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1719725

registered interest
date	21/05/2024
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	Plants: Weed 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, with reference to SB6 of the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (Rhododendron Control), how many agreements have been reached to date; how many hectares are covered by those agreements; and how many hectares has rhododendron successfully been removed from.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	27301
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p><em>Rhododendron ponticum</em> is one of the most damaging invasive plants in the UK; it prevents woodland regeneration and destroys the natural understorey which has consequent impacts on birds and invertebrates. Countryside Stewardship (CS) option SB6 supports the control of rhododendrons, reducing the negative effect this can have on a site.</p><p> </p><p>There are 487 CS agreements containing SB6, which cover a total of 2,615 hectares. SB6 is a CS capital item and can only be claimed once the work has been completed, to date 1,462 hectares of Rhododendrons have been removed.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the existing SB6 capital item, we will be introducing a revenue item later this year to support continued control of rhododendron once initial control has been undertaken. Some further information can be found within <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fagricultural-transition-plan-2021-to-2024%2Ftechnical-annex-the-combined-environmental-land-management-offer&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C939cdd0de21d4f1ce48708dc7b29a670%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638520666026085447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=toPYy9X0UcJY8xp4kgKUlH%2FitePEO3jyK%2FX8IJuTVSg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Technical annex: The combined environmental land management offer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 24/05/2024 09:56:32 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1719727

registered interest
date	21/05/2024
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	Plants: Weed 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, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the SB6 Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier grant for rhododendron control.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	27302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>We are committed to reviewing all actions in Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive, on a phased basis over time. As part of the reviews, we will take into account comments from farmers and stakeholders and ensure guidance is appropriate.</p><p> </p><p><em>Rhododendron ponticum</em> is one of the most damaging invasive plants in the UK; it prevents woodland regeneration and destroys the natural understorey which has consequent impacts on birds and invertebrates. In addition to the existing SB6 capital item, we will be introducing a revenue item later this year to support continued control of rhododendron once initial control has been undertaken.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 24/05/2024 09:52:54 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1717546

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Jerusalem: Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether his Department plans to take steps to help preserve religious freedom in Jerusalem for minority Christians.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	25805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>We are encouraging the Israeli Government to do all it can to uphold the values of equality for all enshrined in its laws. Our Embassy in Tel Aviv and our Consulate General in Jerusalem regularly raise issues of religious freedom with both the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 21/05/2024 16:29:51 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1717549

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Jerusalem: Ethnic Groups
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of reports of (a) violence and (b) land repossession against Armenian Christians in Jerusalem; and whether his Department plans to take steps to help preserve the Armenian community presence in the Old City of Jerusalem.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	25806
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The UK is monitoring the situation and is clear on the need to avoid any further rise in tensions. British Consulate General staff in Jerusalem met members of the community earlier this year, discussed the current situation, and visited relevant sites in the Old City of Jerusalem.</p><p>The UK is a strong supporter of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and an advocate for the integrity of culturally important areas to be respected.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 21/05/2024 16:33:42 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1716512

registered interest
date	08/05/2024
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	Countryside: Access
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 assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the National Cycle Network in providing access to nature.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	25183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The National Cycle Network spans 12,000 miles of signed routes for walking, wheeling and cycling including over 5,000 miles of traffic-free paths. Since 2018, the Government has provided over £80m to Sustrans to upgrade the National Cycle Network. Upgrades include moving routes from busy roads, improved surfacing and better accessibility, helping to increase access to green spaces for all and benefiting both physical and mental health.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 17/05/2024 10:24:53 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1716513

registered interest
date	08/05/2024
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	Cycleways: Planning
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of mentioning the National Cycle Network in the National Planning Policy Framework.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	25184
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>The National Planning Policy Framework does currently state that planning policies should “provide for attractive and well-designed walking and cycling networks with supporting facilities which are designed to promote active travel”. We will certainly bear in mind my Hon Friend’s views for further updates.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 16/05/2024 14:32:44 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1716514

registered interest
date	08/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycleways
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the relationship between the National Cycle Network and local cycle routes.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	25185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the adequacy of the relationship between the National Cycle Network (NCN) and local cycle routes, but we are working to improve this situation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 16/05/2024 14:33:41 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1713452

registered interest
date	24/04/2024
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	Rivers: Sewage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether planning authorities are required to undertake checks to prevent the discharge of sewage or dirty mains water into rivers from individual (a) residential and (b) commercial properties.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	23437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>The National Planning Policy Framework outlines the expectations for water-compatible development, which should make sufficient provision for water supply and pumping stations, wastewater, waste management and flood control infrastructure.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 02/05/2024 10:31:28 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1713574

registered interest
date	24/04/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Wines: Sales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what policy reason retailers may not sell 125ml servings of wine in taster packs.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	23438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>Under the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order 1988, prepacked sparkling wine can already be sold in 125ml quantities and prepacked still wine in 100ml quantities.</p><p>When options to reform the relevant legislation were considered, and following conversations with industry, we focused on introducing quantities that stakeholders had indicated as most beneficial for the industry. We will continue to keep the metrology legislative framework under consideration as part of our wider review of metrology EU assimilated law in line with the Government’s commitment to Smarter Regulation, reducing burdens on businesses and promoting innovation and growth.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 02/05/2024 16:31:33 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1712817

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
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	Unadopted Roads
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make it his policy to require local authorities to put the names of all unadopted roads in their authority on a website with the name of the responsible developer for each road.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	22912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>I am grateful to my Honourable Friend for his suggestions and it is one we will bear in mind for the future.</p><p>Prospective homeowners should be made aware of the financial arrangements and their responsibilities are for the upkeep of any communal areas, whether public or otherwise, prior to purchase. Through the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, we are taking action to protect homeowners and drive-up awareness of ongoing obligations when buying and selling a property.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 30/04/2024 16:09:41 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous