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1127753

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date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Model Aircraft: Registration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons the British Model Flying Association was not consulted on proposals to register model flying enthusiasts.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256908
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>In April, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published its public consultation on the proposed charge on drone users and model aircraft flyers to cover the costs of running the Drone Operator Registration and Education Scheme. Prior to the launch of this consultation, the CAA engaged with a broad range of users, including a significant number of model flyers, both associations and individuals. Model flyers will be involved in the subsequent phases of development of the scheme.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 04/06/2019 14:04:34 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127948

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
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	5G
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 assessment has been made of the potential effect of 5G on (a) plants, (b) animals and (c) insects.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/05/2019 answer text <p>Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has the potential to impact the movement of insects and some species of animals, but there is currently no evidence that human-made EMR, at realistic field levels, has population level impacts on (a) plants, (b) animals or (c) insects.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 29/05/2019 15:46:45 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127949

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
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	5G: Health Hazards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what studies have been carried out to evaluate the effect of 5G on (a) pregnant women, (b) babies and (c) young children.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256920
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/05/2019 answer text <p>A considerable amount of research has been carried out on exposure to radio waves over several decades, and evidence reviews have been prepared by scientific expert groups in the United Kingdom and around the world. Among the health topics investigated is whether adverse effects can occur in relation to reproduction and development.</p><p>Public Health England (PHE) has published a webpage about exposure to the radio waves from mobile phone base stations, including those for 5G networks, at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health</a></p><p>Based on the accumulated evidence and reviews, PHE advises that the guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) should be adopted and there is no convincing evidence that radio wave exposures below the ICNIRP guideline levels cause adverse health effects. This includes effects in relation to reproduction and development.</p><p>PHE has committed to keeping the emerging evidence under review and to preparing another comprehensive review when sufficient new evidence has accumulated.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 30/05/2019 10:39:58 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127609

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Parking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to consult local authorities on (a) improving the adequacy of secure overnight parking for lorries and (b) increasing the number of rest facilities for lorry drivers.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256212
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>On the 24 July 2018 the Government issued a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework that now indicates that the need for sufficient overnight lorry parking should be taken into account in planning policies and decisions. There are already various positive market developments, with operators coming forward with plans for new and expanded sites.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans for a consultation with local authorities, although the potential for further communications with local authorities about lorry parking is under review.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 24/05/2019 13:33:52 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127611

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Vacancies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to improve lorry driver training and conditions to tackle the shortage of drivers; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256213
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government is working with the industry to ensure that the Trailblazer Apprenticeship standard that has been developed for lorry drivers fully meets the needs of the sector. The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is under review and we will introduce changes when a legislative opportunity arises.</p><p> </p><p>Further measures will be announced shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 24/05/2019 13:38:35 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127613

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Theft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he plans to take tackle cargo theft from HGVs.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling all forms of acquisitive crime. The Minister for Policing and the Fire Service chaired the first meeting of a new Taskforce on 15 January 2019 which brings together the police, industry and others to look at what more can be done to tackle vehicle theft.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd grouped question UIN 256215 question first answered 29/05/2019 12:01:22 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127614

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Theft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the level of cargo theft from HGVs in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256215
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling all forms of acquisitive crime. The Minister for Policing and the Fire Service chaired the first meeting of a new Taskforce on 15 January 2019 which brings together the police, industry and others to look at what more can be done to tackle vehicle theft.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd grouped question UIN 256214 question first answered 29/05/2019 12:01:22 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew