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1418970

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date	02/02/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ongoing support provided by the armed forces in Scotland in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Filton and Bradley Stoke
tabling member printed	Jack Lopresti
uin	905323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2022 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with Ministers in the Ministry of Defence about the support provided by our armed forces in Scotland in response to Covid-19.</p><p>Currently, service personnel are providing acute care to a number of hospitals in Scotland, driving ambulances and providing other services to the Scottish Ambulance Service, and they are administering vaccinations across Scotland.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 02/02/2022 14:57:07 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	3989 label Biography information for Jack Lopresti

1418971

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	United Kingdom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps his Department is taking to promote the Union and level up regional interconnectivity.
tabling member constituency	Southport
tabling member printed	Damien Moore
uin	905324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2022 answer text <p>We have invited the Scottish Government to work in partnership to support the delivery of UK-wide transport infrastructure.</p><p>This is one aspect of how the government is levelling up regional interconnectivity, by improving travel in and between local communities so people can move more easily around the country and access jobs and opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 02/02/2022 14:58:21 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1418972

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the export potential of Scotland's renewable sector.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	905325
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2022 answer text <p>I regularly discuss issues of importance to Scotland with Ministerial colleagues including Scotland’s renewable energy sector exports.</p><p>Scotland is well positioned to become a centre of global excellence in energy and climate technology and the Government is committed to supporting Scotland’s clean energy exports.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 02/02/2022 14:59:13 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1419028

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Working Tax Credit: Overpayments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to support people who are having difficulty in paying back overpayments of working tax credits in the context of rising living costs.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Yardley
tabling member printed	Jess Phillips
uin	116955
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>Support is available for tax credits claimants who are experiencing difficulty with their repayments. HMRC can reduce the rate of repayment on a case-by-case basis where claimants are in financial hardship. HMRC also work to identify vulnerable customers and refer them to the Extra Support Team for assistance, with more information available <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/get-help-from-hmrc-s-extra-support-team" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Where claimants with overpayments have migrated to Universal Credit, they can similarly contact DWP to discuss a reduction in their rate of repayment and may benefit from the cap on debt deductions which the government reduced to 25 per cent of the standard allowance in April 2021. Work coaches can also signpost other financial support.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the Government is providing significant financial support – up to £350 – to the majority of households which will cover more than half of the forecast £700 rise in energy bills for the average household. This support – worth £9.1bn in 2022-23 – is on top of the existing £12 billion support the government is providing for the cost of living this financial year and next. This includes reducing the Universal Credit taper rate, raising the National Living Wage, freezing alcohol and fuel duties and providing targeted help with energy bills.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 07/02/2022 10:30:41 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4370 label Biography information for Jess Phillips

1419037

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	EU Law
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is for bringing forward legislative proposals with the aim of ensuring that it is easier to amend or remove retained EU law.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	117018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>The Queen’s speech will set out in further detail the Government’s legislative programme in the normal way.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This legislation on retained EU law will be informed by the Cabinet Office's ongoing reviews into the substance and status of retained EU law. Legislation will be accompanied by the normal documents that will explain the benefits of making it easier to amend or remove retained EU Law.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 117020 question first answered 07/02/2022 15:10:37 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1419042

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Relations with EU: AUKUS
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to The Benefits of Brexit: How the UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU published in January 2022, what assessment he has made of the way in which the Withdrawal Agreement enabled the UK to establish a strategic partnership with Australia and the USA through AUKAS.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	117021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>Following our withdrawal from the European Union, the UK is able to pursue an independent foreign, trade and security policy. As set out in ‘The Benefits of Brexit’, this gives us greater flexibility to pursue the UK’s international objectives: to sit at the heart of a network of like-minded countries, defend human rights and uphold global norms. This new and agile approach is demonstrated through AUKUS. AUKUS is a concrete articulation of the UK’s ambition, made in the ‘Integrated Review’, to deepen defence, security and foreign policy ties with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific and more widely across the globe. The agreement reflects the unique level of trust and cooperation between our three countries.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 07/02/2022 15:09:09 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1419049

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Highway Code: Publicity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much his Department has spent on advertising the recent changes to the Highway Code as of 1 February 2022.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	117031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>The changes to The Highway Code were approved by Parliament 29<sup>th</sup> January. Following approval, communications to support the changes coming into effect have included media engagement with supporting stakeholder comment, social media content and an extranet to readily share assets with stakeholders and amplify our messages.</p><p>A THINK! campaign, with an investment of over £500,000 will go live in February to raise awareness of the changes. The campaign will include radio and social media advertising and will run across England, Wales and Scotland. Additional media investment has also been provided by Transport for London and Transport Scotland to amplify the campaign in those areas.</p><p>Further communications are planned later in the year, to align with seasonal increases in active travel, to help embed the changes and encourage understanding and uptake of the new guidance. Funding for this activity is subject to the Cabinet Office Professional Assurance Approval process for next financial year.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 07/02/2022 12:15:37 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1419065

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Broadband
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Government unveils levelling up plan that will transform UK, whether the ambition to have nationwide gigabit-capable broadband and 4G coverage with 5G coverage for the majority of the population by 2030 replaces the Government's previous commitments that the majority of the country would have 5G coverage by 2027.
tabling member constituency	Manchester Central
tabling member printed	Lucy Powell
uin	116941
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>Our ambition remains for the majority of the population to have access to a 5G signal by 2027. Through the government’s work to develop the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, we will set out a long term vision for the development, deployment and adoption of 5G and future networks. We also remain committed to bringing gigabit-capable broadband to at least 85 per cent of the UK by 2025 and 99% by 2030, alongside extending 4G mobile coverage to 95 per cent of the UK landmass through the Shared Rural Network programme, by 2025.</p><p>The Levelling Up White Paper outlines our mission for 2030.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 07/02/2022 10:42:20 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4263 label Biography information for Lucy Powell

1419086

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences: Medical Examinations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 9 December 2021 to Question 87701, what steps he is taking to improve Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency processing times for applications to renew a driving licence following a medical condition.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	116960
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working to improve the process for drivers with a medical condition. Drivers with diabetes, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, a visual impairment, a sleep condition or a heart condition can renew their licence online.</p><p>The DVLA has also recently introduced a simplified licence renewal process for drivers with epilepsy and multiple sclerosis and is piloting this for some mental health conditions. This new process has significantly reduced the need for the DVLA to seek further information from medical professionals and enabled more licensing decisions to be made based on the information provided by the driver. The DVLA is looking at adding more medical conditions to this new process.</p><p>Detailed guidance for drivers and applicants about driving under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 is published on the GOV.UK website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>The DVLA advises applicants about this provision when they renew a driving licence online or contact the DVLA by telephone. Information on driving while the DVLA is processing an application is also included on driving licence renewal application forms and reminders and letters sent to applicants, where appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison grouped question UIN 116961 question first answered 07/02/2022 11:19:58 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

1419087

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences: Applications
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 ensure that drivers whose licence renewal applications are with DVLA are aware of the provisions of section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	116961
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2022 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working to improve the process for drivers with a medical condition. Drivers with diabetes, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, a visual impairment, a sleep condition or a heart condition can renew their licence online.</p><p>The DVLA has also recently introduced a simplified licence renewal process for drivers with epilepsy and multiple sclerosis and is piloting this for some mental health conditions. This new process has significantly reduced the need for the DVLA to seek further information from medical professionals and enabled more licensing decisions to be made based on the information provided by the driver. The DVLA is looking at adding more medical conditions to this new process.</p><p>Detailed guidance for drivers and applicants about driving under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 is published on the GOV.UK website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>The DVLA advises applicants about this provision when they renew a driving licence online or contact the DVLA by telephone. Information on driving while the DVLA is processing an application is also included on driving licence renewal application forms and reminders and letters sent to applicants, where appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison grouped question UIN 116960 question first answered 07/02/2022 11:19:58 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald