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1715544

registered interest
date	02/05/2024
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Property Management Companies: Codes of Practice
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what his planned timetable is for bringing forward legislation to approve the Law Commission's draft code on event fees under section 87 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	24603
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2024 answer text <p>We have committed to making event fees in leasehold retirement properties fairer and more transparent. We intend to bring forward legislation, as soon as Parliamentary time allows, to introduce a Code of Practice for event fees.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 13/05/2024 11:03:22 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1700938

registered interest
date	15/04/2024
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	BBC: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Terms of Reference for the BBC Funding Review Panel allow the Panel to consider all the funding options contained in the 6th report of the DCMS Select Committee of session 2019-21, and in the annex to that report.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	21495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>The Terms of Reference for the BBC Funding Model Review set out that the Government wants the BBC to continue to succeed as a Public Service Broadcaster long into the future, providing high quality public service content on a universal basis.</p><p>As the Terms of Reference make clear, the review will be looking at a range of models for funding the BBC to ensure it is fair to licence fee payers, sustainable for the long term and supports the BBC’s vital role in growing the creative industries. This will include looking at options to reform the licence fee, and how the BBC can increase its commercial revenues. Given pressure on household incomes, the Secretary of State has explicitly ruled out this review looking at creating any new taxes.</p><p>The findings of the review will support the Government’s views on the future funding of the BBC. Any final decision on reforming the BBC’s funding model would be taken at Charter Review.</p><p><strong></strong><br><br></p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 19/04/2024 14:18:15 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1696196

registered interest
date	14/03/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	St Pancras Station: Immigration Controls
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System does not delay cross-Channel rail travellers.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	18628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2024 answer text <p>I recognise the importance of smooth passenger flows for international rail services and it is the Government’s priority to support pragmatic solutions to address the potential impact of the EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) at juxtaposed controls. My officials have and continue to work closely with Home Office (as the lead Department) and industry partners, including HS1 Ltd, Eurostar and Eurotunnel to prepare for the implementation of EES later this year.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 21/03/2024 15:02:37 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1695815

registered interest
date	13/03/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Sustainable Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to expand the use of international rail as sustainable transport.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	18339
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government fully supports the growth and development of international rail services given the environmental benefits these provide, as well as the social and economic benefits for UK citizens and businesses.</p><p> </p><p>My officials regularly engage with infrastructure managers, other Government Departments and European partners to discuss new routes and potential market entrants, and continue to welcome engagement with prospective operators where there is a credible commercial proposition to develop new services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 19/03/2024 14:08:59 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1695318

registered interest
date	12/03/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Eurostar: Ashford International Station
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with Eurostar on reopening international rail services from Ashford since 1 January 2024.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	18020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2024 answer text <p>I fully recognise the important benefits international rail services provide for the areas and communities they serve, including for the people and businesses in Kent. I last met with Eurostar in December 2023 and emphasised the UK Government’s desire to see the return of international services at Ebbsfleet and Ashford as soon as reasonably possible.</p><p> </p><p>My officials have and will continue to engage regularly with Eurostar on this matter and press for the reinstatement of services at Kent stations once it is commercially viable for them to do so.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 18/03/2024 16:31:33 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693773

registered interest
date	05/03/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many awards to veterans have been made consequent to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	17028
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government accepted the recommendations of Lord Etherton’s report, including the financial award scheme in its formal response, published in December 2023. Development of the scheme is at an early stage so the Government cannot yet confirm the details, the expected number of claimants, or the likely size of awards.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to maintaining the momentum of the Review and continues to work at pace on the financial award scheme. Further updates on the development of the financial award will be added to the LGBT Veterans: Support and next steps page on GOV.UK when available: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a></p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 17029 question first answered 13/03/2024 14:57:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693774

registered interest
date	05/03/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average award made to veterans consequent on the LGBT Veterans Independent Review is.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	17029
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government accepted the recommendations of Lord Etherton’s report, including the financial award scheme in its formal response, published in December 2023. Development of the scheme is at an early stage so the Government cannot yet confirm the details, the expected number of claimants, or the likely size of awards.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to maintaining the momentum of the Review and continues to work at pace on the financial award scheme. Further updates on the development of the financial award will be added to the LGBT Veterans: Support and next steps page on GOV.UK when available: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a></p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 17028 question first answered 13/03/2024 14:57:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693317

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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 Workers: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
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 her Department is taking to help (a) recruit and (b) retain social care workers.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	16569
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of the adult social care workforce, by ensuring that there are opportunities to develop and progress, and that people feel recognised. In January 2024 we launched the care workforce pathway, which will provide for the first time ever, a national career structure for the workforce. This is alongside our new nationally accredited care qualification, subsidised training places for care staff, and social work and social care nursing apprenticeships. The Government also continues to deliver the Made with Care national recruitment campaign, which promotes social care as a career.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 12/03/2024 10:13:55 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693318

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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	Social Services: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of mirroring social care sector pay with the NHS Agenda for Change pay scales.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	16570
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2024 answer text <p>Most care workers are employed by private sector providers who set their pay and terms and conditions, independent of the Government.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 14/03/2024 15:09:45 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693319

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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	Litter
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 steps he is taking to tackle litter.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	16579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2024 answer text <p>Our Litter Strategy for England sets out our aim to deliver a substantial reduction in litter and littering within a generation. The strategy contains a number of commitments, many of which have been completed or are nearing completion. Progress reports on delivering the Litter Strategy can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/litter-strategy-for-england-progress-reports" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/litter-strategy-for-england-progress-reports</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan set out how we will support council’s to take tougher action against those that litter. For example, last July we significantly raised the upper limit on fixed penalty notices from £150 to £500.</p><p> </p><p>The Chewing Gum Task Force, established by Defra and funded by producers, has provided almost £2.5 million in grants since 2022 to help nearly 100 councils remove gum stains from high streets and invest in long-term behaviour change to prevent gum being dropped in the first place. The Task Force has just launched another grant scheme for councils this year. Further information can be be found at: <a href="https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/local-authorities/reduce-litter/gum-litter/chewing-gum-task-force" target="_blank">https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/local-authorities/reduce-litter/gum-litter/chewing-gum-task-force</a>.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways has developed a new campaign that aims to educate and change road users’ behaviour towards littering. The campaign will run from 12 February to 10 March and road users will be implored to stop littering as its deadly impact on wildlife is revealed.</p><p> </p><p>In January this year, we announced our plans to ban disposable vapes in the UK. This will help to tackle a huge and growing stream of hard-to-recycle waste and litter, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 08/03/2024 13:54:25 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green