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1302734

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date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Treatment of, and Outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Individuals in the Criminal Justice System Independent Review: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the progress of the implementation of the Lammy review in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	913480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published regular updates on the actions the department has taken in response to the Lammy Review recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>Of the actions we said we would undertake 29 have been completed out of the 33 recommendations made in the Lammy Review. The remaining recommendations have a justifiable reason for their extended timescales.</p><p> </p><p>Where a recommendation could not be implemented in full or exactly as set out in the Review, alternative approaches have been sought to achieve the same aim.</p><p> </p><p>The recommendations of the Lammy Review apply to services delivered across both Wales and England. One recommendation needed to acknowledge health as a devolved service in Wales in its implementation.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 16/03/2021 18:11:46 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1302735

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Magistrates: Vacancies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent estimate he has made of the number of magistrate vacancies.
tabling member constituency	Rhondda
tabling member printed	Chris Bryant
uin	913481
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government announced on 8 March its intention to bring forward legislation to change the mandatory retirement age for all judicial office holders, including magistrates, to 75 – a step which I know has been welcomed by many magistrates</p><p> </p><p>We will also be legislating to allow retired magistrates to apply to return to the bench where there is a business need.</p><p> </p><p>On 1 April 2020, there were 13,177 magistrates. We are currently updating our modelling to assess the impact of a change to the retirement age on our recruitment requirements in each region for 2021/22 and beyond.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 17:06:30 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

1302736

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Courts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent estimate he has made of the number of cases scheduled to commence in 2022.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	913483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>We have not made any forecast listings for the Judiciary. We expect almost 100% of Magistrate Courts cases are to be heard this year and over half of Crown Court custody cases to be heard in 6 months.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 18:00:55 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1302737

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Dogs: Theft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of sentencing for dog theft.
tabling member constituency	Harborough
tabling member printed	Neil O'Brien
uin	913490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the deep distress the theft of a much-loved pet can cause which is why robust laws are already in place to firmly deal with offenders who commit such abhorrent crimes.</p><p> </p><p>Sentencing is a matter for our independent courts. Sentencing guidelines acknowledge that theft which causes emotional distress, or where the items stolen were of substantial value to the loser, regardless of monetary worth, will indicate a higher level of seriousness and the offender should be sentenced accordingly.</p><p> </p><p>Discussions are underway between myself, the Environment Secretary and the Home Secretary to consider further action on the issue of pet theft.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 17:03:28 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien

1302738

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Drugs: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he has had discussions with the (a) Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and (b) Home Secretary on declaring problem drug use a public health emergency.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	913512
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Crime and Justice Taskforce (CJTF) was established last year to consider matters relating to the prevention of crime and the effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System, including combating drug misuse. The Home Secretary, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Lord Chancellor are core members of this Taskforce.</p><p> </p><p>In January, the Government announced £80 million to fund drug treatment in England in 2021/22 – the biggest increase in 15 years.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of the funding will be allocated to Local Authorities, through universal grants, to enhance drug treatment, focused on reducing drug related crime and drug related deaths.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 16/03/2021 18:45:56 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1302843

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
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	Spain: British Nationals Abroad
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 recent discussions he has had with his Spanish counterpart on that country's approach to British Nationals who cannot leave Spain by 31 March 2021 due to accident or injury and do not have a visa to stay.
tabling member constituency	Don Valley
tabling member printed	Nick Fletcher
uin	169980
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2021 answer text <p>The current advice for those across the UK remains to stay at home and not travel abroad unless it is for a permitted exempt reason. Our advice to British nationals abroad is that they should follow the public health advice of the country which they are in, including current COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p>Other countries maintain their own visa regimes. As of 1 January 2021, British Citizens do not need a visa when travelling to the EU for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for tourism and similar activities. Requirements for stays beyond visa or visa free periods are subject to national procedures for each country. Any queries on applicable regimes are for the relevant immigration authorities in that country. If a British national overseas requires consular assistance, the FCDO can be contacted by phone or email 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The kind of assistance we offer is tailored to the individual circumstances of each case. Ministers raise specific issues of concern affecting British nationals overseas as appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 22/03/2021 08:23:10 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4832 label Biography information for Nick Fletcher

1302844

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
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	Motor Neurone Disease: Research
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 he has made of the implications for his polices of the report entitled, Accelerating research for a treatment for motor neurone disease, published by the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
tabling member constituency	Wycombe
tabling member printed	Mr Steve Baker
uin	169847
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>The Department has not made a specific assessment of the report. The Government is committed to supporting research into dementia and neurodegeneration, including motor neurone disease (MND). Over the past five years, the Department has spent over £9 million on MND research through the National Institute for Health Research. Additionally, UK Research and Innovation, through the Medical Research Council, has spent £45 million on MND research over the past five years. This includes research which aims to increase our understanding of the causes and genetic mechanisms of MND. We are currently working on ways to significantly boost further research on dementia and neurodegeneration at all stages on the translation pathway including medical and care interventions.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 169848 question first answered 23/03/2021 13:41:12 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker

1302845

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
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	Motor Neurone Disease: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's report entitled Accelerating research for a treatment for motor neurone disease (MND), if he will implement the recommendation of that report to fund £50 million over five years in a new MND Research Institute.
tabling member constituency	Wycombe
tabling member printed	Mr Steve Baker
uin	169848
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>The Department has not made a specific assessment of the report. The Government is committed to supporting research into dementia and neurodegeneration, including motor neurone disease (MND). Over the past five years, the Department has spent over £9 million on MND research through the National Institute for Health Research. Additionally, UK Research and Innovation, through the Medical Research Council, has spent £45 million on MND research over the past five years. This includes research which aims to increase our understanding of the causes and genetic mechanisms of MND. We are currently working on ways to significantly boost further research on dementia and neurodegeneration at all stages on the translation pathway including medical and care interventions.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 169847 question first answered 23/03/2021 13:41:12 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker

1302846

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Adult Education: South Yorkshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of access to (a) first steps and (b) community learning on disadvantaged adults in South Yorkshire; and what recent steps his Department has taken to support those people.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	169853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2021 answer text <p>Community learning, funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Adult Education Budget (AEB), provides a way of progressing to further learning, training or employment, particularly for disadvantaged learners.</p><p>The ESFA community learning objectives require providers to prioritise disadvantaged learners. It is an important stepping stone, particularly for these learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, learners with low basic skills, learners with mental health issues, and learners facing financial hardship.</p><p>Community learning is funded through the AEB which aims to engage adults and provide the skills and learning they need to equip them for work, an apprenticeship or further learning. Colleges and training providers have the freedom and flexibility to determine how they use their community learning, to determine how best to meet their learners' needs.</p><p>Currently, approximately half of the AEB has been devolved to seven Combined Mayoral Authorities (CMAs) and the Mayor of London, acting where appropriate through the Greater London Authority (GLA). Devolution of the AEB gives CMAs and the GLA direct control over adult education provision for their residents and provides local areas the opportunity to better meet local needs. The ESFA is responsible for funding AEB learners resident in non-devolved areas including South Yorkshire currently.</p><p>Sheffield City Region is due to take on adult education functions from the 2021/22 academic year. We will continue to work with Sheffield City Region to support their preparations for devolution.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 22/03/2021 11:17:00 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1302847

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
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	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the study of covid-19 vaccine responses in cancer patients conducted by King’s College and the Francis Crick Institute with preliminary findings reported in March 2021, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reducing the interval between covid-19 vaccine doses for cancer patients.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	169802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text <p>The findings of the study, which has not yet been published or peer-reviewed, should be used cautiously as they are indicative and do not provide suitable data to infer directly the level of clinical protection. It should be noted that antibody expression following vaccination may only be part of the protection afforded by the vaccine. For example, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine induces a weak antibody response after first dose in the elderly, but recent Public Health England data shows strong clinical protection against hospitalisation and mortality in the same age group.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 23/03/2021 11:04:03 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell