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535148

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research Councils
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will postpone the reorganisation of UK Science Research Councils until the UK has renegotiated its relationship with the EU.
tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
tabling member printed	Calum Kerr
uin	42296
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2016 answer text <p>The Government will continue taking forward the important legislation that was set before Parliament in the Queen’s Speech, including the Higher Education and Research Bill. This includes the formation of the new body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now, more than ever, we need a strong and unified voice to represent the interests of UK research and innovation across Europe and around the world which UKRI will provide.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson grouped question UIN 42297 question first answered 25/07/2016 14:31:33 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4379 label Biography information for Calum Kerr

535149

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research Councils
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of UK negotiations with the EU resulting from the outcome of the referendum on the planned reorganisation of UK Science Research Councils proposed by Sir Paul Nurse.
tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
tabling member printed	Calum Kerr
uin	42297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2016 answer text <p>The Government will continue taking forward the important legislation that was set before Parliament in the Queen’s Speech, including the Higher Education and Research Bill. This includes the formation of the new body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now, more than ever, we need a strong and unified voice to represent the interests of UK research and innovation across Europe and around the world which UKRI will provide.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson grouped question UIN 42296 question first answered 25/07/2016 14:31:33 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4379 label Biography information for Calum Kerr

535150

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Science: EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he plans to take to protect UK science from the effect of uncertainty about access to European Research Council grants.
tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
tabling member printed	Calum Kerr
uin	42298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The UK’s decision to leave the EU has no immediate effect on the right of researchers to apply or to participate in Horizon 2020 as the UK is still an EU member state. UK participants can continue to apply to the programme in the usual way. The Commission has made a public statement on its website to this effect. The future of UK access to European research and innovation funding will be determined as part of wider discussions with the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 20/07/2016 15:21:16 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4379 label Biography information for Calum Kerr

535151

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Engineering and Science
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the outcome of the referendum on UK membership of the EU, if he will take steps to help the UK retain its leading scientists and engineers.
tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
tabling member printed	Calum Kerr
uin	42300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The UK has a long established system that supports, and therefore attracts, the brightest minds, at all stages of their careers. We fund excellent research wherever it is found, and ensure there is the freedom to tackle important scientific questions. The Government is committed to maintaining and enhancing the strength of our research base, which is why at the Spending Review we committed to protect the science budget in real terms from its 2015/16 level of £4.7 billion per annum.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has said that there will be no immediate changes in circumstances for EU citizens working or studying in the UK - this includes scientists and engineers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 21/07/2016 16:04:56 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4379 label Biography information for Calum Kerr

535152

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: Redcar
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which official engagements he has undertaken in Redcar since May 2015.
tabling member constituency	Redcar
tabling member printed	Anna Turley
uin	42349
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/08/2016 answer text <p>My Rt hon Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Sajid Javid) visited Redcar on 2 October 2015 following the announcement of the liquidation of Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK (SSI).</p><p> </p><p>The then Secretary of State announced a support package worth up to £80 million for former employees affected by the closure. He was accompanied by the then Minister for Small Businesses, Industry and Enterprise, Anna Soubry.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister for Small Businesses, Industry and Enterprise then attended the Redcar taskforce on 21 March 2016.</p><p> </p><p>In his previous role as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, my Rt hon Friend met the Mayor and Leaders of the five Tees Valley authorities on the following dates: 15 July 2015 (a joint meeting with James Wharton), 23 March 2016, 7 June 2016 (to launch Lord Heseltine’s report <em>Tees Valley: opportunity unlimited</em>) and 12 July 2016. These were regular catch-up meetings, which took place in Westminster.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 10/08/2016 05:59:25 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4449 label Biography information for Anna Turley

535153

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to safeguard levels of research funding in universities as a result of the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	42371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of our research base, which is why we have protected the science resource budget in real terms from its 2015/16 level of £4.7 billion for the rest of the parliament.</p><p> </p><p>The future of UK access to European research and innovation funding will be a matter for the new Prime Minister and government to decide. The Government is determined to ensure that the UK continues to play a leading role in European and international research and innovation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 20/07/2016 15:19:35 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

535154

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Universities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what representations she has (a) made to and (b) received from universities on the implications of the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	42372
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>The Government has met a number of stakeholders since the referendum for meetings that included discussion of EU issues. The Government continues to work closely with the higher education sector[1] and to listen to their feedback on the implications of the referendum outcome. The Government will continue to engage with the whole HE sector on these important issues and welcome their valuable input.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-higher-education-and-research-following-the-eu-referendum" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-higher-education-and-research-following-the-eu-referendum</a></p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 21/07/2016 16:16:49 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

535155

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Overseas Students: EEA Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to safeguard the status of non-UK EEA students in the UK as a result of the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	42373
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p>Existing rules on EU and other EEA students remain in force. This means that existing EU and other EEA nationals and their family members eligible to receive student support (including loans) will continue to receive that support until they finish their courses. This applies to those who are either currently studying or who will begin courses in academic year 2016/17.</p><p>Further information is provided in a statement made by the Student Loans Company: <a href="http://www.slc.co.uk/media/latest-news/eu-nationals-and-student-finance-in-england.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.slc.co.uk/media/latest-news/eu-nationals-and-student-finance-in-england.aspx </a></p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 20/07/2016 16:19:04 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

535156

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	British Students Abroad: European Economic Area
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to safeguard the status of UK nationals studying in other member states of the EEA as a result of the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	42374
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2016 answer text <p>The EU referendum result has no immediate effect on students abroad or those applying for 2016/17. Payments will be made in the usual way. Access after we leave the EU is a matter for the forthcoming negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/08/2016 13:46:30 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

535157

registered interest
date	11/07/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	British Students Abroad: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to reassure university students that the outcome of the EU referendum will not prevent those students from studying abroad in Europe.
tabling member constituency	Copeland
tabling member printed	Mr Jamie Reed
uin	42397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2016 answer text <p>There are no immediate changes following the EU Referendum, including in the circumstances of British citizens studying, or planning to study, in the EU. Future arrangements for studying abroad will need to be considered as part of wider discussions about the UK’s relationship with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 01/08/2016 13:10:29 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	1503 label Biography information for Mr Jamie Reed