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1142387

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date	25/07/2019
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	Health Services: Weather
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the tenth special report of the Environmental Audit Committee, published on 24 October 2018 on Heatwaves: adapting to climate change: Government Response to the Committee's ninth report, HC 826, what plans he has in place to introduce a new single adverse weather and health plan and associated resources.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>Work to develop and introduce the Single Adverse Weather and Health Plan (SAWHP), and associated resources, is underway in line with the 2022 deadline set under the Second National Adaptation Programme (2018-2023).</p><p>Since October 2018, systematic literature reviews to update the evidence base have begun and behavioural insight research has been commissioned to support the development of effective and tailored public messages. Stakeholder workshops are set to be delivered across the country to ensure the SAWHP and its resources are developed in collaboration with end users. Public Health England and the Met Office are working together on the development of a year-round heat and cold alerting system, currently expected later this year.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 03/09/2019 16:46:51 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142389

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
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	Health Services: Temperature
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 the tenth special report of the Environmental Audit Committee, published on 24 October 2018 on Heatwaves: adapting to climate change: Government Response to the Committee's ninth report, HC 826, whether the Government has updated the adaptation guidance for local authorities.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282257
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2019 answer text <p>Yes. On 27 June a new good practice guidance document was published to help local authorities strengthen preparedness to climate change risks: <a href="http://www.adeptnet.org.uk/climategpg" target="_blank">www.adeptnet.org.uk/climategpg</a>.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 06/09/2019 14:07:59 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142394

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
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	NHS: Emergencies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the results of the deep dive of NHS organisations’ compliance against Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response will be published.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282259
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 09/09/2019 17:47:02 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142396

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
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	Health Services: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the timescale is for the Care Quality Commission quality framework to include temperature and hydration in the inspections as part of ensuring a safe environment.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282260
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Care Quality Commission already considers temperature and hydration as part of its inspection framework.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 09/09/2019 17:36:51 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142398

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
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	Local Adaptation Advisory Panel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the local adaptation advisory panel last met.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282261
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Local Adaptation Advisory Panel (LAAP) acts as a forum for dialogue on climate change adaptation between local government, central government and arm’s length delivery bodies. The LAAP last met on 6 June.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Richmond Park answering member printed Zac Goldsmith question first answered 09/09/2019 11:57:08 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142400

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Heating
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the tenth special report of the Environmental Audit Committee, published on 24 October 2019, on Heatwaves: adapting to climate change: Government Response to the Committee's ninth report, HC 826, what research his Department has commissioned on overheating in new homes; and what steps his Department is taking to tackle overheating in new homes.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282262
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>MHCLG commissioned a research project, completed in 2018, to investigate overheating in new homes. We are currently expanding on this initial piece of research and officials are consulting with industry experts. We will present our plans for tackling overheating in new homes as part of our forthcoming consultation into the energy efficiency and ventilation standards of the Building Regulations later this year.</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 04/09/2019 12:44:23 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142402

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Building Regulations: Water
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to review Part G of the building regulations.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>The programme to review the suite of Approved Documents to the Building Regulations, including Approved Document G, will be announced later in the year.</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 04/09/2019 12:46:48 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142404

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to incorporate the promotion of green infrastructure for (a) newbuilds and (b) estate regeneration into national planning policy guidance.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282264
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>Environmental protection and enhancement is at the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework, which is a material consideration for all new development and regeneration schemes where planning permission is required. The Framework and its accompanying planning practice guidance provide clear expectations on enhancing the natural environment and providing access to open space, whether through safeguarding existing habitats and facilities or by making new provision where appropriate (including net gains for biodiversity).</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 04/09/2019 12:43:19 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142406

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Weather
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions his Department has had on publishing guidance on safe temperature in schools and replacing school uniform policy in hot weather.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282265
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their staff and others present in the workplace (including schools) meaning they should seek to protect against excessive working temperatures.</p><p>Similarly, Regulation 7 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires employers to ensure that temperatures in workplaces should be reasonable.</p><p>The Department published updated guidance for new school buildings in 2018 that covers indoor temperatures and measures to reduce overheating. This can be accessed here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ventilation-thermal-comfort-and-indoor-air-quality-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ventilation-thermal-comfort-and-indoor-air-quality-in-schools</a>. The Department is also working with wider industry to develop good practice in response to climate change to ensure we have a sustainable school estate.</p><p>Guidance for schools during a heat wave is widely available for both indoor and outdoor activities including practical advice that includes relaxation of uniform policy. It is for the governing body of a school (or in the case of academies, the academy trust) to decide rules relating to appearance, including whether there should be a school uniform.</p><p>Public Health England guidance for teachers and schools for early years provision during heatwaves is available at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/428850/Looking_After_Children_Heat_PHE_AC_AB_Publications_MP_JRM_FINAL.PDF" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/428850/Looking_After_Children_Heat_PHE_AC_AB_Publications_MP_JRM_FINAL.PDF</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 05/09/2019 06:58:05 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1142409

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Heating
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the tenth special report of the Environmental Audit Committee, published on 24 October 2018 on Heatwaves: adapting to climate change: Government Response to the Committee's ninth report, HC 826, whether his Department plans to conduct a consultation on reducing overheating risk in new homes.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	282266
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>In the Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s enquiry into heatwaves we committed to consult on a method for reducing overheating risk in new homes. This will be part of the Government’s consultation on the energy efficiency and ventilation standards of the Building Regulations. We intend to consult on any proposed changes later this year.</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 04/09/2019 12:45:01 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh