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1640606

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research entitled The role of review and regulatory approvals processes for animal research in supporting implementation of the 3Rs published in 2023, what steps she plans to make research on the replacement, refinement and reduction of animals in research available to the research community.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186916
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government is considering the independent report of February 2023, commissioned by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research. The Government supports and funds the dissemination of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) through UK Research and Innovation’s funding of the National Centre for the 3Rs, which works nationally and internationally to drive the uptake of non-animal technologies, and through research into the development of alternatives by Innovate UK, the Medical Research Council, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 09/06/2023 11:29:15 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1640607

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research entitled The role of review and regulatory approvals processes for animal research in supporting implementation of the 3Rs published in 2023, what steps she plans to take to ensure that research projects funded by UK Research and Innovation do not use animals where replacement technologies could be used in their place.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government is considering the independent report of February 2023, commissioned by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research.</p><p> </p><p>All research projects funded by UKRI undergo rigorous peer review which is expected to identify animal alternatives if they exist. Any project involving animals will also be required to go through the processes required by the Home Office.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 09/06/2023 11:27:05 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1640608

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research entitled The role of review and regulatory approvals processes for animal research in supporting implementation of the 3Rs published in 2023, whether she plans to make additional funding available to UK Research and Innovation grant holders to support the validation of replacement technologies for animal testing.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186918
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government is committed to the development of alternatives to using animals in scientific procedures and continues to actively support and fund the development and dissemination of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) for the use of animals in scientific procedures. This is achieved through UK Research and Innovation’s funding of the National Centre for the 3Rs, which works nationally and internationally to drive the uptake of non-animal technologies, and through research into the development of alternatives by Innovate UK, the Medical Research Council, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. There are currently no plans to make additional funding for validation available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 09/06/2023 11:27:55 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1640609

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research entitled The role of review and regulatory approvals processes for animal research in supporting implementation of the 3Rs published in 2023, whether she plans to take steps to support the formation of expert groups to (a) review and (b) publish analysis of research on the replacement, refinement and reduction of animals in research.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government is currently considering the independent report of February 2023, commissioned by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research. The Government supports and funds the dissemination of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) through UK Research and Innovation’s funding of the National Centre for the 3Rs, which works nationally and internationally to drive the uptake of non-animal technologies, and through research into the development of alternatives by Innovate UK, the Medical Research Council, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 09/06/2023 11:28:36 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1585823

registered interest
date	09/02/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Russia: Disinformation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps she has taken to counter Russian misinformation.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	143785
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government takes the issue of disinformation (defined as false information which is intended to mislead) and misinformation (defined as false information disseminated without intent to mislead) seriously. The DSIT-led Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) is working to identify and counter Russian disinformation targeted at UK audiences.</p><p>The CDU works to understand overall trends and coordinated attempts to artificially manipulate the information environment. We work closely with social media platforms including to encourage them to ensure that their policies and enforcement are fit for purpose and consistently applied, whilst still respecting freedom of expression. Though not its primary purpose, where the Unit does identify content which may violate platforms’ Terms of Service, these are referred to the relevant platform for consideration, who in turn decide what action to take.</p><p>To identify and counter Russia’s propaganda and disinformation targeted at UK and international audiences, the Government Information Cell (GIC) has been established. The Cell specifically supports the UK's response to Russian disinformation relating to their invasion of Ukraine.</p><p>We have also taken action to ban Russian propaganda online, including through sanctions against the worst offenders. Ofcom oversees the obligation on all UK-based entities to prevent access to propaganda services provided by state-owned entities Rossiya Segodnya and ANO TV Novosti, which owns RT.</p><p>Under the Online Safety Bill, all social media companies subject to the safety duties will be required to take measures to remove illegal misinformation and disinformation once they become aware of it and to take proactive action against state-sponsored disinformation that is of most concern.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 20/02/2023 10:15:18 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1585453

registered interest
date	08/02/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Investment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department plans to take to assess new opportunities for investment and growth within its remit.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	142771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government’s Science and Technology Framework recognises that investment in Science and Technology is vital for economic growth, and sets out ten strands of activity that will help create new opportunities. The UK has a firm plan for driving growth, including by taking steps on critical technologies and sectors, with commitments to spend: £650 million on Life Sciences; up to £1 billion of government investment for the UK’s Semiconductors sector; and £2.5 billion in funding quantum technologies.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 09/06/2023 11:23:46 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1585455

registered interest
date	08/02/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Regeneration: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will have discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and (b) local authorities on the potential for investment in employment opportunities through regeneration projects.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	142773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2023 answer text <p>My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a number of issues. Details of ministerial meetings with external organisations are published on a quarterly basis and are available on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 08/06/2023 16:01:47 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1521704

registered interest
date	13/10/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Business Rates
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the phasing of business rates on businesses paying (a) more and (b) less after the re-evaluation.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	62879
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2022 answer text <p>The Government is currently assessing the responses to its consultation on transitional arrangements for the 2023 revaluation and will respond in due course.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 20/10/2022 16:41:48 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1506200

registered interest
date	08/09/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Energy Bills Rebate
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, how many people (a) York and (b) in England have yet to claim the £150 relief for energy bills through the Council Tax scheme due to them not paying by direct debit.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	49726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2022 answer text <p>The Government publishes monthly monitoring data on the delivery of the council tax rebate, which is available at: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fcouncil-tax-rebate-monitoring-data-april-june-2022&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C79bd7d76585a45c67cf308da9bbe4191%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637993538683216052%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EzsSuMQ8rXUNv1qBQohwXOqY3JUsXRpEX6ojnbjTXU0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/council-tax-rebate-monitoring-data-april-june-2022</a>. The Department does not routinely collect information on the method by which council tax is paid by people who are yet to receive a rebate payment. However, the total estimated numbers of eligible households in (a) York and (b) England that had not received a rebate payment by 31 July 2022 were (a) 10,000 and (b) 2.6 million.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 22/09/2022 09:01:28 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1506202

registered interest
date	08/09/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Care Homes: Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2022 to Question 45908 on Care Homes: Energy, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding provided to local authorities to support residential and nursing homes with the rise in energy costs.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	49728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2022 answer text <p>The Government is introducing a new six-month scheme for businesses and other non-domestic energy users (including charities and public sector organisations) which will offer equivalent support as is being provided for consumers. This will protect them from soaring energy costs. Further details will be published shortly.</p><p>More broadly, DLUHC and DHSC are working closely with councils, as we always do, to understand what the impact of inflationary increases will be on service delivery and budgets.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 22/09/2022 09:01:45 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell