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1702093

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2024
	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	China: International Assistance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK’s aid relationship with China.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	22527
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2024 answer text <p>We stopped direct government-to-government aid to the Chinese Government in 2011. In a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) in April 2021, the FCDO committed to cut Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded programmes in China by 95 per cent from the 2021-22 financial year, which it has delivered. All new ODA programme funding has been limited to supporting our open societies and human rights objectives in China.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 26/04/2024 11:50:04 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701378

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Sports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps to support (a) Australian rules football, (b) ice hockey and (c) surfing.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21920
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Supporting grassroots sport is a key government priority and we are committed to ensuring everyone, no matter their age, background or ability, should be able to play sport and be active. In our sport strategy ‘Get Active’ we set out our unapologetic ambition to build a more active nation, with a target to get 3.5 million more people classed as ‘active’ by 2030.</p><p>The Government provides support for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England - which receives £323 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year.</p><p>Since 2019 Sport England has provided the following support:</p><ul><li><p>Australian rules football- £100,020</p></li><li><p>Ice hockey- £2,060,816</p></li><li><p>Surfing- £1,362,561</p></li></ul><p>Sport England also provides support for grassroots sport through a range of available funds, including the Small Grants Programme and the Active Together Fund. Further information on these funds and eligibility criteria can be found <a href="https://www.sportengland.org/funds-and-campaigns/our-funds" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 22/04/2024 13:46:50 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701379

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Safety
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government supports local authorities in their provision of (a) lollipop men and women and (b) other road safety measures for children.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21921
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The provision of the school crossing patrol service is a matter for the local authority. Legislation gives local authorities the power to make arrangements for the patrolling of places where children cross roads, on their way to or from school, but does not impose a duty on them to do so.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 22/04/2024 15:41:46 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701384

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	St Helena: Tourism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK–St Helena development partnership summary, published in July 2023, whether he has taken recent steps to support tourism in St Helena.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government works closely with St Helena's leadership to support tourism development and funded the construction of St Helena Airport to improve access to the Island. The UK Government provides significant financial aid to St Helena (up to £34.06 million in 2024/25). This includes support for the delivery of public services, the airport and £500,000 of ringfenced funding for tourism development, with the same level of tourism support also provided in 2023/24. In addition, up to £30 million is being provided between 2019-28 for long-term capital infrastructure development.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 24/04/2024 13:17:14 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701385

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Zimbabwe: Diplomatic Service
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, how many UK nationals have requested consular assistance in Zimbabwe in each of the last three years.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>Following initial triage of inquiries, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided consular assistance to the following number of British nationals in Zimbabwe:</p><ul><li>2020: 76</li><li>2021: 33</li><li>2022: 33</li><li>2023: 27</li></ul> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 24/04/2024 14:32:18 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701386

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Zimbabwe: Diplomatic Service
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he plans to expand the consular mission in Harare.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21926
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>There are no plans to increase the number of consular staff in Harare. Staffing levels are regularly reviewed and a regional resilience model is in place to support surges in demand.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 24/04/2024 14:32:55 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701387

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Overseas Trade: Taiwan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to improve trade links with the Republic of China (Taiwan).
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21927
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK and Taiwan already share a deep, £11bn trade and investment relationship.</p><p>Trade Talks with Taiwan are longstanding and held annually to boost trade and support economic growth. To build on this the UK and Taiwan are developing an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) to further increase trade and investment. This will promote co-operation and support British businesses to take advantage of opportunities, initially in investment, digital trade, and energy and net-zero.</p><p>Minister Huddleston hosted the 26<sup>th</sup> UK Taiwan Trade Talks in London on 8 November 2023, and I met with Taiwan’s Minister Deng in February at the WTO’s 13<sup>th</sup> Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 21928 question first answered 24/04/2024 16:53:42 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701388

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Department for Business and Trade: Taiwan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has had recent discussions with her counterpart in the Republic of China (Taiwan).
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21928
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK and Taiwan already share a deep, £11bn trade and investment relationship.</p><p>Trade Talks with Taiwan are longstanding and held annually to boost trade and support economic growth. To build on this the UK and Taiwan are developing an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) to further increase trade and investment. This will promote co-operation and support British businesses to take advantage of opportunities, initially in investment, digital trade, and energy and net-zero.</p><p>Minister Huddleston hosted the 26<sup>th</sup> UK Taiwan Trade Talks in London on 8 November 2023, and I met with Taiwan’s Minister Deng in February at the WTO’s 13<sup>th</sup> Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 21927 question first answered 24/04/2024 16:53:42 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701389

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Tuberculosis
	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 her Department is taking to tackle the recent increase in cases of tuberculosis.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21929
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>To support tuberculosis (TB) control in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England launched a collaborative TB Action Plan in July 2021. This has specific actions and measurable objectives to improve the prevention, detection, and control of TB in England. This action plan is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-tb-action-plan-for-england" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-tb-action-plan-for-england</a></p><p>The UKHSA and NHS England continue their work with partners to raise awareness of TB among vulnerable communities and healthcare professionals, to support early detection and diagnosis of TB. The measures identified in the action plan are currently being reviewed in the light of the current increase in cases, to ensure resources are focused on the actions with the highest benefit.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 22/04/2024 15:00:05 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701390

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	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	Tuberculosis
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the reasons for the recent increase in cases of tuberculosis.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>Comprehensive analyses of surveillance data in relation to tuberculosis (TB) in England are published in the UK Health Security Agency’s annual reports, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-in-england-2023-report-data-up-to-end-of-2022" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-in-england-2023-report-data-up-to-end-of-2022</a></p><p>Provisional 2023 data indicates that notifications have increased by over 10%, from 4,380 in 2022 to 4,850 in 2023. Non-United Kingdom born individuals account for an increasing proportion of TB notifications in England, accounting for 79.1% of notifications in 2022. Approximately half of those notifications were within six years of entry to the UK.</p><p>People with TB continued to be concentrated in large urban areas, and in the most deprived postcodes. Social risk factors, including alcohol or drug misuse, homelessness, imprisonment, mental health needs, and asylum seeker status, were reported in 16% of individuals notified with TB in 2022.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 24/04/2024 10:12:02 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701391

	registered interest
	date	16/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to artificial intelligence training.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21931
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>The department is committed to creating a world-leading skills system which is employer-focused, high-quality and fit for the future.</p><p> </p><p>The department will continue its work to ensure that the education system is able to adapt to deliver upskilling and to provide the skills that learners need for the workplaces of the future, including jobs that will be impacted by, or require the use of, artificial intelligence (AI).</p><p> </p><p>World class T Levels are boosting access to high-quality technical education for thousands of young people and creating a skilled workforce for the future. 18 T Levels are available in a range of in-demand subject areas, including T Levels in digital subjects, which have been designed by employers and will help to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for great careers in the digital industry.</p><p> </p><p>Employers have designed over 30 high-quality apprenticeships in digital occupations, including Level 7 Artificial Intelligence Data Specialist, which will provide cutting edge skills in AI. Since it was introduced in May 2020, starts in this standard have grown from 100 in the 2020/21 academic year to 350 in the 2022/23 academic year.</p><p> </p><p>The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are revising the Level 7 Artificial Intelligence Data Specialist standard this year to ensure it meets employers’ needs. They have also developed Level 5 in Data Engineering and are currently developing Level 6 Machine Learning Engineer. These standards include high levels of content regarding the application and use of AI.</p><p> </p><p>IfATE are also hosting workshops with a range of stakeholders to discuss the impact of AI on skills requirement across the economy and will be updating the Digital Skills and Characteristics Framework with AI-related content when it is revised next year. This will ensure all employers are thinking about the use and impact of AI when developing or revising occupational standards.</p><p> </p><p>Skills Bootcamps are delivering skills training for the digital sector in 2024/25 in each English region. There are also online Skills Bootcamps in AI Marketing and Content Creation and AI and Machine Learning.</p><p> </p><p>Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) provide the skills needed for a range of specialist digital occupations, such as cyber security technologist and software developer. There are 56 digital HTQs currently approved for teaching and a further ten approved for teaching from September 2024. HTQs provide a range of opportunities and pathways to build up the skills needed for AI-related roles.</p><p> </p><p>In higher education, the department is working with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to deliver new postgraduate AI and data science conversion courses to boost skills and diversity in AI jobs. The government is also investing £117 million in doctoral training for AI researchers.</p><p> </p><p>In 2023, the department’s Unit for Future Skills (UFS) developed a Science and Technology Jobs and Skills Dashboard to understand the supply and demand of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to develop critical technologies like AI and quantum. This data will support improved access to relevant training.</p><p> </p><p>The UFS has also undertaken analysis which attempts to quantify the impact of AI on the UK job market. It shows the occupations, sectors and geographic areas expected to be most affected by AI and large language models, as well as the training routes that typically lead to these highly affected jobs.</p><p> </p><p>Digital and computing skills will play an important role for individuals developing and using AI in the future workforce. The department is harnessing government and external expertise through the Digital and Computing Skills Education Taskforce to increase the number of people taking digital and computing qualifications and attract a diverse range of individuals into digital jobs.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 24/04/2024 16:57:54 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700800

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Gas Fired Power Stations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will take steps to reform the capacity market to ensure that new gas power plants have parity with interconnectors.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The technology-neutral Capacity Market (CM) provides all forms of capacity, including new and existing gas generation and interconnectors, with the right incentives to be on the system to deliver when needed.</p><p> </p><p>All capacity in the CM is derated by technology type, to account for expected contributions to electricity security of supply during times of system stress. Derating factors for all technology types are determined annually and are set out in the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report and Secretary of State’s decision on CM auction parameters each year and are published online.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 05:30:38 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700801

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity Interconnectors
	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 assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of electricity interconnectors on energy (a) security and (b) supply.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Government consider that interconnectors will play a key role in enabling greater security of supply by providing access to a more diverse electricity generation mix, responding to shocks in the GB system by importing electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The Capacity Market (CM) is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. CM auction targets are set based on advice from the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report which considers the contribution interconnectors make to security of supply.</p><p> </p><p>With the exception of 2022, GB has historically been a net importer of electricity, though ESO forecasts suggest that GB will likely become a net exporter in future.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 21592 question first answered 23/04/2024 09:54:49 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700802

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity: Imports
	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 assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing the use of imported electricity on (a) industrial and (b) domestic energy prices.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21588
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Interconnectors are built to share energy with some of our closest European allies, who are also generating renewable, clean energy at affordable prices, enabling access to lower-cost electricity for GB consumers. Analysis supporting the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan<sup> [1]</sup> showed that increasing the level of interconnection could reduce system costs by over £1bn annually (based on 2012 prices).</p><p> </p><p>New interconnectors are subject to an independent and robust regulatory process run by Ofgem, ensuring that only projects which bring benefits to GB consumers are built.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ftransitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C0ddc514211ec4a82506708dc6379fab9%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638494622800431184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cChehMSRpVrxCvsiJHNxrK2RJT%2FKWV5LFjioXCOhz%2Fo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021</a></p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 09:57:24 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700803

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity: Imports
	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 proportion of electricity is forecast to be imported via interconnector by (a) 2030 and (b) 2040.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21589
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>As set out in our net zero and power sector scenarios,<sup>[1] </sup>the UK could become a net electricity exporter in future. In 2030, net exports are 2.4% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario. The UK remains a net importer in the lower electricity demand scenario with net imports providing an additional 2.3% to gross generation supplied. In 2040, net exports are 8.2% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario and 6.6% in the lower demand scenario.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fenergy-and-emissions-projections-2021-to-2040&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C5df1271a499142d3617608dc62ca8bd2%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493869267260358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FRMXcY%2BUS5N8sLOElge0LnJwMvaH%2BqNO8p7b%2B24iDGA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-and-emissions-projections-2021-to-2040</a></p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 05:27:48 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700804

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity: Imports
	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 her Department has made representations to HM Treasury on the inclusion of imported electricity in Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism taxation.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21590
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Electricity generation was not included within the initial sectoral scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), announced in December 2023. The approach aligns with free allowance allocations, under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which are not provided to electricity generators.</p><p> </p><p>In making the decision, the government looked primarily at three factors: inclusion in the UK ETS, carbon leakage risk, and feasibility and effectiveness.</p><p> </p><p>The sectoral scope of a UK CBAM will remain under review. The design and delivery of a CBAM is subject to consultation, closing on 13 June 2024.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/04/2024 05:27:03 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700805

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity: Imports
	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 her Department is taking steps to maintain energy security in the context of the availability of electricity supplies from (a) central and (b) western Europe.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21591
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK has a secure and diverse energy system. The market has successfully delivered sufficient electricity supplies amidst a recent period characterised by high energy prices and increased uncertainties caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) Summer Outlook expects sufficient supply to meet demand at all times this summer; net imports into Great Britain from mainland Europe; and to be able to support exports if needed.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work with Ofgem and ESO to monitor energy security and ensure ESO can deploy all tools at its disposal if needed to secure supply.</p><p> </p><p>ESO Summer Outlook weblink: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalgrideso.com%2Fdocument%2F316126%2Fdownload&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cc1d34a5618d940c3d6f908dc62ca6bc3%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493868735968528%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Kgj%2F0xRF9XXb2iakfWXaHAdjnGWEGT6MsxfNdoochAs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316126/download</a></p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 23/04/2024 05:25:08 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700806

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when her Department last made an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of imported electricity through interconnectors on energy security.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Government consider that interconnectors will play a key role in enabling greater security of supply by providing access to a more diverse electricity generation mix, responding to shocks in the GB system by importing electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The Capacity Market (CM) is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. CM auction targets are set based on advice from the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report which considers the contribution interconnectors make to security of supply.</p><p> </p><p>With the exception of 2022, GB has historically been a net importer of electricity, though ESO forecasts suggest that GB will likely become a net exporter in future.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 21587 question first answered 23/04/2024 09:54:49 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700807

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	UK Research and Innovation: Publications
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of funding provided by UK Research and Investment for research papers.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21593
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>UKRI is the national funding agency that invests in and facilitates research and innovation activities across the United Kingdom. Research papers are a key means of communicating the results of research and innovation activities contributing to the body of knowledge across different research areas.</p><p> </p><p>Every £1 of public R&amp;D funding leverages around £2 of additional private sector investment. The UK is a leader in science and research. With less than one per cent of the world’s population, the UK accounts for 6.3% of the world’s academic publications, and 13.4% of the most highly cited research publications.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 23/04/2024 11:01:58 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700808

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	UK Research and Innovation: Publications
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to ensure that research papers funded through UK Research and Innovation are politically neutral.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Decisions on research papers funded by UKRI are made through independent evaluation by experts who are required to be politically neutral in their decision making.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 23/04/2024 11:19:51 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700809

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	France: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what plans he has to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the signing of the Entente Cordiale.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>On 8 April, the UK and France celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale with joint changing of the guard ceremonies at Buckingham Palace and the Élysée Palace. Throughout this anniversary year, our respective embassies are organising events reflecting the breadth of the UK-France relationship, showcasing our longstanding cooperation on issues including climate change, science, sport, culture, defence, education, and trade. In meetings last week, I reflected on this anniversary and positive state of the relationship with my French counterpart and with the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 23/04/2024 13:16:51 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700810

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Construction: Architecture
	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 his Department will encourage the use of traditional architectural styles in new developments.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21596
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer my Hon Friend to the answer given to Question UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-04-15/21850" target="_blank">21850</a> on 23 April 2024. If he has any more representations on this issue, we would be happy to receive them.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 24/04/2024 15:10:12 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700811

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Local Government Finance: Havering
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department have made an assessment of the impact of the local government finance settlement on Havering Council.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21597
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024-25 makes available up to £64.7 billion, an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £4.5 billion or 7.5% in cash terms on 2023-24. This above-inflation increase demonstrates how the Government stands behind councils up and down the country.</p><p>For Havering Council, this Settlement represents an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £15.82 million (7.2%) – making available a total of up to £236.4 million in 2024-25. We have also published details of support agreed with a small number of councils, including Havering Council, that have requested financial support on an exceptional basis due to specific local issues that they are unable to manage themselves.</p> answering member constituency North Dorset answering member printed Simon Hoare grouped question UIN 21598 question first answered 23/04/2024 12:51:51 answering member 4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700812

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Local Government Finance: Havering
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the state of Havering Council’s finances.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21598
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024-25 makes available up to £64.7 billion, an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £4.5 billion or 7.5% in cash terms on 2023-24. This above-inflation increase demonstrates how the Government stands behind councils up and down the country.</p><p>For Havering Council, this Settlement represents an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £15.82 million (7.2%) – making available a total of up to £236.4 million in 2024-25. We have also published details of support agreed with a small number of councils, including Havering Council, that have requested financial support on an exceptional basis due to specific local issues that they are unable to manage themselves.</p> answering member constituency North Dorset answering member printed Simon Hoare grouped question UIN 21597 question first answered 23/04/2024 12:51:51 answering member 4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700813

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Trade Agreements: Switzerland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent progress she has made on trade discussions with Switzerland.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21599
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>Since launching trade negotiations with Switzerland in May 2023, the UK has held four rounds of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement. The fourth round took place from 4 to 8 March 2024. Discussions were productive, provisionally closing the chapter on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This will help UK SMEs expand their operations more easily into the Swiss market.</p><p> </p><p>The fifth round of negotiations is scheduled to take place in early summer where we will look to make further positive progress.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to keep Parliament and the public informed through regular <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-03-21/hcws359" target="_blank">parliamentary</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/enhanced-uk-switzerland-fta-negotiations-update-march-2024" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> updates.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 17/04/2024 17:27:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700814

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Trade Agreements: Australia and New Zealand
	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 economic impact of the free trade agreements with (a) Australia and (b) New Zealand since they came into force.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21600
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department’s impact assessments of the UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreements were published on 17 December 2021 and 28 February 2022 respectively. These impact assessments set out the potential long-run incremental economic impact of these FTAs and are available on gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>The agreements entered in force on the 31 May 2023, and we continue to monitor the economic impact of the two Governments.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 23/04/2024 14:13:47 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700815

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	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	Public Statues: Trafalgar Square
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on the designs for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21601
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>HM Government has had no discussions with the Mayor of London on the designs for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 22/04/2024 14:40:11 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700046

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Lord-Lieutenants
	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 Department’s policy to reintroduce Lord Lieutenancies of the historic counties abolished upon the creation of Greater London in 1965.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20910
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The allocation of Lieutenancies to counties was set out in the 1997 Lieutenancies Act and there are currently no plans to amend it.</p><p>The Government attaches great importance to the history and traditions of this country and recognises that the tapestry of our historic counties is one of the bonds that draws the nation together<em>. </em>Whilst the Government shares your enthusiasm for promoting historic counties, it has no plans for any legislation on historic counties.</p> answering member constituency North Dorset answering member printed Simon Hoare question first answered 22/04/2024 11:02:55 answering member 4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700047

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Alzheimer's Disease: Medical Treatments
	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 she has taken to support research and development of the ACI-24 Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20911
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The Government is strongly committed to supporting research into dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease treatment, and has committed to doubling funding for dementia research to £160 million per year, by the end of 2024/25.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the NIHR’s infrastructure provides funding for clinical expertise, specialist facilities, the workforce, and support services, which underpin research across a range of clinical areas, including Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Specifically, the NIHR’s Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has enabled the delivery of the ABATE part 1 trial, which seeks to study the effects of the ACI-24 vaccine in those diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The NIHR’s CRFs are purpose-built facilities for early-phase, experimental medicine, and supporting life science companies throughout the research process from study, design, data collection, and trial management.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 22/04/2024 11:07:46 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700048

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Cancer and Dementia: Research
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding was provided for (a) dementia and (b) cancer research in the 2022-23 financial year.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20912
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Government responsibility for delivering dementia research and dementia research funding is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, with research delivered via UK Research and Innovation.</p><p>In 2022/23, we estimate that total Government spend on dementia research was £99.9 million, with £35.1 million of this being via the NIHR. The Department of Health and Social Care spends £1.3 billion per year on health research through the NIHR. NIHR research expenditure for all cancers was £121.8 million in 2022/23, and the NIHR spends more on cancer than any other disease group.</p><p>The NIHR funds research in response to proposals received from scientists rather than allocating funding to specific disease areas. The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including all cancers and dementia types. It is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money, and scientific quality.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 22/04/2024 16:07:17 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700049

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Veterinary Medicine: Northern Ireland
	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 she has taken to ensure continued supply of veterinary medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland; and what steps she has taken to avoid veterinary regulatory divergence.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20913
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Since EU Exit, a grace period has been in place and continues to be in place until the end of 2025 to safeguard the continued supply to Northern Ireland. The UK Government is committed to securing a long-term sustainable solution ahead of December 2025 that will properly support the flow of veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland from Great Britain on an enduring basis.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is determined to safeguard the supply of veterinary medicines in all scenarios, and our key priority is to pursue technical discussions with the EU to find a solution that removes the barriers to supply; in return we are willing to provide assurances and safeguards to the EU. The newly established Veterinary Medicines Working Group, including experts, industry representatives and elected representatives, is playing a key role in advising the Government on identifying solutions at pace.</p><p> </p><p>We are also taking steps to make it easier for businesses to apply for a licence on a UK-wide basis and facilitate continued veterinary medicines supply to the whole of the UK. New legislation (the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2024) has been laid in Parliament and is expected to come into force very soon.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 22/04/2024 14:55:39 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700050

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	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 assessment she has made the potential role of kinetic energy floor tiling in decarbonising the British energy supply.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20914
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department has not made any assessment of the potential role of kinetic energy floor tiling in decarbonising the British energy supply as the power output achievable is very small compared to the total power requirements of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/04/2024 10:53:26 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700051

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Lasers: Weapons
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure that the Dragonfire laser directed-energy weapon achieves operational capability.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20915
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has committed to accelerating DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) into operational capability to meet real world threats. Thus far, the DragonFire system has been tested against a range of targets, proving to be highly effective. This has been further evidenced through Dstl's Operational Analysis, confirming the technology's benefits against the threats faced by the Royal Navy in the Red Sea. The MOD has also invested in understanding the risks of integrating systems onto Royal Navy vessels and therefore has experience in the matter. To deliver at greater pace, we will be using the principles of Minimum Deployable Capability and spiral development, as set out in our new Integrated Procurement Model.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 22/04/2024 16:39:40 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700052

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Guided Weapons: Navy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the land-attack missile capabilities of the Royal Navy; and what steps he has taken to strengthen those capabilities.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20916
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Capability assessment is routine activity for Defence, ensuring that the UK Armed Forces keeps pace with the emerging threat and adopts the latest technology.</p><p> </p><p>The Royal Navy (RN) is capable of delivering land attack from all domains: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles launched from Astute Class Submarines; Paveway IV precision guided bombs from F-35B; and most recently, the Naval Strike Missile, which is in the process of being fitted to surface ships.</p><p> </p><p>Several future options, which include a land attack capability, are also under consideration as part of the Future Cruise and Anti-Ship Weapon programme which will equip future RN ships. We continually keep all such capabilities under review, including as part of our wider munitions strategy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 22/04/2024 16:39:52 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700053

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Type 45 Destroyers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his Department’s policy to extend the service of the Type 45 Destroyer beyond 2038.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20917
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Type 45 Destroyer Class is currently due to be Out of Service in 2038 and no decision has been taken on an extension beyond this date.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 22/04/2024 16:52:01 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700054

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Dangerous Dogs: Animal Breeding
	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 support is available to (a) animal rescue organisations and (b) local authorities to care for XL Bully puppies that do not meet the legal breed standard for a banned type of dog, but may eventually grow to do so.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20918
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>My Department is engaging closely with local authorities and rescue and rehoming organisations to monitor the impacts of the XL Bully dog ban.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 22/04/2024 14:15:23 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700055

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Dangerous Dogs
	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 he has taken steps to increase the number of dog legislation officers following the introduction of the XL Bully dog ban.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20919
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Defra are working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Home Office to assess enforcement capability and capacity in relation to the ban on XL Bully type dogs. We have supported the police to deliver additional training to Dog Legislation Officers to make sure the ban is effectively enforced.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 22/04/2024 14:37:24 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700056

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Dangerous Dogs
	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 measure the effectiveness of the XL Bully ban over the next five years.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20920
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Defra is developing a monitoring and evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the XL Bully dog ban.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 22/04/2024 14:41:14 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700057

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Dangerous Dogs
	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 an assessment of the effectiveness of Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20921
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Government firmly believes that Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 plays a very important part in our overall approach towards tackling dangerous dogs. The existing legal framework for dog control equips the police and local authorities with appropriate powers to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership. We are working in partnership with the police, local authorities and animal welfare organisations to ensure that the full range of existing dog control powers are effectively applied to encourage responsible dog ownership and reduce the risk of dog attacks.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Sir Mark Spencer question first answered 22/04/2024 14:45:42 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700058

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Wildlife: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department plans to incorporate wildlife crime into the Policing Education Qualification Framework.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20922
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>This Government recognises the importance of tackling wildlife crime, which is why, along with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Home Office directly funds the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) to help tackle these crimes.</p><p>The NWCU provides intelligence, analysis and investigative assistance to the police and other law enforcement agencies across the UK to support them in investigating wildlife crime. This includes supporting cases referred by Border Force to the National Crime Agency or to individual forces. The NWCU is also the UK policing focal point for EUROPOL and INTERPOL wildlife crime activity.</p><p>In addition, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Wildlife and Rural Crime Strategy 2022-2025 provides a framework through which policing, and its partners, can work together to tackle the most prevalent threats and emerging issues which predominantly affect rural communities.</p><p>Training standards and the national policing curriculum (covering initial training for all officers) are set by the College of Policing to ensure all officers benefit from the same high standard of initial training, regardless of which force they join. Officers undertake further training and development in the course of their career, which may be tailored to their specific role.</p><p>We do not currently have plans to incorporate wildlife crime into the Policing Education Qualification Framework.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 22/04/2024 14:35:59 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700063

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Canada and New Zealand
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with his (a) Canadian and (b) New Zealand counterparts in 2024.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20923
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>I can confirm that the Secretary of State for Defence has met his Canadian counterpart on two occasions in 2024, and has spoken with his New Zealand counterpart once and will meet with her in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 22/04/2024 13:16:26 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700064

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Banks: Artificial Intelligence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on banking.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The adoption and deployment of AI is increasingly prevalent in the financial sector and has the potential to significantly improve productivity, both for individual banks and at an aggregate level. The government is committed to supporting the digital sector and has invested more than £3.5 billion in AI since 2014.</p><p>The government’s response to the AI White Paper consultation sets out how we are encouraging the safe use of AI across the economy by strengthening our global AI leadership (including by hosting the world’s first AI Safety Summit) and supporting the UK’s regulators to deliver on our pro-innovation framework.</p> answering member constituency Hitchin and Harpenden answering member printed Bim Afolami question first answered 22/04/2024 13:13:08 answering member 4639 label Biography information for Bim Afolami
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700065

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Israel: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will publish a summary of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs' recent meeting with Benny Gantz.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary issued a statement on 6 March, following his meeting with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz. The Foreign Secretary made clear the steps Israel must take to increase aid into Gaza, and the UK's deep concern about the prospect of a military offensive in Rafah.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 19/04/2024 13:33:35 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700066

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Controls: Belgium and France
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had discussions with his (a) French and (b) Belgian counterparts on the use of European Union passport e-gates by British nationals in (i) the European Union and (ii) Gare du Nord station.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20926
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continue to engage with European counterparts on expanding access to e-Gates for British nationals travelling to the EU.</p><p>The use of e-Gates for third country nationals is decided by EU Member States on a country-by-country basis. British nationals are already able to use e-Gates at Gare du Nord station.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 22/04/2024 11:50:50 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700081

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	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 estimate she has made of the level of carbon emissions produced by electricity (a) generated and (b) imported to Great Britain from the EU in (i) 2015, (ii) 2020 and (iii) 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20927
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>(a) <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnaei.beis.gov.uk%2Freports%2Freports%3Freport_id%3D1110&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cb26592faf8454da769ae08dc62ac0806%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493738218476345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7tyrUOo8S3DlAWLMaAzAvkOXGKLGKupVmzw%2B7LWIZxc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Greenhouse gas emissions</a> estimates from electricity generation in Great Britain in 2015 were 100.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO<sub>2</sub>e). In 2020, emissions from electricity generation in Great Britain were 46.6 MtCO<sub>2</sub>e. This includes emissions from major power producers, but not emissions from companies generating their own electricity.</p><p> </p><p>Estimates for 2023 for Great Britain will be published in 2025.</p><p> </p><p>(b) The UK Government has not produced estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity imported from the EU to Great Britain as these are not within the geographical scope that it is required to report on.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/04/2024 10:52:15 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700082

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	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 estimate she has made of the proportion of (a) coal, (b) gas fired, (c) nuclear and (d) renewable generated electricity which is imported into Britain via interconnector each year.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20928
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department does not hold data estimating the proportion of imported electricity generated from each fuel type. Total electricity imports by country are published in <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Felectricity-section-5-energy-trends&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C8a1b931198d04895c70608dc62ac1e30%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493738588502582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EWmorOtjVcmIR5X6N7Qeerxy0gkXXpSLx64VUWb4%2B4k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Energy Trends table 5.6</a>.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 22/04/2024 10:49:22 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698873

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tourism: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of re-introducing tax-free shopping for international visitors on retail businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20557
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>The government published its next steps on tax-free shopping in the Spring Budget 2024 which is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spring-budget-2024/spring-budget-2024-html.</p><p> </p><p>The OBR published a review of the original 2020 costing of the withdrawal of tax-free shopping in the Economic and Fiscal Outlook on 6 March, with a follow up supplementary document published on 11 March, which is available here: https://obr.uk/docs/dlm_uploads/VAT-RES-costing-review.pdf.</p><p>The government welcomes further submissions in response to the OBR’s findings.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 17/04/2024 08:53:46 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698874

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Nuisance Calls: Schools
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information his Department holds on the number of threatening calls that were made to schools in (a) Romford constituency and (b) the UK in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2024 answer text <p>Schools in England do not have a legal requirement to report to the department threats that are received via phone calls. However, schools are expected to have policies and procedures in place to handle these situations. The procedures may include reporting threats to local authorities and the police, this depends on the nature and severity of the threat. Schools may also choose to inform the relevant authorities as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 16/04/2024 12:25:17 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700647

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Police: Havering
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to improve police recruitment and retention in the London Borough of Havering.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	902337
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>We delivered our commitment to recruit 20,000 additional police officers. There are now over 149,000 officers in England and Wales, higher than the previous peak in 2010. Forces have been fully funded to maintain this uplift.</p><p>Retention is a key priority. Voluntary resignation rates, at around 3%, are low compared to other sectors and 72% of new recruits say they intend to stay until retirement.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 15/04/2024 14:55:16 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1701185

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Energy Supply: Self-sufficiency
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to promote energy self-sufficiency in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	902291
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2024 answer text <p>We are investing in homegrown renewable energy and recently announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years. We are also ensuring sustained oil &amp; gas production through annual licencing rounds under the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 16/04/2024 11:48:51 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell