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894785
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Arms Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government of Israel has given undertakings to the UK Government on limits on the use in the Occupied Palestinian Territories of arms and arms components imported from the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139364 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-03more like thismore than 2018-05-03
answer text <p>​The Government takes its defence exports responsibilities extremely seriously and operates some of the most robust export controls in the world. We only approve equipment which is for Israel's legitimate self-defence and when we are satisfied that it would be consistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria and other relevant commitments. All applications for export licences are assessed on a case-by-case basis against strict criteria. We will not issue a licence if there is a clear risk that the equipment might be used for internal repression, or if there is a clear risk that it would provoke or prolong conflict.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-03T16:13:42.963Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-03T16:13:42.963Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894786
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Arms Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he is investigating the use by the Israeli Government of armoured vehicles, assault rifles, small arms ammunition, sniper rifles and components for sniper rifles exported from UK to Israel. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-03more like thismore than 2018-05-03
answer text <p>​The UK has exported a number of military-listed items to Israel over the last 12 months. UK arms exports are subject to export controls and all decisions to approve export licences to Israel are considered on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (Consolidated Criteria). Decisions are based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available, including reports from our overseas network and military contacts. The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require consideration of the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities. We do not issue export licences where we assess there is a clear risk that the goods might be used for internal repression, in the commission of a serious violation of international humanitarian law, or where the export would provoke or prolong conflict. We keep the situation in Israel under continued review. We do not collect data on the use of equipment after sale.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-03T16:14:58.577Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-03T16:14:58.577Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894787
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Arms Trade: Israel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether he has made changes to the conditions for the use of arms to arms components sold to Israel in the last two years. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139366 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-03more like thismore than 2018-05-03
answer text <p>All export licence applications are considered on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, known as the Consolidated Criteria, based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available, including reports from NGOs and our overseas network.</p><p> </p><p>The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require us to assess the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities.</p><p> </p><p>We will not issue an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the Consolidated Criteria.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-03T16:43:08.357Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-03T16:43:08.357Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894788
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Arms Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of whether any arms or arms components exported from the UK to Israel have been used against Palestinians in the West Bank or Gaza in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139367 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-03more like thismore than 2018-05-03
answer text <p>The UK has exported a number of military-listed items to Israel over the last 12 months. UK arms exports are subject to export controls and all decisions to approve export licences to Israel are considered on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (Consolidated Criteria). Decisions are based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available, including reports from our overseas network and military contacts. The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require consideration of the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities. We do not issue export licences where we assess there is a clear risk that the goods might be used for internal repression, in the commission of a serious violation of international humanitarian law, or where the export would provoke or prolong conflict. We keep the situation in Israel under continued review. We do not collect data on the use of equipment after sale.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-03T16:16:20.457Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-03T16:16:20.457Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894789
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Arms Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure his Department can track the use of arms and arms components exported from the UK to Israel. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139368 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-03more like thismore than 2018-05-03
answer text <p>The UK has exported a number of military-listed items to Israel over the last 12 months. UK arms exports are subject to export controls and all decisions to approve export licences to Israel are considered on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (Consolidated Criteria). Decisions are based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available, including reports from our overseas network and military contacts. The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require consideration of the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities. We do not issue export licences where we assess there is a clear risk that the goods might be used for internal repression, in the commission of a serious violation of international humanitarian law, or where the export would provoke or prolong conflict. We keep the situation in Israel under continued review. We do not collect data on the use of equipment after sale.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-03T16:17:44.643Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-03T16:17:44.643Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894847
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Period Poverty more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect of period poverty on girls in schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139369 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-09more like thismore than 2018-05-09
answer text <p>Officials at the Department for Education are in regular contact with officials in the Department for Work and Pensions about a number of issues including sanitary protection provision in schools. Ministers responsible for these issues are kept regularly updated.</p><p> </p><p>Our current sex and education guidance encourages schools to make adequate and sensitive arrangements to help girls to cope with menstruation, including requests for sanitary protection. In addition, schools teach pupils about puberty in science lessons, and many schools cover the topic through personal, social and health education. Schools have discretion over how to use their funding, and can make sanitary products available to pupils if they identify this as a barrier to attainment or attendance. We support schools in addressing the needs of disadvantaged pupils through pupil premium funding, worth almost £2.5 billion of additional funding this year alone.</p><p> </p><p>The recently published analysis of absence statistics shows that while absence rates amongst girls do increase after a certain age, there is no evidence to suggest that this is related to pupils being disadvantaged. This suggests period poverty does not have a significant, nation-wide impact on attendance.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Education also collaborates closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, which recently announced that through the current round of the Tampon Tax Fund the government will provide £1.5 million for the ‘Let’s Talk. Period.’ project, delivered by Brook Young People across England. The project will identify vulnerable and disadvantaged young women who struggle to afford sanitary products through the organisation’s existing community services and a network of local partners, including schools. The project will develop resources to educate girls about menstruation and hand out pre-paid cards allowing girls and young women in need to access free sanitary products at local distribution points.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to communicate on a regular basis with all interested government departments and devolved administrations as we continue to keep this issue under review.</p>
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-09T15:38:44.027Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-09T15:38:44.027Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894848
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Period Poverty more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the number of women who are unable to afford sanitary products. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139370 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-08more like thismore than 2018-05-08
answer text <p>Officials from the Department for Work and Pensions attend regular cross-departmental meetings about a range of issues linked to the availability and affordability of sanitary protection. This Department has not, however, made any estimates of the number of women who are unable to afford sanitary products, or collected any relevant data.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-08T13:22:17.573Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-08T13:22:17.573Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894850
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Dogs: Canine Distemper more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of dogs with canine distemper; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce incidences of that disease. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139371 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-08more like thismore than 2018-05-08
answer text <p>There is an effective vaccine available for canine distemper which is administered by private vets as part of the standard vaccination programme undertaken by responsible dog owners. As there is an effective vaccine, and as the disease is not notifiable or reportable in the UK, the Government does not collect surveillance data.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-08T15:48:48.017Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-08T15:48:48.017Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894851
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Dogs: Canine Distemper more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on the inspection of dogs for distemper on arrival in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139372 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-09more like thismore than 2018-05-09
answer text <p>Canine Distemper is not a notifiable disease in the United Kingdom (UK) or the European Union (EU) and there is no requirement for dogs entering the country to be inspected or tested for the disease. There is a requirement for pets entering the UK to undergo identification and documentary checks to ensure that an adequate health preparation has taken place prior to entering the country.</p><p> </p><p>There is no official guidance with regard to distemper, however, the department stresses good practice for owners and kennels to protect their dogs against the virus given that there is a vaccine available globally. The guidance titled “Getting your Pet Vaccinated” has been published by the British Veterinary Association in relation to vaccinations suitable for the protection of pets which Defra promotes.</p><p> </p><p>All pet dogs moving to the UK for sale or rehoming must be examined by an Official Veterinarian (OV) in the country of origin prior to embarkation to ensure compliance with the Balai Directive for commercial movements. The OV must certify that the animal does not show any signs of disease within 48 hours of travelling.</p>
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-09T12:30:27.973Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-09T12:30:27.973Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
894852
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-04-30
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Police: Dogs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent representations he has received from Police and Crime Commissioners on the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals for an offence of attacking service animals. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 139373 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-04more like thismore than 2018-05-04
answer text <p><strong></strong></p><p>We have not received representations directly from Police and Crime Commissioners for bringing forward legislative proposals for an offence of attacking service animals.<strong><br></strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-04T15:10:35.853Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-04T15:10:35.853Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this