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1580503

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Health: Disadvantaged
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Government plans to bring forward a health disparities white paper in 2023.
tabling member constituency	Blackburn
tabling member printed	Kate Hollern
uin	903312
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2023 answer text <p>The Major Conditions White Paper, that we announced on Tuesday, will apply a geographical lens to address disparities in outcomes. This will support the levelling up mission to extend healthy life expectancy by five years by 2035 and narrow the gap between areas by 2030.</p><p>As the Major Conditions White Paper will therefore cover many of the same areas as a document focused on health disparities, we will no longer be publishing a separate White Paper.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 26/01/2023 09:40:52 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4363 label Biography information for Kate Hollern

1580504

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Rape: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle the use of rape as a weapon of war in Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Nicola Richards
uin	903313
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>We are working closely with the Ukrainian government on tackling conflict-related sexual violence, including through UK expertise to support investigations through the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group and the International Criminal Court.</p><p>As part of the UK's £220 million of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, we are helping ensure legal support and crisis accommodation for victims and documentation of gender-based violence cases.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 25/01/2023 16:31:30 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4868 label Biography information for Nicola Richards

1580505

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Disability: Cost of Living
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on support for disabled people with rising energy, food and fuel costs.
tabling member constituency	Luton South
tabling member printed	Rachel Hopkins
uin	903314
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>At the Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced further Cost of Living payments in 2023/24 – as part of a package worth twenty-six billion pounds – this included additional support for disabled people.</p><p>I am delighted to be the Minister bringing forward this vital legislation to support people most in need.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 903316 question first answered 25/01/2023 13:51:29 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4873 label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins

1580506

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Females: Science
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support women in STEM roles.
tabling member constituency	Broadland
tabling member printed	Jerome Mayhew
uin	903315
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2023 answer text <p>We’ve made great progress in increasing the number of girls studying STEM subjects but we need to do more to get women into STEM roles to meet the demands of today’s workforce.</p><p>To support that we are launching a new STEM returners pilot that will encourage those who have taken a break to care for others back into work – giving them the opportunity to refresh and grow their skills in sectors where their talents are most needed.</p><p>By supporting STEM returners, there is significant opportunity to address skills shortages and boost our economy.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 26/01/2023 09:42:43 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4739 label Biography information for Jerome Mayhew

1580507

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Disability: Cost of Living
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on support for disabled people with rising energy, food and fuel costs.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	903316
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>At the Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced further Cost of Living payments in 2023/24 – as part of a package worth twenty-six billion pounds – this included additional support for disabled people.</p><p>I am delighted to be the Minister bringing forward this vital legislation to support people most in need.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 903314 question first answered 25/01/2023 13:51:29 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1580508

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Employment: Menopause
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help support women experiencing the menopause in the workplace.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	903318
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>DWP commissioned an independent report on menopause and the workplace, as part of regular engagement with the members of the 50 PLUS Roundtable on older workers, which was published in November 2021. The Government’s response was outlined in July last year.</p><p>In the response, the Government committed to appoint a DWP Menopause Employment Champion who will work with the Women’s Health Ambassador on the issue of menopause and employment and drive forward work with employers on menopause workplace issues.</p><p>This commitment was reaffirmed in the Government's response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report yesterday in our response to recommendation 6.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 25/01/2023 13:09:02 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1580569

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
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	Energy Bills Rebate: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how much households in Northern Ireland will receive under the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	132530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2023 answer text <p>All households in Northern Ireland are receiving a single, one-off £600 payment to help with their energy bills. Payments started on 16 January and are made up of £400 under the Energy Bills Support Scheme Northern Ireland (EBSS NI), and £200 under the Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) scheme, which goes to all households in Northern Ireland irrespective of how they heat their home. Households without a direct relationship with an electricity supplier will also receive £600. Details will be announced as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 03/02/2023 10:38:04 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1580570

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	India: Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Government of India on (a) attacks against Christians in Chhattisgarh and (b) promoting freedom of religious belief in that country.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	132531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all, and to the promotion of respect and tolerance between communities. We condemn any instances of discrimination, regardless of the country or faith involved. We continue to monitor reports of violence against religious minorities in India, including Christians in Chattisgarh, raising concerns directly with the Government of India when we have them. Our High Commissioner regularly meets religious representatives, including Christian communities. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, Minister for South Asia, regularly speaks to the High Commissioner of India and freedom of religion or belief forms part of that dialogue.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 03/02/2023 12:52:06 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1580571

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
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: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's correspondence to the Permanent Secretary at Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, dated 28 December 2022, what estimate she has made of the projected cost of building proposed sanitary and phytosanitary facilities as outlined in that correspondence.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	132532
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2023 answer text <p>My Department will prepare a business case for the construction of SPS inspection facilities in Northern Ireland in due course. This will draw on the business case previously prepared by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). When prepared, I will provide an update to the House. <br> <br> The latest information available to as costs borne by DAERA are set out in my answer to the Rt Hon member for Lagan Valley of 28 November to PQ 92116.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 31/01/2023 17:14:21 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1580572

registered interest
date	25/01/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Universities: Antisemitism
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 tackle antisemitism in UK universities.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	132533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2023 answer text <p>This report that shows that the National Union of Students (NUS) has, over a number of years, systematically failed to represent the interests of Jewish students, and failed to tackle antisemitic practices within its own organisation. This is not acceptable. The NUS should be an organisation where Jewish students not only feel safe to be themselves, but where their full and equal participation is actively welcomed.</p><p>Higher education (HE), more broadly, should do all it can to root out antisemitism. The recent Community Security Trust (CST) report showing a 22% increase in antisemitic incidents on campus over the last two years is deeply concerning.</p><p>The department has encouraged HE providers to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, to have absolute clarity of what constitutes antisemitic behaviour. 245 providers in England have adopted the IHRA definition, including the vast majority of universities. We would urge those providers that have not yet adopted to the definition to do so, and for those that have, to ensure that they are fully complying with the definition.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon grouped question UIN 132493 question first answered 02/02/2023 13:28:26 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart