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1682957

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date	17/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Solicitors: Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support clients of solicitors who fall into administration who (a) are being misinformed and (b) cease to be informed.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	10135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2024 answer text <p>The legal profession in England and Wales operates independently of government. The responsibility for regulating the sector sits with the approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is responsible for regulating the professional conduct of solicitors, as well as most law firms in England and Wales. The SRA’s role involves protecting clients and the public.</p><p>The SRA works closely with firms to ensure that consumers’ interests are protected. Their website provides clear guidance for firms that are falling into administration and warns that they will intervene if consumers’ interests are at risk:<a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/closing-down-your-practice/" target="_blank"> https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/closing-down-your-practice/.</a></p><p>The SRA also provides guidance for consumers affected by their law firm’s closure: <a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/solicitor-closed-down/intervention/" target="_blank">https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/solicitor-closed-down/intervention/</a>.</p><p>The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is also able to support consumers with concerns about law firms who are no longer operational. Their website provides information with regards to the different routes available for consumers depending on their personal circumstances <a href="https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/for-consumers/factsheets/complaining-about-closed-service-providers/" target="_blank">https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/for-consumers/factsheets/complaining-about-closed-service-providers/</a>.</p><p>Firms that fall into administration have a duty to make former clients aware. Notably, there are requirements in respect of the advertising and publication of an insolvency so that creditors and other interested parties are made aware. Further detail on this can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/technical-guidance-for-official-receivers/4-publication-of-insolvency-information" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/technical-guidance-for-official-receivers/4-publication-of-insolvency-information</a>.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 22/01/2024 16:28:45 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1329646

registered interest
date	04/06/2021
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	Internet: Press
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions the Government is having with other governments on the creation of international rules to ensure that online news publishers are fairly remunerated by technology companies for the news content they generate.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	10135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2021 answer text <p>Fair and competitive digital markets sit at the heart of the government’s strategy on press sustainability. Central to our plans in this area is our pro-competition regime for digital markets, which will include an enforceable code of conduct to rebalance the relationship between publishers and platforms. No decisions have been taken on this yet but we expect to launch our consultation later in the year.</p><p> </p><p>Given the global nature of digital technologies and markets, we recognise that we will be most effective if we work together. We therefore continue to monitor developments in this area internationally and to engage with other governments to understand their approaches.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are discussing our approach to press sustainability in the context of digital markets with international partners through bilateral engagement and as part of our G7 presidency. The Secretary of State has raised the issue of press sustainability with his G7 counterparts with a view to promoting competitive, innovative digital markets while protecting the free speech and journalism that underpin our democracy and precious liberties.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 10/06/2021 14:42:56 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

759712

registered interest
date	12/09/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what provision has been made for infant feeding within the Government's emergency response to Hurricane Irma.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	10135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/10/2017 answer text <p>The Government is doing all that it can to help those caught in the path of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Government has been responding to the humanitarian needs as they have been identified by our teams on the ground and the local authorities. To date, almost 180 tonnes of DFID relief items have either arrived or been procured in the region, including much needed food, water, shelter kits, and solar lanterns. Recent assessments indicate that markets are opening in the region and we are keen to support these. The UK is funding the Pan American Health Organisation – the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organisation – to help meet the health needs of affected populations, including any specific issues related to infant feeding. DFID will continue to work closely with the local authorities to identify their needs and prioritise our response accordingly.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 09/10/2017 15:50:38 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

418678

registered interest
date	14/09/2015
answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
answering dept id	63
answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: Aberdeen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what engagements (a) she and (b) Ministers in her Department attended at the Offshore Europe 2015 exhibition in Aberdeen in September 2015.
tabling member constituency	Aberdeen South
tabling member printed	Callum McCaig
uin	10135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of the UK oil and gas industry to our economy and energy needs. Parliamentary business did not allow DECC Minsters to attend Offshore Europe but, as it is a key priority, the Oil and Gas Authority and DECC Officials played a leading role and we continue to maintain a dialogue with operators and other industry stakeholders. The Energy Minister’s first official visit was to Aberdeen to see first-hand what the industry is achieving even in these difficult times. She continues to visit and meet with many in the sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 23/09/2015 12:20:11 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	4364 label Biography information for Callum McCaig