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1366183

registered interest
date	04/11/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Shrewsbury-Wolverhampton Railway Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Rails to Recovery report into improvements on the Shrewsbury-Black Country-Birmingham line.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	69595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>I am grateful to Midlands Connect for producing this report, which provides useful insight into the case for, and potential benefits of, enhancing the line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.</p><p>As noted in the report, a Strategic Outline Business Case is the next stage, which I hope to receive from Midlands Connect this winter.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/11/2021 13:03:06 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1365847

registered interest
date	03/11/2021
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	Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
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 help support the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to tackle delays on progress of the Hospitals Transformation Programme at that hospital.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	69031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2021 answer text <p>As with any capital investment, the business case process is led by the Trust in question. In November 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&amp;I) received a strategic outline business case (SOC) for the Hospital Transformation Programme from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust and determined that the SOC required further work.</p><p>In September 2021, the Department made available £370,000 to the Trust for the redevelopment of the SOC and, hence, allow the programme to progress and avoid unnecessary delays. This is part of the £6 million early funding requested by the Trust and approved in principle in November 2020 by the Department and NHSE&amp;I. We are expecting the business case to be received by the Department and NHSE&amp;I national teams for joint review in early 2022.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 10/11/2021 12:10:11 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1365849

registered interest
date	03/11/2021
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	Hospitals: Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) Welsh Government and (b) other devolved officials in that country on delays to the Hospitals Transformation Programme in Shropshire.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	69032
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>A meeting took place between the Minister of State for Health and local MP’s regarding the Hospitals Transformation Programme in Shropshire in September 2021. As of yet no discussions have taken place with the Welsh Government concerning the Hospitals Transformation Programme in Shropshire.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 09/11/2021 11:48:22 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1365850

registered interest
date	03/11/2021
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	Hospitals: Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the timeline is for the revised Strategic Outline Case for the Hospitals Transformation Programme in Shropshire.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	69033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>The Strategic Outline Case has been submitted to NHS England and NHS Improvement regional teams for initial review. We are expecting the business case to be progressed to the Department and NHS England and NHS Improvement national teams for joint review in early 2022.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 09/11/2021 11:46:31 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1365482

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when the UK will join The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	68157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>On 28<sup>th</sup> September, the UK took the next step on the pathway to membership of this important and growing trading group, kicking off the first round of talks with officials from all Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) member countries. This has been followed by technical discussions on a range of areas including e-commerce and procurement. The UK has an ambitious timeline for UK accession to CPTPP and hopes to conclude negotiations by the end of 2022.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 09/11/2021 12:07:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1365549

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Components: Imports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps are being taken to (a) reduce reliance on China for the manufacture of system-critical components for UK national infrastructure projects and (b) source those components instead from members of The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	68158
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2021 answer text <p>The Integrated Review identifies ‘strengthening supply chain resilience of critical goods and raw materials” as one of nine areas for action to deliver the government’s ambitions on the Indo-Pacific tilt. Ensuring the resilience of critical global supply chains is a central part of our deeper, longer-term diplomatic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.</p><p> </p><p>Membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership could help diversify our supply chains and increase our economic resilience by deepening our trading links across the region.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 10/11/2021 12:47:52 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1363891

registered interest
date	27/10/2021
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	Western Sahara: Sovereignty
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 Government plans to follow the US in recognising Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara province.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	64561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2021 answer text <p>As the former Foreign Secretary stated on 11 December 2020, the UK regards the status of Western Sahara as undetermined. The UK supports UN-led efforts to reach a lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 01/11/2021 12:21:40 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1363658

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
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	Fertilisers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking (a) to safeguard the supply of fertiliser to the UK and (b) to maintain the price of fertiliser at a level which is affordable for users.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	63689
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>We are aware that due to the increase in cost of natural gas across the globe, which is a key input for the production of ammonium nitrate-based fertiliser products, the cost of production of these fertiliser types has increased significantly due to higher energy prices. This has also increased the cost of other alternative fertiliser types. This is an issue affecting Europe and the global market with fertiliser companies reducing production due to high input costs. However, the recent deal announced with industry and CF Fertilisers ensures continued production of fertiliser in the UK and will help alleviate the pressure on the domestic market by helping to ensure continued supply.</p><p> </p><p>Defra has been in regular contact with industry including the NFU and fertiliser producers and importers, and we have frequent contact with the key sector representative body for fertilisers, the Agricultural Industries Confederation. The situation and impact on farmers in particular and industry more widely is being monitored closely. However, decisions on pricing and supply of fertilisers are a matter for the market.</p><p> </p><p>Alternatives to ammonium nitrate do exist and farmers will be looking closely at these options and how best they can be used. Support from producers of these products on how best to use them and to get the best nutrient uptake for crops has been offered to the sector.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 04/11/2021 09:36:56 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1363041

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Sharing Economy: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he plans to take to support the parts of the gig economy which have experienced economic downturn during covid-19 lockdown and which have not benefitted from Government covid-19 financial support during covid-19 lockdown.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	62674
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government provided unprecedented support to protect jobs and businesses. For example, some gig workers who are self-employed may have benefited from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), designed to support the incomes of self-employed individuals who were temporarily unable to carry out their business or were impacted by reduced demand due to COVID-19, leading to a significant reduction in profits.</p><p> </p><p>Government action has helped to lay the foundations for an economic recovery, and this plan is working: the UK has seen faster-than-anticipated growth, and a strong recovery in jobs across the country. The recent Budget and Spending Review builds on this, by taking action to help businesses - including those in the gig economy - to recover, invest, grow and create jobs. The Government is also taking steps to support families and working people, many of which will benefit those individuals who work in the gig economy.</p><p> </p><p>Gig workers who claim Universal Credit will benefit from the reduced taper rate, which will help to make work pay; and from the Government’s new £99 million In-Work Progression offer, which will mean more people in work on Universal Credit will be able to access individualised work coach support to help them progress and increase their earnings.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside individuals across the economy, gig economy workers should also benefit from investment in skills, announced at Spending Review 2021, which will give adults more opportunities to upskill and retrain to improve access to higher paid jobs. This includes continuing to offer free Level 3 courses in high value subjects, quadrupling the scale of Skills Bootcamps in growing sectors, and a brand new scheme to boost adult numeracy - Multiply. Improving numeracy can boost earnings by up to 14%.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 02/11/2021 17:23:07 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1363060

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycleways
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to increase funding for cycle lanes in city centres.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	62675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to spending an additional £2 billion on cycling and walking schemes over this Parliament, and the bulk of this will go towards new infrastructure such as cycle lanes in city centres. The Spending Review on 27 October has provided an unprecedented multi-year funding settlement for active travel including £710 million of new funding which will enable those local authorities who wish to do so to deliver transformational changes in their areas. Further details will be set out in the second statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS 2) in the spring of 2022.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 02/11/2021 12:12:31 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski