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757157

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prisoners
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government is taking to reduce violence and self-harm among prisoners.
	tabling member constituency	Cheltenham
	tabling member printed	Alex Chalk
	uin	900677
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>I take our duty to keep both prisoners in our care and our hard-working staff safe extremely seriously.</p><p>I chair a weekly safer custody meeting with officials to drive forward improvements. I review details of every self-inflicted death to see how we might prevent others.</p><p>We are improving support for prisoners in their early days in custody and working to improve case management processes for those at risk.</p><p>We are also bringing in more staff dedicated to safer custody work to ensure prisons are following all the processes they need to.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 07/09/2017 23:09:41 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
	tabling member	4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk

757921

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Dundee West
	tabling member printed	Chris Law
	uin	900698
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900699 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

756184

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Aerospace Industry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
	tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
	uin	900659
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>Stakeholder engagement is a central element of our plan to build a national consensus around our negotiating position.<br><br>This department has been listening and talking to aerospace manufacturers and industry groups across the UK and internationally, including Rolls Royce, Airbus, GKN, GE and ADS.<br><br>We are also working closely with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Defence to ensure we have regular dialogue with the aerospace industry. This includes Ministerial attendance at the Aerospace Growth Partnership.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/09/2017 15:42:20 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

758037

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Companies: Registration
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on (a) the total number and (b) trends in the number of UK companies choosing to register in Ireland as a result of the UK's decision to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea West
	tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
	uin	900654
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government is monitoring a wide range of economic indicators, including trends in company incorporation. There has been no significant change in those trends since the EU referendum. Statistics published by the Irish Companies Registration Office show that new company registrations in Ireland were around 22,000 in the year to August 2017, very similar to the rate before the referendum.</p><p>The UK’s decision to leave the EU means there will be a period of adjustment, but the UK economy is resilient. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in four decades and the employment rate has never been higher. Businesses have continued to show their confidence in the UK, with major investments announced by GlaxoSmithKline, Google and Apple, among others.</p><p>Indeed, only last week Aston Martin announced a £500m trade and investment deal between the United Kingdom and Japan which will, amongst other things, benefit its plant in St Athan in Vale of Glamorgan.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/09/2017 16:25:53 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

757159

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Trials: Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government is taking to use technology to improve the efficiency of the judicial process.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	900678
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government is investing £1.1bn to transform our courts and tribunals and deliver a modern, swift and accessible justice system that maintains our global reputation for legal excellence.</p><p>As part of this we will digitise our services to make them easier to use, and install modern and robust technology across all courts, to make the lives of our excellent judiciary and professional users easier.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 15/09/2017 13:22:28 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

758509

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring future cooperation with the EU on security policy after the UK has left the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Thornbury and Yate
	tabling member printed	Luke Hall
	uin	900656
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>DExEU ministers regularly discuss exit issues with Cabinet and Ministerial colleagues. This includes security. <br><br>The Prime Minister has been clear that we will continue to work closely with our European partners to tackle a range of security issues.<br><br>The safety of the British public is a top priority. That security is enhanced through cooperating with Europe. The UK has always been, and will continue to be, a major global player in the fight against threats to security. <br><br>With the threat constantly evolving, our response must be to work more closely with our partners, including the EU and its Member States, sharing information and supporting each other in combating the threats posed by those who wish us harm.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/09/2017 15:40:54 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall

757920

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	First Minister
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he plans next to meet the First Minister of Wales.
	tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
	tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
	uin	900696
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>My Rt hon Friend the First Secretary of State and I met the First Minister on Monday to discuss the Withdrawal Bill. In particular, the next steps to correct deficiencies and where frameworks are needed when powers are returned from the EU.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 06/09/2017 14:41:28 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

757922

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	900699
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900698 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

757155

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Trials: Broadcasting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to extend the broadcasting of court proceedings.
	tabling member constituency	Maldon
	tabling member printed	Mr John Whittingdale
	uin	900687
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>Broadcasting of live footage of the UK Supreme Court is already allowed. Since 2012, judgements and sentencing decisions in cases before the Court of Appeal, in both criminal and civil divisions are also broadcast.</p><p>In 2016 we conducted a not for broadcast test for judges’ sentencing remarks in eight Crown Court centres.</p><p>We will consider the lessons learnt from this test before considering next steps so to ensure that proper safeguards are introduced and that parties are treated fairly and their rights are respected.</p> answering member constituency Esher and Walton answering member printed Dominic Raab question first answered 07/09/2017 23:11:09 answering member 4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
	tabling member	39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale

758510

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had during negotiations with the EU on a transition period between the UK leaving the EU and the start date of a new trade agreement between the UK and the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Pat McFadden
	uin	900657
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State raised this matter most recently in the last plenary session of the negotiations.<br> <br>There have not yet been any formal negotiations on transition. The UK Government has repeatedly made clear our intent to agree implementation provisions. As outlined in the Northern Ireland and Ireland Position Paper, Privileges and Immunities Position Paper, and Customs Future Relationship Paper (see attached extracts).</p><p>This will allow people and businesses in both the UK and the EU to adjust in a smooth and orderly way to new arrangements, and to be able to plan for the future. It will help both sides to minimise disruption if we agree this principle early in the process, and we are ready to begin discussions on the form these provisions might take.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 07/09/2017 16:24:42 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker attachment 1 file name Position Paper extracts.pdf title Position Paper extracts
	tabling member	1587 label Biography information for Pat McFadden