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1639573

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership on levels of trade for UK businesses in each of the next five years.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	186346
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2023 answer text <p>Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could boost the UK economy by £1.8 billion each year and increase UK exports to CPTPP by £1.7 billion in the long run according to our published scoping assessment.</p><p>When the UK’s accession enters into force, UK businesses will be able to trade with all CPTPP members on preferential terms and the Government will support British businesses in seizing the opportunities created by our membership of CPTPP.</p><p>Accession could enhance the already strong trade links between Northern Ireland and CPTPP members, which for Northern Ireland goods exports alone was worth over £900 million in 2022.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 01/06/2023 16:09:30 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1639575

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Hospitality Industry: Economic Growth
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies of trends in the level of growth of the hospitality sector in the period since the end of covid-19 restrictions.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	186348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>We are working closely with the Hospitality Sector Council, a collaboration between government and the hospitality sector, to deliver the 2021 Hospitality Strategy, with the aim of building the sector’s long-term resilience. A Delivery Report showing progress made was published in March.</p><p>The Council’s business-led working groups are considering ways to improve business resilience following the pandemic, including innovation and sustainable practices, energy efficiency, jobs and skills, local partnerships and improving access to finance.</p><p>ONS inflation-adjusted data shows that the aggregate output of the hospitality sector in March 2023 was 0.4% above March 2022 levels, when most COVID-19 related restrictions were lifted. Output in the 12-months to March 2023 was 7.1% above 2019 levels.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:53:54 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1639614

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Apprentices: Cost of Living
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment the Government has made of the impact of the National Minimum Wage Apprentice Rate on the ability of apprentices to afford (a) housing and (b) food in (i) Putney constituency and (ii) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Putney
tabling member printed	Fleur Anderson
uin	186540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>On 1 April 2023, the Apprentice National Minimum Wage (ANMW) rate increased by 9.7% to £5.28. This is an above inflation increase and worth over £850 a year before tax for a full-time apprentice.</p><p>The ANMW is designed and set at a rate that acknowledges the particular costs for employers and benefits for young people involved in the provision of apprenticeships and which does not adversely affect apprenticeship opportunities in the labour market.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has published a full impact assessment on gov.uk that assesses the regional impacts of the National Minimum Wage increases.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 05/06/2023 11:12:17 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4788 label Biography information for Fleur Anderson

1639617

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will take steps to conduct further consultations with employers on the potential impact of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill on (a) levels of safety and (b) industrial relations.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186420
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>Potential relevant impacts of the Bill on levels of safety and industrial relations will be considered as part of the Impact Assessments that will accompany each set of regulations that implement minimum service levels, drawing on evidence collected through the consultations on minimum service levels.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 15:22:37 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639618

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Industrial Disputes: Disciplinary Proceedings and Dismissal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether her Department has provided guidance on employees' potential rights of recourse where taking part in industrial action and strikes has resulted in (a) their dismissal and (b) other actions by their employer.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>Guidance titled ‘Industrial action and the law: a guide for employees, trade unions members, and others’ is available on Gov.UK</p><p>This guidance sets out, amongst other things, the consequences for employees of taking industrial action and what recourse they have should they be dismissed by their employer.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:39:24 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639619

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will put back by 12 months commencement of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill once Royal Assent has been received to enable employers to consider its implementation.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill will come into force on the day on which the Act is passed. The Government does not intend to delay this however minimum service levels in a particular sector will not come into force until secondary legislation is passed by Parliament, giving employers sufficient time to consider before implementation.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:43:03 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639620

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she plans to introduce legislative proposals on extending employment rights in this Parliament.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186423
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>Protecting and enhancing workers’ rights whilst supporting business to grow remains a priority for this government.</p><p>The 2019 manifesto pledged changes to enhance workers' rights and support people to stay in work. The Government is supporting six Private Members Bills, which will deliver on these commitments – helping new parents, unpaid carers, and hospitality workers, giving all employees easier access to flexible working, and giving workers’ a right to request a more predictable working pattern.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:21:39 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639621

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Industrial Disputes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will take steps to encourage the use of alternative dispute mechanisms in the context of resolving collective disputes; and if she will make statement.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186424
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government considers that the resolution of workplace disputes is a matter for the parties involved. The Government has established a dispute resolution framework to enable the resolution of workplace disputes as early as possible.</p><p>Where there is a collective dispute between an employer and their employees, represented by a trade union, the Government believes that strikes should be a last resort. It is better to resolve disputes through dialogue wherever possible. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) stands ready to assist the parties in reaching an agreement, where they both accept its involvement.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:46:51 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639711

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Sewage: Waste Disposal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many sewage leaks have been recorded within their Department's estate in the last twelve months.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	186469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Business &amp; Trade (DBT) was created on 7 February 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Since DBT was established on 7 February 2023, there have been no recorded sewage leaks within the Department’s estate.</p><p> </p><p>Between May 2022 and 6 February 2023, there were no recorded sewage leaks within the Department for International Trade’s estate.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 06/06/2023 15:15:33 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1639800

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Minerals: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions she has had with the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre on (a) the amount of critical mineral deposits available in Wales and (b) the value of those deposits.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	186386
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>“Potential for Critical Raw Material Prospectivity in the UK” was a study undertaken by CMIC, a programme sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the British Geological Survey. This report delivers on the Critical Minerals Strategy’s commitment to collate UK geoscientific data and identify areas of geological potential for critical mineral extraction. It is a preliminary assessment, and its findings do not mean prospective areas identified will necessarily be targeted for exploration and mining. The</p><p>Government is working with the British Geological Survey to understand next steps and will engage with Devolved Administrations when appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani grouped question UIN 186390 question first answered 05/06/2023 16:09:59 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards