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1589118

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Excise Duties
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 merits of indexing excise duties, including alcohol, tobacco and fuel duties, by average earnings rather than retail pricing.
tabling member constituency	Mansfield
tabling member printed	Ben Bradley
uin	152298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>As with all taxes, the Government keeps excise duties under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 06/03/2023 16:16:37 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4663 label Biography information for Ben Bradley

1589119

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an independent inquiry into the disappearance of children from accommodation managed by her Department.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	152294
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>The rise in the number of small boat crossings has placed significant pressures on local authority care placements for young people. Out of necessity, and with the best interests of the child in mind, we have had no alternative but to temporarily use hotels to give some unaccompanied children a roof over their heads whilst Local Authority accommodation is found.</p><p>We take the safety and welfare of those in our care seriously and the Home Office has robust safeguarding procedures in place to ensure those in our accommodation are as safe and supported as possible as we seek urgent placements with a local authority. Young people are supported by team leaders and support workers who are on site 24 hours a day. Further care is provided in hotels by teams of specialist social workers and nurses.</p><p> </p><p>We have no power to detain UASC in hotels. Children’s movements in and out of hotels are monitored and recorded and they are accompanied by support workers when attending organised activities and social excursions off-site, or where specific vulnerabilities are identified.</p><p> </p><p>When any young person goes missing the ‘missing persons protocol’ is followed and led by our directly engaged social workers. A multi-agency, missing persons protocol is mobilised alongside the police and local authorities, to establish their whereabouts and to ensure that they are safe.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 01/03/2023 13:01:40 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1589120

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January to Question 119880 on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, whether he will appoint the Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council as the reviewer of that Council's governance and finance arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	152185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>The arrangements for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s governance and finance review have been finalised and it will commence shortly. It is important that any assurance review is independent, although the views of statutory officers and others at the council will be considered as well as the views of local Members of Parliament.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 01/03/2023 17:19:30 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1589121

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with Ofgem on potential regulatory enforcement action for companies that do not enable Total Heating Total Control customers to change metering systems.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	152267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The smart metering system has been designed to enable a wide range of tariffs, independently of the Radio Teleswitch Service, which Total Heating Total Control tariffs rely on. Energy suppliers are obligated under their licence conditions to taking all reasonable steps to install a smart meter where a meter is fitted for the first time or when an existing meter needs replacing.</p><p> </p><p>The regulator Ofgem is responsible for ensuring energy suppliers comply with their regulatory obligations and take any necessary enforcement action. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero works closely with Ofgem on monitoring supplier performance.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 06/03/2023 17:06:27 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1589122

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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	Absent Voting: Proof of Identity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the Answer of 12 April 2021 to Question 179209 on Absent Voting: Proof of Identity, whether it is his policy that people applying for a postal vote are required to show additional forms of photo identification.
tabling member constituency	Ashton-under-Lyne
tabling member printed	Angela Rayner
uin	152234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>I refer the Rt. Hon. Member to the answer to Question UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-04-12/179209" target="_blank">179209</a> on 15 April 2021.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 01/03/2023 17:36:49 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
tabling member	4356 label Biography information for Angela Rayner

1589123

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Nuisance Calls
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent scam calls.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
tabling member printed	Alex Norris
uin	152289
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>Tackling fraud requires a unified and co-ordinated response from government, law enforcement and the private sector and we will shortly publish a new strategy to address the threat of fraud, including through scam calls.</p><p>The Government has already taken a range of actions to reduce the number of scam calls. We have sanctioned the banning of cold calls from personal injury firms and pension providers, unless the consumer has explicitly agreed to be contacted, and introduced director liability for companies in relation to nuisance calls.</p><p>Through the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) we have imposed strict obligations on organisations that make direct marketing calls, live or automated, to individuals in the UK.</p><p>We continue to support National Trading Standards on the roll out of call blocking devices to vulnerable people and the National Economic Crime Centre have recently provided further funding for the delivery of additional devices. These devices have helped to provide protection against nuisance and scam calls.</p><p>We are working closely with Ofcom, the telecoms and financial industries, and law enforcement to identify further measures to tackle fraudulent calls and number spoofing, and to block fraudsters operating overseas from making calls to defraud the public.</p><p>We strongly advise anybody who suspects a call to be suspicious to report this to the National Cyber Security Centre, by logging an information report here: <a href="https://report.ncsc.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://report.ncsc.gov.uk/</a>, and to Action Fraud, the UK’s reporting service for fraud. Silent or abandoned calls can be reported to Ofcom, while recorded marketing calls can be reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).</p> answering member constituency Tonbridge and Malling answering member printed Tom Tugendhat question first answered 01/03/2023 17:26:34 answering member 4462 label Biography information for Tom Tugendhat
tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

1589124

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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	Syria and Turkey: Earthquakes
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 steps he is taking to support humanitarian efforts in Turkey and Syria following the recent earthquakes.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
tabling member printed	Alex Norris
uin	152290
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK responded immediately to provide life-saving support to Turkey and Syria. In Turkey, a UK International Search and Rescue team arrived in Gaziantep on 7 February and commenced operations within the critical 72-hour rescue window. From 14 February, we deployed a world-class UK medical team, field clinic and field hospital to Turkey, which continues to treat patients. In Syria, the UK-aid-funded White Helmets mobilised a major search and rescue effort. The UK has committed a significant package of aid, including by delivering thousands of vital items such as tents and blankets to Turkey and Syria, totalling over 400 tonnes. The Disasters Emergency Committee appeal, now exceeding £100 million, includes £5 million of the UK Aid Match.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 06/03/2023 15:34:52 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

1589125

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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	Syria: Refugees
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 his Department has made of the adequacy of support available for refugees following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
tabling member printed	Alex Norris
uin	152291
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>We are closely monitoring events in Turkey and are coordinating with the Turkish authorities, the UN and NGO partners to ensure aid reaches those most in need, including minority communities and refugees in Turkey, and displaced persons in Syria. The UN-brokered agreement to open additional border crossings into northwest Syria for an initial period of three months is crucial to reaching the many displaced there. Even before the 6 February earthquake, the UN assessed 15.3 million Syrians required humanitarian assistance. For this reason, the UK has committed £3.8 billion in humanitarian aid to the Syria crisis since 2012. This includes £2.1 billion to support the over 5.5 million refugees in the region, including 3.6 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, and their host communities. The UK remains committed to continuing to provide support for both Turkish host communities and Syrian refugees in response to the sustained pressures they face.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 06/03/2023 15:32:37 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

1589126

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Traffic Offences: Fixed Penalties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing stronger penalties for people who do not obey road safety rules.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	152190
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2023 answer text <p>The Department keeps the law under review and listens to the concerns of those affected by tragic cases of death or serious injury.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 03/03/2023 09:20:31 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1589127

registered interest
date	24/02/2023
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	Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many applications have been made to the vaccine damage payments scheme in respect of covid-19 vaccines as of 23 February 2023; and how many and what proportion of those applications have been (a) successful (b) rejected and (c) unresolved for more than six months.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	152186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>As of 23 February 2023, the number of applications to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme related to COVID-19 vaccines was 3887. Of these, there are 48 awarded claims (1.23%), 890 rejected claims (22.90%), of which 849 were medical rejections and 41 were invalid applications and 1,612 applications that have been unresolved for more than six months (41.47%).</p><p>The Department continues to work with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), who manage the scheme’s operations, to provide timely outcomes for claimants. NHSBSA contacts all claimants at key points in the process to provide regular updates on the progress of their claim.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 01/03/2023 17:16:27 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope