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1440722

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date	14/03/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Social Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of placing councils under a duty to provide early help.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139354
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Under the Children Act 1989, local authorities are required to provide services for children in need for the purposes of safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children is clear that local areas should have a comprehensive range of effective, evidence-based services in place to address needs early.</p><p>There are no current plans for a duty on local authorities to provide early help. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care is due to set out its final recommendations this spring, and we will consider those relevant to early help to inform any next steps.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 22/03/2022 12:48:01 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440723

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Alcoholism: Ketamine
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 his Department has made of the effectiveness of ketamine in the treatment of alcoholism.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Ketamine is not therapeutically indicated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of alcohol use disorders. There are clinical trials underway to assess the effectiveness of ketamine in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. However, evidence is scarce therefore it is not currently possible to make an assessment on its effectiveness in the treatment of alcoholism.</p><p>The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is producing guidelines for the clinical management of alcohol use disorders which will reflect evidence-based and NICE-recommended treatments. The guidelines are expected to be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 22/03/2022 14:07:50 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440724

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Volodymyr Zelenskyy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take steps to commend President Zelenskyy for his response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139356
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government wholeheartedly commends President Zelenskyy for his leadership and for standing firm for democracy and freedom. President Zelekensyy inspired Members across the House with his address to Parliament on 8 March. We owe it to President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine to do our utmost to help them in their brave fight. Putin's assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. We stand with Ukraine and will always defend the Ukrainian people's right to choose their own destiny.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 21/03/2022 17:32:22 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440725

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Zhang Chunlei
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 the accuracy of reports of the detention of Pastor Zhang Chunlei; and what steps her Department has taken to raise this matter with the Government of China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2022 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that Pastor Zhang Chunlei is detained and facing charges of fraud and inciting subversion of state power. Pastor Zhang Chunlei's case adds to our deep concern about restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in China. We regularly raise our concerns about human rights violations and freedom of religion or belief directly with the Chinese authorities and in multilateral fora. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary underlined our concerns in an address to the UN Human Rights Council on 1 March. We continue regular discussion and sharing of analysis on the human rights situation in China with our international partners, including the US and EU.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 18/03/2022 14:54:53 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440726

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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: Human Rights
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 the implications for its policy of China’s use of the charge of inciting subversion of state power to justify arrests and the detention of religious minorities, human rights activists, and critics of the government.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2022 answer text <p>We have serious concerns about the human rights situation in China, including the continued harassment and detention of religious minorities and human rights defenders. We consistently raise our concerns directly with the Chinese authorities and in multilateral fora. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary underlined our concerns about human rights violations in China in an address to the UN Human Rights Council on 1 March. We continue to call on China to uphold its national laws and international obligations to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 18/03/2022 14:59:03 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440727

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Zhang Chunlei
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 she has had discussions with her counterparts in the (a) United Nations, (b) US Administration or (c) EU about the detention of Pastor Zhang Chunlei.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2022 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that Pastor Zhang Chunlei is detained and facing charges of fraud and inciting subversion of state power. Pastor Zhang Chunlei's case adds to our deep concern about restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in China. We regularly raise our concerns about human rights violations and freedom of religion or belief directly with the Chinese authorities and in multilateral fora. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary underlined our concerns in an address to the UN Human Rights Council on 1 March. We continue regular discussion and sharing of analysis on the human rights situation in China with our international partners, including the US and EU.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 18/03/2022 14:56:06 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440728

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Biocidal Products
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which Government department or agency is responsible for overseeing the correct use of biocides in (a) all settings and (b) hospital settings.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>There is a robust and well-established regulatory framework in place in Great Britain to protect workers from health risks associated with exposure to all hazardous substances (including biocides) in the workplace through the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, which are owned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).</p><p> </p><p>The COSHH Regulations 2002 (as amended) apply to all work-related use of biocides including in hospitals and all other health and social care settings.</p><p> </p><p>The use of biocides in Great Britain in all settings, including hospitals and other areas of social care, is regulated mainly by HSE. Local Authorities regulate their use in residential care homes.</p><p> </p><p>HSE provides guidance on who regulates health and safety legislation at a particular workplace on its webpages ‘<a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/authority.htm" target="_blank">Is HSE the correct enforcing authority for you?</a>’. Guidance is also provided on HSE’s <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/using.htm" target="_blank">website</a> for users who are expected to have received appropriate information, instruction and training in the use of biocides.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive North Ireland (HSENI) is responsible for regulating the use of biocides in Northern Ireland under the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 and can provide more detail, including how the Northern Ireland Protocol may affect their regulatory framework.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 22/03/2022 16:52:31 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440729

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Shingles: 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 plans he has to introduce Shingrix into the National Immunisation Programme, in line with JCVI recommendations.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2022 answer text <p>Shingrix has been offered to individuals with reduced immune response since September 2021, in line with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The Department is currently working with the UK Health Security Agency and the National Health Service to develop implementation plans to support the deployment of Shingrix in the shingles programme.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 16/03/2022 16:57:09 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440730

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria: Amikacin
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when NHS England’s Clinical Priorities Advisory Group will consider Arikayce liposomal as a treatment for patients with non-tuberculosis mycobacteria.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139362
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>A policy proposal for Arikayce Liposomal, also known as Amikacin, is being considered by NHS England and is progressing through its methods process. The policy proposal is currently undergoing stakeholder testing and a date for consideration at the Priorities Advisory Group has not yet been determined.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 140437 question first answered 22/03/2022 11:27:15 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1440731

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
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	Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when NHS England’s Clinical Priorities Advisory Group will next meet to discuss which treatments should be considered for prioritisation.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	139363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>A date for the next Clinical Priorities Advisory Group has not yet been finalised. However, it is expected that the meeting will take place in May 2022.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 22/03/2022 11:43:23 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon