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1382828

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date	29/11/2021
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	Online Dating: Regulation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to regulate online dating services to prevent fraud and abuse.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	83376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>Online dating services are in scope of the Online Safety Bill. This means that they will have to put in place measures to protect their users from harmful content facilitated via user-generated content, including fraud and abuse. Dating sites will have to assess the risk of harm to their users, and then take steps to mitigate and tackle that risk.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 07/12/2021 14:03:18 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1382829

registered interest
date	29/11/2021
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	Premier League: 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, what steps she is taking to encourage premier league football players to be vaccinated against covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	83377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>As per the statement to the house of 28th November, our vaccines remain our best line of defence against this virus. I welcome the increase in take up of vaccination amongst Premier League players. We encourage everyone - including footballers - to take up the offers of vaccination, and of boosters, for which many more millions of people are eligible following JCVI changes.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 07/12/2021 17:27:11 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1382830

registered interest
date	29/11/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Agricultural Products: Trade Agreements
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that UK farmers' produce is protected in trade deals negotiated with other countries around the world.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	83378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2021 answer text <p>HM Government will always consider the opportunities and other impacts on the agricultural industry of any trade agreement we negotiate. In addition, the independent Trade and Agriculture Commission will scrutinise new free trade agreements once they are signed, providing an additional layer of independent scrutiny.</p><p> </p><p>Our trade agreements unlock new opportunities for our agriculture, food and drink sector and we will continue to work with producers and suppliers to make sure the sector is represented in future free trade agreements.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 10/12/2021 14:32:53 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1382831

registered interest
date	29/11/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Drugs: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the use of GHB drugs in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	83379
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2021 answer text <p>GHB (gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is controlled under Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and scheduled under Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (the 2001 Regulations). Two related substances, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BD) are also controlled under Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.</p><p>In March 2021, following recommendations by the independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), the Home Secretary announced the tightening of restrictions around the drugs GHB, GBL and 1,4-BD. In line with the ACMD’s advice, these drugs will, subject to Parliamentary approval, be moved from Class C to Class B under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.</p><p>The maximum penalty for the possession of a Class C drug is up to 2 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. The maximum penalty for the possession of a Class B drug is 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. In addition, the Home Secretary agreed to the ACMD’s recommendation to place GBL and 1,4-BD in Schedule 1 to the 2001 Regulations and remove the exemption that makes it lawful to import, export, produce, supply, offer to supply or possess GBL and 1,4-BD in certain circumstances, so that those who possess them for legitimate industrial purposes will require a licence to do so. The Government intends to bring forward legislation shortly.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 10/12/2021 14:05:12 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381699

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	China: Taiwan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Foreign Secretary on potential UK Government support for the Government of Taiwan in the context of the political situation across the Taiwan Strait.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2021 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary meet regularly to discuss a wide range of international issues. These meetings often cover multiple topics and countries at appropriate classification.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 30/11/2021 10:24:55 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381700

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
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	Heart Diseases: Research
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 increase funding for research on coronary heart disease.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2021 answer text <p>The Department funds research on health through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). While it is not usual practice to ring-fence funding for particular topics or conditions, the NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including coronary heart disease. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money, and scientific quality. From 2015/16 to 2019/20, the NIHR spent £253.6 million on cardiovascular research, which includes coronary heart disease.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 06/12/2021 12:25:41 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381701

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
answering body	Prime Minister
answering dept id	23
answering dept short name	Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Prime Minister
hansard heading	Brexit: France
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Prime Minister, what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart on the operation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2021 answer text <p>President Macron and I speak regularly. As neighbours and historic partners, the UK and France work together on a huge range of issues, including the operation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement</p><p><br> The UK is committed to implementing the Withdrawal Agreement in the best interests of UK nationals in the EU, EU citizens in the UK and businesses across the UK including Northern Ireland. We have been maintaining extensive discussions with the EU and its Member States on all areas of Withdrawal Agreement implementation, including notably on the Northern Ireland Protocol and citizens' rights.</p><p><br> I have raised the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol with President Macron on several occasions, including during our discussion at the G20 Summit last month.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 29/11/2021 11:55:15 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381702

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what plans he has to make representations to his Chinese counterpart on tackling climate change.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2021 answer text <p>The Glasgow Climate Pact is a historic agreement. We have a roadmap to keep 1.5°C alive but this is based on commitments made and relies on concerted and dedicated delivery by all countries. We will continue to demonstrate strong UK leadership over our Presidency year to make sure promises are kept and delivered to the highest standards, working with parties and civil society partners to advance rapid progress.</p><p>Leading up to and at COP26, I held regular discussions with China’s Special Climate Envoy, Xie Zhenhua, and I look forward to continuing to work with China throughout the UK’s COP26 Presidency to implement and build on the pledges China has made this year.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 79374 question first answered 30/11/2021 17:59:00 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381703

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	India: Overseas Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions she has had with her Indian counterpart on increasing bilateral trade and strengthening economic ties.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80994
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2021 answer text <p>Strengthening the United Kingdom-India bilateral trade relationship to support jobs and economic growth across the country is a priority for HM Government.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers are in regular contact with our counterparts to make progress on a future bilateral Free Trade Agreement, building on our Enhanced Trade Partnership announced by my Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister in May 2021, as well as wider trade ambitions set out in the United Kingdom-India 2030 Roadmap.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 02/12/2021 13:11:11 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1381704

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
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	Motor Neurone Disease
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 people have been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80995
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2021 answer text <p>The information is not collected in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 15/12/2021 13:08:40 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon