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1273894

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date	06/01/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what powers the police have to enforce covid-19 restrictions on people living in Tier 4 areas travelling to Tier 3 areas to shop during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	133659
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>People are required to continue to follow the rules under the current restrictions. They are in place to protect the public and save lives during this national pandemic This means that you must not leave or be outside of your home without reasonable excuse. We also recommend that people stay local where possible. Stay local means stay in the village, town, or part of the city where you live.</p><p>The police will be able to take action against those who break these rules, including issuing a fixed penalty notice of £200 for the first offence.</p><p>People aged 18 or over can be issued with a fixed penalty notice:</p><ul><li>£200 for the first offence, lowered to £100 if paid within 14 days</li><li>£400 for the second offence, then doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400</li></ul><p>The Home Office continues to work closely with the police and operational partners to ensure they have the powers, resources and guidance they need.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 11/01/2021 15:19:22 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1273895

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what powers the police have to enforce the wearing of face coverings in shops during the covid-19 outbreak; and whether the police may require people to produce documentation to prove a medical exemption from the requirements to wear face coverings.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	133660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020, as amended, requires members of the public to wear a face covering in relevant indoor public settings unless an exemption applies, or the individual has a reasonable excuse.</p><p>The police have the power to enforce the requirement to wear a face covering including directing the individual to wear a face covering, directing the individual to leave the relevant place, and issuing a fixed penalty notice of £200 (reducing to £100 if paid within 14 days) doubling upon each repeat offence up to a maximum of £6,400.</p><p>Police officers receive guidance on the law and that they should use their discretion at all times. As they have done throughout the pandemic, the police apply a four-step escalation method - engaging, explaining and encouraging compliance before moving to take enforcement action.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 11/01/2021 09:03:22 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1273901

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
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	Hydrogen: Environment Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to stimulate private investment in green hydrogen production facilities; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on increasing demand for green hydrogen from the transport sector.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	133661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2021 answer text <p>My Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and subsequent Energy White Paper, set out that the Government, working with industry, is aiming for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity in the UK by 2030. In support of this we have also announced a £240m Net Zero Hydrogen Fund for capital co-investment in new low carbon hydrogen production, to bring forward a combination of CCUS-enabled ‘blue’ hydrogen and electrolytic ‘green’ hydrogen projects.</p><p> </p><p>We have also committed to consulting on a preferred hydrogen business model in 2021 and will bring forward further details this year on the revenue mechanism to bring through private sector investment via our new business models. Again, our business model work will focus on supporting both green and blue hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>I meet with my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport regularly to discuss all aspects of transport decarbonisation including the role for green hydrogen. A good example of cross departmental working is the recent announcement in the spending review of £3 million to support the development of the UKs first Hydrogen Transport Hub in Tees Valley.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 12/01/2021 12:31:35 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan previous answer version 72670 answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1273903

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation: Hydrogen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to amend the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to promote private investment in green hydrogen production facilities at sites not directly adjacent to renewable energy production sites.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	133662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Department has been considering with industry experts how to enable the more cost-effective development of new electrolysis facilities by allowing them to be located more closely with demand, rather than having to be limited to being built adjacent to renewable energy production sites. We plan to consult on potential changes to the RTFO scheme later this year; this will include proposals on how renewable hydrogen can be further supported.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 11/01/2021 17:21:06 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1273905

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Hydrogen: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the implications for the Government's policies of steps being taken by the German and Australian Governments to establish a supply chain of hydrogen; and what steps she is taking to build trade links between the UK and other countries to create new export opportunities for UK hydrogen technologies.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	133663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has a dedicated hydrogen team who, as part of their ongoing work, keep regular assessments of international hydrogen markets under review, including the Australian and German markets. DIT has energy teams in all key hydrogen markets, with the direct purpose of increasing business for UK energy companies, including companies in the hydrogen sector. DIT is in regular discussion with governments overseas to understand where there are opportunities for greater co-operation, and where there are opportunities for closer working, and we will look to capitalise on these.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/01/2021 15:20:21 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1271856

registered interest
date	16/12/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Theatres: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing theatres to open in socially distanced conditions in tier 3 areas.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	130633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government fully recognises the disruptive impact that Coronavirus and restrictions has on the performing arts and particularly for theatres which have had to close to public performance. The Government continues to work with all its sectors to assess the impact of the tiers and to develop proposals for how venues can reopen when it is safe to do so.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the impact that closures across the country will have on our vital cultural sector and remain committed to supporting it as it suffers the impact of this virus. The remaining £400m of Culture Recovery Fund grants and loans announced on Friday 11th December will support significant cultural organisations who now face financial distress as a result of closure, as well as helping them transition back to fuller opening in the spring.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>More than 440 theatres across the country have received more than £183 million from the Culture Recovery Fund, which is nearly 30% of the funding awarded by Arts Council England so far.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 11/01/2021 11:16:18 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1271858

registered interest
date	16/12/2020
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	Coronavirus: Theatres
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 level of covid-19 transmission in theatres.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	130634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>We know that the virus spreads readily in indoor environments where members of different households and/or support bubbles spend time together, so the transmission risk in indoor settings remains high. Our approach has always been guided by scientific and medical advice. The restrictions that apply at each tier will be reviewed every 28 days to ensure they remain necessary and proportionate.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 11/01/2021 12:34:54 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1258115

registered interest
date	03/12/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Sports: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 November 2020 to Question 120773 on Ice Skating: Coronavirus, what sports he classifies as having elite athletes.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	124662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>Elite and professional athletes may continue to use facilities to train and to compete. It is set out in regulation and in guidance that an ‘elite athlete’ is defined as a person who is:</p><ul><li><p>an individual who derives a living from competing in a sport</p></li><li><p>a senior representative nominated by a relevant sporting body</p></li><li><p>a member of the senior training squad for a relevant sporting body</p></li><li><p>on an elite development pathway.</p></li></ul><p>It is for the relevant governing body to set their own guidance and define the threshold at which these criteria are met in their sport.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 08/12/2020 15:26:40 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1258116

registered interest
date	03/12/2020
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	Test and Trace Support Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many local authorities (a) have spent and (b) will have spent by the end of December 2020 the self isolation payment funds they have received; and whether he plans to provide additional funding to those local authorities.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	124663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government continues to work closely with the 314 local authorities in England to monitor payments made under the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme. Information on the payments made by local authorities will be published in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided additional funding and will continue to provide funding as necessary to local authorities. On the launch of the scheme in September 2020, the Government provided an initial £50 million to local authorities. To reflect rising incidence levels, the Government provided a further £20 million in January 2021 and increased funding by a further £39 million in February 2021. This will ensure local authorities can continue to make payments and support people on low incomes to stay at home and self-isolate when required to do so.</p><p> </p><p>As announced on 22 February, the Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme will continue into the summer and will be expanded to cover parents who are unable to work because they are caring for a child who is self-isolating.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 19/03/2021 10:20:35 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 67812 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1258117

registered interest
date	03/12/2020
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	Coronavirus: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding he plans to allocate to local authorities to support them in carrying out mass covid-19 testing.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	124664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>Funding available to local areas will be estimated based on the number of tests they aim to deliver. Total funding per test is set at a maximum of £14.00 for all local authorities participating in the community testing programme. However up to £6 of materials per test can be sourced from centrally procured arrangements in place. This funding per test is expected to cover all reasonable costs associated with the programme including site costs, workforce costs, personal protective equipment requirements, communication and marketing, logistic and other delivery costs.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 16/03/2021 13:05:09 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 67813 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts