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1543922

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date	21/11/2022
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crime: Victims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service's support of victims of crime.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2022 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>Improving the experience of victims is a priority for the CPS and is an important part of building public confidence. His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) independently assesses the CPS to help drive improvement and build public confidence in the prosecution process. Last year, in response to findings from HMCPSI about CPS communication with victims, the CPS commissioned independent research to better understand victims’ needs and have since committed to transforming the service they provide to every victim. A long-term victim transformation programme is underway to improve the way the CPS communicates and engages with victims. This includes plans for a new universal service to improve the minimum level of service that all victims receive and an enhanced service offer for victims with the greatest need. As part of this transformation programme, the CPS has also committed to innovate and pilot new ways to strengthen engagement with victims. Building on the work of Operation Soteria to improve the support victims of rape receive, the CPS has extended the number of CPS Areas testing new approaches. Over half of CPS Areas are now testing new activities to improve the way they communicate and engage with rape victims. This includes introducing more contact points, different methods of communications, better information sharing and collaborative working with partners. In addition to the CPS online guide for victims of rape and sexual offences published in December 2021, a new guide specifically for all victims of crime has been prepared and is available on the CPS website. The guides clarify the role of the CPS within the wider Criminal Justice System, explain how the CPS makes decisions in cases, what support is available to victims to help them give their best evidence and what their Rights are under the Victims’ Code.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 28/11/2022 10:55:04 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1541810

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
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	Avian Influenza: Disease Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) premises were affected by and (b) birds were culled following avian influenza outbreaks in (i) Witham constituency, (ii) Essex and (iii) the UK in the latest period for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	86469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2022 answer text <p>During the 2022/2023 avian influenza outbreak season starting on 1<sup>st</sup> October 2022 up to 15<sup>th</sup> November 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in poultry and captive birds at six premises in Essex, of which three have been in the Witham constituency. During the same period of time, HPAI has been confirmed in poultry and captive birds at 121 premises in the UK (111 cases in England, six cases in Scotland, three cases in Wales and one case in Northern Ireland).</p><p>Since 1<sup>st</sup> October 2022, at premises in Essex where avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry or other captive birds, approximately 48,500 birds have died or been humanely culled and disposed by HM Government for avian influenza control purposes. Of those, approximately 7,600 birds have been at infected premises in the Witham constituency. During the same period, approximately 3.4 million birds have died or are being culled and disposed by HM Government for avian influenza control purposes in the UK. This is a small proportion of overall poultry production (approximately 20 million birds slaughtered for human consumption per week).</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 24/11/2022 14:46:19 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1541815

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
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	Avian Influenza: Compensation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much her Department has paid in compensation to claimants with premises affected by avian influenza in each month of 2022.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	86472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2022 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Cambridge, on 21 November 2022, <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-11-15/87857" target="_blank">PQ UIN 87857</a>.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 24/11/2022 16:36:11 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539193

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Portcullis House
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has had recent discussions with any party on utilising the space in Portcullis House previously occupied by fig trees; or if the Commission has received any representations by (a) hon. Members and (b) stakeholders on this matter.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2022 answer text <p>The trees in Portcullis House were removed as they had become root bound, and as a result were no longer viable.</p><p>House teams are developing plans for the space in the Portcullis House atrium now the trees have been removed. The use of the space has been raised with the Administration Committee and it discussed the matter on 31 October. The Committee will be consulted later this year on the plans as they evolve.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 16/11/2022 13:16:21 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539195

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to announce the schemes to be funded as part of the Third Road Investment Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>Schemes to be taken forward as part of the third Road Investment Strategy (2025-2030) are expected to be announced in 2024.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 09/11/2022 11:28:29 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539196

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Marks Tey Station: Access
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will include funding to make Marks Tey railway station step free and accessible in the next round of Access for All funding.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2022 answer text <p>We are currently assessing nominations for the next round of Access for All, including Marks Tey station. I expect to make an announcement regarding successful schemes in 2023.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 08/11/2022 11:22:36 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539197

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A12
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of current proposals for Junction 24 of the A12 Widening Scheme on traffic in Inworth.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>National Highways submitted its application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate in August 2022 and the application has been published on the Inspectorate’s website:</p><p><a href="https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/a12On%2012-chelmsford-to-a120-widening-scheme/" target="_blank">https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/a12On 12-chelmsford-to-a120-widening-scheme/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways has assessed the potential impact of the current proposal for Junction 24 of the A12 Widening Scheme on traffic in Inworth. This is set out in the Environmental Statement, Appendix 3.3, Junction 24, Inworth Road and Community Bypass Technical Report on the Inspectorate’s website.</p><p> </p><p>An independent examining authority will carry out an examination of the proposal, including public hearings, and in due course will make a recommendation on whether to grant development consent order. It would not be appropriate to comment further while this application is under consideration.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 09/11/2022 12:04:15 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539198

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Witham Station: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when Witham railway station will be upgraded.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2022 answer text <p>No date has been set for the upgrade of Witham station. Greater Anglia, the operator of the station, continues to explore opportunities to progress with the redevelopment, which is subject to wider affordability constraints.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 08/11/2022 11:21:00 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539199

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
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	National Grid: Seas and Oceans
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 his policy is on the development of offshore electricity grids; and whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of introducing an offshore electricity grid and ring main to connect offshore wind turbines to the grid in (a) East Anglia and (b) London as an alternative to the overheard electricity cables and pylons proposed in the East Anglia Green Energy Enablement project.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2022 answer text <p>The Electricity System Operator’s Holistic Network Design provides the first step towards a strategic approach to offshore network planning. Projects too advanced to be included, due to pre-existing connection contracts, can voluntarily opt-in to coordinate. Two such ‘Pathfinders’ have been announced and five other projects have committed to exploring coordination in East Anglia.</p><p>Alternatives to East Anglia GREEN have been considered by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) which showed an equivalent offshore network would have a lifetime cost of £7.8bn compared to £1.1bn. No final decision has been taken. NGET will launch its statutory consultation in early 2023.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/11/2022 13:43:58 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1539200

registered interest
date	03/11/2022
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	Incinerators: Essex
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 withdraw the planning consent given to the Rivenhall Incinerator in 2010.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	78707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to withdraw the planning consent given to the Rivenhall incinerator.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/11/2022 13:44:05 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel