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1403662

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Drugs: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make it his policy to introduce legislation to make the sale of banned narcotics to people under the age of 16 a specific criminal offence.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	105790
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2022 answer text <p>We have no plans to introduce legislation to make the sale of drugs to people under the age of 16 a specific criminal offence. Under s.4(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (MDA 1971), it is unlawful to “supply or offer to supply a controlled drug to another”. This is expanded upon by s.4(3), which makes it an offence: (a) to supply or offer to supply a controlled drug to another in contravention of s.4(1); or (b) to be concerned in the supplying of such a drug to another in contravention of s.4(1); or (c) to be concerned in the making to another an offer to supply such a drug (in contravention of s.4(1)).</p><p>These provisions do not differentiate between different classes of person based on age or any other characteristic. The offence is made out where a person supplies a controlled drug to another person or offers to supply a controlled drug to another person. It would therefore be an offence under s.4 MDA 1971 to supply a controlled drug to a person under the age of 16 (subject of course to any applicable exemptions and licences held).</p><p>Additionally, section 4A of the MDA 1971 sets out the circumstances that a court must treat as aggravating factors in respect of the offence of supply of a controlled drug under s.4. These circumstances are:</p><p>(a) When a person supplies a controlled drug on or in the vicinity of school premises when those premises are being used by persons under 18 (and within one hour of any such time); and</p><p>(b) When a person causes or permits a person under 18 to deliver a controlled drug to a third person or to deliver a drug related consideration to himself or a third person in connection with the offence of supply of a controlled drug.</p><p>The provisions of s.4A are concerned with where the supply took place (e.g. in the vicinity of a school), when the supply took place (e.g. during school hours) and whether a child courier was used to effect the supply.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 24/01/2022 16:14:11 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1463078

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: RAF Linton-on-Ouse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed asylum processing site at Linton-on-Ouse on (a) public services and (b) local residents in the context of that village's population size relative to the number of asylum seekers proposed to be accommodated at that site.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	2564
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office is conducting an Equality Impact Assessment on the use of Linton-On-Ouse as an accommodation centre.</p><p>Key local partners and stakeholders have been notified of the plans for Linton-on-Ouse. We are bringing together statutory and other agencies on a regular basis both in the implementation stage and when the site is operational.</p><p>We are also engaging with the local community and discussing the site with them through scheduled meetings and forums.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/05/2022 09:12:05 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 1471 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1463079

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: RAF Linton-on-Ouse
	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 compatibility of the proposed asylum processing site at Linton-on-Ouse with section 1.7 of the National Audit Office report entitled COMPASS contracts for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers, published in 2014, which states that contractors are required to consider a range of social cohesion, housing and community factors alongside cost when proposing properties for dispersal accommodation for asylum seekers and the level of risk of increased social tension if the number of asylum seekers increases within a given area.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	2565
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2022 answer text <p>The COMPASS contracts ended when the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) were awarded in 2019. The Home Office’s use of the of Linton-on-Ouse will be as an accommodation centre not dispersed accommodation.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 19/05/2022 15:10:38 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1469744

	registered interest
	date	13/06/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Economic Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will include a new offence of failing to prevent economic crime in the provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill announced in the Queen's Speech 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	17028
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>Building on the recently enacted Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill will bear down further on kleptocrats, criminals and terrorists who abuse our financial system, strengthening the UK's reputation as a place where legitimate business can thrive while driving dirty money out of the UK.</p><p>As set out in the Queen’s Speech, the Bill will include reform of Companies House, reforms to prevent abuse of limited partnerships, additional powers to seize suspect cryptoassets more quickly and easily, and reforms to give businesses more confidence to share information in order to tackle money laundering and other economic crime.</p><p>The Government keeps UK law under regular review to ensure a robust legislative framework. In 2020, the Government commissioned the Law Commission to undertake a detailed review of how the legislative system could be improved to appropriately capture and punish criminal offences committed by corporations, with a particular focus on economic crime.</p><p>The Law Commission report was published on 10 June. The Government will carefully assess the options presented and will take forward the strongest options for reform.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 23/06/2022 14:35:41 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1383414

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2021
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports Competitors: Visas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure professional athletes can train visa free for more than 180 days outside the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	84412
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2021 answer text <p>It is up to the individual (including professional athletes) to check the rules of each country they intend to travel to ahead of time, whether an EU member state or non-EU country, in case they need to apply for a visa, work permit, or provide other documentation. UK nationals are able to travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for short-term visits (up to 90 days in 180) for a limited number of activities, including attending sporting events, tourism and short-term study. For those undertaking longer-term stays (exceeding the 90 days limit), a visa and/or work permit may be required directly from the host nation.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 06/12/2021 15:59:16 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1423113

	registered interest
	date	18/02/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling Act 2005 Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in what way her Department plans to consult the British racing industry prior to the publication of the Gambling Act Review White Paper.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	125308
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2022 answer text <p>The Gambling Act Review is wide-ranging and aims to ensure that the regulation of gambling is fit for the digital age. We will publish a white paper setting out our conclusions and next steps in the coming months.</p><p>Ministers and officials have meetings with various stakeholders to support ongoing work and policy development. There has also been a wide-ranging series of meetings to support the Gambling Act Review, including with representatives of the racing industry. Records of ministerial meetings are published quarterly and are available on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-1-january-to-31-march-2021" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 125261 question first answered 25/02/2022 10:42:25 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1485150

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Mental Health: Emergency Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Gratitude Games.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	28454
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises the impact that sport and physical activity has on physical and mental health, and the importance of welfare and wellbeing for everyone participating in sport at all levels.</p><p>The Government's role in the support of bidding for and hosting major sporting events is set out in the Gold Framework. The Gratitude Games do not meet the criteria as set out in the Gold Framework and therefore would not be within scope for support. We encourage all organisations to continue to work together to support mental health through sport and physical activity.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 28494 31250 35060 question first answered 28/07/2022 15:48:23 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1459833

	registered interest
	date	22/04/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Military Bases
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) locations and (b) sizes are of defence bases his Department will have vacated between 2015-2030.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	157610
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2022 answer text <p>A list of bases identified for future disposal are detailed on the Ministry of Defence's disposal database, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House and can be accessed online via the following link Disposal database: House of Commons report - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)</p><p> </p><p>Details of bases sold between 2015 and 2022 have also been placed in the Library of the House.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 27/04/2022 11:02:46 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin attachment 1 file name 157610 - List of MOD Bases Sold Between 2015-2022.xlsx title 157610 - List of MOD Bases Sold 2015-2022
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1385538

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2021
	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	Birds: Conservation
	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 assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the findings of the fifth UK Birds of Conservation Concern report published on 1 December 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	87762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>We are committed to the recovery of species, including wild birds, in England and that is why within the Environment Act 2021 we have a requirement for a new legally binding target halt the decline in species abundance by 2030. Furthermore, we plan to publish a Green Paper soon which will consider further actions that Defra can take to assist nature's recovery.</p><p>Our Agri-environment schemes continue to be the principal means of improving habitat provision for farmland birds and the wider environment on farmland in England. We were delighted to see a 40% uplift in Countryside Stewardship applications this year which will help drive immediate action to support birds and other species.</p><p>In the longer term we will transition to three new environmental land management schemes which will further this work. In the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot, participants can select from an initial set of eight standards to build their own agreements. Several of these standards contain actions to support birds. For example, the Arable and Horticultural Land Standard aims to support increased farmland biodiversity, including wild bird and pollinator populations through specific actions that will provide year-round resources for farmland birds and insects.</p><p>In addition, the Government continues to support specific conservation action for birds. For example, supporting the establishment of the National Recovery Partnership for curlew in England, which brings together a range of organisations with a desire to protect and conserve this species, and funding a trial translocation and recovery project in the east of England. We have also supported successful reintroductions, including the white-tailed eagle to southern England.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 14/12/2021 16:50:58 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1385539

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2021
	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	Birds: Conservation
	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 halt and reverse population declines in (a) puffins and (b) other seabirds.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	87763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK’s seabirds, including puffins, are an important part of our natural heritage, and their protection is a high priority for this government.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with Natural England to develop a comprehensive and ambitious English Seabird Conservation Strategy which we are aiming to publish in summer 2022. This strategy will aim to assess the vulnerability of each seabird species in light of the pressures they are facing and propose actions to address them.</p><p> </p><p>Forage fish such as sandeels play a crucial role in the health of the wider North Sea marine ecosystem. Seabirds and other sensitive marine species rely on sandeels as a food source. Sandeel stocks are highly sensitive to changing environmental conditions and this is affecting the resilience of the seabird populations. Defra and the UK Fisheries Administrations recently concluded a call for evidence on Sandeels and Norway pout to help inform future decision making to ensure these stocks are managed sustainably in the future. The responses are currently being analysed to feed into next steps.</p><p> </p><p>We are also developing a UK Bycatch Mitigation Initiative which we will be publishing early next year. This document will outline actions to tackle the bycatch of sensitive marine species, including seabirds, in UK waters.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 14/12/2021 14:03:54 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake