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1193515

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date	06/05/2020
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Parental Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to make it easier for people to share parental leave.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Dr Jamie Wallis
uin	902305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>We are evaluating our Shared Parental Leave and Pay scheme, which will allow us to gather information on the barriers and enablers to take up. We are also working on a digital tool to help parents understand the options available to them and make it easier to access Shared Parental Leave.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 06/05/2020 16:49:15 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4766 label Biography information for Dr Jamie Wallis

1193516

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Females: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment she has made of whether the covid-19 outbreak has had a disproportionate effect on women's job security.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	902294
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government is actively monitoring the impact of Covid-19 on the labour market, including the impact on women and on other groups.</p><p>However, it is too early to draw any firm conclusions. The next ONS labour market statistics will be released in May, covering the 3-month period up to the end of March. Analysis of this and other data will provide an indication of early impacts of Covid-19 on the labour market.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 06/05/2020 16:48:16 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1193517

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on access to safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	902299
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>This Government is committed to ensuring survivors get the support they need. I have regular discussion with colleagues across Whitehall, including my counterparts at the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice, and we have been closely informed by the latest data from the sector.</p><p>We have announced £3.2 billion to aid local authorities’ in their responses to Covid-19 pressures, including providing essential support for victims and their children.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 06/05/2020 16:39:43 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1193518

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Disability: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment she has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on disabled people who are in receipt of social security.
tabling member constituency	Oldham East and Saddleworth
tabling member printed	Debbie Abrahams
uin	902300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2020 answer text <p>DWP has made a number of changes to the benefits system in response to the pandemic to ensure the right support goes to those claimants who are more vulnerable, have a health condition or have a disability.</p><p>To provide greater financial security at this time, we have automatically extended awards by 6 months for existing claimants that were due to be reviewed or reassessed.</p><p>We have also suspended all face-to-face assessments of disability benefits for 3 months but continue to accept new claims, requests for a review where asked by a claimant and, as usual, prioritise claims made under the Special Rules for Terminal Illness.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 07/05/2020 09:23:52 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4212 label Biography information for Debbie Abrahams

1193519

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Pregnancy: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government has taken to support pregnant women unable to work during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	902304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>Covid-19 is particularly challenging for those in vulnerable groups, including pregnant women.</p><p>Pregnant women can be furloughed if the employer and employee agree to this. Where this happens, the Government has amended the law to ensure they do not lose out on maternity and parental pay.</p><p>Employers should review their risk assessments for pregnant women, considering also the risk of severe illness for the shielding group. In some circumstances, medically suspending the woman may be appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 06/05/2020 16:48:53 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1192345

registered interest
date	05/05/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	British Airways: Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish a response to EDM 418 on British Airways job losses.
tabling member constituency	Airdrie and Shotts
tabling member printed	Neil Gray
uin	42058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that the recent news regarding job losses at British Airways will be very distressing for the airline’s employees and their families.</p><p> </p><p>The aviation sector is essential to the UK economy, and we encourage firms to draw on the unprecedented package of measures we have made available to support them through this time. This includes schemes to raise capital, flexibilities with tax bills, and financial support for employees.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 07/05/2020 12:37:29 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst previous answer version 19537 answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	4365 label Biography information for Neil Gray

1192550

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
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: Disease Control
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 ensure that immunological expertise is being used to inform his Department’s decision-making in relation to covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	43019
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) is an expert committee of the Department which advises the Government. Members include those with expertise in immunology and serology all of whom advise the Chief Medical Officer and share information with the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).</p><p>SAGE provides expert medical and scientific advice to the Chief Medical Officers of the four United Kingdom Governments, who, in turn, advise Government and agencies in all parts of the UK.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 09/06/2020 10:56:45 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1192551

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to publish its vaccine strategy for covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	43020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government has established a Vaccines Taskforce to coordinate and make the most of all the work going on across Government, academia and industry to accelerate the development and manufacture of a COVID-19 vaccine. The development of various coronavirus vaccines is at an early stage but progressing rapidly. The taskforce will draw on expert scientific and medical advice to make sure all parts of the pursuit of a vaccine are as efficient as possible. Further information on the Government’s approach will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 15/05/2020 10:38:56 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1192552

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
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	Cancer: Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mental health support has been made available to people living with cancer, whose treatment has been interrupted as a result of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	43021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that social distancing and self-isolation are likely to increase the risk of loneliness and mental health issues, particularly for people with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer, whose treatment has been interrupted, and those who are shielding.</p><p>To respond to this, the Department and Public Health England are working with the National Health Service, social care, voluntary sector and across Government to improve mental health support and provide guidance for those shielding, self-distancing and in self-isolation.</p><p>We are working with NHS England and NHS Improvement to ensure the mental health needs of those who are shielding are adequately met.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 13/05/2020 10:57:18 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1192558

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Enterprises: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will permit social impact financiers to provide fast, low interest loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to (a) co-operatives, (b) mutual societies and (c) other social enterprises; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	42981
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2020 answer text The Government has set out an unprecedented package of support for all businesses affected by this crisis, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).<p> </p><p>On 3 April the Chancellor extended the eligibility of the scheme so that all viable small and medium-sized businesses affected by Covid-19, and not just those viable businesses unable to secure regular commercial financing, are now eligible to borrow under CBILS.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses can access loans from £50,001 up to £5 million and the Government will cover the first 12 months’ interest payments and any fees. The interest rate charged on finance facilities will be set at the discretion of each lender. The Government expects that these rates will be competitive and fairly priced, taking into account the unprecedented situation businesses may currently face. All lenders must clearly explain the interest and fees that they will charge over the duration of the facility.</p><p> </p><p>Co-operatives and other mutuals are eligible to borrow under CBILS, provided they meet the wider scheme eligibility criteria. The Government recognises the value of co-operatives, and officials will continue to engage with sector representatives to understand the impact of the disruption caused by COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Any lender, including social impact financiers, who wish to become accredited should contact the BBB.</p><p> </p><p>As of 13 May, there are 68 accredited lenders participating in CBILS,</p><p>and this list can be found on the British Business Bank’s website: <a href="https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils-2/current-accredited-lenders-and-partners/" target="_blank">https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils-2/current-accredited-lenders-and-partners/</a>.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 13/05/2020 13:19:25 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas