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1420113

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Tropical Diseases: Disease Control
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 assessment she has made of (a) the effectiveness of her Department’s Accelerating the sustainable control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases programme and (b) the impact of ending that programme; and what plans she has for future support for neglected tropical diseases programmes.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>The effectiveness of the Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases programme has recently been assessed in the Programme Completion Review. The programme scored A+, moderately exceeding expectations. The full results of the programme, including comparisons to original targets prior to the programme closure, will be published on the government development tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk) by March 2022. UK support has reached hundreds of millions of people with preventative treatments and care for NTDs. We continue to invest in strengthening the health systems of countries affected by NTDs, and through our investments in research and development.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:21:01 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420114

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Tropical Diseases: Research
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 steps her Department has taken to support research into prevention, diagnostics, treatment and care of neglected tropical diseases; and what plans she has for future financial support for research into diseases for which there is no viable market.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>FCDO funded research has helped deliver innovative technologies such as new diagnostics and treatments for NTDs, for example the first rapid diagnostic test as well as the first ever oral only drug to treat all stages of sleeping sickness. For many years, the UK Government through FCDO has supported a range of so-called Product Development Partnerships, which develop novel health technologies for diseases of poverty where commercial markets fail. The Department continues to fund the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, DNDi, as well as the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, FIND, both of which include products for Neglected Tropical Diseases. FCDO also supports applied research for Neglected Tropical Diseases through the Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs.</p><p>Global health remains a priority for UK Official Development Assistance. We will invest in health systems strengthening through our support for the World Health Organisation (WHO), multi-country global funds and bilateral support for health programmes within countries, including those affected by NTDs. The UK fully endorses the WHO's 2030 NTDs Road map and its focus on sustainability and delivery through health systems.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 10/02/2022 16:21:45 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420116

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Leprosy: Research
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 assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK funding allocated to research on ending leprosy; and what future plans she has to support leprosy research.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>The FCDO-funded Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) programme is a research platform which commissions multiple studies to improve the effectiveness of programmes to control and eliminate NTDs, including leprosy.</p><p>The results of this research are expected to define best practices of NTD control for uptake by NTD programmes and governments in affected countries and around the world, ultimately reducing the suffering caused by NTDs and securing a healthier future in which the world's poorest are free from the threat of these diseases.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 10/02/2022 16:13:06 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420326

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	China: Russia
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 assessment her Department has made of renewed Chinese-Russian partnerships on (a) stability in the Asia/Pacific and (b) British interests in the Asia/Pacific.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>We are monitoring China and Russia's activities in the Indo-Pacific region, including joint exercises. The UK is committed to deepening diplomatic, security and economic engagement across the Indo-Pacific in support of shared prosperity and regional stability. We are deepening and expanding our partnerships to promote free enterprise, freedom, democracy and good governance. We will continue to uphold the international rules and norms that underpin free trade, security and stability.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:22:39 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420371

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Kashmir: Press Freedom
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 discussions she has had with the Indian government on press freedom in Indian-administered Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>We are closely monitoring recent reports from Kashmir, including the arrests of journalists. A free and independent media is an essential component of a functioning society, leading to greater stability and prosperity and we are clear on the importance of rights being respected. The UK remains committed to Media Freedom, and to championing democracy and human rights around the world.</p><p>We work closely with the Indian media, including by funding an annual South Asia Journalism Fellowship Programme under our flagship Chevening brand. In 2020 and 2021, we funded 17 fellows, including 7 from India.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:28:07 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420500

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	ATA IMS Berhad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether products from the Malaysian company, ATA, are in the UK's public procurement supply chain.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>Details of Government contracts above £10,000, and £25,000 in the wider public sector, are published on Contracts Finder: <a href="https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search" target="_blank">https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search</a></p><p> </p><p>Information regarding products within the UK public sector supply chain is not held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>This government is committed to preventing modern slavery occurring in public sector supply chains.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Cabinet Office has published commercial policy and guidance setting out the steps that all Government departments must take to identify and mitigate modern slavery and labour abuse risks throughout the commercial life cycle - focussing on the areas of highest risk. This policy is mandatory for all Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies. The policy can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0519-tackling-modern-slavery-in-government-supply-chains" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0519-tackling-modern-slavery-in-government-supply-chains</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 119725 question first answered 15/02/2022 14:49:51 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420558

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to remove British Citizenship fees for children under the age of 18.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office acknowledged the Court of Appeal’s ruling of 18 February 2021 and is reviewing the child registration fee in line with its duties under Section 55.</p><p> </p><p>A Supreme Court hearing on a separate ground in this case took place on 23rd and 24th June 2021, with the judgement handed down on 2 February 2022. It has been important to give the Supreme Court the opportunity to give its view on the questions raised by this case before finalising the Section 55 assessment. We are now able to do so and hope to conclude the assessment shortly. We will share the results in due course.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, the fees set out in the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 continue to be charged.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 15/02/2022 11:01:08 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1419823

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Energy: Prices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of changing the repayable loan of £200 to assist households with increased energy prices into a non-repayable grant in the event that energy and gas prices continue to rise in 2023-24.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	118593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises that many households will need support to help deal with the rising cost of energy. Therefore, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of support worth £9.1bn in 2022-23 on 3 February. This is composed of:</p><ul><li>A £200 reduction in households' energy bills this autumn, paid back automatically over the next 5 years, spreading the cost of high global gas prices in a way that is more manageable for households.</li><li>A £150 non-repayable cash rebate for 80% of households to help with rising costs now, delivered as a payment to all households in Council Tax Bands A-D from April this year.</li><li>£144 million of discretionary funding for Local Authorities to support households who need support but are not eligible for the Council Tax reduction.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is in addition to the existing support measures that are helping those most vulnerable to heat their homes over this winter. These include the Warm Home Discount, which is being expanded to 3m people and increased to £150, up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment for all households with at least one member above State Pension age and a £25 per week Cold Weather Payment – plus our £500 million Household Support Fund. We’re also providing £3bn over this Parliament to help more than half a million lower income homes become more energy efficient, saving them £290 per year on average.</p><p> </p><p>The £200 reduction will be paid to all households and recouped over the next 5 years. This approach is fiscally responsible while also helping customers manage the unprecedented increase in energy bills by spreading the increased costs of global prices over time.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will work closely with industry and consumer groups on how best to deliver this policy, including through a public consultation in the Spring.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 14/02/2022 15:20:16 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1419824

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Council Tax
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he will take to ensure that the £150 one-off council tax rebate will be given directly to renters and not to their landlords, in cases where the tenant pays their council tax through their landlord and not directly.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	118594
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2022 answer text <p>The Council Tax Energy Rebate will be paid to whoever is responsible for paying the Council Tax bill. It is for tenants and landlords to agree how the rebate is apportioned between them, reflecting their arrangements for both energy bills and council tax. In cases where landlords include just council tax within the rents they charge, and energy bills are paid separately by tenants, the savings from the Council Tax rebate should be passed on to tenants.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 11/02/2022 11:35:36 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1419825

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Council Tax
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many and what proportion of renters pay their council tax directly, rather than through their landlord.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	118595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2022 answer text <p>Local authorities are responsible for administering council tax and determining who is liable. The government does not hold data on the proportion of tenants that pay their council tax directly. Arrangements for paying council tax bills are a matter for tenants and landlords to agree as part of their contractual arrangements.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 11/02/2022 11:34:10 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West