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786888

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Business: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 111359, what representations he has received from business organisations on extending the regulatory perimeter of the Financial Conduct Authority insofar as it relates to business lending.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112353
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The Chancellor receives representations from a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 15/11/2017 13:07:57 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786889

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Customs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 110710, what representations he has received from business organisations on the adequacy of capacity and capability of UK customs arrangements after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112354
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>Since the referendum, the Government has undertaken a comprehensive programme of stakeholder engagement throughout the UK. This engagement will help to inform effective policy development, and to deepen understanding of the impact of customs procedures on businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The content of the recent Customs White Paper reflects much of the feedback that stakeholders have provided.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 15/11/2017 15:12:49 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786890

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Customs: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 110573, what representations he has received from business organisations in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic on the adequacy of future customs arrangements in Northern Ireland after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government is undertaking a comprehensive programme of stakeholder engagement throughout the UK, including Northern Ireland. During summer and autumn 2017 the Government has engaged with businesses and associations from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the unique case of the Northern Ireland – Ireland land border, and the UK and Irish Governments, and EU Institutions, are all clear that we need to avoid a hard border. Feedback from business engagement supports this view.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 15/11/2017 15:17:35 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786891

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Britvic: Norwich
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations he has received from (a) Britvic and (b) recognised trades unions at Britvic on potential job losses at the Norwich site.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>Britvic is part of our dynamic and world-class food and drink industry and is investing £240 million in their manufacturing operations in the UK. Officials at Defra have been in contact with Britvic, who have indicated that the proposal to transfer production from their current Norwich site is to consolidate their manufacturing operations.</p><p> </p><p>Britvic is in the process of consulting on the proposals with elected employee representatives and, therefore, it would be inappropriate for the Government to comment at this time. We know that this is an uncertain time for Britvic workers affected by the news and we will be working with the company to ensure that employees receive appropriate support.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice grouped question UIN 112431 question first answered 20/11/2017 11:44:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786892

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Britvic
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on operations at Britvic in (a) Norwich and (b) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>Britvic is part of our dynamic and world-class food and drink industry and is investing £240 million in their manufacturing operations in the UK. Officials at Defra have been in contact with Britvic, who have indicated that the proposal to transfer production from their current Norwich site is to consolidate their manufacturing operations.</p><p> </p><p>Britvic is in the process of consulting on the proposals with elected employee representatives and, therefore, it would be inappropriate for the Government to comment at this time. We know that this is an uncertain time for Britvic workers affected by the news and we will be working with the company to ensure that employees receive appropriate support.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice grouped question UIN 112430 question first answered 20/11/2017 11:44:02 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786893

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Animal Experiments: Cosmetics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to table a resolution to the UN to establish an ad hoc committee to develop an international agreement for the barring of animal testing for cosmetics.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government currently has no plans to table a resolution to the United Nations to establish an ad hoc committee to develop an international agreement for the barring of animal testing for cosmetics.</p><p>The UK was the first country in the world to ban cosmetics being tested on animals. We are keen to share our knowledge and best practice globally to support the ending of cosmetics testing on animals in favour of non-animal alternatives.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 15/11/2017 17:31:24 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786894

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 111066, on Britvic: Norwich, what advice the Insolvency Service provides to companies in the event that they are considering significant job losses.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112364
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The Insolvency Service does not provide advice to employers. However if approached will provide information to both employers and employees about statutory entitlements and obligations.</p><p>If the employer is in formal insolvency, and significant job losses are to occur, the Insolvency Service will provide advice to the affected employees about how they may claim for redundancy and other employment related money owed.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 15/11/2017 17:56:16 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786895

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 111066, on Britvic: Norwich, whether employers are require to issue form HR1 when they are considering significant job losses; and whether they are required to notify recognised trade unions when that form is issued.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>Under Section 193 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), an employer should notify my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State where it is proposed to dismiss as redundant 20 or more employees from one establishment in 90 days or fewer. The Insolvency Service receives advanced notification of redundancies on behalf of the Secretary of State on form HR1.</p><p>There are set notification periods that a company needs to comply with. These are:</p><ul><li>45 days for 100 or more redundancies, or</li><li>30 days for 20 to 99 redundancies</li></ul><p>The information provided to the Secretary of State is commercially confidential and for the purpose of providing those facing redundancy with assistance such as training and job seeking advice. It is therefore shared with other Government Departments and Agencies, such as Job Centre Plus, who provide these services.</p><p>At the same time, Section 188 TULRCA requires that where there is a proposal to dismiss as redundant 20 or more employees from one establishment in 90 days or less there is also a need for the employer to commence consultation about the dismissals with all persons who are appropriate representatives of any of the employees who may be affected by the proposed dismissals or may be affected by measures taken in connection with those dismissals. This would include any recognised trade unions.</p><p>The employer is also obliged to provide a copy of the advance notification provided to the Secretary of State to the appropriate representatives with whom they are consulting.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 15/11/2017 17:55:52 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786896

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Royal Bank of Scotland: Small Businesses
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, of 7 November 2017, Official Report, column 1323, what plans he has to discuss the treatment by Royal Bank of Scotland of its small and medium-sized enterprises customers with the Chief Executive of that bank.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2017 answer text <p>The Financial Conduct Authority is reviewing the treatment by Royal Bank of Scotland of small and medium-sized enterprise customers referred to the bank’s Global Restructuring Group. The Financial Conduct Authority is the regulator responsible for the conduct supervision of all regulated financial firms and is best-placed to investigate these matters.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 17/11/2017 14:54:08 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

786897

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, of 7 November 2017, Official Report, column 1323, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the safeguards that are in place to prevent inappropriate use of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme and its successors by banks.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	112194
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2017 answer text <p>Since 2009, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee has supported over 28,300 loans, totalling in excess of £3bn to viable small businesses with insufficient security or track record to otherwise obtain finance.</p><p>The scheme is administered by the British Business Bank, which closely supervises participating lenders through a robust programme of independent audit.</p><p>The British Business Bank undertakes regular reviews of the programme and published a Strategic and Operational Design Review in April 2016. A further independent evaluation of the economic impact of the scheme will be published this week.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 17/11/2017 14:52:37 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson