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1503289

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Industrial Disputes
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the total expenditure budgeted by his Department is for the on-train market research into the impact of recent industrial action on the railways.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	44957
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The Department has commissioned research to investigate the disruptive impacts of rail strikes on passengers, including disruption regarding travel to and from work, school, medical appointments and leisure activities. The research has a budget of £218,000.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 14/09/2022 11:22:03 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1490465

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2022
	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	Allergies
	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 his Department is taking to help reduce the risk of death and serious illness caused by allergic reactions.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	901170
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting those living with allergies.</p><p> </p><p>On 1 October 2021 Natasha’s Law made it a legal requirement for food operators to display allergen labelling on food items pre-packed for direct sale, protecting those with allergies and giving them more confidence in the food they buy.</p><p> </p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency is taking forward a number of actions to promote the safe and effective use of Adrenaline Auto Injectors, an approved treatment for severe allergic reactions.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 19/07/2022 16:10:09 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1489654

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport for the North
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he last met the Chair of Transport for the North.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	37512
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2022 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and Departmental ministers meet regularly with the Chair of Transport for the North.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 21/07/2022 10:17:24 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1483431

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
	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 potential impact of an increase in regulated per passenger charges at Heathrow airport for the H7 period on the UK’s international connectivity.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	25892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2022 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the economic regulator of Heathrow under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, independent of government. The CAA published its consultation on Final Proposals for the H7 price control period (2022-26) on 28 June on 2022. The consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 9 August. A final decision is expected in the Autumn.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA has proposed a cap on the per passenger charge that is on average £24.50 (2020 prices). The charge will start higher and reduce each year as passenger numbers recover.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA’s Final Proposals have been further developed from its Initial Proposals in October 2021, since when it has: engaged extensively with stakeholders including the airport and its airlines and assessed their consultation responses; updated its evidence base; commissioned further independent expert advice; and updated its own analysis.</p><p> </p><p>International connectivity is vital for connecting people and businesses, facilitating tourism and trade, with Heathrow as the UK’s only hub airport a fundamental part of that; and no one wants to see prices at Heathrow Airport rise any more than is necessary. Ultimately though, decisions on routes and fares remain a commercial matter for the airlines.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts grouped question UIN 25893 25894 question first answered 04/07/2022 16:18:15 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1483432

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on the regulated price regime for London Heathrow Airport in its next regulated price period.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	25893
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2022 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the economic regulator of Heathrow under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, independent of government. The CAA published its consultation on Final Proposals for the H7 price control period (2022-26) on 28 June on 2022. The consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 9 August. A final decision is expected in the Autumn.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA has proposed a cap on the per passenger charge that is on average £24.50 (2020 prices). The charge will start higher and reduce each year as passenger numbers recover.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA’s Final Proposals have been further developed from its Initial Proposals in October 2021, since when it has: engaged extensively with stakeholders including the airport and its airlines and assessed their consultation responses; updated its evidence base; commissioned further independent expert advice; and updated its own analysis.</p><p> </p><p>International connectivity is vital for connecting people and businesses, facilitating tourism and trade, with Heathrow as the UK’s only hub airport a fundamental part of that; and no one wants to see prices at Heathrow Airport rise any more than is necessary. Ultimately though, decisions on routes and fares remain a commercial matter for the airlines.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts grouped question UIN 25892 25894 question first answered 04/07/2022 16:18:15 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1483433

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the economic impact of increasing the regulated per passenger charges at London Heathrow airport for the H7 period by (a) 50 and (b) 100 per cent.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	25894
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2022 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the economic regulator of Heathrow under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, independent of government. The CAA published its consultation on Final Proposals for the H7 price control period (2022-26) on 28 June on 2022. The consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 9 August. A final decision is expected in the Autumn.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA has proposed a cap on the per passenger charge that is on average £24.50 (2020 prices). The charge will start higher and reduce each year as passenger numbers recover.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA’s Final Proposals have been further developed from its Initial Proposals in October 2021, since when it has: engaged extensively with stakeholders including the airport and its airlines and assessed their consultation responses; updated its evidence base; commissioned further independent expert advice; and updated its own analysis.</p><p> </p><p>International connectivity is vital for connecting people and businesses, facilitating tourism and trade, with Heathrow as the UK’s only hub airport a fundamental part of that; and no one wants to see prices at Heathrow Airport rise any more than is necessary. Ultimately though, decisions on routes and fares remain a commercial matter for the airlines.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts grouped question UIN 25892 25893 question first answered 04/07/2022 16:18:15 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1463517

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Colombia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has plans to introduce visa-free travel to the UK for Colombian passport holders.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	3629
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>The UK keeps its visa system under regular review. Decisions on changes reflect a range of factors. These will vary globally, but often include security, compliance, returns and prosperity.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 26/05/2022 09:33:39 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 3133 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1463075

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2022
	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	Food
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to publish the Government's food strategy.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	2518
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The forthcoming Government Food Strategy will set out the Government’s ambition and priorities for the food system, considering the evidence set out in Henry Dimbleby’s independent review and building on additional topics.</p><p> </p><p>We are actively collaborating across Government to cover the entire food system and consider the unforeseen challenges that the agri-food sector has faced this last year since the independent review was published.</p><p> </p><p>We expect to publish the Government Food Strategy shortly.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 24/05/2022 14:43:52 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1457809

	registered interest
	date	14/04/2022
	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	Employment and Support Allowance: Fines
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many contribution-based ESA claimants have been fined as a result of an erroneous belief that they were entitled to claim free dental treatment while on benefits.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	154039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>In 2019/2020, the NHS Business Services Authority issued 12,411 Penalty Charge Notices to patients who had provided receipt of Employment and Support Allowance as an exemption for their dental treatment. Prior to the issuance of a fine, patients are permitted to demonstrate their eligibility for free National Health Service dental treatment.</p><p>Exemption checking for NHS dentistry was paused during the pandemic to limit the spread of COVID-19 through the handling and signing of papers between patients and dental staff. Patient signatures were reintroduced on 1 September 2021.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 25/04/2022 16:27:33 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1441073

	registered interest
	date	14/03/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Phil Whittingham
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when (a) he, (b) Ministers in his Department and (c) officials in his Department last had a meeting personally with Mr Phil Whittingham of Avanti West Coast Trains.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	139383
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2022 answer text <p>Ministers and Officials meet with operators and their Managing Directors on a regular basis.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 22/03/2022 12:54:07 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson