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1518803

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date	10/10/2022
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	Livestock Industry: Skilled Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help address skills shortages in the red meat industry.
tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
tabling member printed	Patricia Gibson
uin	58952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>HM Government supports a competitive red meat sector and we are working closely with industry to ensure there is a long-term strategy for the sector's workforce.</p><p>The Skilled Worker route is open to all those eligible who wish to come to the UK to work in a skilled job they have been offered, including butchers in the red meat industry. This is coupled with an emphasis on employers investing in, and training, the domestic workforce. Defra is working with industry and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to raise awareness of career opportunities within the food and farming sectors among the United Kingdom workforce. HM Government and industry have also established a new professional body for the farming industry: The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH). TIAH will enable the industry to drive greater uptake of skills, creating clear career development pathways, and promoting the sector as a progressive, professional, and attractive career choice.</p><p>As announced in the Government Food Strategy in June, HM Government has now commissioned an independent review which will consider how automation, domestic labour and migrant labour can contribute to tackling labour shortages in the food supply chain. The review will focus on farming, processing, and food and drink manufacturing as sectors which are critical for food production and food security.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 13/10/2022 09:23:17 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	4435 label Biography information for Patricia Gibson

1518819

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ukraine: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage global partners to provide stronger and further support to Ukrainian forces.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	58925
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK has consistently provided international leadership on support to Ukraine. The UK was the first country to provide lethal aid, takes a leading role in the International Donor Coordination Centre and is leading international efforts to provide training at scale for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In July, the Secretary of State announced the UK-led International Fund for Ukraine which aims to raise over £1 billion with international partners to fund the provision of military capabilities for Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 18/10/2022 11:52:24 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1518820

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Defibrillators
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will make an estimate of (a) how many schools currently have defibrillators and (b) how many schools are in areas where there is a lack of publicly accessible defibrillators; if he will publish information on school and community defibrillator provision to allow areas of deficit to be identified; and if he will take steps to ensure that every school will have a defibrillator by the 2022-23 school year.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
tabling member printed	Olivia Blake
uin	58927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>The Department announced in July 2022 that all state funded schools in England would have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by the end of the 2022/23 academic year. On 12 September 2022, the Department sent a survey to schools to determine how many AEDs exist across the school estate, and is currently analysing this information to procure AEDs where they are needed and to ensure that there are no gaps in access to these life saving devices. Each school makes a decision on whether to provide public access to AEDs. The Department has published guidance to support schools that wish to provide community access and is working with a number of charities to update this guidance. The Department will provide a written update in due course that will be laid in the libraries of both Houses.</p> answering member constituency Stoke-on-Trent North answering member printed Jonathan Gullis question first answered 17/10/2022 16:07:35 answering member 4814 label Biography information for Jonathan Gullis
tabling member	4864 label Biography information for Olivia Blake

1518822

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
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	Agricultural Products: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the change in agri-food exports from Northern Ireland to Japan between 2019 and 2021.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	58939
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>According to the latest HM Revenue and Customs’ regional overseas trade data, agri-food exports from Northern Ireland to Japan were estimated to be worth £6.47 million in 2019 and £11.06 million in 2021.</p> answering member constituency Sherwood answering member printed Mark Spencer question first answered 13/10/2022 09:23:11 answering member 4055 label Biography information for Sir Mark Spencer
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1518824

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department undertook an assessment of the potential impact on alcohol harm of the measures on alcohol duty announced in the Chancellor's statement on Growth Plan on 23 September 2022, before those measures were announced.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	58946
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>At the Growth Plan the Chancellor announced the next steps in the alcohol duty reforms and a freeze to all alcohol duties from 1 February 2023.</p><p> </p><p>For the first time, we are taxing all beverages in proportion to their alcoholic strength. This will help address harmful products like ‘white’ ciders and strong fortified wines, which are often cited by health groups as being abused. We are also reducing the tax burden on lower ABV products, encouraging consumers to switch and manufacturers to expand their offering of products in this range.</p><p> </p><p>We are mindful of the impact on businesses and growth, and have aimed to strike a pragmatic balance between public health and the economic impacts on consumers and industry.</p> answering member constituency Kensington answering member printed Felicity Buchan question first answered 13/10/2022 16:06:25 answering member 4821 label Biography information for Felicity Buchan
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1518831

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
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	Investment Zones: Environment Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what recent discussions he has had with environmental groups on his proposals to introduce Investment Zones.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	58919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2022 answer text <p>The Expression of Interest for Investment Zones closed on Friday 14 October. DLUHC officials are now assessing those proposals received.</p><p>We have engaged a variety of stakeholders in a variety of ways for discussion on the detail of Investment Zones and would expect to continue to do so in the weeks ahead. We are in written correspondence with environmental groups and are keen to hear their further thoughts as the proposals develop.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 24/10/2022 11:54:17 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1518832

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Freedom Pass
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people in (a) Romford and (b) Havering have a Freedom Pass.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	58928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not hold this information. Transport in London is devolved and this includes concessionary travel. The Freedom Pass scheme is operated by London Councils on behalf of the thirty-three London boroughs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 18/10/2022 13:12:43 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1518838

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Urban Areas: British Overseas Territories
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department will be taking steps to celebrate the appearance of Gibraltar, Hamilton, Jamestown and Stanley on the list of cities in the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories published on 29 August 2022.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	58945
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The creation of new cities, and the publication of the updated list of cities on 29 August, celebrates the rich and diverse communities which make up not only the United Kingdom, but also the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories.</p><p>Local communities have often taken the initiative to celebrate their city status, and periodically Ministers and Members of the Royal Family have also visited.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bassetlaw answering member printed Brendan Clarke-Smith question first answered 18/10/2022 12:01:44 answering member 4756 label Biography information for Brendan Clarke-Smith
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1518865

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices: Older People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has implemented apprenticeship schemes for people who are over the age of 50.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	58962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>Apprenticeships are available for everyone over the age of 16, from those starting their career to experienced workers looking to upskill or retrain in a new profession.</p><p> </p><p>The department offers high quality apprenticeship routes into more than 650 occupations from entry level to expert roles. Those interested can browse the opportunities available to them here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship</a>.</p> answering member constituency Morley and Outwood answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns question first answered 18/10/2022 15:52:33 answering member 4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1518872

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which vehicles currently perform Armoured Reconnaissance roles in the British Army; and in what year each of those vehicle types first entered operational service.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	59013
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The vehicle currently performing the Armoured Reconnaissance role in the British Army is the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) CVR(T).</p><p>The CVR(T), a light, tracked specialist recce vehicle with turret, entered service in 1972, and was upgraded in the early 2000s.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/10/2022 15:40:03 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois