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1403877

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date	19/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Intelligence Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK delivered training to the National Directorate of Security under the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund’s Security and Justice programme.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	106705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>Before the fall of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the UK Government supported efforts to build the capacity of Afghan institutions, including the National Directorate of Security, Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army to help counter security threats to Afghanistan and the United Kingdom but the details of our work remain sensitive on national security grounds.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 25/01/2022 17:45:18 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1404070

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Public Bodies: Sanctions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, when the Government plans to bring forward a Bill on boycotts, divestment and sanctions.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	106714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2022 answer text <p>We are committed to our manifesto pledge to ban public institutions from imposing their own divisive boycotts, divestment and sanctions measures directly or indirectly against foreign countries. We will legislate as soon as Parliamentary time allows.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 21/01/2022 14:50:46 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1404223

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	COP26
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what priorities he has for his COP26 Presidency year.
tabling member constituency	Bracknell
tabling member printed	James Sunderland
uin	905165
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>Throughout the UK’s Presidency year, we will work with Egypt as the incoming Presidency, and all countries, to deliver on the agreed outcomes in the Glasgow Climate Pact and keep 1.5 in reach.</p><p>In doing so we will continue to champion science, especially the IPCC and its major reports in 2022, and the urgency of action on emissions reductions, adaptation, finance to support developing nations and loss and damage.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 905171 905172 question first answered 19/01/2022 16:28:47 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4767 label Biography information for James Sunderland

1404224

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Business: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what assessment he has made of the role of businesses in implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact.
tabling member constituency	South West Hertfordshire
tabling member printed	Mr Gagan Mohindra
uin	905166
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>The private sector has an absolutely vital role to play in implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact, building on the success it helped achieve at COP26 itself.</p><p>In particular, through taking immediate action to deliver on their commitments and supporting initiatives that were launched in Glasgow.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 19/01/2022 16:29:24 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4804 label Biography information for Mr Gagan Mohindra

1404225

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Hydrogen: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps the Government is taking to meet commitments made on hydrogen as part of the Glasgow Breakthroughs launched at COP26.
tabling member constituency	Redcar
tabling member printed	Jacob Young
uin	905167
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>The UK is collaborating closely with partners to embed the Breakthrough Agenda, reinforcing the international leadership on hydrogen delivered under our G7 and COP Presidencies.</p><p>A report will be published on the global state of transition in Breakthrough sectors, and leading actors will convene to discuss accelerating Hydrogen Breakthrough delivery.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 19/01/2022 16:29:47 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4825 label Biography information for Jacob Young

1404226

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	COP26: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to ensure that the reduction of staff in the COP26 unit does not affect the delivery of COP26 commitments.
tabling member constituency	Chesham and Amersham
tabling member printed	Sarah Green
uin	905169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>We will maintain a team of around 140-150 officials in the COP Unit.</p><p>The Unit will continue to work closely with other government departments to ensure we build on and secure the legacy of our COP Presidency and the UK’s international reputation as a climate leader.</p><p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s diplomatic network will remain essential to our international efforts, as will leadership from other government departments.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 19/01/2022 16:30:12 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4918 label Biography information for Sarah Green

1404228

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	COP26
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What priorities he has for his COP26 Presidency year.
tabling member constituency	Wantage
tabling member printed	David Johnston
uin	905171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>Throughout the UK’s Presidency year, we will work with Egypt as the incoming Presidency, and all countries, to deliver on the agreed outcomes in the Glasgow Climate Pact and keep 1.5 in reach.</p><p>In doing so we will continue to champion science, especially the IPCC and its major reports in 2022, and the urgency of action on emissions reductions, adaptation, finance to support developing nations and loss and damage.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 905165 905172 question first answered 19/01/2022 16:28:47 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4761 label Biography information for David Johnston

1404229

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	COP26
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What priorities he has for his COP26 Presidency year.
tabling member constituency	Bolsover
tabling member printed	Mark Fletcher
uin	905172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>Throughout the UK’s Presidency year, we will work with Egypt as the incoming Presidency, and all countries, to deliver on the agreed outcomes in the Glasgow Climate Pact and keep 1.5 in reach.</p><p>In doing so we will continue to champion science, especially the IPCC and its major reports in 2022, and the urgency of action on emissions reductions, adaptation, finance to support developing nations and loss and damage.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 905165 905171 question first answered 19/01/2022 16:28:48 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4774 label Biography information for Mark Fletcher

1404284

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism and Learning Disability: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the covid-19 booster vaccine rollout among people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
tabling member constituency	Worsley and Eccles South
tabling member printed	Barbara Keeley
uin	107534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The most recent data shows that in England as of 31 December 2021, over 88% of those on the Learning Disability Register had received their first COVID-19 vaccine, over 84% had received their second dose and over 37% had received their third or booster dose.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>NHS England and NHS Improvement’s Learning Disability and Autism Programme has been working with regional teams to provide additional support and advice to increase uptake. We have produced a range of resources in a variety of formats to provide reliable information about the vaccine. This includes easy read and accessible versions of booking letters, question and answers, films and information leaflets. We have also created training for vaccinators, volunteers and voluntary sector partners with a particular focus on adapting communication and making reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability or autism. Best practice guidance and examples of innovation have also been shared with regional teams and local systems.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 27/01/2022 10:01:51 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
tabling member	1588 label Biography information for Barbara Keeley

1404285

registered interest
date	19/01/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 14 December 2021 to Question 87844 on Child Benefit: Taxation, what estimate he has made of the number and proportion of eligible claimants who have opted out of High Income Child Benefit in each year from 2013 to 2020; and what assessment he has made of the effect of maintaining the adjusted net income threshold for that benefit at £50,000 on tax revenues in (a) 2013 and (b) 2020.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	107639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in January 2013 to target support at those who need it most. It applies to anyone with an income over £50,000 who claims Child Benefit or whose partner claims it. The charge is tapered for taxpayers with incomes between £50,000 and £60,000. Where income is over £60,000, the amount of the charge is equal to the Child Benefit payments.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the number and proportion of eligible claimants who have opted out of Child Benefit in each year from 2013 to 2020. These are the latest figures available.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Total number of families claiming Child Benefit payment + Total number of families that have opted out of receiving Child Benefit payment (United Kingdom)</p></td><td><p>Total number of families that have opted out of receiving Child Benefit payment (United Kingdom)</p></td><td><p>Total number of families that have opted out of receiving Child Benefit payment as a proportion of the total number of families claiming Child Benefit payment + total number of families that have opted out of receiving Child Benefit payment (United Kingdom)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2013</p></td><td><p>7,947,000</p></td><td><p>397,000</p></td><td><p>5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2014</p></td><td><p>7,937,000</p></td><td><p>476,000</p></td><td><p>6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2015</p></td><td><p>7,908,000</p></td><td><p>492,000</p></td><td><p>6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2016</p></td><td><p>7,900,000</p></td><td><p>504,000</p></td><td><p>6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2017</p></td><td><p>7,893,000</p></td><td><p>516,000</p></td><td><p>7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2018</p></td><td><p>7,871,000</p></td><td><p>545,000</p></td><td><p>7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2019</p></td><td><p>7,863,000</p></td><td><p>582,000</p></td><td><p>7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2020</p></td><td><p>7,834,000</p></td><td><p>624,000</p></td><td><p>8%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to managing the public finances in a disciplined and responsible way by targeting support where it is most needed. The Government considers the adjusted net income threshold of £50,000 used in the administration of the HICBC to be set at the right level. Only a small minority of taxpayers, with comparatively high incomes are affected. As with all elements of tax policy, the Government keeps this under review as part of the annual Budget process. The tax revenue from the HICBC in the 2013/14 tax year was £431m and in 2019/20, it was £416m.</p><p> </p><p>Details on the numbers of Child Benefit opt-outs and tax raised are published annually on GOV.UK at:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-income-child-benefit-charge-data/high-income-child-benefit-charge (opens in a new tab).</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 25/01/2022 17:57:02 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day