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1658105

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date	05/09/2023
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Sportsgrounds: Rubber
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 July 2023 to Question 191885 on Sportsgrounds: Rubber, whether her Department has made an assessment of a potential variation of approach in addressing safety concerns for 3G pitches with rubber crumb in (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland in line with European Committee for Standardisation recommendations.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	197683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2023 answer text <p>The government takes seriously concerns regarding Artificial Grass Pitches (AGPs), specifically the presence of rubber infill. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, the regulatory framework for these matters now sits at a UK level (except for Northern Ireland, which will continue to follow EU REACH requirements).</p><p>The Department for Environment, Food &amp; Rural Affairs (DEFRA) commissioned an evidence project, under the UK REACH 2022/23 Work Programme, on intentionally added microplastics, including rubber infill. This will assess any risks they pose, and will inform any future regulatory actions in the UK.</p><p>The sports councils across the UK (Sport England, Sport Wales, sportscotland, Sport NI) are working together with leading sport bodies and respective governments to appropriately manage the transition away from rubber infill, and to identify suitable alternatives. The Group's latest statement on the issue can be viewed <a href="https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/facilities-and-planning/planning-for-sport/position-statement-on-3g-pitches" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 13/09/2023 09:58:44 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1658106

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
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	Care Homes: Continuing Care
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments for those people in residential or nursing homes are only carried out by staff who have been briefed on the National Framework.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	197684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>In England, the Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for National Health Service continuing healthcare (CHC) policy and legislation which includes the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care. In Northern Ireland, CHC is the responsibility of Department of Health Northern Ireland. More information on the National Framework is available at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-framework-for-nhs-continuing-healthcare-and-nhs-funded-nursing-care</p><p>In England, paragraph 122 of the National Framework sets out clearly that the Checklist can be completed by staff who have been trained in its use. Once an individual has been referred for a full assessment of eligibility for CHC, a multidisciplinary team must assess whether the individual has a primary health need using the Decision Support Tool.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 11/09/2023 17:01:35 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1658108

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Fraud: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, how many fraud cases related to covid-19 are with the Crown Prosecution Service awaiting an outcome.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	197686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not have a central record showing the number of fraud cases relating to Covid-19 currently awaiting an outcome. To obtain the data would require manually reviewing CPS case records at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 11/09/2023 11:11:02 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1658109

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
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	Botulinum Toxin
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to regulate the provision of botulinum injections.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	197779
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2023 answer text <p>In 2021 the Government introduced the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act to prevent children aged under 18 years old in England from accessing botulinum toxin and filler treatments for cosmetic purposes. Additionally, as part of the Health and Care Act 2022, the Government introduced legislation to give the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care the power to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The licensing scheme will ensure that practitioners offering specified procedures are suitably knowledgeable, trained, and qualified, hold appropriate indemnity cover and operate from premises which meet the necessary standards of hygiene, infection control and cleanliness. Following engagement with stakeholders, on 2 September 2023 we launched the first public consultation on the scope of the licensing scheme. The consultation will run until 28 October 2023.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 12/09/2023 11:30:24 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1658110

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
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	Recycling and Waste Management
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 is taking to help improve coordination on recycling and waste management strategies with local authorities.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	197780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2023 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter and the information provide therefore relates to England only. We recognise there are efficiencies and service improvements that can be achieved by joined up working. Currently there are levers and activities that encourage coordinated activity. For example, requirements to cooperate when appropriate in relation to planning waste infrastructure and requirements for joint municipal waste management strategies in ‘two tier’ systems. Upcoming reforms for consistent collections will significantly support joint working by ensuring minimum requirements across all local authorities. This will help remove barriers and support local authorities to identify opportunities for more coordinated action.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 13/09/2023 16:43:27 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1658111

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Fuels: Prices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions she has had with fuel retailers on ensuring that consumer fuel costs reflect falls in wholesale prices.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	197781
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>The former Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero met with fuel retailers in July 2023 to discuss the findings from the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) market study and to strongly encourage their participation in the voluntary scheme the CMA has implemented.</p><p> </p><p>The voluntary scheme enables retailers share their up-to-date fuel prices daily until the government puts the CMA recommended road fuel prices open data scheme and monitoring function on statutory footings. We will consult on these changes this autumn. My officials continue to meet with fuel retailers in developing the consultation and I encourage their full engagement in the process.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 11/09/2023 06:53:09 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1658112

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Universities: Antisemitism and Iran
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with student bodies on tackling (a) anti-Semitic and (b) pro-Iranian messaging in universities.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	197782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2023 answer text <p>The government is clear that antisemitism is abhorrent and has no place in higher education (HE), and our universities should be welcoming and inclusive environments.</p><p>HE providers have clear responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, to adopt robust policies and procedures that enable them to investigate and swiftly address reports of antisemitism. The Prevent duty requires relevant HE bodies, when exercising their functions, to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.</p><p>Department officials meet regularly with the Union of Jewish Students to discuss our collective efforts in the ongoing fight against antisemitism on university campuses.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 13/09/2023 16:31:06 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1658113

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Tree Planting
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department is taking steps to (a) expand the National Highways tree-planting scheme and (b) replace dead trees planted under the scheme.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	197783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>As part of its Net Zero Plan National Highways has committed to planting at least an additional 3 million trees by 2030. This commitment is being delivered now and will continue through RIS2 and beyond.</p><p>The early establishment years are particularly challenging for tree success and the early survival rate is very dependent on prevailing climatic conditions. National Highway’s Chief Highway Engineer is overseeing a rewrite of specifications for highways, including landscape and ecology planting and maintenance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 11/09/2023 14:10:20 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1658115

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Childcare
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to set a target for the Childminder grants scheme.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	197687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The government recognises that registering as a childminder can be costly, and that the cost of registration can be a barrier for some prospective childminders. We are therefore introducing financial help in the form of grants.</p><p>The overall budget available for Childminder Start-up Grant Scheme is £7.2 million. This budget would be able to provide approximately 8,500 grants, based on the assumption that 75% of applicants will register with Ofsted and 25% will register with a Childminder Agency (CMA).</p><p>The scheme will provide grant funding of either £600 or £1,200 to new childminders upon the completion of registration activities. Childminders can register with either Ofsted or a CMA.</p><p>There is no target for this scheme. However, the department’s aim is to increase the number of childminders in the system. As such, our objective for this scheme is to maximise take-up, and thus increase the number of new childminders.</p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed David Johnston question first answered 11/09/2023 16:57:22 answering member 4761 label Biography information for David Johnston
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1658118

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Public Buildings: Concrete
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office,with reference to page 25 of the Department for Education's consolidated annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 published 18 July 2023, how many occasions did the Civil Service Board meet to discuss the risks arising from the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) across the public estate in (a) 2021-22 and (b) 2022-23.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	197716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2023 answer text <p>The Civil Service Board comprises senior civil servants from a range of Departments. It had deep dive discussion on property issues in which the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was raised on one occasion in 2022 and a further occasion in 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart question first answered 20/09/2023 17:19:12 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry