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1732848

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date	09/10/2024
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	Horses: Dartmoor
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 his Department is taking to help ensure the long-term conservation of Dartmoor's hill ponies.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	8268
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2024 answer text <p>Defra supports the long-term conservation of livestock and equines, including the Dartmoor Hill pony, by monitoring populations of pedigree livestock including native breeds which are published in an annual UK National Breed inventory and by protecting eligible native breeds at risk from culling during notifiable disease outbreaks.</p><p> </p><p>Through the expanded offer for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024, keepers of Dartmoor Hill Ponies on Dartmoor can also claim payment for grazing under the native breeds at risk supplement and pony/cattle grazing supplement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 17/10/2024 14:46:15 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	5064

1732851

registered interest
date	09/10/2024
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	Horses: Dartmoor
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to rule out any reductions in the minimum population of Dartmoor's iconic semi-wild Hill Ponies as part of future land management or environmental strategies for the Dartmoor area.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	8269
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2024 answer text <p>Through the new offer we will be providing payment for grazing with both cattle and ponies and making both cattle and ponies eligible under the native breeds at risk supplement. We are thereby removing the competition between the two as recommended in the Dartmoor review. We have also made it clear within the new offer that ponies are exempt from stock removal requirements, in recognition that removal of ponies from moorland is neither feasible nor desirable in most circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>We cannot, exclude either cattle or ponies from stocking density calculations. All livestock contribute to the overall grazing pressure exerted on moorland. On some moorland habitats (such as peatland), it is necessary to graze with low stocking densities to support habitat restoration and maintenance. If any livestock are excluded from the stocking density calculation, then over grazing would result. This would prevent us achieving desired improvements in habitat condition.</p><p> </p><p>The new moorland offer will be subject to monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the first year. Any change in the pony population during this time will be investigated and further mitigations will be explored if necessary.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 17/10/2024 14:33:27 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	5064

1731031

registered interest
date	04/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Asbestos
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the recommendations of the report by the Defence Safety Authority entitled Service Inquiry into the alleged exposure of UK Defence Personnel to asbestos during overseas exercises and training since 2018, published on 18 August 2022.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	6743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2024 answer text <p>Significant progress has been made against the implementation of the recommendations made in the Service Inquiry.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence's Directorate of Defence Safety has provided further guidance to reinforce managers responsibilities for controlling asbestos risks and protecting our people in its policy - Management of Health and Safety in Defence.</p><p> </p><p>Further work is underway to ensure that the intent of the recommendations is also applied to encompass any other potential environmental and industrial hazards, which are not addressed by the updated guidance. This activity will further strengthen Defence safety policy to ensure the safety of our personnel while deployed on exercise both within the UK and overseas. The safety and welfare of our people continues to be of the utmost importance.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 16/10/2024 13:06:04 answering member 5235
tabling member	5064

1732188

registered interest
date	12/09/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Solar Power
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase solar power generation.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	900560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2024 answer text <p>The Government recently announced the re-establishment of the Solar Taskforce and publication of the Solar Roadmap will follow shortly, setting out recommendations on how we and industry will work together to achieve our ambition to radically increase deployment by 2030. Alongside that, Government recently concluded its latest Contracts for Difference round, where a record 3.3GW of solar capacity was secured.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks grouped question UIN 900549 question first answered 08/10/2024 11:50:37 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
tabling member	5064

1727664

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Special Educational Needs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the provision of SEND services.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	4462
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>The Conservatives have left a trail of devastation across education and that is made clear by current SEND provision. That is what this Labour government inherited.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that the current special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is not working and that, for far too long, too many children and families have been failed by it.</p><p> </p><p>This government is determined to address the problems and restore parents’ trust that their children will get the support they need. The department has been restructured so that SEND is now treated as part of mainstream schooling, but the government knows that this is only a small step on the road to fixing the system.</p><p> </p><p>The department will listen to and work with families to fix the foundations and deliver long-term renewal.</p><p> </p><p>The department will work with families and sector partners to improve the system, improving inclusivity in mainstream schools, and ensuring special schools work for children and young people with the most complex needs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North answering member printed Catherine McKinnell question first answered 19/09/2024 12:55:43 answering member 4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell
tabling member	5064

1727665

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Reoffenders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	4463
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government will act to reduce reoffending by giving offenders leaving prison the tools to move away from crime.</p><p>This will include improving prisoners' access to purposeful activity, such as education; delivering pre-release plans for all those leaving custody; and ensuring that ex-offenders leave prison with a job and the skills needed to lead law abiding lives.</p><p>We are also supporting prisoners with a mental health or substance misuse need into treatment and are building stronger links with health partners to support continued engagement with treatment for prison leavers.</p> answering member constituency Scunthorpe answering member printed Sir Nicholas Dakin question first answered 10/09/2024 09:43:19 answering member 4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin
tabling member	5064

1727666

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
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	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Regulation
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 help ensure regulators sponsored by his Department have sufficient resources for enforcement work.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	4464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The department recognises the vital role that regulators play in the context of enforcement. The enforcement powers of bodies such as Ofwat and the Environment Agency are key to ensuring companies meet their obligations across the water and waste sectors in England and Wales. The Water (Special Measures) Bill, which was introduced into Parliament on 4 September, will strengthen the power of the water industry regulators and expand the cost recovery powers available to the regulators, enabling them to recover their costs for enforcement action from water companies.</p><p> </p><p>Officials work closely with Defra’s public bodies throughout each spending review period, to agree enforcement plans and the required resources.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 18/09/2024 11:53:37 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	5064

1724196

registered interest
date	29/07/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take with (a) scientists, (b) industry representatives and (c) civil society representatives to help phase out animal testing.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	2163
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.</p><p> </p><p>As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark grouped question UIN 2164 question first answered 06/09/2024 10:20:05 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
tabling member	5064

1724197

registered interest
date	29/07/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law, a practical framework to (a) enable the long-term phase-out of animal experiments in medical research and (b) support scientists with the transition to (i) computer modelling, (ii) organ-on-a-chip technology and (iii) other human-specific methods.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	2164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.</p><p> </p><p>As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark grouped question UIN 2163 question first answered 06/09/2024 10:20:05 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
tabling member	5064

1723623

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Iran: Kurds
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of potential impact of Iranian interference in the Kurdistan region on that region.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Steve Race
uin	1857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is clear eyed that Iran continues to destabilise the Middle East through its military, financial and political support for its proxies and partners.</p><p>Long-term peace and security cannot be achieved without addressing such activity. The UK works closely with our international partners to hold Iran to account and encourage de-escalation.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 05/08/2024 11:10:49 answering member 5148
tabling member	5064