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657862

registered interest
date	13/12/2016
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	Dogs: Sales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to her Department's consultation, Animal welfare: reviewing animal establishments licensing in England, published in December 2015, what the evidential basis was for the conclusion that a ban on third party sales of puppies would lead to the creation of an illegal market.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	57520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government consulted on changes to the regulations on the breeding and sale of dogs earlier this year. While the Government did not propose a ban on third party sales, some responses were received in relation to this matter. Evidence was also presented to the recent EFRA Committee inquiry by Blue Cross, and The Dogs Trust on the annual demand for puppies and the risks of applying such a ban.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 16/12/2016 10:48:44 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

657876

registered interest
date	13/12/2016
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	Pet Animals Act 1951: Enforcement
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 steps her Department takes to monitor the enforcement of the Pet Animals Act 1951 by local authorities.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	57318
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2016 answer text <p>We are currently reviewing the laws on the selling of pet animals with the aim of replacing the Pet Animals Act 1951 with regulations made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The purpose of the new regulations will be to ensure that it is easier for local authorities to enforce and to improve animal welfare.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 16/12/2016 11:08:56 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

654443

registered interest
date	07/12/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Written Questions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to reply to Question 50684, tabled by the hon. Member for North Swindon on 27 October 2016.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	56677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>The response to the hon. Member's question of 27 October 2016, UIN 50684, was issued on 9 December 2016. I apologise to the hon. Member for the delay in responding.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 12/12/2016 17:47:43 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

652667

registered interest
date	06/12/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Food: Hygiene
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he intends to bring forward legislative proposals making it compulsory for restaurants and catering outlets to publicly display their food hygiene rating on their premises, websites and menus.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	56419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has responsibility for the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Currently it is voluntary for food businesses in England to display their hygiene ratings. Display has been mandatory in Wales since November 2013 and in Northern Ireland since October 2016.</p><p> </p><p>The FSA is exploring how a statutory scheme, including display of ratings on-line, could be delivered in England, aligned with their wider regulatory reform approach. The Government will consider this evidence carefully once it is available.</p> answering member constituency Oxford West and Abingdon answering member printed Nicola Blackwood question first answered 12/12/2016 14:00:35 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

649507

registered interest
date	01/12/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Ambulance Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department takes to monitor the performance of NHS ambulance trusts.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55837
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2016 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish (Andrew Gwynne) on 7 December 2016 to Question <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-11-30/55662/" target="_blank">55662</a>.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 09/12/2016 14:38:33 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

649519

registered interest
date	01/12/2016
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Serious Crime Act 2015
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what date she plans for the commencement of section 67 of the Serious Crime Act 2015.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government is committed to commencing section 67 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 and will do so as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 06/12/2016 17:58:29 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

649531

registered interest
date	01/12/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: CCTV
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of requiring private hire vehicles to install CCTV cameras for the purpose of enhancing driver and passenger safety.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55923
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2016 answer text <p>The legislation that provides for licensing of taxi and private hire vehicle services is enabling in its nature, giving local licensing authorities the discretion to set standards that they deem to be appropriate for their area. Local licensing authorities can already require the installation of CCTV in all taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) and a number already do so.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s position on recommending the installation of CCTV in taxis and PHVs is being reviewed as part of the drafting of Statutory Guidance to safeguard children and vulnerable adults when using these vehicles. The Government will consult on this early next year.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 08/12/2016 17:03:04 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

647668

registered interest
date	29/11/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Railways
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2016 to Question 54837, when the next scheduled review is of the HM Forces Railcard.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2016 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not have a scheduled review in place, however;</p><p>MOD officials and members of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) last considered this issue in 2013. The issue will be raised at the next meeting with the RDG later this month.</p><p>The RDG operate the current concession and any estimate in terms of costs and the decision to extend the eligibility is a matter for the Association of Train Operating Companies. When the issue was considered in 2013 it was estimated that there were approximately 4.8 million individuals who may have been eligible.</p><p>Service veterans who are members of the Volunteer Reserve are eligible for the HM Forces Railcard, and may also be eligible for other National Railcards (the Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme for example) which include the various fares and offers made to travellers by the UK Rail Operators. Although these do not cover every personal situation they do provide an option for many rail users. Further details can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk (Discounts) and www.railcard.co.uk</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 55493 question first answered 02/12/2016 13:16:40 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

647669

registered interest
date	29/11/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Railways: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2016 to Question 54837, if he will estimate the cost of extending the availability of the HM Forces Railcard to veterans.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2016 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not have a scheduled review in place, however;</p><p>MOD officials and members of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) last considered this issue in 2013. The issue will be raised at the next meeting with the RDG later this month.</p><p>The RDG operate the current concession and any estimate in terms of costs and the decision to extend the eligibility is a matter for the Association of Train Operating Companies. When the issue was considered in 2013 it was estimated that there were approximately 4.8 million individuals who may have been eligible.</p><p>Service veterans who are members of the Volunteer Reserve are eligible for the HM Forces Railcard, and may also be eligible for other National Railcards (the Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme for example) which include the various fares and offers made to travellers by the UK Rail Operators. Although these do not cover every personal situation they do provide an option for many rail users. Further details can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk (Discounts) and www.railcard.co.uk</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 55492 question first answered 02/12/2016 13:16:40 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

647692

registered interest
date	29/11/2016
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	Animal Welfare: Sentencing
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 discussions she is having with the Secretary of State for Justice on increasing the penalties available for prosecutions relating to animal cruelty.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	55423
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2016 answer text <p>There has been previous Ministerial discourse on this issue with the Ministry of Justice, but no recent discussions at Ministerial level. Officials from each department have discussed the issue more recently and are considering the appropriate level of penalties for animal cruelty.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 13/12/2016 16:29:35 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson