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star this property date less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Temporary Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) freelance and (b) temporary staff were employed by his Department in each of the last 12 months. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 9371 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-20more like thismore than 2017-09-20
star this property answer text <ol><li><p>Freelance – The Department has not employed any freelance workers in the last five 12 months</p></li><li><p>Temporary Staff – see below for a breakdown of temporary staff numbers for both contracted suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>Defra uses a Contingent Labour ONE contract derived from a Crown Commercial Service Framework to provide temporary staff. Any other individual contracts other than this Crown Commercial Service framework contract for temporary staff are not included below, as this information is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p></li></ol><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number in month</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>September</p></td><td><p>477</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>October</p></td><td><p>513</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>November</p></td><td><p>572</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>December</p></td><td><p>533</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>January</p></td><td><p>536</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>February</p></td><td><p>573</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>March</p></td><td><p>579</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>April</p></td><td><p>526</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>May</p></td><td><p>526</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>June</p></td><td><p>555</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>July</p></td><td><p>586</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>August</p></td><td><p>614</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
star this property answering member printed George Eustice more like this
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less than 2017-09-20T16:26:15.753Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-20T16:26:15.753Z
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star this property label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham remove filter
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Temporary Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) freelance and (b) temporary staff were employed by his Department in each of the last five financial years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 9370 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-20more like thismore than 2017-09-20
star this property answer text <ol><li><p>Freelance – The Department has not employed any freelance workers in the last five financial years.</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Temporary Staff – see below for a breakdown of temporary staff numbers for both suppliers with whom the Department has held contracts with during the last five years.</p></li></ol><p> </p><p>Defra uses a Contingent Labour ONE contract derived from a Crown Commercial Service Framework to provide temporary staff. Any other individual contracts other than this Crown Commercial Service framework contract for temporary staff are not included below, as this information is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No of Employees</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 13 – Mar 14</p></td><td><p>108</p></td><td><p>Note: From Nov 13</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 14 - Mar 15</p></td><td><p>843</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 15 - Mar 16</p></td><td><p>1246</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 16 - Mar 17</p></td><td><p>1257</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 17 - Mar 18</p></td><td><p>854</p></td><td><p>Note: Up to Aug 17</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
star this property answering member printed George Eustice more like this
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less than 2017-09-20T15:25:56.6Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-20T15:25:56.6Z
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star this property label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham remove filter
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star this property date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Agriculture: Subsidies more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2017 to Question 66880, what information her Department holds on the number and value of individual payments which were not paid within the basic payment scheme window since 30 June 2016; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 67812 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
star this property answer text <p>1,729 claimants received payments of around £50 million which were made outside the Basic Payment Scheme 2015 window which ran between 1 December 2015 and 30 June 2016. Payments made between January 2016 and June 2016 were paid within the scheme window. That is why the answer to this question is the same as the answer to Question 66880.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
star this property answering member printed George Eustice more like this
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less than 2017-03-20T17:10:18.707Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T17:10:18.707Z
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star this property label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Dangerous Dogs more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing behaviour testing of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in order to reduce the number of dogs needlessly destroyed. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 252517 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
star this property answer text <p>A dangerous dogs exemption scheme already operates under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which allows the Courts to decide that individual dogs of types subject to the general prohibition may be kept, subject to certain conditions, if they are considered not to represent a risk to the general public based on the dog’s temperament and behaviour and that the owner is a fit and proper person.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
star this property answering member printed David Rutley more like this
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remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-05-14T14:25:13.3Z
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star this property label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham remove filter
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star this property date less than 2017-10-30more like thismore than 2017-10-30
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Food: Sales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent estimate his Department has made of the (a) value, (b) amount and (c) proportion of food grown on farms in the UK which is rejected for sale because it does not meet buyer specifications; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 110221 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-11-02more like thismore than 2017-11-02
star this property answer text <p>A number of factors influence the value, amount and proportion of food which ends up as waste on farm. Current data does not allow us to identify how much of the total is related to buyer specifications.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-11-02T15:48:39.273Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-02T15:48:39.273Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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star this property date less than 2016-07-06more like thismore than 2016-07-06
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Ash Dieback Disease more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the threat of ash dieback disease to biodiversity across the UK; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 42035 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-07-13more like thismore than 2016-07-13
star this property answer text <p>A series of research projects, jointly funded by Defra, has looked into the ecological impacts of ash dieback and investigated possible woodland management options which might ameliorate the problems caused by ash dieback. The results from this work have been published<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>. The research found that there are tree species that share ecological traits or support some of the species associated with ash trees. However, there is no single tree species that would be able to fill the niche provided by ash in terms of both its ecosystem characteristics and biodiversity contribution.</p><p> </p><p>The Forestry Commission provides advice to woodland managers about how best to manage and adapt to ash dieback, for example, by planting a variety of tree species as diversity brings resilience to pests and diseases.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5273931279761408" target="_blank">http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5273931279761408</a></p>
star this property answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
star this property answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
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less than 2016-07-13T11:28:48.947Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-13T11:28:48.947Z
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star this property label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-01-10more like thismore than 2017-01-10
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Climate Change more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial resources her Department has allocated for the UK National Adaption programme; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 59303 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-01-18more like thismore than 2017-01-18
star this property answer text <p>Adaptation is embedded as an integral part of policy making across Defra and all levels of Government, and within a broad range of programmes and activities that directly or indirectly support and build the UK’s resilience to climate change. It is, therefore, not possible to provide an estimate of the total amount of resource applied to support our National Adaptation Programme objectives across all of those policies, programmes and activities.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-01-18T11:39:46.237Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-18T11:39:46.237Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: EU Law more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of EU-derived regulations which apply to his Department's responsibilities; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 1762 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>All Government Departments are currently reviewing the EU laws that apply in their policy areas and how our withdrawal from the EU will affect the operation of those laws. Defra has a significant challenge in handling the return of legislative competence in the EU. Over 1200 core pieces of directly applicable EU legislation and national implementing legislation have been identified as Defra-owned.</p><p> </p><p>Where laws need to be fixed, the Government will ensure this is done. There are decades of EU law to consider, and we must ensure our statute book works on exit and that we provide the maximum possible certainty for individuals and businesses as we leave the EU.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
star this property answering member printed George Eustice more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T14:29:18.643Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T14:29:18.643Z
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star this property label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
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746190
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ivory: Sales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to bring forward a timetable for the consultation on a ban on the sale of ivory dated after 1947. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 1761 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
star this property answer text <p>Any Government proposals on further UK restrictions on the sale of ivory would be subject to consultation. Details of the timetable for such a consultation would be announced at launch.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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less than 2017-07-04T15:43:43.22Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-04T15:43:43.22Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-02-13more like thismore than 2019-02-13
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property hansard heading Food Supply more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with food distribution and transport companies on the potential effects on that sector of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
star this property uin 220765 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-18more like thismore than 2019-02-18
star this property answer text <p>As a responsible Government, we are preparing for all eventualities including that of leaving the EU without a deal. Extensive work to prepare for a no deal scenario has been underway for the last two years to ensure the country continues to operate as smoothly as possible from the day we leave.</p><p>The Government has well established ways of working with the food industry on food supply chain issues and we are using these to support preparations for leaving the EU. This includes working with Defra’s long established Food Chain Emergency Liaison Group (FCELG), which allows Government and industry to work together to plan for and respond to food supply disruption. The FCELG membership includes trade bodies from across the agri-food supply and distribution sectors and also includes other relevant Government departments, devolved administrations and agencies.</p><p>Defra will continue to work closely with food industry stakeholders to understand the impacts of a no deal scenario on the food and drink industry, as well as the contingency planning measures being taken by industry.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
star this property answering member printed David Rutley more like this
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less than 2019-02-18T17:52:07.347Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-18T17:52:07.347Z
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star this property label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham remove filter