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1653614

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date	17/07/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Construction: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to promote carbon neutrality in the construction industry.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	194414
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2023 answer text <p>We are working with the construction sector, to support a range of initiatives to reduce its emission contributions to help meet our net zero target. This includes the Construction Leadership Council's Construct Zero initiative, which covers the design of buildings, construction processes, decarbonising plant and machinery it uses, and training in relevant skills.</p><p>The Government has also worked with the industry to produce the Low Carbon Concrete Routemap, a Zero Diesel Routemap for construction sites and to revise the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management in buildings and infrastructure projects.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 25/07/2023 16:14:05 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1653616

registered interest
date	17/07/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Sudan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether visas granted by her Department to individuals in Sudan can be collected by the applicants in Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	194415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>Where a decision has been made to grant a visa, processes are in place to transport their visa to another VAC location of their choice for collection.</p><p>Customers should contact <a href="mailto:Sudanpassportenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sudanpassportenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk</a> in order to discuss individual arrangements for the collection of their visa if they are outside of Sudan.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 20/07/2023 16:15:07 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1653621

registered interest
date	17/07/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Patents: Digital Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) patents for 4G and 5G technologies and (b) other Standard Essential Patents on the (i) development of the UK’s digital economy and (ii) ability of smaller British companies to compete and to use standardised connectivity technologies on fair terms.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	194419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government recognises the significant role that the development and protection of intellectual property plays in the digital economy, especially in telecommunications. In particular, as highlighted in the findings of the Telecoms Diversification Taskforce Report in 2021, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have the “potential to serve as considerable barriers to diversification”. SEPs can impact the ability of smaller companies to compete on a level playing field, given challenges associated with identifying and licensing patented technologies.</p><p>The Government set out its approach to these issues in both the 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy and the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. These highlighted the importance of patent development to shaping 6G and future telecoms technologies so that the next generation of mobile networks meet the connectivity needs of the UK and maximise economic opportunities in the sector.</p><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is working closely with the Intellectual Property Office who are currently undertaking a review of SEPs in the context of the UK’s Intellectual Property Framework. This has included specific work gathering evidence from small and medium sized enterprises. Responses to the findings of these Calls for Views were published in August 2022 and July 2023.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Sir John Whittingdale question first answered 20/07/2023 08:26:20 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652399

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
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	Euratom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of not associating with the Euratom Research and Training Programme on domestic science and research capability.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>Association to Euratom R&amp;T would need to provide value to the UK’s fusion sector, nuclear researchers and taxpayers. As such it must reflect the lasting impact of two years of delay when UK researchers and businesses were not able to engage in the Euratom R&amp;T Programme or compete for contracts at ITER.</p><p> </p><p>We have been working with the UK Atomic Energy Authority to design an ambitious expansion of activity to secure delivery of the UK’s Fusion Strategy, including support for public and private sector projects. If we cannot agree terms for association these new measures will be implemented.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie grouped question UIN 193378 question first answered 17/07/2023 06:28:51 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652429

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Postgraduate Education: Stem Subjects
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the (a) cost and (b) eligibility of childcare on the diversity of PHD candidates studying STEM subjects.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193644
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The department does not hold information relating to the potential impact of cost and childcare eligibility relating to the diversity of PhD students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics.</p><p>The department knows that for families with younger children, childcare costs are often a significant part of their household expenditure, which is why we are committed to improving the cost, choice and availability of childcare.</p><p>At the Spring Statement 2023, the department announced the single largest investment in childcare in England ever. This begins from September, with £204 million of additional funding to uplift the rates for existing entitlements.</p><p>By the 2027/28 financial year, the government expects to be spending in excess of £8 billion every year on free hours and early education. These are transformative plans helping families with young children with their childcare costs.</p><p>In addition to the 30 hours, the department remains committed to continuing the universal 15 hours of free early education, which this year helped over 1 million children get a positive start to their education. Students who are parents are eligible for the universal 15 hours of free early education which is available to all 3 and 4-year-olds, regardless of family circumstances.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho question first answered 17/07/2023 15:10:35 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652430

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	National Vocational Qualifications: Environmental Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many NVQ Level 6 Environmental practitioner places were available for students in the North East of England during the last academic year; and how many students completed this course.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>There is not a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in this subject at Level 6. There is, however, a Level 6 Environmental Practitioner apprenticeship.</p><p>Apprenticeships are jobs with a substantial level of training available for career starters and those looking to upskill and retrain in over 670 high-quality occupations between Level 2-7.</p><p>In the 2021/22 academic year, there were 50 starts on the Level 6 Environmental Practitioner (Degree) apprenticeship across England, with starts growing higher each year. There were no starts in the North-East in the 2021/22 academic year. Level 6 and 7 apprenticeship standards range from one to five years in duration, and typically take three to four years to complete. There are no recorded completions on this standard currently.</p><p>The government wants to further accelerate the growth of degree apprenticeships across all regions and is therefore providing an additional £40 million in Strategic Priorities Grant funding over the next two years, on top of the £8 million investment in the 2022/23 financial year to support this.</p><p>The department continues to regularly meet with higher education institutions in the North-East to discuss ways we can increase the uptake of degree apprenticeships. In addition, the department has made excellent progress on the national rollout of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), with employer representative bodies designated to lead the development of LSIPs in all 38 areas of England. This brings providers and employers together in one place to design provision that meets their needs.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon grouped question UIN 193646 question first answered 18/07/2023 16:50:06 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652431

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	National Vocational Qualifications: Environmental Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of the availability of NVQ Level 6 Environmental practitioner degrees in the North East of England; and what discussions she has had with industry stakeholders on the availability of that course.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>There is not a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in this subject at Level 6. There is, however, a Level 6 Environmental Practitioner apprenticeship.</p><p>Apprenticeships are jobs with a substantial level of training available for career starters and those looking to upskill and retrain in over 670 high-quality occupations between Level 2-7.</p><p>In the 2021/22 academic year, there were 50 starts on the Level 6 Environmental Practitioner (Degree) apprenticeship across England, with starts growing higher each year. There were no starts in the North-East in the 2021/22 academic year. Level 6 and 7 apprenticeship standards range from one to five years in duration, and typically take three to four years to complete. There are no recorded completions on this standard currently.</p><p>The government wants to further accelerate the growth of degree apprenticeships across all regions and is therefore providing an additional £40 million in Strategic Priorities Grant funding over the next two years, on top of the £8 million investment in the 2022/23 financial year to support this.</p><p>The department continues to regularly meet with higher education institutions in the North-East to discuss ways we can increase the uptake of degree apprenticeships. In addition, the department has made excellent progress on the national rollout of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), with employer representative bodies designated to lead the development of LSIPs in all 38 areas of England. This brings providers and employers together in one place to design provision that meets their needs.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon grouped question UIN 193645 question first answered 18/07/2023 16:50:06 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652432

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Buildings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an estimate of the number of schools at risk of closure due to disrepair or unsafe building materials in (a) Newcastle central constituency, (b) the North East and (c) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2023 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter. This response covers the approach in England only.</p><p>Nothing is more important than the safety of pupils and teachers. This is why the Department has been putting significant funding into maintaining schools across the country. Where there are serious safety issues with a building, the Department takes immediate and swift action to ensure the safety of pupils and school staff. There are no open areas within schools or college buildings where the Department knows of an imminent risk to life.</p><p>It is the responsibility of those who run schools and who work with their schools day to day to manage the safety and maintenance of their buildings. This includes academy trusts, Local Authorities and voluntary aided school bodies. The Department provides support on a case by case basis if it is alerted to a serious safety issue which responsible bodies cannot manage independently.</p><p>The Department is currently working with responsible bodies, schools, and colleges to identify the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in their buildings. Once this work is complete, the Department will have a fuller idea of the presence of RAAC in the estate. Where RAAC is suspected, the Department’s professional surveyors carry out assessments to verify its presence. Over 200 surveys have been undertaken and by autumn 2023 we will have surveyed over 600 schools. If RAAC is confirmed, the Department provides rapid support to schools based on the advice of structural engineers. This could include funding capital works to remove any immediate risk and, where necessary, the provision of temporary buildings. Longer term remediation of RAAC is supported by capital funding provided to the sector, the Department’s rebuilding programme, and urgent capital support.</p><p>The Department has allocated over £15 billion since 2015 for keeping school buildings safe and in good working order, including £1.8 billion committed for 2023/24. In addition, the School Rebuilding Programme will transform buildings at 500 schools, prioritising poor condition and potential safety issues.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 28/07/2023 15:46:41 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652433

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
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	Science: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Global Health Framework Objective 4, what steps he has taken to lead a global campaign promoting open science for global resilience.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the importance and benefits of creating a more equitable and transparent global research ecosystem, including for health. This is the drive behind the 'Open Science for Global Resilience' campaign announced in April 2023. Whilst we have world leading open access levels, we are stepping up our efforts. This is reflected in our investments in policies for data infrastructure and sharing, and in partnerships for evidence synthesis and access. We work with delivery partners that share our values; for instance, all clinical trials funded via our partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)/Medical Research Council (MRC) are registered in public clinical trials databases.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 20/07/2023 11:48:08 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1652434

registered interest
date	12/07/2023
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	Crops: Research
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 international collaboration on research projects to improve crop resilience.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	193649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>The FCDO supports the global research organisation, the CGIAR (formerly known as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research), to deliver the agriculture science and innovation needed to support effective responses to climate and conflict. This includes developing and scaling more productive, nutritious and climate-resilient crop varieties. The CGIAR has delivered spectacular long-term success stories: CGIAR wheat varieties are now planted on nearly half the world's wheat lands overall - and over 70 percent of all wheat varieties released in South Asia, Central and West Asia and North Africa come from CGIAR. In Ethiopia, 4 million households grow CGIAR maize varieties, representing 35% of the entire rural population. In Africa more than 37 million people benefit from new CGIAR stress-tolerant maize varieties, which cover almost 5.5 million hectares. These varieties have demonstrated increased yield and yield stability, resulting in greater production and improved livelihoods.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 20/07/2023 11:48:56 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah