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1184319

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date	11/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Kiribati: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether she plans to allocate aid to Kiribati to support policy in relation to (a) rising sea levels and (b) human displacement.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28005
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK does not have a bilateral aid programme in Kiribati. Most of our support to Pacific Island Countries (PICs), including Kiribati, is provided through multilateral institutions and key climate change funds, which have a strong presence and deep expertise in the region.</p><p>The UK is acutely aware of the unique vulnerabilities that climate change poses to Kiribati and other PICs and we are actively using our influence in the UN and multilateral development banks to raise their concerns on issues such as natural disasters and climate change.</p><p>The UK is the largest contributor to the Green Climate Fund and the World Bank’s International Development Association, and the largest European donor to the Asian Development Fund, which have all provided a significant increase in support to the Pacific over recent years. This support is helping the most vulnerable countries like Kiribati adapt to climate change, including to human displacement and risks related to rising sea levels.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 16/03/2020 17:57:22 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184320

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Maldives: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether she plans to allocate aid to the Maldives to support policy in relation to (a) rising sea levels and (b) human displacement.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK does not have a bilateral aid programme related to climate change in the Maldives. Most of our support to the Maldives is provided through multilateral institutions and key climate change funds.</p><p>The UK is acutely aware of the unique vulnerabilities that climate change poses to small island developing states, such as the Maldives, and we are actively using our influence in the UN and multilateral development banks to raise their concerns on issues such as natural disasters and climate change.</p><p>We are the largest contributor to the Green Climate Fund and the World Bank’s International Development Association, the largest European donor to the Asian Development Fund, and a significant contributor to the Green Environment Facility, which are all helping the most vulnerable countries like the Maldives adapt to climate change, including human displacement and risks related to rising sea levels.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/03/2020 17:44:49 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184321

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential increase in refugees as a result of loss of land due to rising sea levels.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28007
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2020 answer text <p>Climate change is not recognised under the 1951 Refugee Convention and, therefore, cannot be used as a justification for requesting or granting international protection.</p><p>Climate change is a reality that requires greater and more coordinated adaptation and mitigation planning.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2020 17:14:16 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184322

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
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	Telecommunications: Planning Permission
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether Openreach agreed to the Cabinet and Pole Siting Code of Practice 2013.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2020 answer text <p>BT Group, the parent company of Openreach, are signatories to the Cabinet and Pole Siting Code of Best Practice, along with The Planning Officers’ Society, Historic England, the UK Competitive Telecoms Association, Virgin Media and National Parks England. The Cabinet and Pole Siting Code of Best Practice was agreed in 2013 and revised in November 2016.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 16/03/2020 16:07:29 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184323

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Animal Experiments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department’s policy on animals in warfare testing.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence does not conduct animal experiments for the development or testing of offensive weapons, and the Home Office does not grant licences for those purposes.</p><p>Where no alternative exists, the Ministry of Defence uses animals in experiments for the development of new vaccines, treatments or medical procedures. These are regulated by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and licensed by the Home Office.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 16/03/2020 13:16:51 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184446

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Ilaitia Cokanasiga
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the case of Commonwealth-born army veteran, Ilaitia Cokanasiga, who was refused entry to the UK; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government highly values the service of all members of HM Forces, including Commonwealth nationals.</p><p>We are committed to upholding our obligations under the Armed Forces Covenant, to ensure that no one who is serving, or who has served, or their family members are disadvantaged as a result of their service.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence make clear to foreign and Commonwealth recruits into the Forces the process by which they and their families can attain settlement in the UK, and the costs involved.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 09/06/2020 13:25:40 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184447

registered interest
date	11/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Entry Clearances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on former members of the armed forces being refused entry to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	28088
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>I will be meeting with the Minister for Immigration as soon as possible to discuss immigration issues which impact on both Serving and former members of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 18/03/2020 15:03:52 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1183873

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's written statement of 26 February 2020 on Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, if he will maintain the number of armed forces personnel at current levels for the next five years.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	27536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2020 answer text <p>The Integrated Review is conducting a whole-scale reassessment of our foreign, defence, security and development policy. It is too early to discuss specific capabilities, but I can assure the hon. Member that this country will continue to have the world class Armed Forces that it needs and deserves.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 13/03/2020 09:06:22 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184006

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus: South Yorkshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what financial steps he is taking to ensure the resilience of the South Yorkshire economy in the event of an outbreak of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	27610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2020 answer text <p>At Budget 2020 the Chancellor set out a £12 billion package of timely, temporary and targeted measures to support public services, individuals and businesses experiencing economic disruption because of COVID-19. Further information is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 13/03/2020 09:42:24 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1184007

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
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: South Yorkshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to allocate additional funding to protect public health in the event of an outbreak of covid-19 in South Yorkshire.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	27611
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2020 answer text <p>The Chancellor has set out a £12 billion package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, individuals and businesses through the economic disruption caused by COVID-19.</p><p>The Government continues to work closely with the Bank of England and international partners and announced a three-point plan at the Budget, one of which is to support public services.</p><p>Full details of the Budget 2020 and where funds have been allocated can be found at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19</a></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 21/04/2020 17:10:10 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill previous answer version 12380 answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis