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1205582

registered interest
date	19/06/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Monuments: Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to protect and promote monuments in the United Kingdom.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>Responsibility for public statues and memorials rests with their owners, with those deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest potentially subject to statutory protection as, or as part of, Listed Buildings. The National Heritage List for England highlights the significance of historically important listed statues and memorials, and is a resource for educating people about all aspects of our complex past, good and bad. In England, Historic England is looking to proactively support such conversations with guidance, research and advice to owners, local authorities and communities.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 26/06/2020 17:50:20 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205583

registered interest
date	19/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Avoidance: Multinational Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to reduce levels of tax avoidance by multi-national corporations.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK has a comprehensive range of measures in place to tackle tax avoidance and tax planning arrangements entered into by multinational corporations.</p><p> </p><p>For example, the Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) was introduced in 2015, and aims to change the behaviour of companies using contrived arrangements to avoid UK tax, by charging tax on these arrangements at a higher rate. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the profits taxed in the UK fully reflect the economic activity carried on in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Similarly, the Offshore Receipts from Intangibles Property (ORIP) regime, introduced in 2019, is designed to deal with arrangements where the UK sales of multinational groups generate significant offshore income in low or no tax jurisdictions, in circumstances where normal royalty withholding tax rules would not apply. This measure is expected to generate about £1bn of additional tax revenue over a five year period.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to take a leading role in international efforts to tackle tax avoidance by multinationals. Following on from the OECD BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) project, the UK is fully engaged in continuing work at the OECD in relation to the challenges of taxing the digital economy. The UK has been at the forefront of these discussions within the OECD, and will be continuing to meet virtually with the OECD Working Parties in the coming weeks and months.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to the taxation of the digital economy, the UK has been clear that it favours an international agreement on this issue. In advance of an agreed outcome, the UK has introduced its own Digital Services Tax (DST) which came into force in April 2020 and is expected to generate over £2bn of additional tax revenue in the next 5 years.</p><p> </p><p>The DST will be an important tool for addressing the limitations of the existing international tax framework, ensuring that businesses pay tax in the UK that reflects the value they generate from user interaction. The Government has been clear that it will remove the DST once an appropriate global solution is in place.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/06/2020 07:43:08 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205221

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Coronavirus
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 ensure that white working class children do not fall further behind in educational outcomes as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61417
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>As plans continue for a full return to education from September, we have announced a £1 billion COVID-19 ‘catch-up’ package to directly tackle the impact of lost teaching time.</p><p>£650 million will be shared across state primary and secondary schools over the 2020-21 academic year. This one-off grant to support pupils recognises that all young people have lost time in education as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, regardless of their income or background.</p><p>This package will make sure that every pupil, no matter their age or where they live, gets the education, opportunities and outcomes they deserve. Whilst school leaders will decide how it is used, the intention is that this money will be spent on the most effective interventions.</p><p>On 19 June, the Education Endowment Foundation published a guide to help school leaders and staff decide how to use this universal funding to best support their pupils, which is available here:<br> <a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Covid-19_support_guide_for_schools.pdf" target="_blank">https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Covid-19_support_guide_for_schools.pdf</a>.</p><p>In addition, a National Tutoring Programme, worth £350 million, will increase access to high-quality tuition for the most disadvantaged young people. This will help accelerate their academic progress and prevent the gap between them and their more affluent peers widening.</p><p>This £1 billion package is on top of the £14.4 billion three-year funding settlement announced last year, recognising the additional work schools will need to do to help students to catch up.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 25/06/2020 16:45:32 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205222

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Finance
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 reduce disparities in funding levels for pupils in London schools and pupils in schools outside of London.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61418
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>We are giving schools the largest cash boost in a decade, which will give every school more money for every child. Core schools funding will increase by £2.6 billion in 2020-21, £4.8 billion by 2021-22, and £7.1 billion by 2022-23, in comparison to 2019-20. We have continued to distribute this funding through the National Funding Formula, which ensures that funding is based on schools’ and pupils’ needs and characteristics, and not on accidents of geography or history.</p><p>The National Funding Formula ensures that every school will receive more money for every pupil next year. On average, schools are attracting 4.2% more per pupil in 2020-21 compared to in 2019-20. We are delivering the greatest gains to areas which have been historically underfunded, removing the previous cap on gains so that increases in funding now flow through in full. We are also levelling up the lowest funded schools to ensure they have the right investment to deliver an outstanding education. Every secondary school is receiving at least £5,000 per pupil, and every primary school at least £3,750 next year – putting primary schools on the path to receiving at least £4,000 per pupil from next year.</p><p>The formula also ensures that every school is receiving an increase to their pupil-led per pupil funding of at least 1.84% next year compared to their previous year’s allocation.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 26/06/2020 12:20:03 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205223

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Students: Loneliness
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of social distancing on levels of loneliness among students in primary and secondary schools.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>The department has been working closely with partners to provide resources and update guidance to support and promote children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes signposting to resources on supporting and promoting mental wellbeing among the list of resources to help children to learn at home, which are available here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources</a>.</p><p>During Mental Health Awareness Week, the government announced that a further £4.2 million will be awarded to mental health charities – including the Samaritans, Young Minds, and Bipolar UK. This is in addition to the £5 million Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund, administered by Mind, for mental health charities to help them adapt, expand and reach those who are most vulnerable.</p><p>The return to school is a key part of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, as attendance at school allows social interaction with peers, carers and teachers, which benefits wellbeing. To support this, we have encouraged schools to focus on mental wellbeing as pupils return. Children in Reception, year 1 and year 6 are now able to return to primary, and year 10 and year 12 pupils are able to receive face-to-face support at secondary. Primaries with capacity can bring back additional groups, in line with existing protective measures, and we have given schools the flexibility to have face-to-face ‘check-ups’ with all pupils during the summer term, which will ensure more children and young people are able to achieve this benefit. Our intention is for all children to return to school from September and guidance will be published soon.</p><p>In addition, children and young people can access free confidential support anytime from government-backed voluntary and community sector organisations either by texting SHOUT to 85258, or by calling Childline on 0800 1111 or The Mix on 0808 808 4994. Children and young people can also find online information on COVID-19 and mental health on the Young Minds website, which is available here:<br> <a href="https://youngminds.org.uk/about-us/reports/coronavirus-impact-on-young-people-with-mental-health-needs/" target="_blank">https://youngminds.org.uk/about-us/reports/coronavirus-impact-on-young-people-with-mental-health-needs</a>.</p><p>Public Health England and Health Education England have also published advice and guidance for parents and professionals on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, which is available here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing</a>.</p><p>The department has also published statutory guidance which states that, as part of the new relationships and sex education and health education curriculum, primary and secondary school children should be taught about loneliness. This will include issues like building positive friendships and mental wellbeing. The department is developing a programme of support and resources to help schools teach the new requirements.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 26/06/2020 12:56:54 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205224

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Social Media: Freedom of Expression
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to require (a) Twitter, Facebook and Google and (b) other technology companies to protect freedom of speech.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61420
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK supports freedom of expression as both a fundamental right in itself and as an essential element of a full range of human rights. It is vital that we maintain a thriving democracy and society where pluralism and freedom of expression are protected. It is important that people are able to enjoy their right to freedom of expression and participate in online discussions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government’s world-leading proposals for a new regulatory framework for online harms will include robust safeguards to protect freedom of expression online. The proposed approach will improve transparency for users about what is and is not acceptable on different platforms, and will enhance users’ ability to challenge removal of content where this occurs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 30/06/2020 13:29:44 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205227

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinians: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to the objective of an independent, sovereign and prosperous Palestinian state, living side by side with a safe and secure Israel. That is why we put such emphasis on strengthening Palestinian institutions and fostering sustainable economic growth. Economic progress can never be a substitute for a political settlement, but it is vital in the interim that Palestinians see tangible improvements in their daily lives. The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace. Bilateral recognition in itself cannot end the occupation. Without a negotiated settlement the occupation and the problems that come with it will continue. We consistently call for an immediate end to all actions that undermine the viability of the two-state solution and are encouraging both sides to maintain calm and avoid taking actions which make peace more difficult to achieve.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 26/06/2020 13:43:41 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205228

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinians: Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to help protect Palestinian Christians from aggression.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>Every Palestinian and Israeli has the right to live in peace and security. Our Embassy in Tel Aviv and Consulate-General in Jerusalem raise issues of religious freedom with the Israeli and Palestinian Governments. I also met with representatives of the Holy Land Coordination Group, Bishop Declan Lang and Bishop Christopher Chessun, on 22 June to discuss the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and their work with the Christian community there.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 26/06/2020 13:45:46 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205229

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Jerusalem: Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that Israel enables Christians from all nations to (a) visit and (b) have access to Holy sites in Jerusalem.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61423
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2020 answer text <p>The holy sites of Jerusalem hold particular significance for many groups around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The UK is committed to working with all parties to maintain calm, avoid provocation and uphold the Status Quo in order to ensure the safety and security of the holy sites and all who worship and visit there, including Christians from all nations. We continue to urge the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to avoid actions that make it more difficult to achieve a negotiated solution to the conflict.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 26/06/2020 13:39:29 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1205231

registered interest
date	18/06/2020
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: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make and assessment of the potential merits of removing the compulsory requirement to wear face coverings on public transport.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	61424
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government has thoroughly assessed the merits of wearing face coverings on public transport. We continue to follow scientific advice and recommend this in order to protect the public against COVID-19.</p><p>The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies advised that using cloth masks as a precautionary measure could be at least partially effective in enclosed spaces like public transport where social distancing is not possible consistently, creating a risk of close social contact with multiple parties the person does not usually meet.</p><p>This advice does not replace or change existing advice on other measures – such as hand washing, social distancing and self-isolation – which remain more important (because of stronger evidence and larger effects).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 13/07/2020 13:37:06 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes