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1293669

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Imports: UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the effect on UK citizens' consumer rights of the end of the transition period in the context of the purchase of EU goods to be delivered by post.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	160640
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 29/04/2021 11:19:21 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1300840

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Death
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution on 15 July 2020, Official Report, column 1514, what progress has been made to establish the format of a potential inquiry into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	165515
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>COVID-19 is the biggest challenge the UK, together with nations around the world, has faced in decades. Throughout the pandemic, we have consistently adapted our response as we have learnt more about the virus and how best to tackle it. As <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhansard.parliament.uk%2FCommons%2F2020-07-15%2Fdebates%2F8EB241F4-52D1-4AAD-9A64-D1D544FEE903%2FEngagements%23contribution-B2988930-4B77-4462-A45B-D9D2400957B6&amp;data=04%7C01%7CHCook%40no10.gov.uk%7C732a6dc28ee449e20c9e08d8eacb8b7f%7C29c8cbb9d9af4c7eb28b470f15275e47%7C1%7C0%7C637517507222769482%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=tDHP9dR7agFW7AXsU0PVDdPAoxXsp0eur9OuWjfR%2B1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">stated </a>by the Prime Minister on 15 July 2020 'we will seek to learn the lessons of the pandemic in the future, and certainly we will have an independent inquiry into what happened.' Any further updates will be announced in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 165516 165517 question first answered 30/03/2021 16:11:02 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1300841

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Death
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime MInister's oral contribution on 15 July 2020, Official Report, column 1514, what progress has been made to identify the leadership of the inquiry into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	165516
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>COVID-19 is the biggest challenge the UK, together with nations around the world, has faced in decades. Throughout the pandemic, we have consistently adapted our response as we have learnt more about the virus and how best to tackle it. As <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhansard.parliament.uk%2FCommons%2F2020-07-15%2Fdebates%2F8EB241F4-52D1-4AAD-9A64-D1D544FEE903%2FEngagements%23contribution-B2988930-4B77-4462-A45B-D9D2400957B6&amp;data=04%7C01%7CHCook%40no10.gov.uk%7C732a6dc28ee449e20c9e08d8eacb8b7f%7C29c8cbb9d9af4c7eb28b470f15275e47%7C1%7C0%7C637517507222769482%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=tDHP9dR7agFW7AXsU0PVDdPAoxXsp0eur9OuWjfR%2B1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">stated </a>by the Prime Minister on 15 July 2020 'we will seek to learn the lessons of the pandemic in the future, and certainly we will have an independent inquiry into what happened.' Any further updates will be announced in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 165515 165517 question first answered 30/03/2021 16:11:02 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1300842

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Death
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution on 15 July 2020, Official Report, column 1514, what progress has been made to establish a start date for an inquiry into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	165517
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>COVID-19 is the biggest challenge the UK, together with nations around the world, has faced in decades. Throughout the pandemic, we have consistently adapted our response as we have learnt more about the virus and how best to tackle it. As <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhansard.parliament.uk%2FCommons%2F2020-07-15%2Fdebates%2F8EB241F4-52D1-4AAD-9A64-D1D544FEE903%2FEngagements%23contribution-B2988930-4B77-4462-A45B-D9D2400957B6&amp;data=04%7C01%7CHCook%40no10.gov.uk%7C732a6dc28ee449e20c9e08d8eacb8b7f%7C29c8cbb9d9af4c7eb28b470f15275e47%7C1%7C0%7C637517507222769482%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=tDHP9dR7agFW7AXsU0PVDdPAoxXsp0eur9OuWjfR%2B1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">stated </a>by the Prime Minister on 15 July 2020 'we will seek to learn the lessons of the pandemic in the future, and certainly we will have an independent inquiry into what happened.' Any further updates will be announced in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 165515 165516 question first answered 30/03/2021 16:11:02 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1304145

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent representations he has received on (a) delays and (b) no delivery of goods exported to EU member states.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	171589
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2021 answer text <p>Lord Frost, the Minister of State regularly meets business representatives, including through the Brexit Business Taskforce, and hears representations on the full range of challenges faced by business in adapting to the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The TCA provides tariff-free and quota-free trade of all goods between the UK and EU. We have received some examples of delays in goods being cleared by different Member States. Officials are working closely with Member State officials, businesses and their representatives to understand the reason for any delays or refusal of goods so that issues can be resolved and goods can move freely.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 01/04/2021 09:27:37 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1328431

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Sector: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps he has taken to help ensure value for money in public procurement.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	900590
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>We are transforming the current procurement regime so that simpler procedures can drive increased competition and innovation, ultimately saving taxpayers’ money.</p><p>We have also recently published Version 3 of the Outsourcing Playbook, rebranded as the Sourcing Playbook, alongside our new Consultancy Playbook. This suite of guidance will help government and industry work better together to deliver quality public services and value for money.</p><p>The Government Consulting Hub was also formally launched last week; a new team at the centre of Government providing expertise on management consultancy and ensuring we maximise value.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 27/05/2021 15:31:16 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1378156

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Public Inquiries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress has been made on appointing a Chair of the public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	73818
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2021 answer text <p>On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed that a public inquiry into COVID-19 will be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022. The independent chair of the inquiry will be appointed by the end of this year. Further details, including on the terms of reference, will be set out in due course.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 73799 question first answered 17/11/2021 11:40:32 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1416799

	registered interest
	date	26/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Park Retail
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money has been paid out of the public purse to Park Retail Ltd. since it was first accredited as a supplier.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	112542
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>Cabinet Office finance systems only record information from 2009 onwards. There have been no payments made to the supplier Park Retail Ltd by the Cabinet Office since 1st April 2009.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 31/01/2022 17:55:08 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1416802

	registered interest
	date	26/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Appreciate Group
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money has been paid in total out of the public purse to Appreciate Group PLC since it was first accredited as a supplier.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	112543
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>Cabinet Office finance systems only record information from 2009 onwards. There have been no payments made to the supplier Appreciate Group PLC by the Cabinet Office since 1st April 2009.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 03/02/2022 17:55:05 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1584341

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	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	Motor Vehicles: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much funding her Department has provided for the decarbonisation of the automotive industry since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	140086
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government has put in place a comprehensive R&amp;D and capital investment programme to deliver a UK led solution to the decarbonisation of road transport.</p><p> </p><p>Government and industry have jointly committed more than £1.3 billion to support innovative projects through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, accelerating the commercialisation of strategically important vehicle technologies. Alongside this ambitious R&amp;D programme, the Government is committed to growing our electric vehicle supply chain. That is why in 2021 the Net Zero Strategy announced £350m of funding for the Automotive Transformation Fund. This funding is additional to the £500m announced in 2020 as part of the 10 Point Plan.</p><p> </p><p>The automotive sector is also benefiting from £541m funding from the UKRI cross-sector Faraday Battery Challenge and £80m from the Driving the Electric Revolution programmes.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 15/02/2023 15:20:03 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson