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1177949

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Devolution: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What the Government’s policy is on maintaining the Sewel Convention.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	900721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2020 answer text <p>This Government remains fully committed to the Sewel Convention and the related practices and procedures for seeking legislative consent.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to uphold the spirit and the letter of the devolution settlement, as every Government has done consistently throughout the last twenty years.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Moray answering member printed Douglas Ross grouped question UIN 900722 question first answered 12/02/2020 16:07:06 answering member 4627 label Biography information for Douglas Ross
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1177289

registered interest
date	10/02/2020
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	Nuclear Reactors: 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 effect on (a) Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and (b) other UK nuclear research-related grant holders of losing access to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor after the conclusion of the current contracts.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	14728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>The UK will remain a world-leader in fusion science. We recently approved an ambitious commitment to fund £220 million towards the first five-year phase of UK Atomic Energy Authority’s STEP programme. This phase will complete detailed design and development work, ensuring the UK’s fantastic nuclear researchers are well placed to deliver the world’s first commercial fusion power plant by 2040.</p><p> </p><p>UK companies have secured around £500 million in commercial contracts from ITER in areas including remote handling, plasma heating, and diagnostics; we are well positioned to deliver more before operations commence in 2025. UK academics and researchers are valued ITER partners, including those at Culham Centre for Fusion Energy.</p><p> </p><p>The UK will continue to participate in ITER via Fusion for Energy until the end of 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Beyond the Transition Period, we are open to participating in specific EU programmes where it is in the UK’s interests. The Euratom Research and Training Programme, including membership of Fusion for Energy, will be considered alongside other EU programmes.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 13/02/2020 16:16:55 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1176479

registered interest
date	05/02/2020
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	Radioisotopes: Imports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the continued supply of isotope species for medical (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	13021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has now left the European Union and entered the transition period, which will run until 31 December 2020.</p><p> </p><p>EU regulations on medicines and medical devices, including medical radioisotopes, will continue to apply to the UK throughout the transition period, during which we will negotiate a new trade agreement with the EU.</p><p> </p><p>All necessary measures are in place to ensure that civil nuclear sector can continue to operate in the UK after the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>Both the EU and the UK are committed to agreeing a future partnership by the end of 2020 and are working to achieve this. It is in the interests of both the UK and the EU to agree a future partnership that keeps goods flowing, services being provided, and business being done.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 10/02/2020 16:57:50 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1176495

registered interest
date	05/02/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending the visas of Chinese students to allow them remain in the UK until it is safe to return to China following the coronavirus outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	13027
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2020 answer text <p>We will take a proportionate approach to individuals who are unable to comply with their visa due to circumstances beyond their control. Information and guidance will be placed into the public domain as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 12/02/2020 15:40:32 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1173424

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Marine Environment: Treaties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government has taken to secure a global ocean treaty at the United Nations.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	8343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2020 answer text <p>​My Department and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been closely involved in the negotiation of a new Implementing Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction – the BBNJ Agreement - as an important step forward in addressing the challenges that the ocean faces. The UK is pressing for an ambitious Agreement to be concluded in 2020. It will be a key mechanism in enabling the designation of at least 30 per cent of the global ocean as Marine Protected Areas by 2030.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 30/01/2020 16:21:44 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1173009

registered interest
date	23/01/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	European Parliament Members: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish a response to the Early Day Motion tabled by the hon. Member for Glasgow North on 23 January 2020 entitled Scotland's representation in the European Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	7282
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>We have notified the Regional Returning Officer for Scotland of the MEP vacancy and asked them to take the necessary steps to fill the MEP seat in accordance with the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 28/01/2020 17:55:51 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1173037

registered interest
date	23/01/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Weapons
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 need for international action to prevent the use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	7287
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>The use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas is governed by International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK complies with all appropriate legal obligations and takes its adherence to IHL extremely seriously. The UK is at the forefront of international discussions on the subject and officials contributed extensively to the Vienna Conference on Protection of Civilians in Urban Warfare in October 2019, in which steps towards a political declaration were taken. The issue centres on balancing the need to protect civilians with the requirement for responsible states to be able to operate effectively in the pursuit of national security and defence interests. Further discussions will take place in Geneva in February 2020 and officials from Her Majesty’s Government will continue to take a full and active role.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 28/01/2020 12:12:59 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1172674

registered interest
date	22/01/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Chile: Demonstrations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the Chilean Government’s response to protests in that country.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	6716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>The British Government noted with concern the recent violence in Chile and welcomed its decline. We also welcome the Chilean Government's public assurances, throughout the protests, that allegations of human rights abuses will be investigated fully, and that, if appropriate, perpetrators will be prosecuted. Our Embassy in Santiago is in contact with the Chilean authorities, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 27/01/2020 15:16:06 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1172675

registered interest
date	22/01/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Chile: Demonstrations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Chilean counterpart on engaging in peaceful dialogue with protestors.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	6717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>The British Government is concerned by events that have occurred in Chile. Our Ambassador in Chile has talked with representatives of the Chilean Government about the protests and has expressed concern about the violence and reports of human rights abuses. A characteristic of the protests in Chile is that they have no leadership with whom the Government can engage. Nevertheless, the demands of the protesters have been clear and we welcome the Government's adoption of policies to address them.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 27/01/2020 15:17:48 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1172676

registered interest
date	22/01/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iran: Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Government of Iran on the imprisonment of (a) Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani and (b) other Christian prisoners of conscience.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	6718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>​We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to the Government of Iran at the ongoing incarceration, and the shocking sentencing of Christians for practicing their faith. We welcome the recent release of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani following his unjust imprisonment, and urge the Iranian authorities to release anyone currently detained based upon their religion or belief.</p><p>While Christian minorities are formally protected in the constitution of Iran, the reality is that many non-Muslims face discrimination. We regularly call upon Iran to cease harassment of all religious minorities and to fulfil its international and domestic obligations to protect freedom of religion or belief. Defending persecuted Christians, and persecuted individuals of all faiths or beliefs, remains a priority for the British Government. We will continue to take action, both bilaterally and with the international community, to press Iran to improve its poor human rights record.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 28/01/2020 12:30:03 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison previous answer version 3114 answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady