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1280562

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade and Agriculture Commission: Ethics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, for what reason the interim report of the Trade and Agriculture Commission round table on ethics does not include the contributions made by the trade union representatives who were in attendance.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	143747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>The Trade and Agriculture Commission’s interim progress update was written and published prior to the ethical trading roundtable, which took place on 6 November.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 01/02/2021 16:25:40 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1282169

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unemployment: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on taking steps to work together to help tackle youth unemployment.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	911613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>Defence has a close relationship with the Department for Work and Pensions. Initiatives include the Armed Forces Employability Pathway Scheme, contributing to Job Centre Plus resources in support of Work Coaches and their clients, and Job Centre Plus support for online Armed Forces workshops. The Armed Forces continue to offer young people world class training through highly respected Apprenticeship schemes and a uniquely challenging and constructive career.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 01/02/2021 16:37:55 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1282170

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	When he plans to publish the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
uin	911618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>My right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, expects to be able to publish the Review’s conclusions in the spring.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the Defence elements of the Review in particular, I can tell the House that I intend to set out further details of our plans in the weeks after the Integrated Review’s publication.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 01/02/2021 16:39:39 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

1282171

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on employment of the defence settlement.
tabling member constituency	Harrogate and Knaresborough
tabling member printed	Andrew Jones
uin	911619
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence already supports over 390,000 jobs in the UK and in 2019, the UK won £11billion worth of export orders. The multi-year defence settlement will protect this important contribution and build on it by investing in cutting edge capabilities, research and development.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 01/02/2021 16:40:12 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones

1282172

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Addictions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of drug and alcohol addiction support services for (a) serving armed forces personnel and (b) veterans.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	911632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>Drug and alcohol abuse is incompatible with the standards we expect of those who Serve in the Armed Forces. For those Serving Personnel needing help to overcome addiction, treatment is provided via the Defence Medical Establishment. Veterans’ healthcare, including treatment for drug and alcohol dependency, is the responsibility of the NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 01/02/2021 16:38:29 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1282173

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Civil Proceedings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress is being made with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on bringing forward legacy legislation on tackling vexatious claims against veterans who have served in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	911634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>This Government is committed to bringing an end to vexatious claims against the Armed Forces. We have introduced the Overseas Operations Bill to reduce the uncertainty faced by our Service personnel and veterans in relation to historical allegations and claims arising from overseas operations. We have also been clear that we will bring forward separate legislation to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - including delivering on our commitment to Northern Ireland veterans - as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 01/02/2021 16:39:02 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1282174

registered interest
date	01/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the international climate emergency on UK defence preparedness.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff North
tabling member printed	Anna McMorrin
uin	911639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence recognises that climate change is already having an impact on Defence. A review is ongoing to assess the wider implications and to identify actions needed to enable defence to operate at full potential in an increasingly challenging security and physical environment.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 01/02/2021 16:37:29 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4632 label Biography information for Anna McMorrin

1281571

registered interest
date	28/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Mexico
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions her Department had with UK asparagus producers before resizing the Tariff Rate Quota on fresh asparagus from Mexico; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	144911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text <p>The UK’s continuity mandate and negotiating strategy, and in particular the necessary resizing of all Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs), has been informed by the government’s economic analysis, alongside other evidence, strategic priorities, and consultation with businesses and other stakeholders.</p><p>As the Government progresses with negotiations, it brings together the best evidence from across Whitehall, insight from external stakeholders, and a range of data and analytical tools. The Department for International Trade (DIT) maintains regular contact with businesses, including frequently meeting with business representation organisations, and trade and industry associations, across a range of sections to keep them informed on the developments in our work.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 04/02/2021 10:53:48 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1281574

registered interest
date	28/01/2021
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	Gambling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether it is his policy to treat gambling addiction as a public health matter; and what steps he plans to take with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle the effects of gambling addiction on society.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	145017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2021 answer text <p>The Department commissioned Public Health England to undertake the first ever comprehensive evidence review on the public health harms relating to gambling in England. This will inform the Department’s future approach to treating gambling related harms. This will be published later this year.</p><p>The Department also treats gambling health harms as a health and care issue, including through provision of National Health Service treatment and advice and supporting the development of research and the evidence base. The NHS Long Term Plan made a commitment to expand the geographical coverage of NHS services for people with serious gambling problems.v</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 03/02/2021 17:23:29 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1281575

registered interest
date	28/01/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Health Professions: Tax Avoidance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the number of doctors and nurses who have (a) been subject to the Loan Charge and (b) settled to avoid that charge.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	145018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text <p>I refer the Honourable Member to the answers given on 26 January 2021 to UIN 140966 and 140967.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 145019 question first answered 04/02/2021 12:30:17 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon