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1605745
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Bakeries: Business Rates more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what requirements there are for bakeries to be eligible for the higher rate of business rates relief. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 169515 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-23more like thismore than 2023-03-23
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-01-27/134057/" target="_blank">134057</a>, UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-01-30/135352/" target="_blank">135352</a> and UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-01-30/135262/" target="_blank">135262</a> answered on 02 February.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-23T15:06:30.97Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-23T15:06:30.97Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604853
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Wind Power more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has had recent discussions with the maritime offshore wind sector on taking steps to implement the recommendations in the report by Maritime UK entitled Offshore wind plan, published on 7 March 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 167088 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-21more like thismore than 2023-03-21
answer text <p>The offshore wind industry is a major UK success story, with the largest operational fleet in Europe, the world’s four biggest individual windfarms and the highest ambition for energy produced by 2030. The Government welcomes the publication of the Maritime UK offshore wind plan, which highlights the numerous opportunities on offer for the UK’s maritime industries at both existing and new offshore wind farms. The Government will continue to work in partnership with industry to deliver economic benefit for local areas, helping create well-paid jobs for people living in and around the UK’s coastal communities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
grouped question UIN 167089 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-21T16:19:24.067Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-21T16:19:24.067Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604854
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Wind Power more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to accept the recommendations in the report by Maritime UK entitled Offshore wind plan, published on 7 March 2023, on taking steps to support (a) the (i) offshore wind and (ii) vessel construction maritime industries and (b) manufacturing and assembly businesses located in ports. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 167089 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-21more like thismore than 2023-03-21
answer text <p>The offshore wind industry is a major UK success story, with the largest operational fleet in Europe, the world’s four biggest individual windfarms and the highest ambition for energy produced by 2030. The Government welcomes the publication of the Maritime UK offshore wind plan, which highlights the numerous opportunities on offer for the UK’s maritime industries at both existing and new offshore wind farms. The Government will continue to work in partnership with industry to deliver economic benefit for local areas, helping create well-paid jobs for people living in and around the UK’s coastal communities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
grouped question UIN 167088 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-21T16:19:24.113Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-21T16:19:24.113Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604856
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Wind Power more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support maritime industries to attract investment in UK ports as centres for manufacturing and assembly for offshore wind. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 167090 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-21more like thismore than 2023-03-21
answer text <p>The Government will provide up to £160 million through the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) to support investment in port infrastructure to deliver floating offshore wind. The Government will set out the next steps on FLOWMIS soon.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has introduced Supply Chain Plan policy to qualifying wind projects seeking a Contract for Difference (CFD), ensuring developers make the investments needed to upgrade supply chain capability, skills and innovation. The Government is considering the introduction of non-price factors into the CFD process further to incentivise investment.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-21T16:19:30.987Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-21T16:19:30.987Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604866
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Batteries: Factories more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make an estimate of the number of jobs that are supported (a) directly and (b) indirectly by gigafactories. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 167091 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-21more like thismore than 2023-03-21
answer text <p>The Government continues to work with industry to unlock private investment in our EV supply chain via the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF). Securing gigafactories is a priority, with further targeted investment in battery materials, electric drive units and hydrogen fuel cells required.</p><p>ATF funding has already helped secure major investments in the UK, including Envision AESC’s investment in July 2022 to create a gigafactory in Sunderland. This will support 750 new jobs.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wealden more like this
answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-21T16:14:10.093Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-21T16:14:10.093Z
answering member
4460
label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604870
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Manufacturing Industries: Supply Chains more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Answer of 16 March 2023 to Question 162170 on Manufacturing Industries: Supply Chains, whether she had discussions with the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget 2023 on funding for the manufacturing sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 167092 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-23more like thismore than 2023-03-23
answer text <p>My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has frequent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about how to secure the best outcomes for the UK economy, including sectors such as manufacturing and its key sub-sectors like aerospace, automotive and life sciences.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-23T13:54:48.283Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-23T13:54:48.283Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading NHS: Drugs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Health and Social Care on that Department's consultation on the Statutory Scheme to Control Costs for Branded Medicines. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 165307 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-17more like thismore than 2023-03-17
answer text <p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been in close discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care about the impact of medicines pricing on investment and innovation.</p><p> </p><p>These impacts were considered as part of the consultation process to update the Statutory Scheme for branded medicines pricing. The Government’s 2023 Impact Assessment of updates to the Statutory Scheme can be found here: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-update-to-the-2023-statutory-scheme-to-control-the-costs-of-branded-health-service-medicines" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-update-to-the-2023-statutory-scheme-to-control-the-costs-of-branded-health-service-medicines</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Norfolk more like this
answering member printed George Freeman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-17T13:39:31.217Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-17T13:39:31.217Z
answering member
4020
label Biography information for George Freeman more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604073
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access: Life Sciences more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the role of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing Access in improving the UK’s standing as a global life sciences hub. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 165309 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-17more like thismore than 2023-03-17
answer text <p>Supporting the life sciences industry and future innovation is an objective of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS), and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is working with the Department of Health and Social Care to understand how the VPAS has impacted investment and innovation in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>As reflected in the Life Sciences Vision, the Government is committed to ensuring the growth and competitiveness of the UK life sciences sector. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will continue to work closely with the wide range of public and private sector bodies, and stakeholders across the sector to ensure we deliver the Life Sciences Vision.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Norfolk more like this
answering member printed George Freeman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-17T13:38:11.687Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-17T13:38:11.687Z
answering member
4020
label Biography information for George Freeman more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1604075
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to collaborate with the Department for Health and Social Care on negotiations for the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing Access. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 165311 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-17more like thismore than 2023-03-17
answer text <p>The Department for Science Innovation and Technology has been working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care to support planning for the successor to the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS).</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering how a successor to the VPAS should operate from 2024 onwards and will work with industry to agree a mutually beneficial successor that supports better patient outcomes, ensures the sustainability of National Health Service (NHS) spend on branded medicines, and enables a strong United Kingdom life sciences industry.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Norfolk more like this
answering member printed George Freeman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-17T13:32:12.007Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-17T13:32:12.007Z
answering member
4020
label Biography information for George Freeman more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1603641
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-13more like thismore than 2023-03-13
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Small Businesses: Loans more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make it her policy to accept the recommendations on tackling late payments to small businesses in the Federation of Small Business report entitled Time Is Money: The Case for Late Payment Reform, published on 10 March 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central remove filter
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 163848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 15<sup>th</sup> March 2023, UIN 162500.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-16T11:51:38.913Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-16T11:51:38.913Z
answering member
4474
label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this