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1345841

registered interest
date	12/07/2021
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will allow an extension of the use of CE markings for pyrotechnics to avoid any potential disruption to the UK automotive industry following the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	31509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>We are working closely with the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ensure that a UK approved body is accredited as soon as possible.    <br>  <br>We are also aware that pyrotechnics bodies are currently engaging with UKAS and are in the process of getting accredited.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 15/07/2021 13:11:26 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1345496

registered interest
date	09/07/2021
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Conversion Therapy: Transgender People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that transgender people are not subjected to gender identity conversion practices.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	30406
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2021 answer text <p>As set out in the Queen’s Speech in May, we will bring forward legislation to ban conversion therapy. The Minister for Women and Equalities has confirmed that the ban will protect people from harmful conversion therapy practices in relation to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We will ensure the action we take to stop this practice is proportionate and effective, with no unintended consequences.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 16/07/2021 13:24:36 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1345538

registered interest
date	09/07/2021
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	Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to publish its National Strategy for Disabled People before the summer recess.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	30407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2021 answer text <p>The National Disability Strategy will be published in the coming months. The strategy will take into account the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled people and will focus on the issues that disabled people say affect them the most in all aspects of life, including employment, transport, housing and education.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 14/07/2021 13:24:08 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1343534

registered interest
date	05/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will provide additional sector specific support to workers in the transport sector to tackle the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on that sector.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	27280
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2021 answer text <p>The Aviation Skills Retention Platform is being delivered in partnership with the Talent Retention Solutions. The Platform was launched on 10 February 2021 for industry registrations, followed by individual registrations in early March. It allows former and current aviation sector workers who are currently out of work to register their skills, so they can be notified of relevant job opportunities, advice and upskilling opportunities. This platform is a tool for the future, which will aim to retain vital skills within the industry and help address the skills gap that existed prior to the pandemic. To date the Department provided £387,377 funding for this programme.</p><p>During the pandemic, the Government has provided over £1.5bn in emergency support for bus and light rail operators. This has provided funding to ensure that vehicles and staff were provided with the correct PPE and ensured that operators did not make significant reductions in staff numbers.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 12/07/2021 14:59:34 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1342427

registered interest
date	30/06/2021
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	Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
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 the planned timetable is for publication of the 7th Quinquennial Review of Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	25111
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2021 answer text <p>The data-gathering phase of the independent 7<sup>th</sup> Quinquennial Review of Schedules 5 and 8 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) began on 8 April and ran until 7 July 2021. This initial stage collected evidence, via an online survey, from the GB statutory conservation authorities and relevant non-Governmental organisations. The planned timetable is that following a review of the evidence presented JNCC will then hold a public consultation in the late autumn before making final recommendations to Defra, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government at the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p>My Department is also exploring how we might enhance species protections in a Green Paper which we intend to publish later this year. That Green Paper will ensure that the regulatory framework is clear and fit for purpose in driving the delivery of our new 2030 species abundance target and reversing declines of species, including iconic British species like the hedgehog, red squirrel and water vole.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 09/07/2021 12:04:38 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1341293

registered interest
date	28/06/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Post-16 Qualifications At Level 3 and Below in England Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what his timetable is for publishing his Department's (a) response to the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and (b) updated impact assessments for that review.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	23293
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2021 answer text <p>The department has consulted in two stages on proposals for the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3. The second stage of consultation ran from 23 October 2020 to 31 January 2021. It set out proposals for ensuring that all qualifications that are approved for funding alongside A levels and T Levels are high quality, necessary, and allow progression to good outcomes. We will publish our response and updated impact assessment shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 06/07/2021 10:07:11 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1340231

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
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	Pets: Tagging
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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing compulsory scanning of pets' microchips by vets.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	22189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2021 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only.</p><p> </p><p>We consulted on compulsory scanning of microchips in the recent consultation on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England. We are currently analysing the responses and we will respond to the consultation in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p>We have worked closely with the veterinary profession and jointly agreed that the principle of scanning healthy dogs prior to euthanasia should be incorporated in the guidance that underpins the Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons. This guidance is now in force and applies to all veterinary surgeons operating in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 05/07/2021 13:01:28 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1338976

registered interest
date	22/06/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to encourage (a) the use of face coverings and (b) other covid-19 safety measures on public transport.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	20476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2021 answer text <p>The use of face coverings has been mandatory on public transport services since 15 June 2020, unless a passenger is exempt. The Department continues to work closely with our partners to ensure an effective approach to compliance and enforcement. Compliance rates are currently strong, indicating public support and observance of existing regulations. From 9 – 13 June, ONS data found that when asked, 98% of adults self-reported wearing face coverings when using public transport in England. Passengers are also advised to walk or cycle where possible, regularly wash/sanitise their hands, wear a face covering unless exempt and make sure the space is well ventilated by opening windows and maintaining social distancing where possible. The Department has also launched the ‘It’s everyone’s journey’ campaign to reset travel behaviours and support disabled people to return to the transport network.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 30/06/2021 09:52:08 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1337464

registered interest
date	16/06/2021
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	Choirs: 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, whether amateur choirs are permitted to rehearse in groups of more than six under the Performing Arts Guidance at Roadmap Step 3 if the rehearsals lead to a performance for commercial activity.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	16914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2021 answer text <p>Non-professional groups of up to six people can now sing indoors, in line with the rule of 6 which applies to many other indoor activities and gatherings. They can also perform or rehearse in groups of up to 30 outdoors, or in multiple groups of 30 outdoors provided the groups are kept separate throughout the activity, in line with other large events that follow the organised events guidance for local authorities.</p><p>It is important that we continue taking a cautious approach in easing these restrictions, so that we can see the impact of the steps we are taking before moving to the next step. The Performing Arts Guidance sets out what this means for amateur singing in more detail. We are aware that some amateur groups perform in professional contexts, and even in national institutions, such as the Royal Albert Hall. Whilst the limits do not apply to activity taking place for work or commercial activity, it is for organisers and venues to determine how to operate in accordance with the relevant guidance and regulations.</p><p>Further details on moving to step 4 of the Roadmap will be set out as soon as possible, and the decision to move to step 4 will be made subject to the four tests for easing restrictions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 28/06/2021 14:51:02 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1334277

registered interest
date	15/06/2021
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	Tigray: Famine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking in response to the recent assessment of the UK's famine prevention envoy on the situation in Tigray.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	901236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2021 answer text <p>Our Special Envoy found growing risk of famine, primarily due to the conduct of the conflict. Last week, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification assessment estimated that 353,000 people are facing famine like conditions. The situation is extremely grave.</p><p>Last Wednesday I urged the international community to join our call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. This call was echoed in the G7 Summit Communique. Yesterday, I announced the UK will reprioritise £16.7m to the crisis in Tigray. This is on top of the existing £27m in 2020-21 already directed to the response, and an additional £4m allocated to support nutrition and vaccinations in Tigray. This brings UK total funding to support response to the crisis to £47.7m.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 16/06/2021 07:48:13 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse