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947577
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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 Educational Institutions: Procurement 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 steps he is taking to encourage procurement at (a) schools, (b) colleges, (c) universities and (d) other educational establishments to be compliant with high animal welfare standards. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford West and Abingdon more like this
tabling member printed
Layla Moran more like this
uin 168178 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>The Government Buying Standards for food and catering services (GBSF) are mandatory for central Government and the NHS, and encouraged in the wider public sector, including schools and other educational establishments. The standards require that all meat and other animal derived products served must have been produced in compliance with UK legal standards for animal welfare.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s balanced scorecard methodology for assessing the value of contract bids, which compliments the GBSF, rewards suppliers who provide produce, products or services which exceed minimum requirements. It includes award criteria for businesses which supply meat raised using enhanced welfare methods. The balanced scorecard is also mandatory for use in central Government departments, and encouraged for use in the broader public sector. Defra is working closely with other Government departments, including the Department for Education, to encourage uptake of the balanced scorecard approach.</p>
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T11:20:37.493Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T11:20:37.493Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
4656
label Biography information for Layla Moran more like this
964602
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Rohingya: Crime 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the avenues available to bring the perpetrators of crimes against the Rohingya under international law to justice. more like this
tabling member constituency Torfaen more like this
tabling member printed
Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
uin 169556 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-11more like thismore than 2018-09-11
answer text <p>The British Government condemns the atrocities in Rakhine and is committed to working with international partners to bring those responsible to justice. The UK convened a meeting of the UN Security Council on 28 August chaired by the Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations to ensure the Council remains focused on the Rohingya crisis, including the need for accountability. When the Security Council considers the final UN Fact-Finding Mission report, we will have the opportunity to discuss all options to ensure accountability. On 6 September 2018, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled that courtholders jurisdiction over the deportation of the Rohingya population from Burma to Bangladesh. The UK fully supports the court in its efforts to bring the perpetrators of human rights violations to justice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-11T16:43:10.78Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-11T16:43:10.78Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4479
label Biography information for Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
964604
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Burma: Discrimination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to help tackle religious and racial discrimination in Burma. more like this
tabling member constituency Torfaen more like this
tabling member printed
Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
uin 169558 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-11more like thismore than 2018-09-11
answer text <p>​The British Government continues to be deeply concerned by religious and racial discrimination against minorities in Burma. The Government has repeatedly raised concerns about the treatment of minorities in Burma in the Human Rights Council in September 2017 and March 2018. The Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations raised the UK's concerns about the persecution faced by minority groups in Burma in his speech to the Human Rights Council of 27 February 2018. Our Embassy continues to support projects in Burma addressing the drivers of prejudice and inter-communal violence.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-11T16:45:33.88Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-11T16:45:33.88Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4479
label Biography information for Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
967117
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Marine Environment: Conservation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What his policy is on global ocean conservation. more like this
tabling member constituency Taunton Deane more like this
tabling member printed
Rebecca Pow more like this
uin 906723 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>A new International Ocean Strategy was announced in June this year. When published it will underpin the UK’s leading role on marine protection. It will also provide this Government with a blueprint for international action that will support the long-term prosperity of the UK and our long-term commitment to protect the health of the marine environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
grouped question UIN 906728 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T15:42:54.777Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T15:42:54.777Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4522
label Biography information for Rebecca Pow more like this
967118
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Peace Negotiations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with his Colombian counterpart on the peace process in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Eltham more like this
tabling member printed
Clive Efford more like this
uin 906724 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>The Prime Minister confirmed the UK’s full support to the peace process during her phone call with the new Colombian President on 9 August. The Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Holmes also discussed UN Security Council support to peace in Colombia when they met in New York on 24 August.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T15:46:00.71Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T15:46:00.71Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
165
label Biography information for Clive Efford more like this
967119
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Marine Environment: Conservation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What his policy is on global ocean conservation. more like this
tabling member constituency North Cornwall more like this
tabling member printed
Scott Mann more like this
uin 906728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>A new International Ocean Strategy was announced in June this year. When published it will underpin the UK’s leading role on marine protection. It will also provide this Government with a blueprint for international action that will support the long-term prosperity of the UK and our long-term commitment to protect the health of the marine environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
grouped question UIN 906723 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T15:42:54.823Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T15:42:54.823Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4496
label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
967120
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Conflict Resolution more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What political and diplomatic steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency Brentford and Isleworth more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Cadbury more like this
uin 906731 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>We need a negotiated political settlement to end the Syrian conflict. The UK is pragmatic about the nature of that settlement. We continue to work closely with the UN, international partners and Syrian opposition in support of the UN-led Geneva process to achieve it.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
grouped question UIN 906732 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T15:45:13.117Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T15:45:13.117Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4389
label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury more like this
967121
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Conflict Resolution more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What political and diplomatic steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
tabling member printed
Jeff Smith more like this
uin 906732 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answer text <p>We need a negotiated political settlement to end the Syrian conflict. The UK is pragmatic about the nature of that settlement. We continue to work closely with the UN, international partners and Syrian opposition in support of the UN-led Geneva process to achieve it.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
grouped question UIN 906731 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-04T15:45:13.177Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-04T15:45:13.177Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4456
label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
967430
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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 M20: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many days of work were carried out on the roadworks on the M20 between London and Folkestone in August 2018; and how many days did contractors work during August 2018 on that stretch of motorway. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Carlile of Berriew more like this
uin HL9928 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-14more like thismore than 2018-09-14
answer text <p>For Highways England’s major projects currently being carried out on the M20 between London and Folkestone, the information is provided in the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Project Description</p></td><td><p>Number of days in August when live work was being carried out</p></td><td><p>Total workforce hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>M20 junction 3-5 smart motorway</p></td><td><p>24</p></td><td><p>27,401</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>M20 junction 10a improvements</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>32,500</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>M20 junction 8-9 Temporary Solution</p></td><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>10,707</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-14T11:30:12.873Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-14T11:30:12.873Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
1138
label Biography information for Lord Carlile of Berriew more like this
967431
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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 Motorways: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of planned motorway roadwork projects in the UK are completed (1) on time, and (2) within budget. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Carlile of Berriew more like this
uin HL9929 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-14more like thismore than 2018-09-14
answer text <p>The management of motorways in the UK is a devolved matter. In England, to date, Highways England has completed 23 major schemes in the current Road Investment Strategy.</p><p> </p><p>Nearly four-fifths (78 per cent) of projects were completed either ahead of schedule or on time. The remainder opened later than originally planned for a number of reasons, including unexpected contaminated ground and archaeological finds, and the addition of maintenance work to reduce the need for future roadworks.</p><p> </p><p>Of the 23 completed schemes, nearly four-fifths (78 per cent) were within budget.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-14T11:29:16.2Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-14T11:29:16.2Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
1138
label Biography information for Lord Carlile of Berriew more like this