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529784

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Agreements
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, when the Government plans to enter into talks with non-EU countries on initiating free trade agreements.
tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
tabling member printed	Charlotte Leslie
uin	41458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2016 answer text <p>This will ultimately be up to the new Prime Minister and their team to decide. However, I have been encouraged by the interest coming from a range of non-EU countries, including some of our closest allies.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 07/07/2016 14:01:07 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	3933 label Biography information for Charlotte Leslie

529785

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the implications of the EU referendum result for his plans to implement the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Ochil and South Perthshire
tabling member printed	Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
uin	41487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2016 answer text <p>While the UK is still a member of the EU, all rights and obligations will apply. We continue to support the EU’s trade agenda and the UK will participate constructively in EU decision making on trade issues including proceeding with implementation of the agreed EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 06/07/2016 09:53:55 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 5788 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4427 label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

529786

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the implications of the EU referendum result for his plans to agree and implement the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Ochil and South Perthshire
tabling member printed	Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
uin	41488
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2016 answer text <p>While the UK is still a member of the EU, all rights and obligations will apply. We continue to support the EU’s trade agenda and the UK will participate constructively in EU decision making on trade issues. We are taking stock of our position with regard to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 05/07/2016 15:25:58 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 5789 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4427 label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

529788

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of whether parliamentary approval is required for implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Ochil and South Perthshire
tabling member printed	Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
uin	41468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2016 answer text <p>While the UK is still a member of the EU, all rights and obligations will apply. We continue to support the EU’s trade agenda and the UK will participate constructively in EU decision making on trade issues.</p><p> </p><p>The Government considers that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a “mixed agreement” consisting of both EU and Member State competence. Provided the European Council agrees, this means that CETA can only take full effect once the UK has decided to ratify it. As part of that ratification process, the complete draft text of the agreement would be laid before Parliament for 21 sitting days. In addition, the Government will ensure the proposals for a Council decision on signature, and subsequently conclusion, will be subject to scrutiny in both houses of the UK Parliament.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 05/07/2016 13:31:44 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4427 label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

529789

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Universities: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of leaving the EU on university research.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	41480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2016 answer text <p>There will be no immediate changes to our relationship with the EU. EU law continues to apply to and within the UK, covering both rights and obligations, including those that apply to students, researchers, and businesses.</p><p>The UK economy is fundamentally strong and our research and innovation are world leading. The Government is committed to maintaining and enhancing the strength of our research base, which is why at the Spending Review we committed to protect the science budget in real terms, and protect the funding that flows through Innovate UK in cash terms.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 11/07/2016 15:54:56 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

529790

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Land Registry: Privatisation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what criteria his Department plans to use to decide which companies may place bids for the Land Registry.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	41495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2016 answer text <p>A Government consultation seeking views on options to move Land Registry operations to the private sector closed on 26 May. My department is analysing these response to help inform a Government decision. No decision has been taken on the future of Land Registry.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 05/07/2016 10:04:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

529791

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cabinet Office EU Unit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what selection criteria were used to appoint the head of the EU Unit.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	41464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text <p>The new Permanent Secretary Head of the Europe Unit requires a strong track record in advising ministers, working closely with international stakeholders and building collaborative relationships to deliver government objectives. The role also requires high level strategic capabilities and the ability to craft and present a strong vision which others can unite behind. The Cabinet Secretary chose to move Oliver Robbins, an existing Permanent Secretary, into this critical position. Oliver Robbins has the experience and skill to meet all the requiremnts of the job having worked in number of critical departments including HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, in the EU Secretariat, and Home Office. As Principal Private Secretary to two Prime Ministers and as Deputy National Security Adviser, he has extensive experience in advising ministers and working with international partners. As Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office he has set the overall strategy and policy for immigration, an area which will be of key importance during the negotiations of Britain’s exit from the EU.</p> answering member constituency West Dorset answering member printed Mr Oliver Letwin question first answered 04/07/2016 16:35:31 answering member 247 label Biography information for Sir Oliver Letwin
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

529792

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Freedom of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 16 June 2016 to Question 39672, if he will provide a breakdown of the costs associated with the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	41465
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text <p>The majority of the costs (£137,208) covered Secretariat staff costs. The remaining money was spent on services such as IT, oral evidence sessions, legal fees, and other miscellaneous costs.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 04/07/2016 08:23:17 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

529793

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Freedom of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether a value for money assessment was carried out prior to the setting up of the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	41447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text <p>The Independent Commission was set up in the usual manner.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 04/07/2016 08:23:58 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

529794

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Malawi
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has for the revised UK-Malawi tax treaty to be signed and ratified.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	41434
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2016 answer text <p>The revised UK-Malawi tax treaty was substantially agreed several years ago. A limited number of outstanding issues remain, but once these are resolved we will be seeking to arrange signature.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s treaty negotiating programme is published on GOV.UK and was last updated on 30 November 2015. It stated that the UK will begin negotiations on double taxation agreements with: Nepal, Romania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uzbekistan.</p><p> </p><p>It also stated that the UK would work on DTAs and protocols with: Colombia, Fiji, Ghana, Guernsey, India, Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Portugal, Russia, Thailand, Turkmenistan, UAE, USA and Uruguay.</p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke grouped question UIN 41435 question first answered 08/07/2016 12:21:49 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock