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755868

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Acids
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on transactions involving substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 which may be used both as an explosive precursor and as an offensive weapon.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	7517
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Poisons Act 1972 requires a supplier to report any relevant transaction(s) that they deem to be suspicious that involve substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A.</p><p>Our policy is based on the following key strands:</p><p>Effective partnerships with relevant trade associations, suppliers and online retailers to help them understand which products are within scope of the Act, what action they should take to ensure compliance. Working with them and providing guidance to ensure they are able to spot and report suspicious transactions in a timely fashion.</p><p>Effective law enforcement by providing guidance to police officers on identifying non-compliance, preventing attacks, searching potential perpetrators for harmful substances and responding to victims at the scene.</p><p>Identifying where less harmful alternatives are available which achieve the same legitimate use.</p><p>Ensuring legislation covering the use of substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 including acid and other corrosives is fit for purpose, that it is understood and consistently applied.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 07/09/2017 16:02:31 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

756217

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Electronic Surveillance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to comments made by the former Director of GCHQ Robert Hannigan on the BBC's Today programme of 10 July 2017, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of wider use of equipment interference warranty in conjunction with Section 253 notices requiring technology companies to maintain a capacity to provide access to individual devices as an alternative to any new Section 253 requirements on such companies to maintain a capacity to provide decrypts of messages sent using their communications software.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	7878
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to working with telecommunications operators to ensure that the security and intelligence agencies and law enforcement are able to access the data they need to protect the public.</p><p>In due course the Government will commence the provisions of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 concerning technical capability notices and will bring forward regulations, on which we have already held a targeted consultation with relevant bodies. These regulations will set out the obligations which can be imposed on telecommunications and postal operators by such a notice.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 07/09/2017 16:38:47 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

756226

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Poisons: Sales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how section 3(1)(c) of the Poisons Act 1972 is enforced for online retailers.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	8330
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Poisons Act 1972 requires a supplier to report any relevant transaction(s) that they deem to be suspicious that involve substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A.</p><p>Our policy is based on the following key strands:</p><p>Effective partnerships with relevant trade associations, suppliers and online retailers to help them understand which products are within scope of the Act, what action they should take to ensure compliance. Working with them and providing guidance to ensure they are able to spot and report suspicious transactions in a timely fashion.</p><p>Effective law enforcement by providing guidance to police officers on identifying non-compliance, preventing attacks, searching potential perpetrators for harmful substances and responding to victims at the scene.</p><p>Identifying where less harmful alternatives are available which achieve the same legitimate use.</p><p>Ensuring legislation covering the use of substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 including acid and other corrosives is fit for purpose, that it is understood and consistently applied.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 07/09/2017 16:05:59 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

756227

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Corrosive Substances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to identify the specific chemicals being used in corrosive substance attacks.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	8327
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>We are working closely with the National Police Chiefs' Council to identify what corrosive substances and chemicals are being used in attacks and to restrict access to these harmful products.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 07/09/2017 15:59:14 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

749329

registered interest
date	06/07/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Fire Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 3 July 2017 to Question 612, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of fire safety inspections in residential buildings where property ownership is divided among a large number of private sector landlords and owner-occupiers.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	3598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Local authorities have strong powers to deal with poor quality, unsafe accommodation and we expect them to use those powers. Under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), local authorities can issue an Improvement Notice or a Hazard Awareness Notice if they find a defect in the property. Failure to comply with an Improvement Notice is a criminal offence for which local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 or prosecute in the courts which have the power to impose an unlimited fine. In extreme circumstances, the local authority may decide to make repairs themselves, or to prohibit that property from being rented out. The HHSRS applies to all residential properties, regardless of who owns them.</p><p>The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on housing providers to undertake a fire risk assessment of the common parts of their properties and to put in place and maintain adequate fire precautions to manage the risk that lives could be lost in a fire. The Order is enforced by fire and rescue authorities. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Fire Safety Order may to lead to prosecution and potentially a significant fine or custodial sentence.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/07/2017 16:25:02 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma previous answer version 3365 answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

748445

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Acids
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 23 March 2017 to Question 68460, what progress has been made on (a) better understanding the extent and scale of crimes involving acid and (b) work with retailers to explore what action can be taken to control sales of products with a high acidic content.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	3294
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2017 answer text <p>We are working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on the scale and nature of attacks with acid and other corrosive substances and how to respond to such attacks.</p><p>The Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council jointly hosted a meeting on 4 July with medical experts, police, retailers, and officials from a number of Government departments and agencies to share understanding about the nature of attacks and discussed action being taken by the respective agencies. We are currently considering with retailers what action can be taken to restrict access to the most harmful products used in acid and other corrosive substance attacks.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 10/07/2017 17:28:34 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

748446

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Acids
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 23 March 2017 to Question 68460, whether it is her assessment that legislative change will be required to better control sales of products with a high acidic content.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	3214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2017 answer text <p>The Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council jointly hosted a meeting on 4 July with medical experts, police, retailers, and officials from a number of Government departments and agencies to share understanding about the nature of attacks and discussed action being taken by the respective agencies. We are currently considering a range of measures which includes with retailers what action can be taken to restrict access to the most harmful products used in acid and other corrosive substance attacks.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 10/07/2017 13:10:59 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

747470

registered interest
date	03/07/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether representations were made to his Department by representatives of the Building Research Establishment in 2016 on the presence of combustible materials in tall buildings not compromising relevant building regulations.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	2394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>In 2016 the Building Research Establishment published findings of research, commissioned by my Department, into newer construction techniques being used in buildings. Its intention was to raise awareness in the construction industry of the potential risks associated with certain techniques being used. A copy of that research can be found at <a href="https://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/Fire%20and%20Security/FI---External-Fire-Spread-Part-1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/Fire%20and%20Security/FI---External-Fire-Spread-Part-1.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 13/07/2017 15:42:21 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma previous answer version 2520 answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

747471

registered interest
date	03/07/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Fire Regulations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether Sir Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive of the Building Research Establishment, approved the guidance document BR135 as part of the regulatory scheme set out in Fire Safety: Approved Document B: 2 under which Grenfell Tower was refurbished in 2016.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	2395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2017 answer text <p>The document BR135 is referenced in Approved Document B. Approved Documents are approved by the Secretary of State under the Building Act 1984. The 2006 edition was therefore approved by Ministers of the then Government.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 06/07/2017 16:25:02 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

747472

registered interest
date	03/07/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to broaden the scope of combustibility testing as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire to include (a) insulation materials and (b) other materials used in the construction, refurbishment or maintenance of tall buildings in the UK.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	2392
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2017 answer text <p>On 30 June, we published a note at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/explanatory-note-on-safety-checks-and-testing" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/explanatory-note-on-safety-checks-and-testing</a></p><p>This note sets out how the testing of cladding is being carried out. On 6 July we then published details of further tests to be carried out as the next step in helping landlords to ensure the safety of their buildings. These large scale tests will help establish how different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels, in combination with different types of insulation, behave in a fire. Further detail about the next testing stage can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expert-panel-recommends-further-tests-on-cladding-and-insulation" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expert-panel-recommends-further-tests-on-cladding-and-insulation</a></p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 06/07/2017 16:15:24 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown