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732562

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Neuromuscular Disorders
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proposals he has made to ensure that patients do not experience delays in accessing emerging treatments for muscle-wasting conditions after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1192
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>The Government wants patients to access cost-effective innovative medicines and technologies, which may include emerging treatments for muscle-wasting conditions, at a price that the National Health Service can afford. That is why we commissioned the Accelerated Access Review, which reported in October last year. We are considering the review’s recommendations and will respond in due course.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the European Union and Member States how best to continue cooperation on medicine research and development and regulation in the best interests of both the United Kingdom and the EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations, but we are clear that whatever happens NHS patients should have access to cost-effective life-changing treatments as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 29/06/2017 11:03:21 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732566

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Cooperatives and Social Enterprises
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to support the growth of social enterprises and cooperatives.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1202
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2017 answer text <p>The Government is strongly supportive of both the co-operative and social enterprise sectors. The Government supports social enterprises in various ways, including championing procurement for social value. At Spring Budget 2017, the Government also announced that the thresholds at which co-operatives will have to conduct a full audit will increase in line with those for companies. This will allow co-operatives to use more of their resources to benefit their members. The Government will continue to explore further ways to support the sector.</p><p> </p><p>Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</a>.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay grouped question UIN 116 117 question first answered 30/06/2017 11:24:32 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732625

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Electronic Funds Transfer: Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the annual cost to the UK economy of bank-transfer fraud.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1011
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government has not made an assessment of the annual cost of bank transfer scams (otherwise known as Authorised Push Payment scams) to the UK economy, because the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is currently undertaking work to assess the scale and scope of the problem.</p><p> </p><p>This is part of their wider programme of work to better protect consumers from these scams and reduce the damage they cause. The programme also includes working with Financial Fraud Action UK to develop a common understanding of what data on these scams can be shared between banks, and what barriers stand in the way of sharing further information; and developing best practice standards that banks should follow when responding to these scams.</p><p> </p><p>The PSR is also looking at what role the payment system operators CHAPS and Faster Payments Service (the systems that allow push payments to be made) could play in mitigating the damage caused by Authorised Push Payment scams.</p><p> </p><p>The PSR will publish a review of progress in the second half of 2017.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 04/07/2017 16:34:58 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732651

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	LIBOR
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England on manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1148
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The Chancellor has regular discussions with the Governor of the Bank of England on a wide range of issues relating to financial services. As has been the practice of previous administrations, the Government does not provide details of such discussions.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 04/07/2017 16:33:12 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732637

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to extend the Immigration Skills charge to EU citizens when the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1040
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The arrangements which will apply to EU nationals seeking to work in the UK following the UK’s exit from the European Union have yet to be determined.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 04/07/2017 08:55:35 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732653

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Overseas Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate she has made of the proportion of UK overseas aid funding which met the internationally-recognised Development Assistance Criteria in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1115
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2017 answer text <p>All UK aid meets the internationally agreed OECD Development Assistance Committee definition of Official Development Assistance (ODA).</p><p> </p><p>Statistics on UK ODA spend is published in the national statistics publication Statistics on International Development, which can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-2016</a></p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 03/07/2017 10:13:47 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732559

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will implement the proposals set out by the Scottish Government in Scotland's place in Europe on the UK's continued membership of the single market or on a differentiated deal for Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1163
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>We worked closely with the Scottish Government to consider their proposals, but there are clear barriers to making them a reality. The proposals could lead to the creation of new barriers to trade within our Union. There is a better way to achieve the objectives we have in common.</p><p>The Prime Minister has set out her intention to seek a deep and special partnership with the EU taking in both economic and security cooperation. We will secure a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom - for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all parts of England.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 04/07/2017 16:06:29 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732560

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Statutory Instruments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent estimate he has made of the number of Statutory Instruments that will be required to support the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1164
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>In the Government White Paper on the Repeal Bill [‘Legislating for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union’], published on 30 March 2017, we estimated around 800 - 1,000 EU-exit related Statutory Instruments will be required. This figure still reflects current expectations and remains subject to policy decisions, further work on how we bring forward the secondary legislation, and on the outcome of negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 29/06/2017 15:57:01 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732592

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	European Medicines Agency
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate he has made of the annual value to the economy from the European Medicines Agency having been located in London in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1089
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>We recognise the important role that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) plays in the protection of human and animal health.</p><p>In the negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of medicines regulation in the best interests of both the UK and the EU.</p><p>We have a world class research base and world beating universities and businesses that mean the UK life sciences will continue to thrive. As shown by the recent investment decisions by GSK, Alnylam and Novo Nordisk, the UK remains open for business. It is in the interests of the UK and EU to secure a mutually beneficial agreement for business and citizens across Europe.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 04/07/2017 16:02:17 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

732578

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Treaties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many treaties are required to be renegotiated as a result of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	1208
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>Many of the UK’s relationships with non-EU partners and international organisations rest in some way on our membership of the EU.</p><p>The UK will seek to maintain the relationships and cooperation it currently enjoys with non-EU partners and international organisations as it exits the EU. Our priority is to ensure continuity, and we recognise the need to promote stability for business and individuals.</p><p>We are currently conducting a detailed assessment of the agreements which will require replacement as a result of the UK’s exit from the UK and taking forward work with partners to do so.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/07/2017 16:55:10 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day