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1420084

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date	07/02/2022
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Children: Abuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Attorney General, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of successful prosecutions for cases involving child abuse.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119570
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>Child sexual abuse cases are some of the most challenging, complex and sensitive cases. They are dealt with by specially trained prosecutors, working closely with the police to build the strongest possible cases that meet the legal test. In 2020-2021 there were 6,402 prosecutions for cases classified as child abuse. In the same period the conviction rate was 85.6%, an increase of 2.7% on the previous year.</p><p> </p><p>The government has successfully rolled out Section 28 for vulnerable victims and witnesses, including children, in all Crown Courts from November 2020. We know that Section 28 provisions which provide for pre-recorded cross-examination can help to improve the experience of victims by enabling them to give their evidence earlier in the process and outside of the courtroom.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS has comprehensive Legal Guidance for prosecutors on cases involving child abuse. This Guidance supports prosecutors to build strong cases and bring effective prosecutions. It is currently being updated to take account of the latest developments in law and policy.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 15/02/2022 15:59:00 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420085

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	Pakistan: Children
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 her Department has made of Pakistan's progress in meeting goal 16.2 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>Pakistan has taken many significant steps to tackle abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children. The National Child Labour Survey, establishment of Pakistan's first Child Protection Institute, the setting of 18 as a minimum age for domestic employment in the Islamabad Capital Territory, and promulgation of the Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Act 2019 for the speedy recovery of kidnapped children, are steps in the right direction. However, serious challenges remain. Child labour - common in the textile, agricultural and waste sectors - remains prevalent. The UK also remains concerned about cases of child rape, violence and forced marriage. In order to end these harmful practices, the FCDO-funded Aawaz II programme advocates for legislation on child marriage, and supports Pakistan in its efforts to reform child rights legislation, and to establish child protection referral and case management systems.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 15/02/2022 16:58:58 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420086

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	Pakistan: Females
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 she has made of the implications for her policies of the steps being taking by the Government of Pakistan to legislate to ban forced conversions and forced marriages of Christian and Hindu girls and women.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns the forced marriage and forced conversion of women and girls in Pakistan. We regularly raise the issue of freedom of religion or belief and women and girls' rights at a senior level with the Government of Pakistan. During his visit to Pakistan on 23 and 24 June 2021, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, Minister of State for South Asia, met Prime Minister Khan, as well as other senior government ministers, and discussed our concerns. He met interfaith leaders to understand the situation of Pakistani minorities, particularly the issue of forced conversion and marriage. Most recently, Lord Ahmad discussed the need to promote respect for all religions with Governor of Punjab, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, on 28 November 2021.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 15/02/2022 16:55:47 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420087

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	Pakistan: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the APPG for Pakistani Minorities Inquiry Report, published on 25 November 2021, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of recommendation 6 of that report on the design of aid programmes.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government welcomes the publication of the All Party Parliamentary Group's report. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia, spoke at the launch event. The UK condemns the forced marriage and forced conversion of women and girls in Pakistan. The FCDO funds programmes that with work with some of the poorest and most marginalised to improve access to services, civic participation and rights awareness. The Aawaz II programme operates in 22 districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These districts were selected using a Vulnerability Index based on latest data, considering the needs of and risks facing vulnerable groups. Local forums established under the programme in all 22 districts include representation of women and girls, religious minorities, transgender, and persons with disabilities. The UK Government has also supported the Government of Pakistan in setting up eight child courts to provide child-sensitive justice to children who come in contact with the law, including victims of child abuse, trafficking and child marriage.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 15/02/2022 16:54:41 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420092

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Research
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 his Department has taken to develop the Research and Development Roadmap into a Research and Development Plan.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>Published in July 2020, the R&amp;D Roadmap set out the Government’s vision and ambition for the next chapter for UK research and development.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS is focusing on implementation and delivery of the Roadmap and of subsequent strategies, such as the Innovation and People and Culture Strategies. The objectives of the Roadmap are also being driven through the independently led Reviews of Research Bureaucracy and the Research, Development and Innovation Organisational Landscape. We have also announced the appointment of Dr Peter Highman as the first Chief Executive of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 15/02/2022 15:40:53 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420093

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Life Sciences
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 his Department has taken on the delivery of the Life Sciences Vision including enabling cancer immune therapies.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119575
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government, NHS and Life Science Sector have already taken significant steps in delivering the Life Science Vision. Activity since publication includes the establishment and delivery of the Life Science Scale Up Taskforce, the launch of the £200m Life Sciences Investment Programme, work to improve the NHS’s capacity and capability to utilise new technologies, and innovation work by the Vaccine Taskforce and Antivirals Taskforce to secure access to cutting-edge new technologies to address COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Following the conclusion of the 2021 Spending Review on 27th October, the government has confirmed specific funds will be provided upfront to directly support the delivery of the Life Sciences Vision. This includes £95m funding to support the uptake of innovative drugs and technologies and address a number of the Healthcare Missions outlined in the Vision, funding to drive new initiatives through Genomics England to deliver life-changing technologies, and £354m to strengthen the UK’s Life Sciences manufacturing base. This builds on significant programmes of investment in Health Research across DHSC and BEIS, and the largest ever increases in the NHS’s operating budget.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Life Sciences are working with partner organisations to develop the implementation plan, which will deliver on the commitments as set out in the Life Sciences Vision including supporting the development and commercialisation of immuno-oncology and cancer vaccines in the UK. Further details on the implementation plan will be set out in due course.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 15/02/2022 15:42:34 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420094

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Science: Research
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 assessment he has made of the adequacy of the scientific research consortia as a future funding model.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2022 answer text <p>Research consortia foster research collaboration between diverse partners within countries and across international boundaries. Evidence shows that collaboration leads to better performance.</p><p> </p><p>Collaboration and excellence reinforce each other:</p><ul><li>Within a single organisation or university, collaboration achieves 27% higher scholarly impact than no collaboration, however across organisations or in consortia within a country, collaborations achieve 45% higher impact, and international collaborations double the impact of scholarly output (99% higher), compared to no collaboration.</li><li>The UK has received 21 of the 55 Nobel Prizes awarded between 2010 and 2020 and all of these (except for one in Literature) were shared with scientists from other nations<p><p></li></ul><p>International R&amp;D consortia lead to better economic outcomes:</p><ul><li>R&amp;D investments have been found to generate twice as large returns internationally (250%) as they have domestically (121%) (<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/roie.12404" target="_blank">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/roie.12404</a>)</li><li>A 1% increase in foreign R&amp;D investment raises total factor productivity by twice as much as domestic R&amp;D investment (<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0014292109000348" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0014292109000348</a>)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Existing international funding vehicles such as the Newton and Global Challenges Research Fund build international consortia (bilateral consortia with Newton and multilateral through the Global Challenges Research Fund) to progress research on shared challenges.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 14/02/2022 15:49:19 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420095

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment of how the model of global collaborative funding for covid-19 research can be used in other research areas.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>International collaboration has been a vital part of the response to Covid-19 and the UK has played a leading role globally. BEIS, alongside other Government Departments, funded the creation of the Covid Circle platform that enables researchers to access and understand international funding opportunities specifically related to Covid-19.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly the Integrated Review, R&amp;D Roadmap, and Innovation Strategy all highlight how international collaboration can support a dynamic and innovative UK and support strategic priorities.</p><p> </p><p>This is why we are working with colleagues across HMG to develop an International Science &amp; Technology Partnerships Framework to share cross-government interests in international R&amp;D and the landscape of global opportunities and challenges.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 15/02/2022 15:27:49 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420097

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Liver Diseases: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to tackle geographical variation in the (a) provision and (b) delivery of NHS liver treatment services.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2022 answer text <p>Liver disease as a priority in the NHS Long Term Plan. A key priorities for the National Health Service in 2022/23 is to continue to develop the approach to population health management, prevent ill health and address health inequalities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In autumn 2021, NHS England commissioned a health inequalities stocktake in relation to liver disease, which confirmed that geographical variation is seen in many indicators for risk factors, morbidity and mortality associated with liver disease. The Hepatobiliary Clinical Reference Group is reviewing the stocktake findings, which will help guide and inform priorities for action in 2022/23.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has prioritised the World Health Organisation (WHO) goal to eliminate Hepatitis C, a significant cause of end stage liver disease, as a public health issue in advance of the WHO 2030 target.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield grouped question UIN 119579 question first answered 14/02/2022 16:44:03 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1420098

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
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	Liver Diseases: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will prioritise the treatment of liver disease in the context of that disease being the most common cause of premature mortality in the UK; and what plans his Department has to ensure that NHS planning and policy (a) recognises and (b) responds to the severity of that disease.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2022 answer text <p>Liver disease as a priority in the NHS Long Term Plan. A key priorities for the National Health Service in 2022/23 is to continue to develop the approach to population health management, prevent ill health and address health inequalities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In autumn 2021, NHS England commissioned a health inequalities stocktake in relation to liver disease, which confirmed that geographical variation is seen in many indicators for risk factors, morbidity and mortality associated with liver disease. The Hepatobiliary Clinical Reference Group is reviewing the stocktake findings, which will help guide and inform priorities for action in 2022/23.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has prioritised the World Health Organisation (WHO) goal to eliminate Hepatitis C, a significant cause of end stage liver disease, as a public health issue in advance of the WHO 2030 target.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield grouped question UIN 119578 question first answered 14/02/2022 16:44:03 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon