exemption for homeless people; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2473
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2020 answer text <p>There is an exemption from the shared accommodation rate for those aged 25-34 who have previously spent 3 months (which doesn’t have to be continuous) in a homeless hostel/hostels specialising in rehabilitation and resettlement. There are no current plans to make legislative changes to extend this exemption to those under the age of 25.</p><p>For individuals who may require more support and whose circumstances may make it difficult for them to share accommodation, Discretionary Housing Payments are available.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 20/01/2020 14:59:53 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170434

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK-Africa Investment Summit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2019 to Question HL9 on UK-Africa Investment Summit, if she will publish a list of all businesses and business representatives (a) invited to and (b) attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit being hosted by the UK on 20 January 2020.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>We have invited a wide range of UK and African businesses and civil society organisations from a variety of sectors to the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The Summit will bring together these representatives, African leaders and delegations from 21 countries, international institutions and young entrepreneurs.</p><p>We are prevented from publishing the names of business representatives attending the Summit by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.</p><p>Under Section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act (Commercial Interests), we are prevented from publishing in advance a list of businesses (a) invited to and (b) attending the Summit.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 2476 question first answered 16/01/2020 15:56:26 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170435

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK-Africa Investment Summit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make it her policy that new (a) investment mobilised and (b) trade opportunities showcased at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in January 2020 are compatible with the UK’s climate change commitments and the Paris Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2020 answer text <p>The UK has already legislated to deliver net zero emissions in the UK, becoming the first major economy to do so. The target will end the UK’s contribution to climate change and shows real global leadership ahead of the crucial COP26 talks which we are proud to be holding in Glasgow.</p><p>The UK is a world leader in cutting emissions while creating wealth.  Between 1990 and 2017, the UK reduced its emissions by over 40 per cent while growing the economy by more than two thirds - decarbonising our economy faster than any other G20 country.</p><p>We want the UK to be Africa’s investment partner of choice, and meeting energy needs will be a critical part of unleashing Africa’s potential and powering new industries and jobs.</p><p>That is why we are supporting the energy sector in Africa, with a priority on clean energy. The UK is increasing access to renewable energy across Africa, including solar and electricity, to help protect our environment for future generations and power green jobs and innovative new industries.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/01/2020 09:45:15 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart previous answer version 1392 answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170436

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK-Africa Investment Summit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2019 to Question HL9 on the UK-Africa Investment Summit, if she will list the businesses and business representatives invited to the UK-Africa Investment Summit in January 2020 that operate or have interests in the (a) fossil fuel exploration or production, (b) aviation, (c) agrochemicals, and (d) genetically modified crop sectors.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	2476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>We have invited a wide range of UK and African businesses and civil society organisations from a variety of sectors to the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The Summit will bring together these representatives, African leaders and delegations from 21 countries, international institutions and young entrepreneurs.</p><p>We are prevented from publishing the names of business representatives attending the Summit by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.</p><p>Under Section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act (Commercial Interests), we are prevented from publishing in advance a list of businesses (a) invited to and (b) attending the Summit.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 2474 question first answered 16/01/2020 15:56:26 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas