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1176519

registered interest
date	05/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Selby-Hull railway line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to increase train speeds between Doncaster and Hull; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	12860
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>Passengers between major urban areas across the North will benefit from a comprehensive range of improvements with the introduction of higher-quality services on longer-distance routes which includes the route between Doncaster and Hull. The package of improvements which are still being rolled out, will include better trains, more comfort and reduced journey times on some routes.</p><p> </p><p>Train services between Hull and Doncaster are also provided by Hull Trains which is an open-access operator and is in the process of introducing a new fleet of brand new trains.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 10/02/2020 17:06:36 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1176568

registered interest
date	05/02/2020
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	Rabbits: Animal Welfare
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 assessment her Department has made of the need for regulations on the welfare of rabbits (a) kept as pets and (b) reared for human consumption in (i) domestic and (ii) farming environments; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	12869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to an animal or to fail to provide for its welfare and this includes rabbits kept in all respects. The maximum penalty for these offences is six months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. However, the Government recently announced its support for a Private Members’ Bill which seeks to increase the maximum custodial penalty from six months to five years for the offence of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.</p><p> </p><p>The keeping of commercially farmed rabbits is additionally provided for by the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007, which contains general provisions under which all farmed animals must be kept and has a specific schedule for rabbits. Defra also has a statutory welfare code for rabbits which provides good husbandry advice and which keepers of rabbits are required by law to be familiar with and have access to. Failure to observe the provisions of a code may be used in support of a prosecution.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 10/02/2020 11:35:06 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1175704

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
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	Poultry: Animal Welfare
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 she will review the adequacy of the animal welfare requirements governing the (a) keeping and breeding of ducks and (b) provision of suitable environmental conditions for that activity; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	11465
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>The welfare of ducks is provided for in welfare the general provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007. Defra has a duck code which encourages high standards of husbandry for the keeping and breeding of farmed ducks, including requirements for handling; suitable housing; stocking rates; and the provision of feed and water. The industry also has its own farm assurance schemes which represent the commercial duck farming industry and has specific requirements to ensure the welfare of farmed ducks, as well as protecting their health, hygiene and food safety.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 10/02/2020 11:40:23 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1172718

registered interest
date	22/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1: Lincolnshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the completion of the roadworks and temporary lower speed limit on the A1 south of Grantham; and what steps he has taken to ensure the timely completion of this work.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	6612
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>The Spittlegate Scheme is being promoted by Lincolnshire County Council and delivered by a private developer under a Section 6 agreement. Highways England is supervising the works, but it is wholly funded and promoted by the County Council. The scheme involves the construction of a new grade separated junction on the A1, referred to as Spittlegate. The works on the A1 will form part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road.</p><p> </p><p>The 50mph temporary speed limit is required for safety reasons, both for road users and the workforce during the construction of the works. Highways England worked closely with the Council to ensure that the works were planned in a way to minimise the impact on road users.</p><p> </p><p>Further information on the status of the scheme, including its timeframe for delivery, can be found on the County Council’s website: <a href="https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/major-projects/grantham-southern-relief-road" target="_blank">https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/major-projects/grantham-southern-relief-road</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 27/01/2020 17:29:49 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1172346

registered interest
date	21/01/2020
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	Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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 the three most recent areas of outstanding natural beauty to be designated in the UK were; the dates of those designations; when he plans to make further designations; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	6023
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>Designation of protected landscapes is a devolved matter. The three most recent Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designated in England are: Tamar Valley AONB in August 1995 (Cornwall and Devon), Nidderdale AONB in February 1994 (North Yorkshire) and Blackdown Hills AONB in June 1991 (Devon and Somerset). In addition, there have been variations to the boundaries of Dedham Vale AONB (Nayland-with-Wissington) in September 1991, Cotswolds AONB in December 1990; and Chilterns AONB in March 1990.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the 25 Year Environment Plan, the Government commissioned a Review of Designated Landscapes, led by Julian Glover – the final report was published in September 2019. The Government welcomes the review and is carefully considering its proposals, including those concerning new designations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 27/01/2020 14:19:33 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1171096

registered interest
date	15/01/2020
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	Floods
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 he is taking to encourage the formation and adoption of a code of practice on flooding by (a) local authorities, (b) drainage boards, (c) home owners, (d) landowners and (e) other stakeholders to ensure that effective and consistent action is taken when flooding occurs; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	3677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>The Environment Agency (EA) takes the lead role in managing flood risk in England under the Flood &amp; Water Management Act (2010). They work with partners to reduce flood risk for people, property and the environment. Local authorities and internal drainage boards manage the smaller watercourses, and the EA manages the larger rivers.</p><p> </p><p>The EA’s 2011 National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England set the direction for all risk management authorities. The EA will be finalising their new national strategy for managing flood and coastal erosion risk during 2020. This new strategy will outline how partner organisations can work better together to create climate resilient places; growth and infrastructure resilient to tomorrow’s climate; and a nation of climate champions.</p><p> </p><p>All risk management authorities and landowners have a role to play in planning for and responding to emergencies. The Civil Contingency Act (2004) sets out the roles and responsibilities of responders.</p><p> </p><p>Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) come together to plan and prepare for localised incidents and catastrophic emergencies. They work to identify potential risks and produce emergency plans to either prevent or mitigate the impact of any incident on their local communities (including homeowners).</p><p> </p><p>It is recommended that each LRF has a Multi-Agency Flood Plan (MAFP) outlining the roles and expectations of all organisations involved at a local level in preparation for, and during a flood. In 2018, a review was carried out of the effectiveness and consistency of MAFPs across the country and government’s response was published in 2019. To support that response, Defra has provided updated guidance for LRFs on what should be included within their MAFP.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 23/01/2020 15:24:37 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1171098

registered interest
date	15/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the electric vehicle charging infrastructure on motorways; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	3678
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>In July 2019 work commenced to determine a vision for a core rapid charger network on England’s strategic road network. This will report in Spring 2020. Government and industry have supported the installation of over 17,000 devices providing over 24,000 publicly available chargepoints. This includes over 2,400 rapid chargepoints – one of the largest networks in Europe. We want all new public rapid chargepoints to offer ‘pay as you go’ card payments from spring 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England has committed £15m to ensure there are chargepoints rapid where possible every 20 miles on 95% of the Strategic Road Network by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside the private sector, the Government plans to invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure – making sure that everyone is within 30 miles of a rapid charging station for electric vehicles.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 23/01/2020 12:29:44 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1171099

registered interest
date	15/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1: Newark
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the northbound carriageway of the A1 south of Newark was last inspected for potholes and other surface imperfections; and when that stretch of road is next scheduled to be resurfaced.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	3679
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>The A1 south of Newark was last inspected for potholes on 14/01/2020 northbound and on 15/01/20 southbound.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England currently has no plans to resurface the A1 south of Newark this year, however, the A1 will be considered for future schemes as Highways England develops its programme of works for the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 23/01/2020 14:19:31 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1169808

registered interest
date	09/01/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Easter
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will take steps to bring into force the provisions of the Easter Act 1928 to fix the date of Easter.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	1695
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to bring into force the provisions of the Easter Act 1928 to fix the date of Easter.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 16/01/2020 17:18:04 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1169564

registered interest
date	08/01/2020
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	Fish: Contamination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what rules or guidance his Department provides on preventing noxious substances being contained in fish food pellets where those fish may later be used for human consumption; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	1293
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2020 answer text <p>Stringent rules apply to ensure food and feed safety in the United Kingdom. UK feed law implements European Union legislation to ensure feed is safe for animals, the environment and the public who consume animals and their by-products. Fish are regarded as food producing animals.</p><p> </p><p>There are specific rules prohibiting certain materials from being used in animal feed and maximum levels for certain undesirable substances. Additionally, additives used in feed need to be authorised and used within maximum levels where specified. There are also rules on the hygiene, production and storage of animal feed. These are based on the best available scientific evidence and analysis.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to ensuring that the high standards of food and feed safety and consumer protection we enjoy in this country are maintained.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 15/01/2020 11:29:59 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight