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1416706

	registered interest
	date	26/01/2022
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Skilled Workers: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to improve skills in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	905220
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>While responsibility for skills is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive, we are also investing in Northern Ireland’s skills as we level up the UK. Made possible through £15 million of Government funding from the New Deal for Northern Ireland, the ‘Skill Up’ initiative will fully fund further education colleges and universities to deliver approximately 15,000 training places to support key growth sectors. The Government has also committed £617 million through City &amp; Growth Deals, with skills a key part of the Belfast Region City deal.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 26/01/2022 15:51:02 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1255915

	registered interest
	date	26/11/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Royal Docks: Freeports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department received an application (a) from or (b) on behalf of the Royal Docks in the London Borough of Newham to become a free port; and what assessment his Department has made of the feasibility of the Royal Docks becoming a free port.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	121407
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>We recently published the bidding prospectus for Freeports in England, setting out how ports can apply for Freeport status, and further details on our proposals for the policy. Areas across England, including air, rail and sea ports, have until the 5 February 2021 to submit bids for Freeport status. Successful locations will be announced in the spring following a fair, open and transparent assessment process.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 01/12/2020 14:25:21 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1315394

	registered interest
	date	18/05/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Victims
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic violence through the civil and family courts process.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	900155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2021 answer text <p>We have passed the landmark Domestic Abuse Act, which received Royal Assent on 29 April, representing our commitment to transforming our response to this crime.</p><p> </p><p>This Act contains significant reforms to the ways in which victims are supported in the family and civil courts, including a prohibition on cross-examination in person by perpetrators and automatic eligibility for special measures in family and civil courts to help alleviate their trauma.</p><p> </p><p>We are also continuing work to deliver our commitments made in response to the Expert Panel on Harm in the Family Courts report.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 18/05/2021 15:44:44 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1348522

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2021
	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	Cotonou Agreement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the principles outlined in the successor to the Cotonou Agreement and the effect of the implementation of that successor agreement on the UK's interests.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	903006
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2021 answer text <p>We continue to work with the EU and our African partners on a range of priority global issues, in line with the Integrated Review and to be a force for good in the world.</p><p>The proposed successor to the Cotonou Agreement covers objectives which we share, including contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. I welcome their progress on these areas.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 20/07/2021 14:56:06 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1345598

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent progress her Department has made on implementing the new National Transfer Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	902530
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2021 answer text <p>We are working towards implementing the new, fairer national voluntary rota on 26 July. The package of support we have put in place for local authorities includes £20m of additional funding and expert support on age assessment.</p><p>This will encourage more local authorities to step up and play their part in this shared national responsibility of supporting vulnerable unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 12/07/2021 16:02:02 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1242586

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	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	Imports: Israel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Israeli companies on exporting to the UK UV-light technology developed in Israel to kill germs.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	102224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2020 answer text <p>We are aware of the emergence of UV-light technology for infection prevention and control and are monitoring evidence in relation to its use in healthcare premises.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 03/11/2020 13:06:16 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1365968

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the potential effect on the economy of granting asylum seekers the right to work.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	69217
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2021 answer text <p>We allow asylum seekers to work if their claim has been outstanding for 12 months or more, through no fault of their own. Those permitted to work are restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).</p><p>A review of the policy is ongoing.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 17/11/2021 15:12:46 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1341994

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2021
	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, if she will extend the leave to remain of EU citizens with an outstanding application to the EU Settlement Scheme so that they do not lose access to rights while they wait for a decision.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	24391
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2021 answer text <p>Under the Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, those who applied before the deadline, but whose application is not decided until after it, have their existing EU law rights protected pending the outcome of their application, including any appeal.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 07/07/2021 16:18:20 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1586793

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Low Emission Zones: Greater London
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on businesses (a) in London and (b) the South East.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	147459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2023 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL, and it is their responsibility to manage and oversee the transport network. This includes decisions with regards to road schemes.</p><p> </p><p>It is for the Mayor to assess the economic impact of his proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), including on businesses in London and the South East.</p><p> </p><p>TfL has produced the <em>London-wide ULEZ Integrated Impact Assessment (ULEZ Scheme IIA) </em>report, which includes an economic impact assessment.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 23/02/2023 14:54:56 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds

1520824

	registered interest
	date	11/10/2022
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Secure Accommodation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to help increase the availability of places in secure children's homes.
	tabling member constituency	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
	tabling member printed	David Simmonds
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	61424
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2022 answer text <p>To help local authorities ensure there is sufficient available accommodation for all children in their care, the department is making a substantial investment in building new secure children’s homes (SCH). The Chancellor announced £259 million capital funding in the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 to provide high-quality homes for some of the most vulnerable young people, closer to families, schools, and health services. This also includes £195 million to support SCH estates.</p><p>This investment will enable local authorities to undertake more ambitious work to reconfigure and expand these estates, reduce the number of children waiting for a secure welfare place in a SCH, and support local authorities to place children in their care closer to families and friends, where possible. This includes replacing ageing parts of the estates, investing in upgrades and improvement works to improve occupancy rates, increase the number of beds, and build new provision in regions, such as London and the West Midlands, where there is currently none.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 24/10/2022 10:15:59 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
	tabling member	4872 label Biography information for David Simmonds