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1520314

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date	11/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Helicopters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to progress the procurement of a new medium lift helicopter.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	61034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The New Medium Helicopter competition aligns with the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy. The competition's contract notice and dynamic pre-qualification questionnaire were released in May this year and responses are being evaluated to determine a shortlist of credible suppliers. The second half of the competition, in which we will ask the selected suppliers to provide more detailed responses, is due to be launched later this financial year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 18/10/2022 12:45:44 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1520315

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Fleet Solid Support Ships: Shipbuilding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring that Frigate support ships are built in Britain.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	61035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>This Government is firmly committed to the UK’s shipbuilding enterprise. In my role as Shipbuilding Tsar, and chair of the Shipbuilding Inter-Ministerial Group, I regularly discuss with my Cabinet colleagues how we can put in place the conditions for success in the sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme seeks to maximise the social value contribution shipbuilding can make in the UK, including encouraging investment in domestic shipyards, whilst balancing the need to deliver value for money. As stated previously, the final contract for the manufacture of the FSS ships will be awarded to a UK business, either solely or as part of a consortium. I would like to reiterate that a significant proportion of the build work will be carried out in the UK: the entire final assembly of the ship will take place in a UK shipyard and that FSS is an exciting opportunity for UK workers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 03/11/2022 11:57:15 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1520316

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a decision made on the future of Ajax by December 2022.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	61036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The Department continues to work with General Dynamics to resolve the challenges on Ajax and is actively working to validate the effectiveness of proposed modifications to address noise and vibration in line with the contract.</p><p> </p><p>We expect to be in a position to consider the way forward for the programme by the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence will not accept a vehicle until it can be used safely for its intended purpose.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 18/10/2022 12:45:04 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1520317

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
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	Pakistan: Floods
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to support the humanitarian response to severe flooding in Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	61120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan as it faces the consequences of the recent devastating flooding. On 14 October, Lord Ahmad announced a further £10m of support, taking the UK's humanitarian pledge to £26.5 million in total. The £26.5 million supports flood relief and recovery efforts, including providing sanitation, shelter, and multi-purpose cash grants to those affected, and includes £5 million in matched funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee which has been disbursed to leading charities to respond to immediate needs.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 19/10/2022 14:07:13 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1520318

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Agriculture: Red Diesel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with cabinet colleagues on re-setting the red diesel costs to help enable farmers to reduce overheads and maintain employed staff.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	61121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text <p>In response to high fuel prices, HM Government announced during Spring Statement 2022 a temporary 12-month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of 5p per litre, and a proportionate percentage cut for rebated fuels. This represents a tax cut for households and businesses worth around £2.4 billion in 2022-23. The entitlement to use red diesel was removed from most sectors in April 2022 under reforms to the 2020 Budget. However, the agriculture sector can continue to use red diesel. Those entitled to use red diesel currently pay a duty rate of only 10.18 pence per litre, which is significantly less than those using standard road fuel diesel, which has a duty rate of 52.95 pence per litre. As with all taxes, HM Government keeps the entitlement use to red diesel under review.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer grouped question UIN 67014 question first answered 27/10/2022 13:04:01 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1520323

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
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	Mental Health Services: Schools
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an estimate of the average waiting time in each region between a CAMHS referral by a school and (a) response to the referral and (b) first appointment.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	61223
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>We have no plans to make a specific estimate, as a national access and waiting times standard for child and adolescent mental health services has not yet been defined.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has consulted on the definition for and introduction of a range of waiting time standards, including children, young people and their families or carers presenting to community-based mental health services should commence care within four weeks from referral. This may involve immediate advice, support or a brief intervention, access to another more appropriate service, a longer-term intervention or agreement on a patient care plan or a specialist assessment. In February 2022, NHS England published the outcome of its consultation and further information on next steps will be available in due course.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 02/11/2022 14:51:32 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1520324

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Financial Services: Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans his Department has to help improve financial literacy amongst young people.
tabling member constituency	Darlington
tabling member printed	Peter Gibson
uin	61356
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2022 answer text <p>Finance education forms part of the citizenship national curriculum, which can be taught at all key stages and is compulsory at key stages 3 and 4. More information about the content of the national curriculum can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum</a>.</p><p>Financial education ensures that pupils are taught the functions and uses of money, the importance of personal budgeting, money management, and managing financial risk. At secondary school, pupils are taught about income and expenditure, credit and debt, insurance, savings and pensions, financial products and services, and how public money is raised and spent.</p><p>The mathematics curriculum, which is compulsory at key stages 1 to 4 also develops financial skills. At primary level, there is a strong emphasis on the essential arithmetic knowledge that pupils should be taught. This knowledge is vital, as a strong grasp of numeracy and numbers will underpin pupils’ ability to manage budgets and money, including, for example, using percentages. There is also some specific content about financial education, such as calculations with money.</p><p>The secondary mathematics curriculum develops pupils’ understanding and skills in relation to more complex personal finance issues, such as calculating loan repayments, interest rates and compound interest.</p><p>As with other aspects of the curriculum, schools have flexibility over how they deliver these subjects, so they can develop an integrated approach that is sensitive to the needs and background of their pupils.</p><p>The Money and Pensions Service published financial education guidance for primary and secondary schools in England on 11 November 2021, during Talk Money week. The guidance is designed to support school leaders to enhance the financial education currently delivered in their schools to make it memorable and impactful. Further information can be accessed at: <a href="https://maps.org.uk/2021/11/11/financial-education-guidance-for-primary-and-secondary-schools-in-england/" target="_blank">https://maps.org.uk/2021/11/11/financial-education-guidance-for-primary-and-secondary-schools-in-england/</a>.</p><p>The department and the Money and Pensions Service will deliver a series of joint financial education webinars during the 2022/23 academic year, aimed at promoting the importance of financial education, improving teacher confidence, skills and knowledge and providing a launchpad for further engagement with training and resources to support continuous improvement.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 24/10/2022 10:29:24 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	4754 label Biography information for Peter Gibson

1520325

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Financial Services: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to improve financial inclusion for people under the age of 18.
tabling member constituency	Darlington
tabling member printed	Peter Gibson
uin	61357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>The Government wants to ensure that people, regardless of their background or income, have access to useful and affordable financial products and services and is committed to ensuring that people build financial capability. This means they are able to use, and maximise their use of, products and services made available by the financial services industry.</p><p>To promote financial inclusion and capability, the Government works closely together with regulators and stakeholders from the public, private and third sectors. For people under the age of 18, economic and financial education are important parts of a broad and balanced curriculum that provide the essential knowledge to ensure that young people are prepared to manage money well and make sound financial decisions.</p><p>Financial education was made statutory for 11 to 16-year olds within the national curriculum for citizenship in England in 2014. Primary schools can choose to teach citizenship, using non-statutory programmes of study.</p><p>To further support schools to deliver high quality financial education, the Money and Pensions Service published financial education guidance for primary and secondary schools in England in 2021. This guidance supports school leaders and education decision makers to enhance the financial education currently delivered in their schools.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 19/10/2022 16:24:21 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4754 label Biography information for Peter Gibson

1520327

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
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	NHS and Social Services: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to increase staff (a) recruitment and (b) retention in (i) the NHS and (ii) social care in (A) rural and (B) coastal areas of England.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	61433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made. Within social care, local authorities are responsible for ensuring there is sufficient workforce capacity to meet the care needs of the local population. To support local authorities, we have established a £15 million international recruitment fund and a new domestic recruitment campaign will launch shortly. The Department has also commissioned NHS England to develop a long-term workforce plan for the National Health Service.</p><p>The NHS People Plan sets out a range of actions to improve staff retention, such as creating a more inclusive culture through measures to address health and wellbeing, equality and diversity, culture and leadership and flexible working. NHS England is supporting local systems to develop tailored health and wellbeing offers to meet the needs of the workforce, including in rural and coastal areas. This includes the mental health hubs in each integrated care system and occupational health services which are being supported through a national programme, ‘Growing Occupational Health and Wellbeing’.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 59244 question first answered 18/10/2022 13:27:57 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1520328

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when the Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme will be introduced; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of delays to the introduction of that scheme on the number of contracts that will be agreed through it.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	61437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>Shipbuilding falls within my Ministerial portfolio, and the Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme is a key priority for early delivery. I am bringing forward our specific proposals for the scheme to Government colleagues, with a view to updating Parliament and launching a scheme this calendar year. BEIS is not aware of any immediate lending cases that have been disadvantaged by the delay in launching the scheme.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 19/10/2022 16:24:42 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones