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1219771

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date	01/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Care Homes: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that test results for covid-19 are delivered to care homes in a timely manner.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2020 answer text <p>Between 30 July and 5 August 2020, 43.3% of test results for satellite testing, which includes care home testing, were received within 48 hours of the test being taken. Care homes predominantly use satellite test kits as they need greater control and flexibility over when tests are collected. For example, tests may be conducted over multiple days with a collection scheduled a few days later.</p><p>Due to this, a lower proportion of test results will be available within 24 hours of the test being taken. We are encouraging more care homes to conduct testing over the weekend (Friday to Sunday) where possible to do so, to make better use of available lab capacity which should support faster turn-around times.</p><p>Turnaround times for tests conducted under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 are published weekly on GOV.uk as part of the Weekly NHS Test and Trace Bulletin.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/09/2020 13:37:43 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219772

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Care Homes: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for (a) patients and (b) staff in care homes to receive their test results for covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>The Department does not hold data on turnaround times for tests broken down in this format.</p><p>Since the beginning of September, the median time taken to receive a test result from satellite test centres has decreased from 102 hours to 59 hours.</p><p>Symptomatic care home staff are able to access testing via a number of routes such as home testing, and information on the turnaround times for these is available as part of the weekly NHS Test and Trace Statistics Publication, available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nhs-test-and-trace-statistics-england-weekly-reports" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nhs-test-and-trace-statistics-england-weekly-reports</a></p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 02/11/2020 15:26:21 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219775

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Barbecues: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to enable law enforcement to respond to the damage done to rural areas by disposable barbecues.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67539
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text <p>Current byelaw legislation allows for local authorities to restrict and enforce the use of disposable barbecues in parks and public spaces.</p><p>Defra is working with stakeholders to promote a series of guidance videos to educate users about accessing the countryside safely. This includes an updated Countryside Code which advises not to have barbecues or fires. This guidance is available at the following links:</p><p>Green space access: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely</a></p><p>The Countryside Code: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code</a></p><p>The Home Office Fire Kills campaign works closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council to support fire and rescue services to promote fire safety messaging about outdoor and barbecue safety.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 10/07/2020 13:45:43 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219779

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
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	Barbecues: National Parks
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 steps he is taking to ensure that disposable barbecues are not used in national parks.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text <p>We are clear that everyone should follow the Countryside Code. A key part of Government strategy is to get clear and consistent messages to the media and key stakeholders which highlight the problem and promote better behaviour in the countryside and encourage a partnership response.</p><p> </p><p>There are existing powers in legislation which can be used by authorities to regulate and prohibit the lighting of fires on Access Land in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks. Current ‘Byelaw’ legislation allows for local authorities to restrict and enforce the use of disposable barbecues in parks and public spaces. The Government has no plans for additional legislative proposals to introduce a seasonal ban on the use of disposable barbecues.</p><p> </p><p>Defra is working with AONBs, National Park Authorities and other Government departments to promote a series of guidance videos to educate users about travelling to and spending time outdoors safely in the wider countryside. This includes an updated Countryside Code which advises not to have barbecues or fires. This guidance is available at the following links:</p><p> </p><p>Green space access:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely</a></p><p> </p><p>The Countryside Code:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code</a></p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 10/07/2020 14:35:42 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219780

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Cancer: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on implementing Cancer Research UK's recommendation for an increase in covid-19-protected safe spaces for cancer services.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67541
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2020 answer text <p>No formal conversations have taken place between the Secretary of State and other members of the Government on this topic.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 21/07/2020 11:20:10 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219785

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending (a) child benefit and (b) tax credits.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to helping families through the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. That is why at Budget 2020, and in the Chancellor’s announcement on 20 March, we committed to a targeted, multi-billion-pound package of support for families this year.</p><p> </p><p>We have announced measures that can be quickly and effectively operationalised, and that benefit as many disadvantaged families as possible. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs are experiencing significant increased demand and the Government must prioritise both implementing the changes we have already announced and the safety and stability of the benefits system overall.</p><p> </p><p>The measures announced on 20 March include a £20 per week increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance and Working Tax Credit basic element, a relaxation of earnings rules for self-employed Universal Credit claimants, and an increase in the Local Housing Allowance rates for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants to the 30<sup>th</sup> percentile of market rents.</p><p> </p><p>This is in addition to measures announced at Budget, which included widening the scope of Statutory Sick Pay and making accessing benefits easier for those most affected by Covid-19. The Budget also announced that the Government will provide Local Authorities in England with £500 million of new grant funding to support economically vulnerable people and households in their local area.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we keep measures under review as we analyse the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable groups, we do not plan on making any further changes as we must focus all our efforts on delivering this package.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 10/07/2020 13:30:37 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219802

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Yorkshire and the Humber
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Government's strategy for a green economic recovery is incorporated into plans for the economic recovery of (a) Yorkshire and (b) North Lincolnshire after the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text <p>The Coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced in decades. We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis; that is why the Government has announced unprecedented support for business and workers around the country. Alongside the focus on supporting the economy, the Government continues to take its environmental responsibilities very seriously.</p><p>We want local areas to capitalise on their strengths as we move to restart the economy and make progress to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Supporting sustainable industry in the northern industrial clusters will help us achieve these goals.</p><p> </p><p>At Spring Budget, the Government announced at least £800 million for to support at least 2 Carbon Capture and Storage adoption within industrial clusters, of which the Humber and Teesside are candidates.</p><p> </p><p>This will accompany £95 million to fund shovel-ready projects across the East Midlands and £123.1 million for projects across Yorkshire and Humber to help provide a boost to the local economy and create jobs.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 10/07/2020 09:49:18 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219804

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, what steps the Government is taking to prioritise improvements in air quality as part of his economic recovery plans.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67544
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text We remain determined to tackle air pollution and the negative impacts that it has on public health, the economy and the environment. This is why we recently announced a £2 billion package to create a new era for cycling and walking – the largest ever boost for cyclists and pedestrians – which includes £225 million to help local authorities create pop-up cycle lanes and reallocate road space. This package builds on the recent Budget announcements of £1bn in further support to promote the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, including up to £500m to support the rollout of a super-fast charging network, and a further £304m to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions. answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 10/07/2020 09:47:10 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219807

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Young People: Unemployment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for 18 year olds, who are facing unemployment in July 2020 after formally leaving school, with further training opportunities.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text <p>The government is actively considering ways to help young people continue to develop the skills they will need for the future. We want to give young people the best chance to succeed, despite these challenging and unsettling times.</p><p>The department is exploring options for boosting skills to help the labour market recover from the economic effects of COVID-19, including the vital role that our work based offers such as apprenticeships and traineeships can play in securing young people a high quality place in the labour market. This will be particularly important for young people. Training will be crucial for those without work, so that they maintain their work-readiness and gain new skills and quickly move into a high-quality job. We are considering our skills offer, as well as working with the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure a strong partnership with Jobcentre Plus. Jobcentre Plus have already started to re-engage with new and existing claimants and are signposting them to appropriate support.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 10/07/2020 13:09:21 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1219811

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
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	Entertainments: Coronavirus
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 support (a) night clubs, (b) music venues and (c) other businesses in the night time service sector by providing financial relief commensurate with the longevity of the period that they have had to remain closed during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67546
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government have put in place an unprecedented package of financial support to help businesses, including those in the hospitality and leisure sector, with the support they need during this difficult time of the covid-19 outbreak. Measures included deferring VAT payments for 3 months to support businesses with cashflow during the outbreak and extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until October.</p><p>We are committed to reopening creative businesses, including music venues, as soon as it is safe to do so. On 9 July, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced that from 11 July outdoor arts performances – including theatres, opera, dance and music – will be able to resume provided they are covid-secure.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 13/07/2020 07:58:17 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman