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1272925

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date	30/12/2020
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	Sri Lanka: Cremation
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 he plans to make representations to his Sri Lankan counterpart on the cremation in that country of covid-19 victims regardless of religious belief.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133115
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is concerned about the Government of Sri Lanka's continued decision to mandate cremations for all those affected by Covid-19, and recognises the particular impact this is having on Sri Lankan Muslims and other faith communities. The Minister of State for South Asia and Minister responsible for Human Rights, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, has raised concerns about this directly with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, most recently in December. Lord Ahmad also raised the importance of minority rights in a call with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in November. The UK's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has also raised concerns about mandatory cremations several times with the Sri Lankan Government, most recently in January.</p><p>The UK has shared guidance with the Government of Sri Lanka on how burials can continue to operate in a safe format, within the WHO guidelines, to ensure all religious groups can practise their rites. We will continue to engage with the Government of Sri Lanka on this important issue.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 11/01/2021 17:55:50 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273020

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Supermarkets: Packaging
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with supermarkets on reducing their usage of non-recyclable packaging for foodstuffs.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133114
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>We are currently developing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. EPR for packaging will see producers paying for the waste management costs associated with the packaging that they place on the market. In addition to this, EPR for packaging will see those costs modulated (varied) to account for various criteria, including recyclability. This will provide an incentive to producers who use recyclable packaging, as they could be paying less than those who don't. We will be consulting in early 2021 on our proposals for introducing EPR for packaging.</p><p>In developing these proposals and in preparation for the upcoming consultation, engagement with stakeholders, including supermarkets, has been a priority. As part of this focus on engagement, a joint project was recently launched to develop a key element of the new EPR for packaging system. This project is developing an approach to the modulation of producer fees and will run until July 2021. It is being led jointly between the Government and the Devolved Administrations, the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). At all stages of the project, stakeholder engagement will be central to our approach.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 11/01/2021 17:07:39 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273051

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he made of the effect of the Government's decision to change the covid-19 restrictions on travel for Christmas 2020 on the number of train passengers travelling on Saturday 19 December 2020.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the railway has played a vital role in ensuring passengers can travel if required. Responding effectively to the challenges posed by this crisis meant that the government had to act urgently and make quick decisions, whilst retaining flexibility to respond to emerging information. Even before more stringent measures were implemented, the Chief Medical Officer urged people to avoid travelling unless essential, to limit the risks of transmission. Station staff were available throughout to help manage passenger movements.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 11/01/2021 15:32:44 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273059

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Eurostar: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to support Eurostar in response to its suspension of services from the UK to mainland Europe as a result of the French, Dutch and Belgian Governments closing its borders with the UK from 21 December 2020 as a result of the new variant of the covid-19 virus.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>International rail services, including Eurostar, resumed operating on 23 December 2020 following the lifting of border restrictions that had been temporarily imposed by a number of countries after the identification of a new variant of the virus.</p><p>During the Covid-19 response, the Government has made available an unprecedented package of financial support to all sectors of the economy, including the international rail sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has also been engaging closely with Eurostar since the outbreak of Covid-19 earlier this year to monitor its ongoing impact, as well as support the company to access available support to address its particular needs, where appropriate, and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 11/01/2021 13:40:47 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273115

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason there is no respirator provided compatible with a beard, for service personnel who are required to keep their beard as a result of their faith.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The information needed to respond to the hon. Member’s questions is taking time to collate, and I will write to him shortly.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer grouped question UIN 133120 133121 question first answered 15/01/2021 13:06:18 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273116

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to ensure that respirators provided by his Department are compatible with a beard for armed forced personal who have a faith requirement to keep their beard.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The information needed to respond to the hon. Member’s questions is taking time to collate, and I will write to him shortly.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer grouped question UIN 133119 133121 question first answered 15/01/2021 13:06:18 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273117

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of his Department not providing armed service personnel with a respirator compatible with a beard on (a) recruitment and (b) career choices within the armed forces for people who are required to keep their beard as a result of their faith.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The information needed to respond to the hon. Member’s questions is taking time to collate, and I will write to him shortly.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer grouped question UIN 133119 133120 question first answered 15/01/2021 13:06:18 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273118

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he had with the Prime Minister, prior to the announcement of London and the South East being placed in Tier 4, on the potential effect of changing the previous Christmas travel plans for 23 to 27 December on the rail network.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The Secretary of the State for Transport and the Prime Minister meet regularly to discuss issues related to the pandemic.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 15/01/2021 10:23:17 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273125

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	British Transport Police: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is allocating additional resources to the British Transport Police to support their work on the rail network in (a) England and (b) areas subject to Tier 4 covid restrictions.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The cost of policing the rail network in Great Britain is primarily covered through the funding agreements that the British Transport Police Authority holds with Network Rail, the train operators and Transport for London. However, the Department has set aside up to £3million of additional funding to support the costs of enhanced levels of policing by the British Transport Police required in response to changes in COVID-19 travel restrictions. The location and scope of any enhanced policing capacity on the network are determined by the Chief Constable taking account of operational circumstances and in the light of anticipated demand.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 15/01/2021 10:20:18 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1273128

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	British Transport Police: Railways
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the British Transport Police on the deployment of officers on the rail network in (a) England and (b) Tier 4 covid alert level areas whilst covid-19 travel restrictions are in place.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	133123
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2021 answer text <p>Department for Transport ministers and officials have held regular discussions with the British Transport Police regarding its work to support COVID-19 regulations and Government guidance. This includes discussions regarding BTP’s planning for officer deployments to support passenger safety across the GB rail network in line with the prevailing COVID-19 situation<em>.</em></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/01/2021 15:19:37 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi