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1472435

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date	23/06/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan and Ukraine: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many refugees from (a) Ukraine and (b) Afghanistan have been settled in Bolton South East constituency since June 2020.
tabling member constituency	Bolton South East
tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
uin	23250
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK has a long and proud history of welcoming those in need of protection, including recent arrivals from Ukraine and Afghanistan.</p><p>This government is working closely to provide those we welcome to our country with access to the support and services they need, including a place to live.</p><p>Data on the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Family Scheme, broken down by local authority, can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority</a></p><p>Data relating to local authorities who have pledged properties to Afghan families, through the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) is not currently available, but is expected to be included in future publications, in line with equivalent data for other resettlement schemes. The Home Office publishes data on resettlement at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release" target="_blank">Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release</a></p><p>Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data cover up to the end of March 2022.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 28/06/2022 11:37:46 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 9329 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi

1472764

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Food: Production
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the rise in the cost of living on food producers.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	900687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>Agricultural commodities are linked to global gas prices, and we recognise that farmers and food producers are facing increased input costs – namely fertiliser, energy, fuel and feed. We have taken steps to support farmers with fertiliser availability, brought forward BPS payments, implemented maize tariff reductions and introduced flexibility in the labelling of certain oils in products.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 23/06/2022 15:03:38 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1472765

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Farmers: Government Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help farmers with cashflow.
tabling member constituency	Grantham and Stamford
tabling member printed	Gareth Davies
uin	900688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>Input costs for fuel, feed and fertiliser are worryingly high. We are monitoring the situation closely. To ease cashflow concerns, in England we have announced bringing forward half of the Direct Payment to July from December. We have powers in the Agriculture Act to help sectors if necessary.</p><p> </p><p>We have just announced £30 Million to help farmers add value to their products, and we have boosted Countryside Stewardship payment rates by an average of 30%. We will shortly launch the Sustainable Farming Incentive, for which farmers will receive quarterly payments.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 23/06/2022 10:46:34 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4850 label Biography information for Gareth Davies

1472795

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Local Government: Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make it his policy that limited companies owned and controlled by local authorities in England be required to have at least two independent directors; and if he will make a statement on the transparency and accountability of such companies to local payers of council tax.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	23705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>Local authorities are autonomous public bodies responsible to their electorate for the decisions they take. They have a duty to ensure good financial management and governance, including clear audits on how the local authority is allocating its funding. Concerns about how the council uses taxpayers' money or alleged impropriety in the handling of funds can be raised directly with the local authority's independent auditor. The Government considers the need to directly intercede with authorities only where it is appropriate and necessary to do so.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 28/06/2022 13:36:00 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1472796

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Social Services: Fees and Charges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the additional financial support announced by the Chancellor in the Economy Update of 26 May 2022 and set out in the Cost of living support factsheet: 26 May 2022 will be taken into account when individual contributions to social care costs are calculated.
tabling member constituency	Forest of Dean
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Harper
uin	23733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The Department is currently determining the impact of the new cost of living payments on financial assessments for care costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 28/06/2022 14:27:20 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper

1472799

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Tunisia: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make it her policy not to sign Memorandums of Understanding with the Tunisian Government in the context of President Saied's recent dissolving of Parliament.
tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
tabling member printed	Duncan Baker
uin	23803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK closely monitors the economic and political situation in Tunisia and will continue to do so as the new constitution is published on 30 June and the referendum takes place, scheduled for 25 July. The UK stands ready to play a constructive role as Tunisia addresses significant political and economic challenges. The UK believes that increasing cooperation and unlocking opportunities is beneficial both for the UK and Tunisia. Sustainable energy, education, private sector trade and investment and other areas are important for mutual prosperity and the creation of jobs. We also regularly emphasise the importance of accountability and inclusive political participation in the democratic process, most recently during the visit of Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, Minister of State for North Africa, in June.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 28/06/2022 16:17:16 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4784 label Biography information for Duncan Baker

1472800

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
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	Tunisia: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the implications for its policies of the Tunisian Government's conduct in respect of civil society organisations.
tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
tabling member printed	Duncan Baker
uin	23804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>During his visit to Tunisia in June, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, Minister of State for North Africa, met with civil society representatives. In his official meetings, including with President Saied, Lord Ahmad reiterated the UK's belief in the importance of civil society, strengthening human rights, and including all voices in building resilient and successful democracies.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 28/06/2022 16:18:15 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4784 label Biography information for Duncan Baker

1472814

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her Department’s allocated budget and (b) staff headcount is for the trade and investment hubs in (i) Scotland, (ii) Wales, (iii) Northern Ireland and (iv) Darlington.
tabling member constituency	Torfaen
tabling member printed	Nick Thomas-Symonds
uin	23775
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2022 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has allocated the following budget in 2022-23 financial year:</p><p>Scotland: £1,358,373;</p><p>Wales: £918,950;</p><p>Northern Ireland: £756,145; and</p><p>Darlington: this is a DIT Office location but we do not have an allocated budget for Darlington as a trade and investment hub.</p><p> </p><p>As of 31st May 2022, DIT employed:</p><p>Scotland: 29 staff including staff based in the regional offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow;</p><p>Wales:23 staff;</p><p>Northern Ireland: 9 staff; and</p><p>Darlington: 58 staff.</p><p> </p><p>These figures do not include UK Export Finance staff, Trade Remedies Authority Staff, and those who are on loan or secondment out of DIT, or on unpaid special leave or career break.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 22/07/2022 13:10:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4479 label Biography information for Nick Thomas-Symonds

1472815

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mortgages: Interest Rates
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of trends in the level of interest rates on people who are mortgage prisoners.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	23805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>Ministers and officials meet regularly with industry, trade bodies, and regulators to understand their policies and the impact of the increased cost of living on all mortgage borrowers. I am also in regular contact with mortgage prisoner campaigners about their concerns.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury continues to work with industry to determine if there are any further solutions which would meaningfully benefit mortgage prisoners and are fair to other borrowers in the wider mortgage market, including those who are also paying variable rates.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues its efforts to support mortgage borrowers by offering Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loans to homeowners in receipt of an income-related benefit to help prevent repossession. Recently, the Prime Minister announced a package of homeownership measures, including changes to SMI Loans. When introduced, these changes will provide support more quickly to homeowners by reducing the qualifying period for SMI loans and remove the ‘zero earnings rule’. There is also protection in place in the courts under the Mortgage Pre-Action Protocol which stipulates that repossession should always be a last resort for lenders.</p><p> </p><p>On the cost of living more broadly, the Government has introduced over £15bn of additional support, targeted particularly at those with the greatest need. This package builds on the over £22bn announced previously, with government support for the cost of living now totalling over £37bn this year. Millions of the most vulnerable households will receive at least £1,200 of one-off support in total this year to help with the cost of living.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/06/2022 13:17:53 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1472816

registered interest
date	23/06/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Innovate UK: Grants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether Innovate UK uses agile project management as a criteria for performance management for recipients of its grants.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	23743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>Projects need to be managed against the plan that has been provided, but the project management methodology is up to the applicant, based on what best meets the needs of the innovation.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 28/06/2022 13:46:46 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah