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1243633

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Meat: UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on preparations for meat exports to the EU after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	907594
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>We are implementing processes to ensure that meat can continue to be exported to the EU from 1 January 2021, in line with EU import rules. We are hosting webinars to help traders familiarise themselves with those export processes, including for the Association Independent Meat Suppliers and International Meat Trade Association. We have also developed a Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme to support the export of products from complex but stable supply chains, including certain meat products and preparations.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 16/10/2020 13:48:40 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1243634

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Agriculture: Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote UK agricultural produce abroad.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	907595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>We work in tandem with the Department for International Trade to open new markets and secure export opportunities for our farmers and food producers. Our Food is GREAT campaign builds demand, drives awareness and increases positive perceptions of UK food and drink products in key overseas markets. Furthermore, the ‘bounce-back’ package of trade support and promotion measures announced in June will continue to help our food and drink businesses grow their exports.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 15/10/2020 17:05:16 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1243635

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Zoos Support Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure that zoos and aquariums affected by covid-19 can access the Zoos Support Fund.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	907597
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>The £14 million Zoos Support Fund ended and has been replaced by the £100 million Zoo Animals Fund. To make this fund even more accessible, we have expanded the eligibility criteria so that grant payments to zoos begin when they reach their final 12 weeks of financial reserves, rather than six weeks, and so that zoos can apply for funding at any time before reaching this 12 week point to help with their business planning. Defra officials have been engaging regularly with larger zoos to understand their concerns and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 15/10/2020 16:51:19 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1243636

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Fishery Agreements: Norway
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans he has to publish the UK–Norway Fisheries Framework Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Livingston
tabling member printed	Hannah Bardell
uin	907599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>In line with UK protocol, the Agreement will be published when it is laid before Parliament. This is planned for Monday 19 October.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 16/10/2020 13:47:36 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4486 label Biography information for Hannah Bardell

1243637

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Horses: Animal Welfare
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the practice of horse tethering.
tabling member constituency	Harlow
tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
uin	907600
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>People who tether their horses inappropriately risk causing their animals distress and suffering and could be liable to prosecution for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and their Hybrids provides keepers with information on how and when tethering may be used. We remain committed to tackling the issue of inappropriate horse tethering through effective partnership working, enforcement and dissemination of best practice.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 15/10/2020 17:04:34 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1243832

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Minister is responsible for auditing the algorithms used by Government; and what steps that Minister takes to audit those algorithms.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
uin	104187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-01/83803" target="_blank"> PQ83803</a> on 10 September 2020.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 22/10/2020 16:54:00 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1243833

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Assessments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the revised Life in the UK test will (a) include a history of Britain’s colonial past and (b) include important colonial figures and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
uin	104188
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2020 answer text <p>When the Life in the UK handbook is next reviewed the Home Office will consider all feedback on what should be covered in it.</p><p>All those required to pass the Life in the UK test are also required to demonstrate knowledge of spoken English language at a level equivalent to B1 or above on the Common European Framework for Reference (CEFR). The Home Office continues to work with the handbook and test provider to ensure the test is accessible to all candidates who meet that level of language proficiency.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 104189 question first answered 21/10/2020 13:20:04 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1243834

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Assessments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that people (a) from disadvantaged backgrounds and (b) who do not speak English as a first language are supported to pass the Life in the UK immigration test.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
uin	104189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2020 answer text <p>When the Life in the UK handbook is next reviewed the Home Office will consider all feedback on what should be covered in it.</p><p>All those required to pass the Life in the UK test are also required to demonstrate knowledge of spoken English language at a level equivalent to B1 or above on the Common European Framework for Reference (CEFR). The Home Office continues to work with the handbook and test provider to ensure the test is accessible to all candidates who meet that level of language proficiency.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 104188 question first answered 21/10/2020 13:20:04 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1243835

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish (a) a template service personnel payslip and (b) an example payslip for a soldier at the rank of private with three years' service.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	104201
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I will write to the hon. Member, and will include the requested examples.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 23/10/2020 13:53:58 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1243836

registered interest
date	15/10/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Students: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for how long the age at which students have been able to obtain public funding for their first Level 3 qualification has been capped at 23.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	104202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2020 answer text <p>Grant funding for learners aged 24 and over studying a first full level 3 qualification was replaced with support through Advanced Learner Loans and the loans Bursary Fund in 2013/14.</p><p>My right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, recently announced a targeted expansion of the level 3 entitlement, through the National Skills Fund. We are now extending the offer eligibility for a first full level 3 so that adults who are above the age of 23 can also benefit from courses that have the best possible returns for individuals, employers, and the nation.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 26/10/2020 15:56:57 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden