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1625046

registered interest
date	26/04/2023
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	Northern Ireland: Windsor Framework
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 he has made of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	904730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2023 answer text <p>The Windsor Framework sets out the way forward for a peaceful and prosperous Northern Ireland by restoring the balance of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. It does so by restoring the smooth flow of trade within the UK internal market, safeguarding Northern Ireland’s place in the Union and addressing the democratic deficit that was otherwise at the heart of the old Protocol.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 02/05/2023 15:44:45 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1599767

registered interest
date	28/02/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy Intensive Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to support energy intensive industries with energy bills.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	903804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2023 answer text <p>Secure and affordable energy is vital to all parts of our economy – especially key sectors like steel and chemicals.</p><p> </p><p>Last week, we announced the British Industry Supercharger ensuring energy costs for our most energy intensive industries are in line with other major economies around the world. The measures will help deliver the affordable, reliable energy that these industries need to become greener, and secure jobs for the future. <br></p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 28/02/2023 12:36:27 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1550417

registered interest
date	12/12/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ukraine: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Ukrainian defence against Russian forces.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	902731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2022 answer text <p>Ukrainian forces remain tenacious and have inflicted heavy losses in their defence against Russia’s illegal invasion. Its forces are better equipped, trained and have higher morale than their often tactically inept and incompetent enemy. Pressure by Ukrainian forces made Russia’s occupation of the west side of the Dnipro River untenable, whereas Russian forces have only made incremental and costly gains against Ukrainian defences in the Donbas.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 12/12/2022 17:57:24 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1523945

registered interest
date	19/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Uk Shared Prosperity Fund: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential benefits of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for Wales.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	901677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Ministerial colleagues on how Wales’ £585 million share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will level up communities across Wales.</p><p /><p>With local authorities, businesses, the third sector and civil society fully engaged, the UKSPF will mean quicker delivery, better targeting and closer alignment with local priorities than previous EU funding.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 19/10/2022 12:13:55 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1469565

registered interest
date	07/06/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Families
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Armed Forces Families Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	900436
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises the critical role that families play in support of Service personnel. The new 10-year Strategy provides a framework for the Nations of the UK, service providers, and other sectors to improve outcomes for families, and strengthen operational effectiveness.</p><p> </p><p>Progress is assessed quarterly against an Action Plan, published on GOV.UK. Formal reports are provided to the Defence Secretary biannually and updates are included in the Covenant Annual Report, providing an opportunity for external scrutiny.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 13/06/2022 15:23:39 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1354571

registered interest
date	10/09/2021
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	Dementia: Music
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the benefit of music-based interventions in the care of people living with dementia.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	47075
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department has commissioned research on living well with dementia from the National Institute for Health Research, which includes the methods and effectiveness of music therapy. NHS England and NHS Improvement have published guidance for social prescribing link workers to expand music prescriptions, which is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmusicfordementia.org.uk%2Fadvice-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CTom.Mostyn%40dhsc.gov.uk%7Cce101ec6d4bd4860d8b408d976b17c1a%7C61278c3091a84c318c1fef4de8973a1c%7C1%7C0%7C637671326928270846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=MhIUFC7%2Fu5%2Fd5tP82wc4GQ6cVqerUraCv89EzDFRaiU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://musicfordementia.org.uk/advice-resources/toolkits-resources/toolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers/</a></p><p> </p><p>We will be setting out our strategy on dementia for England for future years in due course.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately grouped question UIN 46928 46929 47076 question first answered 16/09/2021 09:12:04 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 21771 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1354572

registered interest
date	10/09/2021
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	Dementia: Music
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 take steps to include in the National Dementia Strategy recognition of the benefits of music-based interventions in the care of people living with dementia.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	47076
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department has commissioned research on living well with dementia from the National Institute for Health Research, which includes the methods and effectiveness of music therapy. NHS England and NHS Improvement have published guidance for social prescribing link workers to expand music prescriptions, which is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmusicfordementia.org.uk%2Fadvice-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CTom.Mostyn%40dhsc.gov.uk%7Cce101ec6d4bd4860d8b408d976b17c1a%7C61278c3091a84c318c1fef4de8973a1c%7C1%7C0%7C637671326928270846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=MhIUFC7%2Fu5%2Fd5tP82wc4GQ6cVqerUraCv89EzDFRaiU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://musicfordementia.org.uk/advice-resources/toolkits-resources/toolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers/</a></p><p> </p><p>We will be setting out our strategy on dementia for England for future years in due course.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately grouped question UIN 46928 46929 47075 question first answered 16/09/2021 09:12:04 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 21769 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1308270

registered interest
date	13/04/2021
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	Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reform mental health legislation.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	914217
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>On 13 January we published our White Paper on reforming the Mental Health Act 1983. Our public consultation is open for a further week in which we are inviting views to ensure we develop the right proposals.</p><p>We will respond to this with a formal report which will inform the development of our planned Mental Health Bill.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 13/04/2021 15:18:43 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1256083

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
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	Plants: Imports
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 assessment he has made of the potential effect of the introduction of import fees for plants on the ornamental horticultural industry after the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	121396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK intends to ensure that its sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regime remains appropriate to address the risks it faces. The plant health services already conduct risk-based checks at the border, determined according to an assessment of the risk presented by the import of different plants and goods from different origins. This risk assessment and risk management approach will apply to SPS goods from the EU from 1 January 2021 and consequently, high-risk items will be subject to import checks to protect Great Britain’s (GB) biosecurity. The highest-risk items (to be regulated from January) are those assessed as presenting a significant risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases from the EU. These risk-based checks will be in line with World Trade Organization SPS principles and consistent with our obligations under the EU Withdrawal Act, where we need to ensure that requirements and processes in retained EU law are corrected so that they are operable at a UK level and focused on UK risks.</p><p> </p><p>For goods imported from the EU, GB will be carrying out a phased implementation of import checks which will be aligned to the risks posed by different regulated commodities. Lower-risk goods will receive a lower frequency of checks. Fees need to be adapted, therefore, to ensure there is no over-recovery of costs. We will begin charging for import services, on goods arriving from the EU, from 1 April 2021. This will enable a more accurate calculation of the fees and will allow businesses and government to implement the change successfully. The methodology used to calculate fees for plant health services was agreed with the trade following a fees review and consultation in 2017. We will consider the impact on SMEs again in our next fees review and subsequent consultation.</p><p> </p><p>In arriving at the decision to delay the introduction of plant health import inspection fees for goods arriving from the EU, officials have had to balance the need to support affected businesses against legal considerations and the rules around managing public money. Delaying these fees until 1 April 2021 strikes the right balance between these competing demands.</p><p> </p><p>In early 2021 the IT systems used to facilitate the import and export of plants and plant products will be changing, moving from the current PEACH and eDomero systems to new services building on IPAFFS and EHC Online technology. The timing and sequencing of this migration will ensure a smooth and orderly transfer between systems and will allow sufficient time for users to become familiar with the new service. We will be providing comprehensive training and support before, during and after migration.</p><p> </p><p>All current and new IT systems have undergone intense scrutiny and stress testing to ensure they can cope with the volumes of plant imports we are anticipating.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to ensuring our border systems are fully operational after the end of the transition period. To meet this commitment the Government is investing an unprecedented £705 million package of investment for border infrastructure, staff and technology in GB, to ensure our border systems are fully operational after the end of the transition period. The Place of Destination scheme has been introduced as a temporary measure until July when Border Control Posts are functioning for all third-country trade. The Place of Destination scheme has been designed to provide flexibility to businesses, minimising any disruption to trade at the border. There are no fees associated with registration for the Place of Destination scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Defra is pleased that the Horticultural Trade Association is considering a Trusted Trader scheme which may assist business without compromising the effective operation of our plant health import and export controls. As part of the risk-based regime we will review how regulations and processes can be adjusted to reflect the associated risks of specific activities. For instance, we will maintain a risk-based approach to the surveillance of individual business trading in regulated plant material and the frequency of checks on imported plant material will be determined according to the risk profile of such goods.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 121397 121398 121399 121400 121401 121402 question first answered 01/12/2020 16:13:13 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes

1256084

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
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	Plants: Overseas Trade
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 assessment he has made of the readiness of the IT systems required for the importing and exporting of plants from 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Simon Baynes
uin	121397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK intends to ensure that its sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regime remains appropriate to address the risks it faces. The plant health services already conduct risk-based checks at the border, determined according to an assessment of the risk presented by the import of different plants and goods from different origins. This risk assessment and risk management approach will apply to SPS goods from the EU from 1 January 2021 and consequently, high-risk items will be subject to import checks to protect Great Britain’s (GB) biosecurity. The highest-risk items (to be regulated from January) are those assessed as presenting a significant risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases from the EU. These risk-based checks will be in line with World Trade Organization SPS principles and consistent with our obligations under the EU Withdrawal Act, where we need to ensure that requirements and processes in retained EU law are corrected so that they are operable at a UK level and focused on UK risks.</p><p> </p><p>For goods imported from the EU, GB will be carrying out a phased implementation of import checks which will be aligned to the risks posed by different regulated commodities. Lower-risk goods will receive a lower frequency of checks. Fees need to be adapted, therefore, to ensure there is no over-recovery of costs. We will begin charging for import services, on goods arriving from the EU, from 1 April 2021. This will enable a more accurate calculation of the fees and will allow businesses and government to implement the change successfully. The methodology used to calculate fees for plant health services was agreed with the trade following a fees review and consultation in 2017. We will consider the impact on SMEs again in our next fees review and subsequent consultation.</p><p> </p><p>In arriving at the decision to delay the introduction of plant health import inspection fees for goods arriving from the EU, officials have had to balance the need to support affected businesses against legal considerations and the rules around managing public money. Delaying these fees until 1 April 2021 strikes the right balance between these competing demands.</p><p> </p><p>In early 2021 the IT systems used to facilitate the import and export of plants and plant products will be changing, moving from the current PEACH and eDomero systems to new services building on IPAFFS and EHC Online technology. The timing and sequencing of this migration will ensure a smooth and orderly transfer between systems and will allow sufficient time for users to become familiar with the new service. We will be providing comprehensive training and support before, during and after migration.</p><p> </p><p>All current and new IT systems have undergone intense scrutiny and stress testing to ensure they can cope with the volumes of plant imports we are anticipating.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to ensuring our border systems are fully operational after the end of the transition period. To meet this commitment the Government is investing an unprecedented £705 million package of investment for border infrastructure, staff and technology in GB, to ensure our border systems are fully operational after the end of the transition period. The Place of Destination scheme has been introduced as a temporary measure until July when Border Control Posts are functioning for all third-country trade. The Place of Destination scheme has been designed to provide flexibility to businesses, minimising any disruption to trade at the border. There are no fees associated with registration for the Place of Destination scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Defra is pleased that the Horticultural Trade Association is considering a Trusted Trader scheme which may assist business without compromising the effective operation of our plant health import and export controls. As part of the risk-based regime we will review how regulations and processes can be adjusted to reflect the associated risks of specific activities. For instance, we will maintain a risk-based approach to the surveillance of individual business trading in regulated plant material and the frequency of checks on imported plant material will be determined according to the risk profile of such goods.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis grouped question UIN 121396 121398 121399 121400 121401 121402 question first answered 01/12/2020 16:13:13 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4800 label Biography information for Simon Baynes