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1582716

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date	01/02/2023
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	Drugs: Manufacturing Industries
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 make an assessment of (a) the competitiveness of the UK pharmaceutical industry for (i) conducting clinical trials and (ii) research and development and (b) the impact of the level of use of innovative medicines in the NHS on outcomes for patients.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	137769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2023 answer text <p>The life sciences sector is among the most valuable and strategically important in the United Kingdom’s economy. The latest edition of the Government’s Life Sciences Competitiveness Indicators shows that in 2020, the UK ranked sixth out of 10 comparator countries for our share of patients recruited to a subset of commercial global studies for novel medicines. The UK also ranked seventh for the time taken between clinical trial application and first dose to first patient. This is up from tenth in 2019.</p><p>The indicators also show that, in 2020, the UK pharmaceutical industry spent over £5 billion on research and development (R&amp;D) and has consistently been the largest industry to spend on R&amp;D in the UK, making up more than a fifth of all R&amp;D performed by industry between 2014 and 2020.</p><p>The National Health Service in England is internationally competitive in adopting innovative medicines. Industry data shows that there are five treatments available in England for every four in Europe and almost a third more cancer drugs.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 09/02/2023 13:56:52 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582718

registered interest
date	01/02/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Environment Protection: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will amend the UK Government Green Financing Framework, published on 30 June 2021, to allow the proceeds of green bonds to finance nuclear energy projects.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	137770
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2023 answer text <p>As set out in the British Energy Security Strategy, nuclear energy is a key part of the UK’s low-carbon energy mix alongside solar, wind and other energy sources. These technologies are important in tackling climate change and diversifying the UK’s supply, contributing to the UK’s energy security and sustainable growth.</p><p> </p><p>We do not rule out the possibility that the Framework may be revised at some point in the future (for example to reflect changing standards in the green bond market or to include Nuclear energy profits) and, if so, we will be transparent about any revisions at that time.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 07/02/2023 16:56:29 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582724

registered interest
date	01/02/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Avoidance: Suicide
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people who were liable for the Loan Charge have taken their own lives.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	137773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2023 answer text <p>Any loss of life is a tragedy, and the Government takes issues relating to loss of life extremely seriously. On 6 January 2023, HM Revenue and Customs wrote to the Treasury Select Committee to inform them that ten referrals have been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) where a taxpayer has sadly taken their life and used a disguised remuneration scheme. HMRC made the first of these referrals to the IOPC in March 2019. Following referral HMRC has conducted internal investigations, eight investigations have concluded and there was no evidence of misconduct by any HMRC officer. Two investigations are currently ongoing. HMRC is committed to learning and making improvements so as to avoid causing undue stress and, wherever possible, identify taxpayers who need extra help and give them the support they need.</p><p> </p><p>Taxpayers are also supported by HMRC’s Extra Support Teams. These are teams of trained advisors who, where appropriate, signpost taxpayers to Voluntary and Community organisations. To further improve the emotional support offered to taxpayers, HMRC and Samaritans are working together to deliver an 18-month project. As part of the pilot, Samaritans will further strengthen the capability and confidence of HMRC’s Extra Support Teams by providing additional guidance and coaching techniques to identify taxpayers who might be in vulnerable circumstances. Where needed, HMRC will signpost taxpayers to specialist emotional support through a dedicated Samaritans helpline.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 07/02/2023 19:42:16 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582725

registered interest
date	01/02/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Avoidance: Prosecutions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many promoters and operators of schemes now subject to the Loan Charge have been prosecuted for promoting and operating those schemes.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	137774
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2023 answer text <p>The Honorable Member is referred to the answer provided on 14 November 2022 to the Question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-11-14/86483" target="_blank">UNI 86483</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 07/02/2023 19:44:29 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582726

registered interest
date	01/02/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Avoidance: Bankruptcy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an estimate of the number of individuals who may be declared bankrupt in connection with the Loan Charge, including the use of section 684 notices.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	137775
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2023 answer text <p>No assessment has been made of the number of people who may be declared bankrupt as a result of debts arising from the use of a disguised remuneration avoidance scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Where debts arise, HMRC are not always the only creditor. Some individuals are declared bankrupt as a result of a non-HMRC debt and some individuals may choose to enter insolvency themselves based on their overall financial position.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC only ever considers insolvency as a last resort, and they encourage taxpayers to get in contact to agree the best way to settle their tax debts. To date, HMRC has not initiated insolvency proceedings against any taxpayer for a Loan Charge debt.</p><p> </p><p>Anyone who is worried about being able to pay what they owe should contact HMRC, who may be able to agree an instalment arrangement based on the individuals’ financial circumstances. There is no maximum length for these arrangements.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 136718 question first answered 06/02/2023 18:37:12 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582181

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Physical Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Education and Training Inspectorate's thematic evaluation of physical education provision in primary schools, published October 2022, what discussions he has had with the Education and Training Inspectorate on children receiving two hours of weekly physical education.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	136606
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The Education and Training Inspectorate report covers schools in Northern Ireland and Ministers have not had discussions with them on the topic. Ofsted is currently undertaking research in schools across England to explore the quality of PE and Sport. Ofsted will publish a subject report outlining its findings later this year.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 08/02/2023 12:08:58 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582182

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupil Exclusions: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussion she has had with the Department for Education in Northern Ireland on suspensions in high schools.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	136607
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The Department supports head teachers in using suspension and permanent exclusion as a sanction where warranted as part of creating calm, safe and supportive environments where pupils and staff can work in safety and are respected.</p><p>Schools in England should only use permanent exclusion as a last resort.</p><p>The Department’s ministers and officials engage with counterparts in the devolved governments on a range of issues of mutual interest. Ministerial engagement includes the UK Education Ministers Council, which meets on a regular basis. Whilst my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, has not had any discussions with the Department of Education in Northern Ireland on suspensions in high schools, her officials and Ministers would respond positively to any invitation from the devolved governments to discuss this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 08/02/2023 12:00:40 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582183

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
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	Care Homes and Hospitals: Visits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to take steps to give (a) care home residents and (b) hospital patients the right to have visitors.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	136608
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government encourages every provider to ensure visits can take place, recognising the crucial role of visiting in the wellbeing and care of people in hospitals and care settings.</p><p> </p><p>National guidance states that every care home resident should be able to have at least one visitor in all circumstances. We are working to review a range of options to strengthen guidance around visiting for people in care homes and avoid instances where they are unable to receive visitors.</p><p> </p><p>Hospital visiting policy is subject to local decision by trusts.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 08/02/2023 10:49:27 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582184

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
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	Care Homes: Standards
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 he is taking to improve the (a) condition of and (b) quality of care in care homes.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	136609
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2023 answer text <p>The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Its remit is to monitor, inspect, assess and regulate service providers to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety and publish what it finds, including performance ratings to help people choose care. Where CQC find poor care, they will use their enforcement powers.</p><p>While CQC’s remit does not extend to directly supporting providers to improve, CQC has developed a new strategy to accelerate improvement for health and social care services. CQC will use their unique position to spotlight priority areas that need to improve and enable access to support where it is needed most. CQC do this by strengthening relationships with services, people who use them, and their partners across health and care.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/02/2023 16:00:43 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1582185

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
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	Prostate Cancer: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to fund research into new treatment for the most dangerous types of prostate cancers.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	136610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>In 2018, the Government announced £75 million towards clinical trials for prostate cancer, with a focus on improving early diagnosis, survival rates, and exploring options for different treatments for men affected by the disease.</p><p>Since April 2018, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £73.6 million to 45 prostate cancer research programmes.</p><p>The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including prostate cancer. The level of research spend in a particular area, is driven by factors including scientific potential and the number and scale of successful funding applications.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 15/02/2023 10:13:34 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon