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798002

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date	01/12/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Knives: Crime
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 reduce knife crime
tabling member constituency	Tottenham
tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
uin	116909
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2017 answer text <p>Our work to tackle knife crime is centred on four key strands: working with the police on operations and enforcement; work on the legislative framework; to work with retailers on responsible sales of knives; and early intervention and prevention.</p><p> </p><p>We are encouraging police forces to undertake a series of coordinated national weeks of action to tackle knife crime under Operation Sceptre. It includes targeted stop and searches, weapon sweeps, test purchases of knives from retailers, the use of surrender bins, and educational activities. A record thirty-two police forces took part in the week of action in July.</p><p> </p><p>We have agreed a set of commitments with major retailers to prevent the underage sales of knives in their stores and online. The agreement also covers staff training and displays and packaging.</p><p> </p><p>We are keeping the legislative framework under review and we have taken action to ban zombie knives in August 2016. In addition on 14 October we launched a consultation on new legislation on offensive weapons. The proposals include placing restrictions on the online sale of knives, creating a new offence of possession of an offensive or dangerous weapon in a private place, and updating existing legislation. We have launched a community fund to support local communities to tackle knife crime.</p><p> </p><p>We are also supporting youth violence intervention and prevention work in hospital emergency departments including supporting the voluntary sector organisation, Redthread, undertake work in London hospitals and pilots its approach shortly in Nottingham and Birmingham.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 08/12/2017 12:25:21 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

798561

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Photographs: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will assess the effectiveness of legislation governing photographic consent.
tabling member constituency	Hackney South and Shoreditch
tabling member printed	Meg Hillier
uin	116955
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2018 answer text <p>Government recognises that the legislation governing photographic consent raises complex issues. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are discussing this area of legislation with the Ministry of Justice and will write to the Rt Hon member following the outcome of these discussions. A copy of the letter will be placed in the House library.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 115649 115651 question first answered 15/01/2018 13:58:40 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	1524 label Biography information for Dame Meg Hillier

798562

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Industrial Health and Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on the extent of the divergence of regulations and standards which underpin health, safety and personal protective products in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a mutual recognition agreement.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	116956
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2017 answer text <p>As part of EU exit negotiations, we will discuss how best to continue cooperation in the areas of health and safety and personal protective equipment, in order to satisfy the best interests of both the UK and the EU. It would not be appropriate to prejudge the outcome of these negotiations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It should however be noted that, regardless of our future economic relationship with the EU, the UK is committed to ensuring strong health and safety standards. The UK is recognised as a world-leader in delivering strong health and safety protections for workers, and according to health and safety at work statistics, the UK is one of the safest places to work in the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/12/2017 17:14:10 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

798563

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Industrial Health and Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on the UK health and safety product sector of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	116957
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2017 answer text <p>As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are undertaking a broad range of sectoral analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy. This means looking at 58 sectors as well as cross-cutting regulatory, economic and social issues to help inform our negotiation positions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government’s sector report on Life Sciences, which also covers pharmaceuticals and medical devices, sets out a description of the sectors, the current EU regulatory regime, existing frameworks for how trade is facilitated between countries in these sectors and sector views. These reports have been made available for members of both Houses to read in a secure reading room.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to securing the best possible deal for the United Kingdom - a deal that works for the entirety of the UK economy. We have been engaging with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy in order to inform our negotiations with the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/12/2017 17:16:32 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

798564

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Hydrogen Fuelling Stations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the availability of hydrogen vehicle refuelling stations.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government has provided capital funding to support an early network of hydrogen refuelling stations. £5m has been allocated to build or upgrade 12 stations to enable the launch of fuel cell electric vehicles by vehicle manufacturers. This has helped secure the UK as one of five global launch markets for fuel cell electric vehicles. In addition, earlier this year £23m of extra funding was announced to increase the uptake of fuel cell electric vehicles alongside the expansion of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The funding competition for the first phase of this programme is now closed and all proposals are currently undergoing assessment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/12/2017 13:50:47 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

798565

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the availability of electric vehicle recharging stations.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116959
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>We want the UK to continue to have one of the best electric vehicle charging networks in the world. To help achieve that aim we have put in place a range of grant schemes to support the installation of charging infrastructure - on-street, off-street and at workplaces. Highways England also has a commitment of £15m to ensure there are chargepoints (rapid where possible) every 20 miles on 95% of the Strategic Road Network. In addition, at Autumn Budget 2017 the Chancellor announced £400 million for a new Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (£200m new Government investment to be matched by private investors). This funding is supported by a range of policy measures including the Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill, currently in Parliament, which will help ensure that there are sufficient electric vehicle chargepoints throughout the UK, and that they are convenient and easy to access for all drivers.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/12/2017 13:52:52 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

798566

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports and Visas: Biometrics
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 increase the number of sites where applicants can submit biometric data for the purposes of (a) visa and (b) passport applications.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116960
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>Visa applicants are able to access an extensive network of biometric enrolment locations across the UK and globally. The number and location of these application points is regularly reviewed with our commercial partners to ensure that our service is responsive to changes in demand.</p><p> </p><p>The applicant’s facial biometric is captured for UK passport purposes from the image supplied with the application, and there are no restrictions on the site where the image can be taken providing that the resulting photograph is compliant. There are no other biometrics captured as part of a UK passport application.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 07/12/2017 13:15:56 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

798567

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Hybrid Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what implications the Government's plans for a ban on the sale of new petrol-only and diesel-only vehicles from 2040 has for petrol-electric hybrid vehicles.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116961
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>We are clear that meeting the 2040 commitment should be industry-led, with Government monitoring developments closely. Against a rapidly evolving international context, we will seek to maintain ambitious targets and our leadership position, intervening firmly if not enough progress is being made. By 2040 almost all new cars and vans will need to deliver a significant proportion of journeys with zero tailpipe emissions. This ambition is technology-neutral, and we welcome any innovative thinking that helps us achieve this ambition. An updated strategy detailing Government’s role in the decarbonisation of road transport will be published before the end of March 2018.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/12/2017 14:47:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

798568

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to put the prime contract for the Mechanised Infantry Vehicles out to tender.
tabling member constituency	Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
tabling member printed	Gerald Jones
uin	116962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 31 October 2017 to Question 109204 to the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Julian Lewis).</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 06/12/2017 15:38:58 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 31 October 2017, HOC 109204.docx title 109204 - WQnA extract on Armoured Fighting Vehicle
tabling member	4501 label Biography information for Gerald Jones

798569

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Small Businesses
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will exempt small businesses from paying the Legal Entity Identifier.
tabling member constituency	Chippenham
tabling member printed	Michelle Donelan
uin	116963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>The European Union’s updated Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), which will apply from 3 January 2018, introduces strengthened transaction reporting requirements on financial services firms. Under this new transaction reporting regime, financial services firms with transaction reporting obligations must identify their clients which are legal persons by using a Legal Entity Identifier. The use of a unique identifier improves the effectiveness of surveillance for possible instances of market abuse. National authorities cannot exempt small businesses from these EU requirements.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 11/12/2017 12:01:03 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan