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1257461

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date	02/12/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Cybersecurity and Electronic Warfare
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to develop UK offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.
tabling member constituency	Folkestone and Hythe
tabling member printed	Damian Collins
uin	909799
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has funded programmes to mitigate cyber risks against our platforms, weapon systems and core digital infrastructure. And building on the National Offensive Cyber Programme, the new National Cyber Force will design and deliver cyber operations, from supporting warfighting operations to countering serious crime and combatting terrorism.</p><p>We are developing a cyber-aware workforce to embed cyber security into our business and operations, and establishing a dedicated career stream for our most highly-skilled military cyber professionals for which various possible remunerative options are being explored.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 07/12/2020 16:37:26 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	3986 label Biography information for Damian Collins

1257463

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to support the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	City of Chester
tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
uin	909544
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>This is clearly an uncertain time for many businesses, including those in the aerospace industry, a sector valued at over £1.8bn in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As well as the Furlough Scheme, the Government is supporting the UK’s aerospace and aviation industries with over £8.5bn in grants, loans and export guarantees. UK Export Finance is supporting £3.5bn of sales in the next 18 months, and £2.1bn has been made available through the COVID Corporate Financing Facility.</p><p> </p><p>Having met recently with both management and Unite union representatives, I am pleased that Spirit and Bombardier have completed a deal that will end uncertainty for some 3,000 employees. This is a major vote of confidence in Northern Ireland’s highly skilled aerospace workforce.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 17:18:33 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1257464

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	United Kingdom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.
tabling member constituency	Aberconwy
tabling member printed	Robin Millar
uin	909545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>This Government is committed to strengthening the Union. The UK is a family of nations which shares cultural, social and economic ties that, together, make us safer, more secure, and more prosperous.</p><p><br>The Government is committed to levelling up the whole of the UK and we will take every opportunity to strengthen Northern Ireland’s place within the Union, particularly as we approach its centenary year. This is something we have clearly demonstrated through the £2.8 billion previously provided to the Northern Ireland Executive to help fight coronavirus, along with the announcement last week by the Chancellor of an additional £918 million of funding for Northern Ireland for the incoming financial year.</p><p><br>The Government is clear that the UK must function as a single customs territory in practice as we operationalise the Protocol. That is why we have unequivocally committed to unfettered access for Northern Ireland goods to the rest of the UK, as outlined in New Decade, New Approach and in the 2019 manifesto.</p><p><br>We have brought forward draft regulations which establish the definition of Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods, ensuring no changes in how Northern Ireland businesses move goods directly to the rest of the UK from 1 January 2021, and the UKIM Bill will ensure that qualifying Northern Ireland goods can continue to be placed on the whole UK market and prohibit checks and controls as goods move from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 17:26:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4746 label Biography information for Robin Millar

1257465

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Apprentices: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with (a) the Northern Ireland Executive and (b) Cabinet colleagues on increasing the number of apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Harlow
tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
uin	909547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>We want Northern Ireland not only to recover, but to prosper, and - to do that - Northern Ireland needs a skilled and productive workforce. This Government recognises, and I know my hon Friend is a champion of the huge benefit of, apprenticeships in helping young people into employment and employers to invest in skills. I have been struck on my visits to Northern Ireland businesses how many already value apprenticeships as a means to recruit and foster new talent.</p><p> </p><p>Apprenticeships are devolved in Northern Ireland and I welcome the steps that the Executive have taken through the Apprenticeship Recovery Package to help the apprenticeship system respond to the impact of the pandemic. I look forward to seeing how they will build on this as they work to maximise the potential of apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 17:11:30 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1257466

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Northern Ireland Executive on a timeframe for bringing forward standalone legislative proposals on vexatious claims against veterans who served in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	909548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles which focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to making progress, and engaging with the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland parties, and stakeholders from across the community on this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/12/2020 17:13:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1257467

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the preparedness of (a) businesses and (b) communities for the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	909551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>It is essential that businesses and the wider public continue to take steps to prepare for the end of the transition period. We are working closely with businesses and communities to ensure that action is taken now.</p><p> </p><p>As well as regular meetings of the Business Engagement Forum, led by my department, we are in constant contact with communities in Northern Ireland. Last month the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland chaired a roundtable with civic leaders from across Northern Ireland, facilitating a really valuable two-way dialogue on readiness. We will continue that dialogue to ensure that Northern Ireland is ready on 1 January 2021.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 909560 question first answered 02/12/2020 17:16:05 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1257468

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the preparedness of (a) businesses and (b) communities for the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
uin	909560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>It is essential that businesses and the wider public continue to take steps to prepare for the end of the transition period. We are working closely with businesses and communities to ensure that action is taken now.</p><p> </p><p>As well as regular meetings of the Business Engagement Forum, led by my department, we are in constant contact with communities in Northern Ireland. Last month the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland chaired a roundtable with civic leaders from across Northern Ireland, facilitating a really valuable two-way dialogue on readiness. We will continue that dialogue to ensure that Northern Ireland is ready on 1 January 2021.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 909551 question first answered 02/12/2020 17:16:05 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

1257567

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
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: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether it is his policy that (a) the elderly and (b) pregnant women will receive the covid-19 vaccine first.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	124187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2020 answer text <p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) consists of independent experts who advise the Government on which vaccine the United Kingdom should use and provide advice on prioritisation at a population level. The JCVI has advised that the first priorities for any COVID-19 vaccination programme should be the prevention of COVID-19 mortality and the protection of health and social care staff and systems.</p><p>Therefore, in line with the recommendations of the JCVI, the vaccine will be initially rolled out to these priority groups including care home residents and staff, people over 80 years old, and health and care workers. The vaccine will then be prioritised amongst the rest of the population in order of age and risk, including those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, and all individuals aged 16-64 years old with underlying health conditions.</p><p>The JCVI favours a precautionary approach and does not currently advise COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 22/12/2020 12:12:56 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1257568

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
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	India: Air Pollution
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 discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Indian Government on tackling air pollution in that country.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	124188
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2020 answer text <p>The Minister of State for South Asia, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, has led UK discussions on air pollution with Indian interlocutors. In November, he virtually participated in the 'Clean Air Street Project' launch in Bengaluru supported by the Newton Fund, led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and delivered by Catapult Network and Indian partners. He also noted the importance of UK-India collaboration in building climate resilient cities when speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit and, in separate discussions, shared UK experiences of London's Ultra Low Emissions Zones (ULEZ) with the Chief Minister of Karnataka.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 11/12/2020 14:23:43 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1257569

registered interest
date	02/12/2020
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	Hong Kong: Armoured Fighting Vehicles
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 recent discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on reducing the number of military vehicles on the streets of Hong Kong.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	124189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The Chinese People's Liberation Army maintains a Garrison in Hong Kong for national defence purposes, and personnel are permitted to travel around the territory in military vehicles. The 1996 Hong Kong Garrison Law states that the Garrison shall notify the Hong Kong Government in advance of any military activities it is to conduct, such as training exercises and manoeuvres which 'may affect public interests.' Both Annex I, Section XII of the Joint Declaration and Article 14 of the Hong Kong Basic Law state that Chinese military forces stationed in Hong Kong for national defence purposes shall not interfere in Hong Kong's internal affairs. Under the Joint Declaration, public order is the responsibility of the Hong Kong Government.</p><p>We frequently raise our concerns about matters affecting Hong Kong with the Chinese authorities, including summoning the Ambassador on 13 November.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 08/12/2020 18:03:09 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon