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1588683

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/02/2023
	date	23/02/2023
	date tabled	23/02/2023
	ddp created	23/02/2023 17:24:38
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	23/02/2023 17:36:05 28/02/2023 19:55:27
	hansard heading	Public Sector: Food
	house id	1
	identifier	151347
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	28/02/2023 19:25:00
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on a single buyer agreement for public sector food; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of such an agreement on (a) regional wholesalers and (b) small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 151347
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	151347
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Cabinet Office, continues to work alongside the national food industry, including the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, to make sure that suppliers’ concerns are being factored into the development of the agreement.</p><p>We regularly engage with colleagues from the devolved nations, including customers and suppliers across Wales, on their commercial requirements and how we can support them.</p><p>SMEs and wholesalers are crucial to the food supply chain and have been consulted as part of supplier engagement. These stakeholders have been from across the whole of the UK. The UK Government always seeks to work constructively with devolved administrations, including the Welsh Government, and feedback from this process shaped the procurement strategy for the framework agreement.</p><p>The UK Government has made important changes to ensure SME producers across the country will have increased opportunities to work with the public sector. Furthermore, customers will be able to request nominated local products (subject to the local supplier/producer meeting the minimum technical standards). These products would be consolidated into a single delivery with their food order.</p><p>Lastly, this will be the first procurement for CCS in the food market, which will actually bring additional choice to public sector food buyers.</p><p> </p> question first answered 28/02/2023 19:25:00 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1672004

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2023
	date	21/11/2023
	date tabled	21/11/2023
	ddp created	21/11/2023 20:26:22
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	21/11/2023 20:50:21 27/11/2023 18:29:17
	hansard heading	Ministers: Members' Interests
	house id	1
	identifier	3055
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	27/11/2023 17:57:25
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps Cabinet members appointed on 13 November 2023 have taken as part of the interests declaration and management process as of 21 November 2023.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 3055
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	3055
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Ministerial Code makes clear that Ministers must ensure that no conflict arises, or could reasonably be perceived to arise, between their public duties and their private interests, financial or otherwise. It is the personal responsibility of each Minister to decide whether and what action is needed to avoid a conflict or the perception of a conflict, taking account of advice received from their Permanent Secretary and the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ interests.</p><p>As set out in Chapter 7 of the Ministerial Code, there is an established regime in place for the declaration and management of private interests held by ministers. Cabinet members appointed on 13 November 2023 are following this standard process. On appointment to each new office, ministers must provide their Permanent Secretary and Independent Adviser with a full list of interests which might be thought to give rise to a conflict. This includes interests of the minister’s spouse or partner and close family which might be thought to give rise to a conflict.</p><p>The Independent Adviser publishes a list of relevant interests. Work is underway on the next List which will include all ministers appointed week commencing 13 November.</p><p> </p> question first answered 27/11/2023 17:57:25 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1345701

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/07/2021
	date	12/07/2021
	date tabled	12/07/2021
	ddp created	12/07/2021 21:31:54
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	12/07/2021 21:55:45 15/07/2021 16:58:07
	hansard heading	Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre: Novus
	house id	1
	identifier	31491
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/07/2021 16:26:17
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government Response to the Justice Select Committee’s Seventeenth Report of Session 2019–2021: Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre, paragraph 11, for what reason the decision was made to change the education provider from Novus to Nacro; and when that decision was made.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 31491
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	31491
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Although the Youth Custody Service monitors performance at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre, the decision to change the education provider from Novus to Nacro was made by MTC as the private provider at Rainsbrook who are empowered to take such decisions. Nacro commenced education provision at the centre on 5 May 2021.</p> question first answered 15/07/2021 16:26:17 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1253275

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/11/2020
	date	18/11/2020
	date tabled	18/11/2020
	ddp created	18/11/2020 21:26:06
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	18/11/2020 21:37:44 23/11/2020 16:05:17
	hansard heading	CAFCASS: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	117323
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/11/2020 15:33:55
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the effectiveness of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 117323
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	117323
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>As an essential public service, Cafcass continues to work hard to maintain its service to children and families during very challenging circumstances. This is a tribute to its leadership and staff at all levels.</p><p> </p><p>At the beginning of the first national lockdown, Cafcass closed all its offices to the public and conducted its work with children, families and the family courts remotely and continued as far as possible to file welfare reports, attend remote hearings and progress cases accordingly. In the summer, Cafcass published protocols setting out how and when its staff attend court in person and on the use of remote video technology and in-person visits to speak with children in their home, in outside spaces such as parks, or at a re-opened Cafcass office from late July.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 November Cafcass published new guidance setting out its approach to working with children and families during the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. It is Cafcass’ priority to see children and families in person when it is in their best interest to do so, and this will depend on the particular circumstances in each case. From the end of November all Cafcass offices and touchdown locations will be open to provide Covid-secure places to work and to meet children and families while keeping safe. Cafcass will continue to review and ensure that all these measures are in accordance with government and public health guidance.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of the impact of remote hearings on Cafcass, research by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory published in October shows that most professionals, including Cafcass staff, feel that overall the courts are now working more effectively and that there are even some benefits from remote working. However, the report also highlights some areas of concern that need to be addressed. There are clearly circumstances where more support is required to enable parents and young people to take part in remote hearings effectively, and this is under consideration by the senior family judiciary.</p><p> </p><p>Cafcass continues to experience high levels of demand for its services while managing a rise in the number of open cases due to a reduction in case disposals. The Ministry of Justice has allocated an additional £3.4m this year to help Cafcass meet these challenges. Cafcass has put in place a protocol to enable it, where necessary, to prioritise cases in local service areas so that it can continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable children and families.</p> question first answered 23/11/2020 15:33:55 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1253277

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/11/2020
	date	18/11/2020
	date tabled	18/11/2020
	ddp created	18/11/2020 21:26:15
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	18/11/2020 21:37:53 23/11/2020 16:05:15
	hansard heading	CAFCASS: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	117324
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/11/2020 15:33:55
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what additional resources he has allocated to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service during the covid-19 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 117324
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	117324
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>As an essential public service, Cafcass continues to work hard to maintain its service to children and families during very challenging circumstances. This is a tribute to its leadership and staff at all levels.</p><p> </p><p>At the beginning of the first national lockdown, Cafcass closed all its offices to the public and conducted its work with children, families and the family courts remotely and continued as far as possible to file welfare reports, attend remote hearings and progress cases accordingly. In the summer, Cafcass published protocols setting out how and when its staff attend court in person and on the use of remote video technology and in-person visits to speak with children in their home, in outside spaces such as parks, or at a re-opened Cafcass office from late July.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 November Cafcass published new guidance setting out its approach to working with children and families during the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. It is Cafcass’ priority to see children and families in person when it is in their best interest to do so, and this will depend on the particular circumstances in each case. From the end of November all Cafcass offices and touchdown locations will be open to provide Covid-secure places to work and to meet children and families while keeping safe. Cafcass will continue to review and ensure that all these measures are in accordance with government and public health guidance.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of the impact of remote hearings on Cafcass, research by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory published in October shows that most professionals, including Cafcass staff, feel that overall the courts are now working more effectively and that there are even some benefits from remote working. However, the report also highlights some areas of concern that need to be addressed. There are clearly circumstances where more support is required to enable parents and young people to take part in remote hearings effectively, and this is under consideration by the senior family judiciary.</p><p> </p><p>Cafcass continues to experience high levels of demand for its services while managing a rise in the number of open cases due to a reduction in case disposals. The Ministry of Justice has allocated an additional £3.4m this year to help Cafcass meet these challenges. Cafcass has put in place a protocol to enable it, where necessary, to prioritise cases in local service areas so that it can continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable children and families.</p> question first answered 23/11/2020 15:33:55 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1345698

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/07/2021
	date	12/07/2021
	date tabled	12/07/2021
	ddp created	12/07/2021 21:31:44
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	12/07/2021 21:55:37 15/07/2021 16:56:11
	hansard heading	Prisons: Industrial Disputes
	house id	1
	identifier	31488
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/07/2021 16:24:08
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect of strike action on prison education in respect of the industrial dispute between the University and College Union and Novus at custodial establishments.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 31488
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	31488
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Contingency plans were put in place and enacted by Novus to manage the potential impact of industrial action by the University and College Union (UCU). There was limited impact on education delivery during the action.</p><p> </p><p>Novus provide services under the Prison Education Framework contract which enables HMPPS to penalise providers for any non-delivery of education at site level where applicable. We continue to encourage UCU and Novus to engage proactively to resolve this dispute.</p> question first answered 15/07/2021 16:24:08 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1345699

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/07/2021
	date	12/07/2021
	date tabled	12/07/2021
	ddp created	12/07/2021 21:31:47
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	12/07/2021 21:55:40 15/07/2021 16:56:09
	hansard heading	Prisons: Industrial Disputes
	house id	1
	identifier	31489
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/07/2021 16:24:09
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of whether financial penalties could potentially be invoked against Novus in the event that prison education is disrupted as a result of strike action.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 31489
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	31489
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Contingency plans were put in place and enacted by Novus to manage the potential impact of industrial action by the University and College Union (UCU). There was limited impact on education delivery during the action.</p><p> </p><p>Novus provide services under the Prison Education Framework contract which enables HMPPS to penalise providers for any non-delivery of education at site level where applicable. We continue to encourage UCU and Novus to engage proactively to resolve this dispute.</p> question first answered 15/07/2021 16:24:09 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1345700

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/07/2021
	date	12/07/2021
	date tabled	12/07/2021
	ddp created	12/07/2021 21:31:50
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	12/07/2021 21:55:42 15/07/2021 16:56:07
	hansard heading	Prisons: Industrial Disputes
	house id	1
	identifier	31490
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/07/2021 16:24:09
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help resolve the industrial dispute between the University and College Union and Novus at custodial establishments.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 31490
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	31490
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Contingency plans were put in place and enacted by Novus to manage the potential impact of industrial action by the University and College Union (UCU). There was limited impact on education delivery during the action.</p><p> </p><p>Novus provide services under the Prison Education Framework contract which enables HMPPS to penalise providers for any non-delivery of education at site level where applicable. We continue to encourage UCU and Novus to engage proactively to resolve this dispute.</p> question first answered 15/07/2021 16:24:09 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1334037

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/06/2021
	date	14/06/2021
	date tabled	14/06/2021
	ddp created	14/06/2021 21:36:52
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	14/06/2021 21:58:41 17/06/2021 16:17:07
	hansard heading	Prisons: Wales
	house id	1
	identifier	15336
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	17/06/2021 15:45:41
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many inmates have completed accredited rehabilitation programmes at (a) HMP Berwyn and (b) all other Welsh prisons, in each year since 2017.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 15336
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	15336
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Due to the nature of the populations, HMP Parc, HMP Berwyn and HMP Usk are the only prisons in Wales where accredited programmes are delivered.</p><p>We routinely publish figures for delivery of accredited programmes, including completions in custody by establishment. These are available in the HMPPS Annual Digest, the most recent of which can be found in Chapter 6 at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmpps-annual-digest-april-2019-to-march-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmpps-annual-digest-april-2019-to-march-2020</a></p> question first answered 17/06/2021 15:45:41 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1331295

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	14/06/2021
	date	09/06/2021
	date tabled	09/06/2021
	ddp created	09/06/2021 19:09:18
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/06/2021 19:19:16 14/06/2021 14:47:07
	hansard heading	Berwyn Prison: Safety
	house id	1
	identifier	13154
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	14/06/2021 14:15:36
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of adequacy of levels of physical safety among (a) prisoners and (b) staff at HMP Berwyn.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 13154
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	13154
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Ensuring the safety of staff and prisoners is a key priority and we continue to prioritise giving all staff the tools and training needed to help them to improve safety outcomes.</p><p>HMP Berwyn has continued to support the delivery of safer prisons work throughout the pandemic. This has included launching an intervention programme to address violence for prisoners involved in a number of violent incidents; introducing a new debt strategy with an appointed debt team; and the introduction of a new peer support process to provide support for prisoners to help reduce the risk of self-harm and violence.</p><p>HMP Berwyn rolled out ‘Purple Video Visits’ during the pandemic, helping to maintain important family ties – which is vital to rehabilitation. The prison also developed distraction packs to keep prisoners better occupied and support their wellbeing.</p> question first answered 14/06/2021 14:15:36 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	creator	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts