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1300197

	registered interest
	date	08/03/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	10 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance
	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, whether the Cabinet Secretary was consulted on the financing of the recent refurbishment of No. 10 Downing St.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	164350
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2021 answer text <p>The Downing Street complex is a working building, as well as containing two Ministerial residences. As has been the case under successive administrations, refurbishments and maintenance are made periodically.</p><p>Works to the Downing Street estate are overseen by the Cabinet Office. It is not the practice of successive administrations to comment on which officials have been consulted or advised on matters.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith grouped question UIN 167191 question first answered 25/03/2021 17:34:17 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1241433

	registered interest
	date	07/10/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	AWACS: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with Boeing on the E-7 Wedgetail programme.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	100288
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2020 answer text <p>In common with other projects of this size and complexity, officials are in regular contact with their opposite numbers in Boeing on a range of subjects relating to the E-7 programme.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 12/10/2020 16:32:36 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1665700

	registered interest
	date	18/10/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Abortion: Demonstrations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to bring into force the provisions of the Public Order Act 2023 introducing safe access zones around abortion clinics.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	203201
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>The timescales for commencing the new Section 9 offence of interference with access to, or provision of, abortion services will be confirmed in due course.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 25/10/2023 14:21:52 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1187054

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Action Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Action Fraud.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	33406
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2020 answer text <p>We are clear that the law enforcement response to fraud must improve. As the National Lead Force for fraud, the City of London Police (CoLP) are responsible for the performance of the Action Fraud service.</p><p>This includes ensuring that reports are dealt with in a timely and effective manner. We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the recommendations set out in Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire &amp; Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report, as well as the independent review led by Sir Craig Mackey into the standards, culture and management of Action Fraud, are implemented effectively in order to improve the response to fraud at the local, regional and national levels, including the support provided to victims of fraud</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 31/03/2020 14:21:57 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1564454

	registered interest
	date	06/01/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Action Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of Action Fraud.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	117454
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>Tackling fraud is a priority for this government. Making it easier and more efficient for the public to report fraud is central to our efforts.</p><p>In light of advances to technology, growing demand on the service and an independent review by Sir Craig Mackey exploring the performance and function of Action Fraud, we are providing over £30 million to City of London Police over the next three years to support the upgrade of the Action Fraud service.</p><p>The upgrade is already underway, with improvements so far including more staff, better trained staff and vulnerable victims being prioritised. In 2023, a new, user-friendly, accessible reporting tool and website will be launched, offering an improved victim experience and simpler pathways to access further support and guidance.</p><p>The new service is expected to be fully operational by 2024. The upgrades will provide better support services and reporting tools for victims, produce greater intelligence and insight for policing so they can investigate more frauds, and allow for greater prevention and disruption at scale using this intelligence.</p> answering member constituency Tonbridge and Malling answering member printed Tom Tugendhat question first answered 16/01/2023 17:54:42 answering member 4462 label Biography information for Tom Tugendhat
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1201478

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on (a) airports and (b) their associated industries in the (i) East and (ii) West Midlands.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	55861
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenging times facing the aviation sector as a result of COVID-19, and has been engaging regularly with airports throughout all regions of the UK, including the East and West Midlands, to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on their operational and financial positions. This engagement is ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>It is of vital importance that key sectors such as aviation are protected, and this means not just airports, but also the wider supply chain, including ground handlers and associated industries, who keep the sector running. We are working closely with the sector to support it to ensure there is sufficient capacity to protect global travel routes, continue repatriation, freight and maintain vital connectivity.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses across the aviation industry, including airports, ground handlers and companies in their supply chains, are able to draw on the unprecedented package of economic measures we have put in place during this time.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 16/06/2020 16:37:24 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1581878

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2023
	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	Ambulance Services: Motor Vehicles
	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 he is taking to help ensure that new ambulances are manufactured in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	135134
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2023 answer text <p>No such steps are being taken by the Department. The procurement of ambulances is an operational matter for the National Health Service.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 02/02/2023 15:21:20 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1193073

	registered interest
	date	05/05/2020
	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	Angling: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, what steps his Department is taking to enable the early resumption of angling.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	43589
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>Every citizen must stay alert to protect the NHS and save lives. From Wednesday 13 May, angling can resume in England, as long as participants are with their household or on their own and follow social distancing guidance.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 12/05/2020 10:55:16 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1564437

	registered interest
	date	06/01/2023
	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	Antibiotics
	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 he is taking to help reduce the cost of the charge to the NHS for antibiotics.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	117449
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government relies on competition to drive down prices of generic medicines such as antibiotics. This has led to some of the lowest prices in Europe. Freedom of pricing enables supplies to put prices up quickly to ensure we maintain continuity of supply despite increasing prices within the global market. In secondary care, tendering for antibiotics on a frequent basis ensures best value and supply resilience is optimised.</p><p>No supplier should use the current situation as an opportunity to exploit the National Health Service. Where companies are found to be abusing their dominant position by charging excessive and unfair prices, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) can take action against businesses and individuals engaged in anti-competitive conduct. The CMA is working to establish the facts of what is currently happening in the antibiotic market. They stand ready to take action if there is evidence of anti-competitive behaviour that breaks the law.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 13/01/2023 13:26:35 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1564308

	registered interest
	date	06/01/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Antitank Missiles: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that NLAW anti-tank missile stocks will be replenished in early 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	117437
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>To replenish the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems granted to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) secured around 500 units which will be delivered to the UK in 2023. The MOD has subsequently placed a separate contract for several thousand units to be delivered to the UK between 2024-2026.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 12/01/2023 14:47:53 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar