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1732170

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Pension Funds: British National (Overseas)
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with Standard Chartered on steps to help Hong Kongers with British National (Overseas) passports access their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) retirement savings.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Gordon McKee
uin	7656
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2024 answer text <p>This government is deeply committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK. We are aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the British National (Overseas) route are having difficulties accessing their Mandatory Provident Fund from Hong Kong.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst documentary requirements for withdrawing funds are a matter for the Hong Kong authorities, officials have raised this issue directly with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong MPF Schemes Authority. We have urged them to facilitate early draw down of funds as is the case for other Hong Kong residents who move overseas permanently and have made clear such discrimination of BN(O)s is unacceptable.</p> answering member constituency Hampstead and Highgate answering member printed Tulip Siddiq question first answered 16/10/2024 08:55:52 answering member 4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq
tabling member	5189

1726833

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Andy Murray
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to mark the retirement of Sir Andy Murray.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Gordon McKee
uin	3884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2024 answer text <p>I am delighted to take this opportunity to wish Sir Andy well in his retirement. He has contributed a huge amount to British sport throughout his long career, both on and off the court.</p><p>We know how important access to facilities is as part of the legacy of our sporting heroes, so people can try the sports they see on screen. The Government has committed to continue to support grassroots facilities across the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Barnsley South answering member printed Stephanie Peacock question first answered 10/10/2024 15:48:00 answering member 4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock
tabling member	5189

1726302

registered interest
date	30/08/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dentists his Department employs to provide care to military personnel in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Gordon McKee
uin	3522
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>As at 2 September 2024 the Ministry of Defence has nine dentists in permanent posts providing dental care to military personnel in Scotland.</p><p> </p><p>Temporary Healthcare Workers engaged by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) provide additional capacity to meet dental care requirements.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 10/09/2024 16:48:36 answering member 5235
tabling member	5189

1726347

registered interest
date	30/08/2024
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will implement the remaining provisions of Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Gordon McKee
uin	3523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>Yes. Please see the King's Speech 2024: background briefing notes here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kings-speech-2024-background-briefing-notes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kings-speech-2024-background-briefing-notes</a>.</p> answering member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich answering member printed Matthew Pennycook question first answered 10/09/2024 13:53:16 answering member 4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook
tabling member	5189

1701766

registered interest
date	17/04/2024
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	Mingyang Smart Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Mingyang Smart Energy turbine manufacturing facility was subject to national security checks.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	22323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>We cannot comment on individual investment cases, but investment into the energy sector is subject to the highest levels of national security scrutiny, and we will continue to work closely with industry to build secure supply chains and ensure the UK remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 22/04/2024 10:58:02 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1694930

registered interest
date	11/03/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the ARAP eligibility standard operating procedure was first changed to give the relevant Other Government Department the power to reject a member of the Afghan (a) CF 333 and (b) ATF 444 unit applying to the scheme.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	17909
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2024 answer text <p>There is no ARAP eligibility standard operating procedure that provides a relevant Other Government Department with the power to reject an application.</p><p>When considering Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme applications under Category 4, Ministry of Defence (MoD) caseworkers seek input into decision-making from other parts of the MoD, Other Government Departments and governmental bodies, where they are likely to hold useful information relating to an individual's application.</p><p>Every individual application is considered on a case-by-case basis in line with our published ARAP criteria, including applications considered under Category 4.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 22/03/2024 11:55:48 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1692727

registered interest
date	29/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Traffic Offences: Fixed Penalties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to allow oral appeals for Penalty Charge Notices for people with dyslexia.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	16352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2024 answer text <p>Under Regulation 5 of The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022 drivers may make representations to the local authority issuing the Penalty Charge Notice in accordance with procedures put in place by the local authority. The regulations also allow for drivers and any representatives to attend adjudication hearings in person.</p><p>In establishing such processes, local authorities have statutory duties as set out in the Equality Act 2010. Section 149 places a Public Sector Equality Duty on all public bodies, including local authorities and the independent adjudicator to eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between persons who share relevant protected characteristics, including age and disability amongst others.</p><p>It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure their processes, including appeals against Penalty Charge Notices are designed to comply accordingly and are accessible to everyone.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 05/03/2024 13:02:00 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1692345

registered interest
date	28/02/2024
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	Paperchase: Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Paperchase's administration and sale on independent (a) small designers and (b) card publishers.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	16118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p><br>There are no plans to make an assessment. Any impact on suppliers as a result of Paperchase's administration and sale remains a commercial decision for the new owner.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 04/03/2024 14:52:02 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1688263

registered interest
date	07/02/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles: Testing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) tests and (b) trials of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were conducted (i) in-house and (ii) in conjunction with industry were carried out by the RAF 126 Squadron since its formation; if he will list the names of the UAVs; and whether any of those UAVs (A) have been recommended for acquisition, (B) are in the process of acquisition and (C) are in service.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	13596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2024 answer text <p>Since the formation of 216 Squadron in 2020 there have been no completed tests or trials conducted either in-house or with industry. 216 Squadron personnel have participated in several technical demonstrations as military advisers and subject matter experts in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.</p><p>A trial was planned for June 2023 using the Callen-Lenz 'Koios' Air vehicle and the Blue Bear Systems Research 'Centurion' Ground Control Station but this activity was cancelled due to competing resource priorities.</p><p>No UAVs have been recommended by 216 Squadron for acquisition into service.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 04/03/2024 15:49:09 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1681932

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2022 Political Declaration on strengthening the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences arising from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, what steps he is taking to (a) prevent and (b) mitigate the potential impact on civilians of military strikes in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	9543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK is proud to be a signatory of the 2022 Political Declaration on use of explosive weapons in populated areas. The UK has robust procedures to ensure that all military operations, including airstrikes, are conducted in full compliance with International Humanitarian Law and in a manner that reflects the UK's clear commitment to the protection of civilians. In planning military strikes in Yemen, as with all military operations, particular care was taken to minimise any risk of civilian casualties. As my Rt Hon friend the Prime Minister made clear in his statement to the House on 15 January (Column 577), we have seen no evidence of any collateral damage or civilian casualties arising from the strikes conducted by the Royal Air Force on Houthi military facilities.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 18/01/2024 10:49:28 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald