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1191573

registered interest
date	29/04/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Debts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to cancel the debt of countries in the Global South affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Wansbeck
tabling member printed	Ian Lavery
uin	902052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>It is essential to help developing countries deal with the secondary economic effects of coronavirus. This will protect vulnerable people and help the world economy recover. The UK is taking a leading role by contributing up to £150m to the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, to fund the poorest countries’ debt repayments to the IMF. We also support the suspension of debt repayments from the poorest countries by G20 and Paris Club creditors. We are working hard to stop the poorest suffering the most.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 29/04/2020 16:14:37 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4139 label Biography information for Ian Lavery

1191574

registered interest
date	29/04/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Trade Agreements
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to help ensure that UK trade agreements promote (a) fair trade and (b) the provision of affordable medicines.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	902055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The UK is both a champion of free trade and a friend to developing countries. Now that we have left the EU, the UK will work for trade deals that are free and fair for developing countries. We are seeking to continue and even enhance our previous trade agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. Access to medicines is vital, so we are continuing our commitment to the Doha Declaration on Public Health to help developing countries get the supplies they need.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 29/04/2020 16:19:20 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1191575

registered interest
date	29/04/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to ensure that universal healthcare is available as a right in countries that are in receipt of support through her Department's aid programmes.
tabling member constituency	Islington North
tabling member printed	Jeremy Corbyn
uin	902058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The UK was an architect of the Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Our NHS is a shining light and we have deployed British expertise across the world including during African Ebola outbreaks. DFID’s health programmes support developing countries to build resilient health systems that provide quality health services for all and are prepared for global health threats like coronavirus.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 29/04/2020 16:20:37 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	185 label Biography information for Jeremy Corbyn

1191576

registered interest
date	29/04/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to ensure that the UK maintains its expenditure of 0.7 per cent of GDP on development aid during the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Calder Valley
tabling member printed	Craig Whittaker
uin	902046
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>There has never been a more important time to deliver on our 0.7% commitment, a commitment that this government has enshrined in law.</p><p>The UK has plans in place to meet this commitment whilst delivering value for money for the taxpayer and ensuring that we continue to support coronavirus response efforts.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 29/04/2020 16:22:32 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	3940 label Biography information for Craig Whittaker

1190865

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Coronavirus Act 2020
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the use of the powers contained in the Coronavirus Act 2020.
tabling member constituency	Stockton North
tabling member printed	Alex Cunningham
uin	901907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>I regularly meet ministerial colleagues to discuss important issues, including the Covid-19 outbreak. I am unable to talk about any legal content of those discussions because whether or not the Law Officers have given advice, by convention, is not disclosed outside Government.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 28/04/2020 13:28:35 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4122 label Biography information for Alex Cunningham

1190866

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crown Prosecution Service: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans she has for the allocation of the additional £85 million to the CPS.
tabling member constituency	Gloucester
tabling member printed	Richard Graham
uin	901905
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government is investing across the justice system.The additional £85 million to the CPS will enable the CPS to respond effectively to any increase in caseload resulting from the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers; to better meet their disclosure obligations; to work with investigators to pursue all reasonable lines of inquiry; and to deliver much needed changes to external counsel fees. Investing in the CPS to meet these pressures demonstrates that this Government is commitment to ensuring that justice is served.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 28/04/2020 13:26:57 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	3990 label Biography information for Richard Graham

1190867

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	District Councils
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of joint working between councils in two-tier local authority areas.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	901983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>In a two-tier area, effective joint working between county and district councils is essential, especially at this time of national emergency.</p><p>However, the Government recognises that unitary councils can facilitate more integrated decision-making, better service delivery, greater local accountability and empowered local communities.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 28/04/2020 16:13:54 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

1190868

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Rented Housing: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to help renters affected by the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Ipswich
tabling member printed	Tom Hunt
uin	901984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>This Government has put in place an unprecedented package to support renters during this time. Legislation to increase eviction notice periods, coupled with the Court Service’s suspension of proceedings, mean no renter currently faces the threat of eviction.</p><p>We have strengthened the welfare safety-net to help households experiencing financial hardship.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 28/04/2020 16:07:32 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4771 label Biography information for Tom Hunt

1190869

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Elections: Buckinghamshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the delay to local elections in Buckinghamshire on regional democratic representation.
tabling member constituency	Chesham and Amersham
tabling member printed	Dame Cheryl Gillan
uin	901986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has announced the postponement of the 2020 local elections across the country, including in Buckinghamshire. The elections will be held next year and in the meantime the council will continue to serve the interests of its electors.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 28/04/2020 16:14:46 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	18 label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan

1190870

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Homelessness: Migrants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans he has to provide (a) support and (b) accommodation for overseas nationals experiencing homelessness with no recourse to public funds during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	901989
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>We have provided over £3.2 billion of new funding to help local authorities to reduce risks to public health and to support individuals on the basis of need. This includes those sleeping rough.</p><p>The Government recognises that these are unprecedented times and expects local authorities to support people who are sleeping rough, and also to minimise unnecessary risks to public health, acting within the law.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall grouped question UIN 901995 question first answered 28/04/2020 13:56:35 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands