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931219

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of EU counter-measures to US steel and aluminium tariffs.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	Sir Henry Bellingham
uin	906134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>While we sympathise with US concerns regarding transparency and the overproduction of steel, we continue to argue that tariffs applied under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act are not an appropriate solution for dealing with these issues. We will continue to seek a constructive, permanent resolution with the United States to avoid further escalation, which would only harm businesses, jobs and consumers in the United Kingdom and the United States.</p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 28/06/2018 16:01:40 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
tabling member	1441 label Biography information for Lord Bellingham

931263

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Nigeria: Crimes of Violence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to help tackle violence against predominantly Christian farming communities in central Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	906051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about ongoing clashes involving pastoralists and local farmers in Nigeria, driven by disputes over access to land, grazing routes and water. We have raised concerns at Federal and State Government levels and encourage solutions which meet the needs of affected communities and prevent further violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:05:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

931264

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	906055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK is playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution. The Foreign Secretary and I are in regular contact with our counterparts across the region about this matter. In the last few days, I have spoken to the Deputy Emirati Foreign Minister and the Yemeni Foreign Minister.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

931265

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Nicaragua: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Nicaragua.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
uin	906056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text The Government remains deeply concerned by the reported human rights abuses and excessive use of force by security services. We condemn violence against peaceful protesters, particularly the use of live ammunition. The Nicaraguan Government must respect human rights and take responsibility for ending the violence. answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:59 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

931266

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Africa: Diplomatic Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What his diplomatic priorities are for Africa after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Bolton West
tabling member printed	Chris Green
uin	906057
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK’s diplomatic priorities for Africa are to support a prosperous, safer, healthier continent, which sees the UK as a partner of choice for peace and security, trade and economic development, and which is less reliant on aid and more resilient to shocks and stresses.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:07:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

931312

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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	Livestock: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to publish his Department's response to the consultation on the live exports of farm animals.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	157655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>We are currently analysing the responses from the Call for Evidence on controlling live exports of farm animals for slaughter and how to improve animal welfare during transport once the UK leaves the EU. We also asked the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) to look at what improvements could be made to the transport regulatory regime for all animals. We hope to receive the recommendations from the FAWC later in the year. In light of the evidence obtained and the FAWC report, we are planning to issue a Consultation setting out proposed policy reforms.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 02/07/2018 10:57:28 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

931313

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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, if he will ensure before the UK signs any future trade agreement, he will lay before Parliament an assessment of the potential economic, social, human rights and environmental impacts of that agreement on the UK.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	157704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government will come forward shortly with its approach to the scrutiny of future free trade agreements. As outlined in the trade White Paper ‘Preparing for our Future UK Trade Policy’, the UK is committed to a transparent approach to international trade.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 04/07/2018 16:45:48 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

931314

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Child Benefit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people are in receipt of child benefit and for how many children.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	157656
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>As at 31st August 2017, the total number of families in receipt of Child Benefit in the United Kingdom was 7,376,965 and the total number of children for whom Child Benefit is received was 12,847,100. These figures are on page 4 of the HM Revenue and Customs Child Benefit Statistics: Geographical Analysis August 2017 publication, which can be found by following the link below: [<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/691948/Child_Benefit_Commentary_August_2017.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/691948/Child_Benefit_Commentary_August_2017.pdf</a>]</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 02/07/2018 13:23:48 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

931315

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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	Food: Waste
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 the Government’s policy is on the provision of fiscal incentives for the redistribution of surplus food for human consumption.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	157657
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>Retailers and manufacturers can already get tax relief on food they donate. Companies can get tax relief on trading stock that is produced but not sold. This includes food donated to charities - the cost of producing stock which is donated is deducted from their profits before tax is calculated.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The issue of food waste will continue to be a priority for the UK. The Government recently announced the creation of a new £500,000 Food Waste Reduction Fund to support projects that help increase redistribution in communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 28/06/2018 16:57:14 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

931316

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Antisemitism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the April 2018 final update to the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Antisemitism, when he plans to hold the Departmental roundtable on concerns relating to the media which was agreed by his predecessor.
tabling member constituency	Makerfield
tabling member printed	Yvonne Fovargue
uin	157721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>Following the ministerial roundtable with social media companies on 19 December 2017, it was agreed to host a similar roundtable with the print media. The roundtable will focus on the impact stories in the print media have on social media. Plans are already underway and the roundtable will be held before the end of the year.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/07/2018 16:40:13 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4034 label Biography information for Yvonne Fovargue