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1186886

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Trade: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent assessment he has made of the value of trade between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
tabling member constituency	Milton Keynes North
tabling member printed	Ben Everitt
uin	901666
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2020 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Gentleman to the answer I gave earlier today to the honourable Member for Stoke-on-Trent South.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 25/03/2020 12:48:52 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4836 label Biography information for Ben Everitt

1186887

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Schools: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on school funding.
tabling member constituency	Clacton
tabling member printed	Giles Watling
uin	901724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2020 answer text <p>I regularly discuss school funding with the Secretary of State for Education. At the Spending Round, the government committed to a £7.1 billion cash increase in funding for schools in England by 2022-23. This funding settlement reflects the government’s commitment to high quality education for all school children.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 24/03/2020 17:10:31 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4677 label Biography information for Giles Watling

1186929

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	First Minister
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he plans to next meet the First Minister of Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
tabling member printed	Margaret Ferrier
uin	901669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2020 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the honourable Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 25/03/2020 12:54:37 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4386 label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier

1186934

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Anti-social Behaviour
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to tackle anti-social behaviour.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
uin	901693
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to protect communities from the menace of anti-social behaviour. That is why we have enhanced the powers available to tackle anti-social behaviour through the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.</p><p>The powers are flexible, allowing local areas to tailor their response according to the circumstances. They are best-placed to understand their communities’ needs and the most appropriate response.</p><p>We keep anti-social behaviour under review through the ASB Strategic Board which brings together key partners.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 23/03/2020 17:28:50 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1186935

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Offences against Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions she has had with the Independent Office for Police Conduct on recent reports into the handling of Operation Midland.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	901700
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2020 answer text <p>The failings of the Metropolitan Police Service in Operation Midland had devastating consequences for those falsely accused and also risked damaging the confidence of the public.</p><p>That is why the Home Secretary requested, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire &amp; Rescue Services conduct an inspection of the Metropolitan Police Service to ensure lessons have been learned.</p><p>We will continue to seek assurances from the Metropolitan Police that policy and practice is being changed so the failures are not repeated.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 23/03/2020 17:35:36 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

1186936

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Ministers of Religion: Migrant Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she has taken through her immigration policies to enable religious workers from India to staff places of worship in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Harrow East
tabling member printed	Bob Blackman
uin	901701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2020 answer text <p>This Government recognises the importance of faith across our communities in the UK, welcoming the value added by members of religious institutions from across the world.</p><p>This is reflected by dedicated immigration routes for Ministers of Religion and Religious Workers. These enable religious ministers and workers, including those from India, to live and practice their faith in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 23/03/2020 17:32:54 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4005 label Biography information for Bob Blackman

1186743

registered interest
date	20/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if the Government is continuing FTA talks with the US Administration virtually during the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Ilford South
tabling member printed	Sam Tarry
uin	32748
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2020 answer text <p>Both the UK Government and the US Government are fully committed to negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement with one another.</p><p>However, these are unprecedented times and both sides are looking at options to conduct the negotiations in a way that reflects the current situation and respects public health.</p><p>We remain in regular contact with the US on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 24/03/2020 16:03:10 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4829 label Biography information for Sam Tarry

1186753

registered interest
date	20/03/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Older People: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that elderly people in self-isolation due to the outbreak of covid-19 are able to access cash for grocery shopping.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	32676
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that cash will remain important to the daily lives of millions of people during the Covid-19 outbreak, particularly to those in vulnerable groups.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has a resilient cash supply system and the cash industry has well developed contingency arrangements. The Government is working closely with the cash industry and regulators to ensure that people continue to be able to access their cash.</p><p> </p><p>The banking and finance industry has committed to support all customers who are impacted. Customers who are impacted are advised to temporarily use alternatives where possible - such as digital banking, telephone banking or the Post Office - or contact their account provider.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 25/03/2020 14:39:10 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

1186765

registered interest
date	20/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Planning Permission: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will extend the timescale for planning authorities to determine planning applications while restrictions are in place during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	32634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government has put in place a package of measures that will help keep firms in business<strong>,</strong> and people in jobs and prevent Covid-19 from causing long-lasting economic harm. It is important that local planning authorities continue to provide the best service possible in these stretching times and prioritise decision-making to ensure the planning system continues to function, especially where this will support the local economy.</p><p>We are asking local planning authorities to take an innovative approach and explore every opportunity to use technology to ensure that discussions and consultations can go ahead. We would encourage councils to consider delegating committee decisions where appropriate. The Government has introduced legislation to allow council committee meetings to be held virtually for a temporary period which we expect will allow planning committees to continue.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 25/03/2020 13:59:03 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1186801

registered interest
date	20/03/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that airline staff receive a salary when flights are grounded as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Wallasey
tabling member printed	Ms Angela Eagle
uin	32638
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2020 answer text <p>Since the Covid-19 outbreak the Department has been in frequent contact with aviation industry stakeholders to understand more about their position and the support they need. Last week Government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to help firms continue to keep people in employment.</p><p> </p><p>This will allow businesses to put workers on temporary leave and the Government will pay them cash grants of 80% of their wages up to a cap of £2500 per month, providing they keep the worker employed.</p><p> </p><p>The Scheme will cover the cost of wages backdated to 1 March. It will be open initially for at least three months with the option to extend for longer if necessary.</p><p> </p><p>There is no limit on the amount of funding available for the Scheme, and all UK-wide employers with a PAYE scheme will be eligible. Further guidance will be set out in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 25/03/2020 14:36:36 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	491 label Biography information for Dame Angela Eagle