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1604297

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Innovation and Research: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the findings of the Government’s 2022 Research and innovation workforce survey report.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904142
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2023 answer text On 2 March the Government published the results of the first sector wide UK Research and Innovation workforce survey. The UK Science and Technology Framework outlines the Government’s strategic vision and actions for Talent and Skills. This report will support the Government’s work to make the UK the best place in the world to work in research and innovation. It will address evidence gaps related to skills, sectoral and geographical mobility and diversity and inclusion. The publication of the report is a key milestone in delivering the Government’s R&D People and Culture Strategy and will help us to create an attractive, inclusive and diverse working environment for top talent in research and innovation. answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 15/03/2023 12:17:03 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1604298

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Project Gigabit: Environment Protection
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to protect landscapes while delivering Project Gigabit.
	tabling member constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
	tabling member printed	Miriam Cates
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904143
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2023 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring everyone receives the coverage and connectivity they need and recognises the need to balance this with environmental considerations.</p><p>Broadband providers need to comply with the relevant planning requirements and legislation in conservation areas and protected landscapes.</p><p>This is supported by best practice guidance with Natural England and a joint accord with National Parks England on delivery of broadband within the 10 National Parks in England.</p><p>Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency is also set to benefit from our innovative Fibre in Water project, which will trial the use of water mains to deploy digital infrastructure.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 15/03/2023 15:39:42 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4865 label Biography information for Miriam Cates

1604299

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of artificial intelligence technology companies of strategic importance to the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904148
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2023 answer text <p>The strategic importance of AI is highlighted in our Science and Technology Framework published last week. The Government has invested more than £2.3 billion in AI since 2014. Our National AI Strategy sets out how we will grow the AI ecosystem, providing skills by funding more PhD and Masters courses, targeted sector stimulus including £110m for AI technology missions, and our upcoming White Paper will outline a pro-innovation regulatory regime for AI.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 15/03/2023 17:28:48 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1604383

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Travel: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Illegal Migration Bill on travel on the island of Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166384
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>Those entering the UK, including those crossing the land border into Northern Ireland, will continue to be required to follow the UK’s immigration rules.</p><p> </p><p>As now, the UK will not operate routine immigration controls on the Common Travel Area, with none whatsoever on the Ireland-Northern Ireland land border.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/03/2023 10:12:38 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1604384

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Travel Requirements: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his announcement on Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on 9 March 2023, whether he has had further discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the ETA scheme on the tourism industry in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166385
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, to ensure the ETA requirement is communicated effectively. We will achieve this through targeted messaging, using a variety of channels, thereby mitigating against any risk of it being seen as an increased barrier to cross-border tourism on the island of Ireland</p><p> </p><p>Those entering the UK, including those crossing the land border into Northern Ireland, will continue to be required to follow the UK’s immigration rules. This includes any ETA requirement when it is introduced, if it is applicable to them.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/03/2023 10:14:07 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1604395

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	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	Malawi and Mozambique: Storms
	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 steps the Government is taking to support communities affected by Cyclone Freddy in (a) Malawi and (b) Mozambique.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
	tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166256
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK is working closely with the Governments of Malawi and Mozambique to respond to Cyclone Freddy. In Malawi, we are supporting the Emergency Operations Centre established in Blantyre and working closely with partners to rapidly identify the needs of those affected. We are looking at options for further UK support including to help those still stranded, to help manage trauma cases and to extend our support to tackle the ongoing cholera outbreak. In Mozambique, we are providing shelter and dignity kits for up to 30,000 people and providing extra funding to reduce the cholera risk.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 20/03/2023 09:17:58 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1604414

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	5G: Infrastructure
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department is taking steps to help ensure that new 5G infrastructure is equally distributed throughout the country.
	tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
	tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166174
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>This Government is taking steps to improve both 4G and 5G coverage across the country. With industry, we are investing £1 billion in the Shared Rural Network, to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by the end of 2025.</p><p>We have also steps to make it easier and cheaper for operators to deploy 5G. This includes reforming the planning system in England. Alongside this, measures within the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, will support upgrades of sites to 5G.</p><p>Our forthcoming Wireless Infrastructure Strategy will articulate a clear vision for how advanced wireless infrastructure, including 5G, can become an integral part of the fabric of the UK's economy and society by 2030. We will set out how we will continue to drive 5G deployment across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 166175 166176 question first answered 20/03/2023 09:22:47 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1604416

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	5G: Suffolk
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department are taking to improve 5G infrastructure in Suffolk.
	tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
	tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166175
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>This Government is taking steps to improve both 4G and 5G coverage across the country. With industry, we are investing £1 billion in the Shared Rural Network, to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by the end of 2025.</p><p>We have also steps to make it easier and cheaper for operators to deploy 5G. This includes reforming the planning system in England. Alongside this, measures within the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, will support upgrades of sites to 5G.</p><p>Our forthcoming Wireless Infrastructure Strategy will articulate a clear vision for how advanced wireless infrastructure, including 5G, can become an integral part of the fabric of the UK's economy and society by 2030. We will set out how we will continue to drive 5G deployment across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 166174 166176 question first answered 20/03/2023 09:22:47 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1604417

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	5G: Rural Areas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department are taking to improve 5G infrastructure in rural areas.
	tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
	tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166176
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>This Government is taking steps to improve both 4G and 5G coverage across the country. With industry, we are investing £1 billion in the Shared Rural Network, to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by the end of 2025.</p><p>We have also steps to make it easier and cheaper for operators to deploy 5G. This includes reforming the planning system in England. Alongside this, measures within the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, will support upgrades of sites to 5G.</p><p>Our forthcoming Wireless Infrastructure Strategy will articulate a clear vision for how advanced wireless infrastructure, including 5G, can become an integral part of the fabric of the UK's economy and society by 2030. We will set out how we will continue to drive 5G deployment across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 166174 166175 question first answered 20/03/2023 09:22:47 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1604447

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2023
	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	Health Professions: Migrant Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to continue to recruit health workers from nations classified as red list by the World Health Organisation.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	166379
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>The Code of Practice for International Recruitment guarantees stringent ethical standards when recruiting health and social care staff from overseas. The code aligns with latest advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits active international recruitment from ‘red-list’ countries on the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards list, except where a Government-to-Government agreement is in place.</p><p>However, the Code is mindful of an individual’s right to migrate and individuals from countries on this list can make direct applications for vacancies in the United Kingdom health and social care sectors if they do so independently and of their own accord.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 20/03/2023 10:39:24 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra