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1247010

registered interest
date	30/10/2020
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	Coronavirus: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the economic effect of the opening of the covid-19 testing centre situated in Watney Market Idea store in Shadwell on (a) local residents, (b) local shops and (c) Watney Market traders.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Apsana Begum
uin	109702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>Local test sites, such as those situated in the Watney Market Ideal store in Shadwell are deployed at the direction of Local Resilience Forums and Recovery Coordination Groups and decisions are centrally executed at their direction. This co-design approach between local and national teams has been key in achieving the pace at which these sites have been set up.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 25/11/2020 12:02:01 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 58887 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4790 label Biography information for Apsana Begum

1246952

registered interest
date	29/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what the vetting process will be for organisations applying to host COP26 fringe meetings and events; and what plans they have to publish that process.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>We are looking to work and partner with organisations committed to taking positive action to tackle climate change. We will be launching a registration process for organisations wanting to be involved in UK Government managed events around COP26 in the new year. The process is currently under development and further detail will be released in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 12/11/2020 12:53:24 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246953

registered interest
date	29/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that sponsors and other organisations involved with COP26 are demonstrably committed to tackling climate change; and what criteria they intend to use to assess that commitment.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9761
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government has set strict sponsorship criteria for COP26 and will only partner with companies who have committed to or set net-zero commitments by 2050 or earlier, and have a credible and aligned short-term action plan to achieve this. We conduct due diligence on all potential sponsors, and ensure compliance with our standards. The Government is encouraging companies with strong climate credentials to apply for sponsorship through the COP26 website.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 12/11/2020 12:54:11 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246887

registered interest
date	28/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what will be the hospitality arrangements for COP26; and what plans they have to publish the procurement process for those arrangements in full.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2020 answer text <p>Plans for hospitality for the Event are still under consideration and we will be working closely with all venues to deliver the facilities and requirements needed. The plans will be published in line with Public Sector Procurement guidelines</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/11/2020 16:54:30 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246888

registered interest
date	28/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what budget has been allocated to public engagement campaigns to change behaviours before COP26; what organisations they will partner with to deliver any such campaigns; and when any such public engagement campaigns will be announced.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2020 answer text <p>Achieving our net zero target must be a shared endeavour between governments, businesses and individuals, and we must continue to engage the public on this challenge. In preparation for COP26, the Cabinet Office set up a dedicated engagement team that will facilitate engagement with businesses, wider civil society and youth, and cities and regions on COP26. This will ensure that the UK brings along all of society in the global transition to a net-zero economy and in the delivery of an ambitious and inclusive COP26 summit. Budget for a public engagement campaign is currently going through the government approval process and is yet to be confirmed. We will continue to engage the public as we develop our plans for reaching net zero emissions by 2050.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/11/2020 17:05:03 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246889

registered interest
date	28/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government with how many governments they have started pre-negotiations in advance of COP26.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9712
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK is committed to agreeing a negotiated outcome at COP26 that accelerates climate action and leaves no issue behind. Our approach is aligned with the UNFCCC process: formal negotiations have been postponed to 2021 but we are engaging broadly and facilitating exchanges of views so that progress can be made.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the UK’s transparent and inclusive approach to the COP26 presidency, Ministers and senior officials across government have directly engaged with over 100 governments; and all countries have been engaged through our FCO network and UN Missions. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has been at the heart of that, playing a leading role in a number of multilateral climate change fora and engaging bilaterally with over 40 countries to discuss matters relating to COP26. As an example of the regular engagement with countries, in September, the UK, alongside current Presidency Chile and the Chairs of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies, conducted consultations with all negotiating groups on the way forward to COP26.</p><p> </p><p>We look forward to the UNFCCC Climate Change Dialogues 23 November - 4 December as an opportunity for further exchanges of views and to make progress on key issues ahead of the Ambition Summit that we’re hosting on 12 December and on the pathway to COP26 next year.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/11/2020 17:09:12 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246926

registered interest
date	28/10/2020
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	Climate Change Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will publish their parliamentary engagement strategy for COP26.
tabling member printed	Baroness Boycott
uin	HL9713
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2020 answer text <p>The COP President Designate is planning to hold a COP26 briefing session for parliamentarians to update them on our plans and will provide further details in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/11/2020 17:14:45 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4704 label Biography information for Baroness Boycott

1246759

registered interest
date	27/10/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Radicalism: Republic of Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with her Irish counterpart on tackling extremism.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	908206
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2020 answer text <p>The Home Secretary has engaged with the Irish Government as part of a wider dialogue, but not to specifically discuss extremism.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 05/11/2020 16:53:03 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1245373

registered interest
date	21/10/2020
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	Employment: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the Government's guidance is for employers in the event that an employee is unable to go into work as a result of their dependants having been instructed by a school to self-isolate during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	107051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2020 answer text <p>In the first instance, people who are unable to go into work because they have childcare responsibilities resulting from coronavirus should discuss their situation with their employer. It may be that they can come to an agreement which works well for both parties.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, employees have the right to take time off work to help someone who depends on them (a 'dependant') in an unexpected event. The courts have been clear that a failure in childcare provision can constitute an unexpected event – even if it is known about in advance. Time off for dependants can be taken for a reasonable period of time depending on the particular circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>All employees have the legal right to request flexible working, provided they have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks. Employers can only reject a request where they have sound business reasons for doing so. Having flexible start and finish times, or working from home can help parents to balance work and childcare needs.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 02/11/2020 15:30:15 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1245476

registered interest
date	21/10/2020
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	Coronavirus: Lancashire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional support is being made available to help the (a) elderly and (b) people deemed clinically vulnerable who may opt to voluntarily self-shield following Lancashire's move into Tier 3 covid local alert level.
tabling member constituency	Fylde
tabling member printed	Mark Menzies
uin	106968
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>National restrictions began in England from 5 November, which superseded additional guidance linked to the local COVID alert levels. Everyone in England, including those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, is required to follow the national restrictions, which have been set out by the Government and apply to the whole population.</p><p>The new information includes additional guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people, to help protect them from COVID-19. We will also write to individuals with a version of this guidance. These new shielding measures will apply nationally for four weeks up to 2 December. At the end of the period, we will look to return to a regional approach and will issue further guidance at the time.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 01/12/2020 09:14:46 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	3998 label Biography information for Mark Menzies