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1239524

registered interest
date	01/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Identity Cards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans his Department has to introduce a national identity card.
tabling member constituency	Bolton West
tabling member printed	Chris Green
uin	906896
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to introduce national identity cards.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 01/10/2020 14:41:43 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

1239525

registered interest
date	01/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the UK's trade negotiations with the EU.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	James Grundy
uin	906897
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government regularly engages the devolved administrations on the negotiations and preparations for the end of the transition period. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster chaired a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) on 3 September, attended by devolved administration Ministers, which included a discussion on readiness. I also chaired one of my regular meetings on readiness with devolved administration Ministers on 1 October. The Government remains committed to continuing this engagement.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 906906 question first answered 01/10/2020 17:06:00 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4843 label Biography information for James Grundy

1239636

registered interest
date	01/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Small Businesses
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure that SMEs are awarded public procurement contracts.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
uin	906901
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government introduced a number of measures to address the barriers that SMEs face in the procurement process. Last financial year, we spent almost £2bn more than the previous year with SMEs.</p><p>Leaving the EU is an opportunity to further reform our procurement rules. We will cut red tape, drive innovation and make it easier for small businesses to win public sector business, delivering better value for taxpayers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 01/10/2020 14:52:17 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1239637

registered interest
date	01/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Brexit: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with Ministers of the Scottish Government on preparations required for the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
tabling member printed	Allan Dorans
uin	906906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government regularly engages the devolved administrations on the negotiations and preparations for the end of the transition period. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster chaired a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) on 3 September, attended by devolved administration Ministers, which included a discussion on readiness. I also chaired one of my regular meetings on readiness with devolved administration Ministers on 1 October. The Government remains committed to continuing this engagement.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 906897 question first answered 01/10/2020 17:06:00 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4740 label Biography information for Allan Dorans

1239032

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on a UK-wide approach to tackling covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	906639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is in regular contact with the First and Deputy First Minister for Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and devolved administrations continue to work closely together to ensure a coordinated approach across the United Kingdom, such as the four nations approach to PPE and the National Testing Initiative.</p><p> </p><p>Each devolved nation has its own unique set of circumstances and it is only right that devolved nations take the approach that is right for them at the right time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:26:44 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1239033

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Buses: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on increasing support for the hydrogen-powered bus sector in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	906640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland has proven expertise with hydrogen-electric power in the bus sector and we have seen the introduction of the world’s first hydrogen-electric double-decker bus by Wrightbus this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited Wrightbus in August and recently discussed the opportunities for Northern Ireland with the Transport Secretary. I and my officials are engaging with DfT and BEIS on the UK bus and hydrogen strategies and aim to capitalise on our joint ambitions for these areas. It was good to see Wrightbus recently securing orders for hydrogen-electric buses through its H2Bus consortium and we look forward to forthcoming announcements on the UK’s Hydrogen and National Bus Strategies.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/10/2020 13:02:54 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker previous answer version 50976 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1239034

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Brexit: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on preparations for the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	906641
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>Northern Ireland Ministers and officials continue to engage regularly with the Northern Ireland Executive as we get on with delivering the Protocol and preparing for the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>The Devolved Administrations are critical partners and our engagement is intended to enhance understanding of approach and ensure appropriate planning.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Northern Ireland Executive attends meetings of the Joint Committee and Specialised Committees on Protocol implementation and are represented at our meetings of the Business Engagement Forum.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:28:42 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1239035

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Duty Free Allowances: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If he will make representations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the extension of duty free arrangements to the EU from January 2021 includes Northern Ireland airports.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	906670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text <p>I regularly speak to Treasury Ministers to discuss opportunities for the economy in Northern Ireland. The Government continues to work through the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the unique situation it creates for VAT and excise. Guidance will be provided on how the Protocol will work, including for duty-free goods ahead of the transition period.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/09/2020 16:22:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1238459

registered interest
date	29/09/2020
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	Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle climate change.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Christian Wakeford
uin	906791
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>We are taking action now to meet our net zero target by delivering world-leading clean growth. This year, the government has set out over £5 billion for our low-carbon economy. We will be bringing forward sectoral decarbonisation plans, including an Energy White Paper, to stay on track as we lead global climate action through our COP26 and G7 Presidencies.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 29/09/2020 12:09:18 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4871 label Biography information for Christian Wakeford

1238460

registered interest
date	29/09/2020
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	Small Businesses: Billing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to help reduce the number of late payments to small businesses.
tabling member constituency	Harborough
tabling member printed	Neil O'Brien
uin	906792
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>I wrote in May to the FTSE 100 Group and accountancy firms, highlighting the importance of paying promptly.</p><p> </p><p>We are engaging with Prompt Payment Code signatories on reforming the Code and will consult on strengthening the Small Business Commissioner’s powers.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 29/09/2020 12:10:02 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien