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937715
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Food: Origin Marking more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on ensuring the protection of UK food products through a protected designation of origin scheme after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Gloucester more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Graham more like this
uin 906415 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-12more like thismore than 2018-07-12
answer text <p>The Government is determined to ensure continued protection for UK Geographical Indications (GIs) after the UK leaves the EU. We will put in place new UK GI schemes by the time we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The EU (Withdrawal) Act will convert EU rules into UK legislation. Regulations to amend those rules where necessary are being drafted and preparations for supporting infrastructure, such as guidance and a UK register, are also in hand.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-12T13:45:10.747Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-12T13:45:10.747Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
3990
label Biography information for Richard Graham more like this
937721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Retail Trade: Urban Areas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in the number of high street store closures throughout the UK in 2018; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
uin 162480 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>High streets are a crucial part of our communities. The Government is determined to see our high streets thriving, both now and in the future.</p><p>However, we recognise that high streets face challenges, including the challenges faced by the retail sector. This is why we have announced that the Department will launch a call for evidence over the summer looking at the future of our high streets. We have established an expert panel of industry leaders to draw on their experience and expertise to diagnose the issues currently affecting our high streets, and advise on the best long-term approach to help their revival.</p><p>The Government is committed to helping communities and high streets adapt. The Department for Business, Energy and the Industrial Strategy has established the sector-led Retail Sector Council so that retailers, large and small, can work effectively with each other and policy makers. The Council is chaired jointly by the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility and Richard Pennycook, the former chief executive of the Co-op.</p>
answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen more like this
answering member printed Jake Berry more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T13:54:57.297Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T13:54:57.297Z
answering member
4060
label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry more like this
tabling member
520
label Biography information for Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
937722
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Retail Trade: Urban Areas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the cumulative effect on local economies of the closures of high street stores in (a) the North East and (b) the UK in 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
uin 162481 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>High streets are a crucial part of our communities. The Government is determined to see our high streets thriving, both now and in the future. We want to see vibrant hubs where people live, shop, use services, and spend their leisure time.</p><p> </p><p>That is why on Monday 16 July, the Department announced the appointment of an expert panel of industry leaders to draw on their experience and expertise to diagnose the issues currently affecting our high streets, and advise on the best long-term approach to help their revival. Later this summer the Department will launch a call for evidence looking at the future of our high streets.</p><p> </p><p>While retail vacancy rates in the north east have experienced an increase over the past year, they have fallen from 17.5 per cent in December 2010 to 13.9 per cent in March 2018. In Jarrow town centre, the retail vacancy rate is currently 8 per cent. This is below the national average of 12.3 per cent. In 2010 the retail vacancy rate was 6.2 per cent. This increased to 13 per cent in January 2013 before falling to its current rate of 8 per cent in March 2018.</p><p> </p><p>In Great Britain as a whole, the retail vacancy rate has fallen from 14.5 per cent in December 2010 to 12.3 per cent in March 2018.</p>
answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen more like this
answering member printed Jake Berry more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T16:58:55.02Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T16:58:55.02Z
answering member
4060
label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry more like this
tabling member
520
label Biography information for Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
937723
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Banks: Closures more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of bank branch closures in the North East; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
uin 162482 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>The decision to close a branch is a commercial issue for the management team of the bank. However, Government believes it is important the impact on communities must be understood, considered and mitigated where possible.</p><p> </p><p>The Government supports the industry’s Access to Banking Standard which commits banks to ensure personal and business customers are better informed about branch closures and the reasons for them closing. It also helps customers to understand the options they have locally to continue to access banking services, including specialist assistance for customers who need more help. The Access to Banking Standard is monitored and enforced by the independent Lending Standards Board.</p><p> </p><p>Government also considers it important that all customers, wherever they live and especially those who are vulnerable, can still access over the counter services. That is why we support the Post Office’s Banking Framework Agreement, which enables 99% of banks’ personal and 95% of banks’ business customers to withdraw cash, deposit cash and cheques, and make balance enquiries at a Post Office counter via its network of 11,600 branches.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that communities across the UK are fully aware of the important services that remain available to them at their local Post Office, even if their bank branch is closed. In March, in response to my request, the Post Office and UK Finance have committed to work together to raise public awareness of the banking services available at the Post Office for individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises.</p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T15:00:19.703Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T15:00:19.703Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
520
label Biography information for Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
937724
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the number of families where family members are held in separate immigration detention centres. more like this
tabling member constituency Blackburn more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Hollern more like this
uin 162581 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-16more like thismore than 2018-07-16
answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold the information you have requested in a reportable format. The information requested could only be supplied at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-16T16:58:26.223Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-16T16:58:26.223Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4363
label Biography information for Kate Hollern more like this
937725
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Applications more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he has plans to increase the (a) staff and (b) resources of his Department to ensure that decisions on applications for visas are made within target times. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 162572 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-16more like thismore than 2018-07-16
answer text <p>UK Visas and Immigration continually reviews its global visa operation to improve performance and ensure value for money while maintaining excellent customer service.</p><p>The UK is open for business and visa applications from key emerging economies are up. Tourists and business travellers are always welcome and we continue to attract the brightest and the best for work or study.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-16T16:57:28.47Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-16T16:57:28.47Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
937726
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU: Service Industries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the service sector has tariff-free access to the Single Market after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Blackburn more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Hollern more like this
uin 162582 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>Services, unlike goods, are not subject to tariffs and, unlike the vast majority of manufactured goods and agricultural products, most services are not subject to specific product standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Our position is that we will be leaving the Single Market, including in services. But that does not change our ambition to ensure UK and EU service providers continue to benefit from cross-border trade after leaving the European Union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>To this end, the Government’s White Paper sets out our vision for a deep and comprehensive deal for the services industry with the European Union – including detailed proposals on digital, financial, professional and business, and other services.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Our approach is based on the principles of international trade and the precedents of existing EU trade agreements. It minimises new barriers to service provision, allowing UK firms to establish in the EU, and provides for the mutual recognition of professional qualifications.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We accept that leaving the Single Market will have implications for market access and that some UK and EU service suppliers will not enjoy the same rights as they do today.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, leaving the European Union will give us regulatory flexibility where it matters most, for the UK’s services-based economy, and where the potential trading opportunities outside the EU are the largest.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This proposal represents the best, credible proposal for the future relationship that meets all of the Government's objectives and the EU's red lines.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T16:31:09.237Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T16:31:09.237Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
4363
label Biography information for Kate Hollern more like this
937727
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Research more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the importance of rail research and development to the UK rail industry. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 162579 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>The Government places high importance on research and development in the rail industry, and actively supports this through grant payments to Network Rail, the RSSB and to Innovate UK. The rail industry is currently in discussion with the Office of Rail and Road about funding to support rail research and development in the period 2019-24, as part of the £47.9 billion funding settlement announced by Government in October 2017. To realise its full benefits, research and development must be well planned, efficient and deliverable.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Orpington more like this
answering member printed Joseph Johnson more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T15:25:20.003Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T15:25:20.003Z
answering member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald more like this
937728
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Fuels: Prices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to help keep fuel prices for motorists low. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 162580 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answer text <p>To support British households and businesses, at Autumn Budget 2017, the government froze fuel duty for the eighth successive year. By April 2019, these freezes will have saved the average car driver a total of £850 compared to the pre-2010 escalator.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2011, the announced freezes to fuel duty have meant the Exchequer has not collected around £46 billion in revenues through to 2018-19, and a further £38 billion of revenues will be foregone over the forecast period as a result of these previously announced freezes.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-18T15:05:28.917Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-18T15:05:28.917Z
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald more like this
937729
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit: Internet more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how often staff in her Department that monitor the online journals for universal credit are notified when someone posts on their online journal. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 162573 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-16more like thismore than 2018-07-16
answer text <p>The case manager or work coach receives a notification in real time each time a claimant submits an entry to their online journal. Journal entries are monitored daily as part of our case management approach.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-16T14:20:24.567Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-16T14:20:24.567Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Lord Sharma more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this