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1300828

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date	09/03/2021
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	Cybersecurity: International Cooperation
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 engagement his Department has had with international partners on cyber-espionage; and what international partnerships his Department has entered into to help tackle cyber-espionage practices.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	165625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>We engage continuously with international partners on all aspects of cyber policy and security to protect and uphold a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. This happens in a range of settings and fora including the UN, NATO, OSCE and with the EU, and in smaller groups, particularly 'Five Eyes' partners. We also regularly raise issues of cyber policy and security through our cross-Government Cyber dialogues with 30 countries and globally through our growing network of 20+ cyber experts across six continents.</p><p>Malicious actors, both State and non-State, conduct activity that harms UK interests or those of our allies. We work closely with allies to deter, mitigate and respond to malicious cyber activity including by raising awareness, attributing attacks and sanctioning those responsible.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 12/03/2021 15:03:46 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1300829

registered interest
date	09/03/2021
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	National Crime Agency
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 engagement he has had with his international counterparts on the international work of the National Crime Agency.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	165626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>The FCDO is committed to supporting the international work of the National Crime Agency (NCA) both through ministerial engagement and the work conducted at diplomatic posts overseas to enhance cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies.</p><p>As the UK Government lead for serious and organised crime and the NCA, the Home Secretary leads on international engagement of this kind. However, other UK Government Ministers also engage with international counterparts on the work of the NCA when appropriate, encouraging further cooperation to tackle shared threats and promote shared interests. It is clear from HMG's international engagement that the work of the NCA is highly valued across the world.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 12/03/2021 15:07:36 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1300833

registered interest
date	09/03/2021
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	Terrorism: International Cooperation
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 engagement he has had with his international counterparts on the threat of global terrorism.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	165629
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>Sadly, we are all too familiar with the devastating impact that terrorist attacks can have on our streets and ensuring the safety and security of the UK, and the UK's interest overseas is a priority for the government. The Foreign Secretary discusses the threat of global terrorism with his international counterparts when appropriate to do so. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continues to work with international partners, including through its global Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network, engaging on a wide range of issues to counter the threat and keep the British people safe.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 12/03/2021 14:57:56 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1300154

registered interest
date	08/03/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what discussions he has had with the new US Administration as part of preparations for the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	164567
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>I welcomed the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, to London on Monday 8 March 2021, his first international visit since his appointment. We discussed the new US Administration’s climate ambition and our joint efforts to ensure that COP26 is a success. Our discussion built on previous conversations I have had with Secretary Kerry and with Gina McCarthy, US National Climate Advisor.</p><p>I refer the hon. Member to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-cop26-president-designate-alok-sharma-and-us-special-presidential-envoy-for-climate-john-kerry-from-his-visit-to-london" target="_blank">joint statement</a> on climate change from myself and Special Envoy Kerry published on GOV.UK on Tuesday 9 March 2021. The UK and US will be working closely together to ensure that President Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate on 22 April and the UK-hosted G7 build momentum on the way to COP26 in Glasgow.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 12/03/2021 14:03:40 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1281615

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date	28/01/2021
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	Coronavirus: Vaccination
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 potential merits of including long covid as an underlying health condition in determining vaccine priority.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	145085
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is monitoring the emerging evidence on ‘long’ COVID-19 and will review this as part of its considerations for the vaccination programme.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 12/03/2021 14:29:51 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1272336

registered interest
date	17/12/2020
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	Care Homes: 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 steps his Department is taking to ensure a timely and adequate supply of test kits are made available for staff and residents in care homes throughout the UK.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	131367
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>All Care Quality Commission registered care homes in England are eligible for a combination of polymerase chain reaction tests (PCR) and rapid lateral flow devices (LFDs). Staff have provision for two rapid LFD and one PCR test per week. Residents have provision for one PCR test per month. In addition, all staff and residents have access to ‘rapid response’ testing if a positive case is detected in the home.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 12/03/2021 14:47:21 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 72757 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West