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1136092

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Personal Savings
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to increase incentives for people to save.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	911692
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>The Government has introduced a range of measures to support savers.</p><p>We have increased the amount of money that people can save into their ISAs each year to a record £20,000 and introduced a Personal Savings Allowance of up to £1,000 for basic rate taxpayers and up to £500 for higher rate taxpayers.</p><p>Thanks to these measures, over 95% of people with savings income pay no tax on that income.</p><p> </p><p>The new Help to Save scheme is supporting working families on low incomes to build up a rainy-day fund by offering a 50% bonus on up to £50 of monthly saving.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 02/07/2019 14:13:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1644925

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Lotteries: Charities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What representations she has received on increasing fundraising limits for charity lotteries.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	905434
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2023 answer text <p>I have received representations about society lottery limits from a range of stakeholders, including society lottery operators, charities and national lottery stakeholders.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 15/06/2023 10:56:08 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1330540

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2021
	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	Coronavirus: Vaccination
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent progress has been made on vaccinating people against covid-19.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	900845
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2021 answer text <p>We have administered over 60 million vaccine jabs in the United Kingdom, with 75% of the adult population already having received their first dose. Over 25 million people have now received their second dose and</p><p>53% of people aged 30 to 39 years have received at least one dose since the programme began opening up to the age group on 13 May. This week, we will open the vaccination programme to ages 25 to 29 years old.</p><p>We are on track to meet our vaccination target to offer all adults a vaccine by the end of July.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 08/06/2021 16:31:53 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1167921

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Iraq: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK relations with the Government of Iraq.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	900304
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>The Government has developed a close bilateral relationship with Iraq, including hosting a successful visit by President Salih in July and ensuring regular ministerial contact since. I met the Iraqi Ambassador yesterday and spoke to Iraqi Foreign Minister Al-Hakim this morning. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Abdul Mehdi last month. In each conversation we have raised our concerns about the handling of the recent protests, urging restraint and proportionality.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 05/11/2019 14:44:53 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1293800

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	India: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK engagement with India.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	912779
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>We look forward to an ambitious PM visit that will deliver on shared priorities, and multi-lateral collaboration with India as a guest at the G7, and as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.</p><p>In December, the Foreign Secretary visited India to deepen our bilateral strategic partnership and demonstrate our commitment to closer partnership with the region as a whole. In February, the Trade Secretary visited India to push forward delivery of an Enhanced Trade Partnership, as a springboard for a future FTA. The visit secured 1,500 jobs and investment in UK vaccine manufacturing. Ahead of UK COP26 Presidency, Alok Sharma visited India in February, meeting with PM Modi to increase momentum for UK-India climate collaboration.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/03/2021 14:20:34 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1184662

	registered interest
	date	12/03/2020
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Church of England: Marriage
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, in what circumstances a Church of Scotland minister is able to conduct a wedding in the Church of England.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	28560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>The clergy of other denominations cannot conduct Church of England marriages, though they may be able to participate to a limited extent in Church of England weddings by, for example, reading lessons, or leading prayers by agreement with the local incumbent or priest who is officiating.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 18/03/2020 17:12:17 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1365517

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2021
	answering body	House of Commons Commission
	answering dept id	18
	answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
	answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
	hansard heading	House of Commons: Income
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment the Commission has made of the impact on revenue of the decision to temporarily close banqueting and other facilities due to covid-19 transmission on the estate.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	68095
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2021 answer text <p>On Monday 1 November the House of Commons Commission agreed that all events on the estate that do not relate to parliamentary business will be cancelled for the next two weeks, including banqueting events (Member-sponsored and third party), tours and other meetings.</p><p>It is not possible to calculate the impact that these short-term closures will have on income because while some bookings may be cancelled completely, others will be rescheduled for future dates. In the latter case, this means that income has simply been deferred rather than lost completely. A short parliamentary recess is scheduled for 10–12 November which will also serve to reduce numbers on the estate and therefore footfall in catering outlets. Any estimates made at this point in time would therefore inevitably be speculative.</p><p>Income and expenditure in these areas continue to be closely monitored, as with all House of Commons budgets.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 08/11/2021 12:00:19 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1271807

	registered interest
	date	16/12/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Firearms: Licensing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has received representations on differences in practice between police forces on firearms licensing and registration; and if she will implement (a) a national standard for that practice and (b) a database of all licensed firearms.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	130623
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>We know that there are some variations in practice between police forces in processing firearms licensing applications. This is why the Government intends to issue statutory guidance to the police on their firearms licensing functions. We consulted on draft guidance between 23 July and 17 September 2019 and we are considering the responses received, as well as discussing the details with interested parties. While the granting of firearm certificates is an operational matter for the police, they will be required to have regard to the statutory guidance when issued, which will ensure greater consistency in firearms licensing practice across all forces.</p><p>The National Firearms Licensing Management System is a central database which provides records of all firearm and shotgun certificate holders and registered firearms dealers who have been licensed by the police to hold firearms in accordance with the Firearms Act 1968.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 11/01/2021 11:57:11 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1694967

	registered interest
	date	11/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he plans to respond to the call for evidence relating to potential regulations under the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill 2023.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	17766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government supported the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, which gained Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. The Act will require immobilisers and forensic marking to be fitted as standard to specified new agricultural equipment such as All-Terrain Vehicles and quad bikes. The Act also provides a power for the Secretary of State to extend requirements to other equipment designed for use in agricultural or commercial activities, via secondary legislation.</p><p>A call for evidence was published last summer, seeking views on the details needed for the secondary legislation, targeted at those who may be affected by proposals, including the agricultural and construction sectors, manufacturers, dealers, retailers, tradespeople and law enforcement.</p><p>Over 200 responses to the call for evidence were received, and we have further engaged with manufacturers and retailers to discuss responses in detail. I am carefully considering responses before publishing the Government response.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 14/03/2024 12:26:18 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1171155

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Passports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when blue passports will be available to UK citizens who are renewing their passports.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest West
	tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
	uin	3660
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>Since March 2020, blue and burgundy passports have been issued concurrently as part of the usual phased approach that ensures a smooth and safe approach to a new passport design. This transition continues, and currently passport applicants are unable to select the colour of the passport that they will receive. However, the vast majority of British passports being issued now are blue.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 30/06/2020 15:18:35 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne